How much cooling do i need? (Prefer fans)

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Dangler342

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I am unsure of what cooling method to use. Should i use fans? and can someone link me some good fans or whayever else to use? and how many fans will i need? Thanks Alot

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.24 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($326.13 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-RL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $818.27
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Yes, like it has been said more fans the better, but only to a point. I have 4 intake fans and 3 exhaust fans (two of the exhaust fans being set up to a radiator). With that case, having the fan in the front, bottom, rear, and top x2 would be plenty, and if you wanted to extra umph, go pick up a simple liquid cooling set, such as the Corsair H100i (if you want the 240mm radiator - mounted on top) or the H80i (for the 120mm radiator - mounted to the back).
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Yes you should as airflow is important in a pc. If there isnt enough all the the hot air gets trapped inside so you should get fans. The amount of fans needed is your choice, the more the better thus if you arent going to overclock you dont need to get an after market cooler.
 
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Yes, like it has been said more fans the better, but only to a point. I have 4 intake fans and 3 exhaust fans (two of the exhaust fans being set up to a radiator). With that case, having the fan in the front, bottom, rear, and top x2 would be plenty, and if you wanted to extra umph, go pick up a simple liquid cooling set, such as the Corsair H100i (if you want the 240mm radiator - mounted on top) or the H80i (for the 120mm radiator - mounted to the back).
 
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