Would Like Some Advice on First PC Build Fans

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Hello, I haven't bought the PC components yet but I know what case I am getting.
I am getting the Fractal Design Define R4 Windowed. It is a mid tower case.

I have all of the spots for fans, so you don't have to look.

Fan Spots:

1x140mm (side)
1x120mm/1x140mm (bottom)
1x120mm/1x140mm and 1x140mm (front)
1x140mm (rear)
2x120mm/2x140mm (top)

What is the best setup with these? My main components are: EVGA GTX 770, 8GB (2x4) RAM, i5-4670k (may overclock later).

I am looking at the Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition. Are there any better ones that are also somewhat quiet?

Also what config. should i get (intake/exhaust)

Thanks in advance.

 
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Three basic rules for fans:
1. Always have more intake than exhaust. Helps with heat dissipation and helps keep dust out.
2. Always have flow. Make sure you don't have fans pointed in random directions. Have the intake blow towards the exhaust. Don't try to create a tornado inside the case by aiming everything at the center.
3. Warm air rises. Under normal circumstances, have the lowest fans as intake and the upper fans as exhaust.

If it was me:
Side: empty
bottom: empty
front: use all as intake
rear: empty
top: use all as exhaust. Aim cpu heatsink fan upwards towards exhaust.
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Three basic rules for fans:
1. Always have more intake than exhaust. Helps with heat dissipation and helps keep dust out.
2. Always have flow. Make sure you don't have fans pointed in random directions. Have the intake blow towards the exhaust. Don't try to create a tornado inside the case by aiming everything at the center.
3. Warm air rises. Under normal circumstances, have the lowest fans as intake and the upper fans as exhaust.

If it was me:
Side: empty
bottom: empty
front: use all as intake
rear: empty
top: use all as exhaust. Aim cpu heatsink fan upwards towards exhaust.
 
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Okay, Thanks for all of the input.

 
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