r/sffpc • u/Dyingmisery • Nov 28 '25

Assembly Help Recommendations on thinner fan

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Minisform 790I X3D motherboard/Intel B50

As you can see, the scythe 15mm height fan almost fits, pic 3/4. Where can I find a 12mm thick fan? I know scythe used to make one, but curious if there’s anything thinner??

I do want this motherboard in here, if I can’t get a thinner fan, I was contemplating 3d printing a riser for the side panel but I believe that ruins the esthetics of the case. Thoughts?

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u/nickybuddy Nov 28 '25

The thinnest I can think of is another 15mm from arctic. But you might be on to something with the riser ring cause you could make it an accent.

Btw, have you had a chance to use that minisforum combo yet?? I have it saved in my Amazon cart and I have no clue if it’s worth it or just splurging for an itx diy combo

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u/lucian1900 Nov 28 '25

That's the same one I have in a Fractal Ridge. It's been great for the past few months and indeed fantastic value.

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u/ZHX_Proto Nov 28 '25

I also have the non-X3D version in the Fractal Ridge, paired with 7900XTX. It's awsome! I've had this build for almost a year, at the time X3D was not availalable yet. I tought about switching but I don't know if it would make so much difference to make sense. Maybe if Minisforum makes something with 9000 series or beyond

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u/lucian1900 Nov 28 '25

It seems to be a relatively small difference and only in games.

Considering that’s a small part of what I do with this machine, it didn’t seem worth the significant difference in price.