Comes in a bigger package, no problem. It is also packaged in a huge box to the size of the fan. No breakage problem. Amazon thank you. I have an old drive that I gave to my daughter so that she has a good sound ... but it contained old fan was a voice of the devil. Comfort ear is priceless and I knew Noctua did a great job to have already installed the biggest fans in my tower. I had to cut and grind the connector that was not quite consistent but after a DIY 10mn (finite warranty ...), this is the day and night. My daughter is happy; the home player begins a second life and I freed up space in my attic. Top!