does this come with a retail fan?
1950862
It does come with a fan. The processor installs into a motherboard, and above it the cooling unit will install above it. I have this processor and can confirm the attached fan is sufficient for keeping the processor cool.
1950863
Not sure what you mean by a "retail" fan, but it does come with a CPU cooling fan and all the hardware needed to install it.
1950864
Yes, it comes with a fan. I bought an aftermarket fan as well, but I haven't installed it yet as the stock one is quiet enough and works well enough thus far.
273288
It does come with a stock fan, however I didn't use the stock fan. I used a Zalman CPU fan instead.
937648
Yes, the model I bought does have the fan. Works good but not going to blow across the whole room. I use mine in the garage.
211813
Yes, come with a cooler but best buy other like this Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)
1306527
without looking at the differing ads, I would guess it does not come with the fan.
926811
Depends on which you choose. The boxed item has the fan unit with it. Typically more expensive. The others do not as they are extras from computer assemblers. Don't know if this helps.
1278049
No fan included. It comes with thermal paste. You must buy your own fan. New fans usually come with pre applied thermal paste.
651817
mine was not! used it any way.... but would have rather had two fans like I ordered!
273291
There is one included with the cpu. Remember its a stock fan there are better fans out there.
1827247
No, the screws and washers if needed, do not come with fan. I actually used wood bolts with hex nut heads. If you use them too, remember, they are not hardened steel and will snap off it tightened too much. I bought 3 fans of differing sizes. The air flow is very good, makes a little noise when running and are all 3 speed, pull chain operated. Hope this helps...
1261686
The one that I bought it came with a small fan. I think this is not normal.
211811
Depends entirely on the seller - ask them if they do not clearly state whether a fan is included.
2012925
Yeah it comes with one fan on the front behind the metal mesh that's pre-installed, just need to plug it into your motherboard. It's about 5"x5" don't really have specific specs to give you just a pretty generic fan. I haven't overclocked anything and things stay pretty cool.
509827
Yes it does have a fan. Since the unit turns itself off, wear and tear on the fan is minimal. Thanks.
1058958
YES, It is a retail box and all retail box processors come with a fan. If you plan to overclock then you will need a better fan or possibly water cooling. :)
461179
Yes, it does come with a fan. If you'd like to upgrade the fan, I suggest a liquid cooling unit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LWYE4QThat's a pretty good one, but the stock fan should work fine by itself.
1884997
Yes, it does. It comes default with an intake fan on the front (LED-lit) and an output fan on the back. There's also plenty of space for additional fans on top and bottom if you wish to add any. One of the sides has a clear pane, so you can see all of the innards. If it doesn't bother you much to not have a side (since you obviously don't care if you can see the inner workings of the computer), you can also just take off the side panel to open it up to the world. If not, there is PLENTY of space on the inside (if you have good cable management, that is) for air to flow. Source: I currently own and use this case for a decent gaming PC.