How Many Fans Do I Need?

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I am building my first budget gaming build, where i will be gaming at 1080p, and I was wondering how many fans I would need for my case? (pcpartpicker) The case that I have chosen comes with three fans already, and I have a fourth one in my partpicker list just in case. But the real question is, will I need it? (Btw, I might end up choosing a different cpu, so I'll try and keep you updated!)
 
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The fan question: You should actually be fine with the 3 that come with it, i don't see any reason to add more.

CPU: Generally either go with the FX 6300 or the FX 8320 unless you can get some really good deal from microcenter for the 6350.

PSU: definitely get a better PSU. XFX Core Pro 550W would be the way to go, the CX430 is not good enough for you.

'something like this' might be good, of course it does also cost more, can't really get around that.
From the below mainly check the memory and the psu, those would be better choices for you.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xVsY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xVsY/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xVsY/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD...
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your not running a super hot system so 3 fans is plenty. blow air in from the front and out through the back or top. you dont really need to pay for that 4th fan. personally i would have 2 intake fans and one outake.
 
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The fan question: You should actually be fine with the 3 that come with it, i don't see any reason to add more.

CPU: Generally either go with the FX 6300 or the FX 8320 unless you can get some really good deal from microcenter for the 6350.

PSU: definitely get a better PSU. XFX Core Pro 550W would be the way to go, the CX430 is not good enough for you.

'something like this' might be good, of course it does also cost more, can't really get around that.
From the below mainly check the memory and the psu, those would be better choices for you.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xVsY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xVsY/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xVsY/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($76.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $733.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-08 15:46 EST-0500)
 
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OH! Thanks! But I was wondering what is wrong with my case? I edited it here, to help fit my budget. pcpartpicker

I was also wondering if this Corsair CX 500 would do? Because I am trying to fit my budget of about $800 dollars and this one is $20 dollars cheaper and only loses about 50 watts. CX500
 
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