Suggestions for fan setup for new gaming PC

AJ18

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Hello everyone,

I just finished my first build and it was a success! Thanks to all the help I got from different folks here. I am running an i7 4770K, Evo 212 CPU cooler, an Asrock Extreme 4 mobo, and a GTX 780 gpu. I ended up going with a Corsair 300R case and my question now is what fans should I add to the case as I begin tinker with overclocking, etc? The 300R came with a 120mm intake fan on the front and a 120 fan on the back for exhaust and that's it, which I assume is not ideal. With the 300R case, there are slots for two side panel fans (although the gtx 780 isnt allowing me to mount one of the side fans due to the power supply connection coming off its side), two top exhaust fans and room for another front fan. What would everyone suggest for some fans? Id like to use Newegg since I have the shoprunner trial going and Id like to get the fans on before I really start blasting away at some game. Thanks!
 

AJ18

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Performance mostly. I still havent tested the cpu/gpu to see how hot they get under pressure, but id feel better with more than just the two stock fans that came with the 300R case.
 

AJ18

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playing BF4 last night, my MSI GTX 780 hit a max temp of 71 C and the i7 was maxxing out at 60-65 C. I want to fiddle with overclocking the cpu so some additional airflow seems like a good idea
 

AJ18

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I was thinking of adding a 140 to the side of the case (perhaps Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition CO-9050009-WW 140mm High Airflow Case Fan) as well as another 140 in the front of the case (another Corsair) and then add a 120 in the top? Or do I need a 140 in the top as well?