Which fans to use for my NZXT 210 Source?

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AcSeann

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Hello community,

I recently started to build my own PC out of some hand-me-down parts, but i'm beginning to look for my own items. I was particularly interested in some fans, but there are so many varieties to choose from. Can you guys help me out?
My case: NZXT Source 210 (NOT Elite ver.) (2 Top, 1 Back, 1 Bottom, 1 Side, and 2 Front) The front is somewhat restricted by the cover/case but is breathable.
I've been looking at some 120mm and 140mm as well.

I'm planning on having both Top and Back fans as Exhaust, while the Side, Bottom, and Front are Intakes.

My initial thought was:
Front: Cougar Vortex 120mm (x2) or Corsair QE AF-120 (x2)
Back: the current stock fan from the case
Top: Rosewill Hyperborea 120mm (x2) or 140mm (x2) or Aerocool Shark 140mm (x2)
Side: Prolimatech Pro-USV14
Bottom: another stock fan from case.
I was also thinking about using the GeLID Silent 120mm, but wouldnt know where to put it.

Question: What are your thoughts? Should I change positioning? Should they all be same? Still new to this stuff, so all comments and suggestions welcomed !
 
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The best possible fan for the 120mm spots ( would be this (it comes in a PWM varient too if you'd like that) would be this ( if the front has very little room for the fans to take air in, let me know). this works for the side, front, bottom, and rear. It is on sale too! http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=79670&vpn=NF-S12A-FLX&manufacture=Noctua&promoid=1009

For the top, I recommend these http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=70456&vpn=CO-9050009-WW&manufacture=Corsair

If you would like cheaper options, I can show you some more.
Make sure your intakes are filtered! Dust would be bad for your system.

PS for those 120mm fans, if you get PWM versions, you can use this http://www.swiftech.com/8-WayPWMsplitter.aspx and all of your fans...
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I have the NZXT source 210 non elite. The front intake is quite good.

I am not sure about fan quality but get some machine screws that are size #6-32 and 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inch long (flat phillips head is best) and some #6-32 nuts for installing fans since it will make moving them around much easier in the beginning. Use the rubber grommet after you figure out all the fan placements.

The bottom intake is usually hard to work with. General placement is front intake, top and rear are exhaust.
 
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Yeah, I understand the basics of that, I'm just curious as to what fans I should use for each
 
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The best possible fan for the 120mm spots ( would be this (it comes in a PWM varient too if you'd like that) would be this ( if the front has very little room for the fans to take air in, let me know). this works for the side, front, bottom, and rear. It is on sale too! http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=79670&vpn=NF-S12A-FLX&manufacture=Noctua&promoid=1009

For the top, I recommend these http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=70456&vpn=CO-9050009-WW&manufacture=Corsair

If you would like cheaper options, I can show you some more.
Make sure your intakes are filtered! Dust would be bad for your system.

PS for those 120mm fans, if you get PWM versions, you can use this http://www.swiftech.com/8-WayPWMsplitter.aspx and all of your fans can be controlled by your motherboard.
 
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