Fan measurements

[DarkS1d3]

Hey all,

I'm looking to buy a rear case fan for my gateway pc, and being new to the whole upgrading thing, I was wondering if fans are measured by width, or diagonally like tv's. I have the empty space at the back of my case and don't want to have the wrong measurement when I buy one.

thanks alot

 

[nVdia]

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