One fan facing the wrong way in an otherwise perfect row is a common outcome of ordering a pack before checking the case layout properly. Fixing it does not need a second pack, and buying one would leave two spare fans doing nothing useful. A single replacement is the sensible route, and it costs less than most people expect.
Quick Answer
A single Nyota Ultra fan is R249, in either blade direction and either colour, which is the straightforward way to correct one mismatched position without buying a whole extra three-pack. South African buyers get the same 1 Year Local Warranty on a single fan as on a full pack.
❓ How this mismatch usually happens
A three-pack ships as one blade direction throughout, so if the row includes a position that needed the opposite orientation, the fan there ends up facing the wrong way once installed. It is an easy planning slip, particularly on a case where one fan in a row is mounted differently to the others, and it only becomes obvious once the row is wired in and the mismatched fan's back is facing the glass instead of its front.
🔧 Why a single is the right fix
Replacing that one fan with a single in the correct direction, at R249, solves the problem for a fraction of the cost of a second three-pack at R649. A second pack would also leave two spare fans with nowhere to go, unless another position happens to need them, which makes the single the cheaper and tidier fix in almost every case. Both blade directions are sold individually, in black and white, at the same R249 price, so the replacement is available regardless of which orientation the row actually needs.
✨ Whether the swap will look consistent
The single fan shares the same infinity-mirror ring with 16 addressable ARGB LEDs as the fan it replaces, so a correctly matched single should read consistently once it takes that fan's place in the row. AsiaHorse describes cable daisy-chaining on a 550mm run across the range, which means the replacement fan can typically join the existing chain rather than needing its own separate connection.
📦 What to do with the fan it replaces
The mismatched fan is not wasted. It becomes a spare for a hidden position elsewhere in the case, or a ready replacement if another fan in the build later develops a fault. Since every fan in the range carries the same 1 Year Local Warranty regardless of whether it was bought as a single or inside a pack, keeping it around costs nothing beyond the shelf space. Browse the case fan range for the correct single, and the case accessories selection for any extra cabling the swap might need.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does buying a single make more sense than a pack?
When only one position in a row faces the wrong way, since a single fixes that position without leaving spare fans behind.
Is the single the same fan as the one in a three-pack?
Yes, the same Nyota Ultra design, sold individually at R249 rather than as part of the R649 three-pack.
Are both blade directions sold as singles?
Yes, forward and reverse singles are both available, in black and white, at the same price.
Will a single match the lighting of an existing row?
It should, since it uses the same infinity-mirror ring with 16 addressable LEDs as the rest of the row.
Can the replacement join the existing cable chain?
Generally yes, since the range's cable daisy-chaining covers a 550mm run built to link fans within the same row.
Does buying one fan reduce the warranty cover?
No, the 1 Year Local Warranty applies to the fan itself, whether it was bought alone or as part of a pack.
Ready to fix one mismatched fan without buying a whole extra pack?
Check Evetech's case fan range for the single in the direction your build actually needs.