How many case fans should I get?

andrewkim9711

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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/andrewkim9711/saved/Cx4MnQ

above is the link for my build.

CPU Intel Core i7-4770K
Cooler Noctua NH-L12
Motherboard Asus maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB
Storage Samsung 840 EVO 500GB SSD
2nd Storage WD Black series 2TB
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX770 4GB Dual FTW
Power Supply : ? (Seasonic X series 850w for now)
Optical Drive Asus BC-12B1ST
Case Fan Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm
and Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120mm
Chasis Cooler Master CS 690 iii

I'm going to replace the stock fan in the CM 690 iii on the front of the chasis with the Cooler Master Megaflow 200mm.
on the top I'm going to place the front stock fan blowing outwards
on the rear there already is a stock fan and i'm going to use it as it is
on the bottom i'm going to place a Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120mm fan.

Top : 200mm front stock fan blowing outwards
Bottom : Noctua NF-F12 120mm fan blowing in
Front : Cooler Master Megaflow 200mm (blue LED) blowing in
Rear : Case stock fan blowing out

is it good enough, or should i get a different case cooler or change the placements of the fans I've listed above?
 
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That airflow setup looks perfectly fine. For these types high end graphics cards, 1x intake & 1x exhaust case fan is all you need to maintain good temps in compliment to your PSU & CPU cooler fans. You'll have more than enough cooling, so that you could even sacrifice the top fan to fit a water cooler if you wanted too.





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That airflow setup looks perfectly fine. For these types high end graphics cards, 1x intake & 1x exhaust case fan is all you need to maintain good temps in compliment to your PSU & CPU cooler fans. You'll have more than enough cooling, so that you could even sacrifice the top fan to fit a water cooler if you wanted too.





 
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thank you! :)
by the way, would using 2 intake and 2 exhaust have any sideeffects? isntead of 1 each i want 2 if there are side effects i won't do it
 

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Your welcome.

Only side effect will be some additional noise & of course a little more power drawn to run them.