Pulling trigger on build, how much case cooling for non-OC build

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Nick Biggerstaff

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Pulling the trigger soon on the following build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $200.00)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $60.00)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($265.91 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC E2343FK 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $987.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-18 13:45 EDT-0400)

I will probably grab a case a microcenter, something simple and cheap like this:
DIY CASE

Currently has 1 120 mm intake and 1 80 mm out. Should I add an extra 120 out? The only thing that I thing will be adding much heat to the system is the non-reference GTX760 cooler and of course the CPU. Will I be able to check internal temps with a mobo feature of some sort to make sure I have adequate cooling? Something I need to download?

Sorry if this is something of a repost, I've had a couple threads with same build but different questions.
 
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You can get the 620W version of that Seasonic for almost no price difference (I believe it is $71 also for some reason). That will give you a better GPU upgrade path (many have a 600W minimum PSU requirement)

I am ashamed to say this since I will only buy Sandisk CF cards as a photographer (NEVER had a failure on a CF card, and I'm past 200k exposures), but I am not fond of Sandisk SSDs. I had one fail on me. Maybe they've gotten better. I do know that Samsung has the most sterling reputation in the SSD world because of their low failure rates. Samsung is also the only SSD maker that manufactures every individual piece of their SSDs.
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keep that fan config, its better to have more air going than air coming out. If you want a cooler system the Hyper evo 212 for the CPU. They are in stock at microcenter. I don't know about the temps of the motherboard itself byt the GPU and CPU you can check with HWmonitor
 
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You can get the 620W version of that Seasonic for almost no price difference (I believe it is $71 also for some reason). That will give you a better GPU upgrade path (many have a 600W minimum PSU requirement)

I am ashamed to say this since I will only buy Sandisk CF cards as a photographer (NEVER had a failure on a CF card, and I'm past 200k exposures), but I am not fond of Sandisk SSDs. I had one fail on me. Maybe they've gotten better. I do know that Samsung has the most sterling reputation in the SSD world because of their low failure rates. Samsung is also the only SSD maker that manufactures every individual piece of their SSDs.
 
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Arun is right, more air in then out. But that puny 80mm exhaust isn't going to pull much air and/or it is going to be noisy at higher RPM.
I suggest a 120mm exhaust to replace the 80, and another INTAKE 120 on the side panel.
Might want to take a look at this case:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/323929/V3_Black_Edition_ATX_Mid_Tower_Computer_Case
About the same price ($5 less up front at Newegg) after rebate, and it gives you more fan options. Haven't used one but it is probably a little more sturdy then that DIY.
But your choice will work just fine with the additional fans.
Arun recommended HWMonitor (I believe that is by CPUID) but myself and others on the forum have had 'iffy results with that.
This might be a better option:
http://www.hwinfo.com/

Hope all this helps.
 
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Thanks for the heads up on the power supply, switched. Also, just bought a samsung ssd instead on sale.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $200.00)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $60.00)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($254.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1045.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-18 16:09 EDT-0400)
 
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I see what you did there...
 
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