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I have a friend that just bought an Arctic Freezer 34 eSports and he is looking to add another fan to the other side of it. Basically like the Acrtic Freezer 34 eSports Duo but cheaper since he already has an extra fan. I was hoping to figure out how to attach the fan before it arrives. Not for any particular reason other than having plenty of time while waiting for shipping. The cooler uses a wire clip to hold on to the fans and I was wondering if anyone has a good idea for an alternative. I know zipties work but I'd rather a better looking option. I was thinking about designing and printing a clip that holds it on which would be easy except I don't have the cooler to measure. Does someone have one that would be willing to measure it? I am mostly just interested in the two dimensions labeled in the image below. If there is another option that someone else has already designed then that works too. I just haven't found one yet. I realize this is a really bizzare thing to do now instead of just waiting but I am bored. Does anyone have any ideas that I can try? I also guess I just now came up with an idea that should work without needing any dimensions other than the spacing of holes on the fans but I am curious if someone has any good ideas. Also, I know I can buy the clips for this cooler and they are cheap, but so am I so I'd rather try my hand at making something.

 

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1 hour ago, Alec19 said:

I have a friend that just bought an Arctic Freezer 34 eSports and he is looking to add another fan to the other side of it. Basically like the Acrtic Freezer 34 eSports Duo but cheaper since he already has an extra fan. I was hoping to figure out how to attach the fan before it arrives. Not for any particular reason other than having plenty of time while waiting for shipping. The cooler uses a wire clip to hold on to the fans and I was wondering if anyone has a good idea for an alternative. I know zipties work but I'd rather a better looking option. I was thinking about designing and printing a clip that holds it on which would be easy except I don't have the cooler to measure. Does someone have one that would be willing to measure it? I am mostly just interested in the two dimensions labeled in the image below. If there is another option that someone else has already designed then that works too. I just haven't found one yet. I realize this is a really bizzare thing to do now instead of just waiting but I am bored. Does anyone have any ideas that I can try? I also guess I just now came up with an idea that should work without needing any dimensions other than the spacing of holes on the fans but I am curious if someone has any good ideas. Also, I know I can buy the clips for this cooler and they are cheap, but so am I so I'd rather try my hand at making something.

 

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With extra clips, but they don't come in the packaging (according to Arctic website). Only in the DUO version.

If you want to, you can always try a DIY solution, like zipties, but it will never look as clean.

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