High end gaming rig fan configuration?

iixsubmarinex · Aug 10, 2014

Hello everyone, building a high end gaming computer to hopefully keep me set for a few years.

I don't know much about fans within the computer. Will the fans that come with the case be adequate or should I buy extra fans separately??
And lastly what kind of fan configuration do you recommend?

All input is welcome!!
Thanks.

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NZXT Phantom 630 Case Matte Black with Window
$185.00

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25393

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ASUS GeForce GTX 780 Strix OC
6GB
$759.00

EVGA SuperNOVA 850W G2 Gold Power Supply
$199.00

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64bit OEM
$115.00

Intel Core i7 4790K
$399.00

ASUS DRW-24D3ST 24x DVD Writer
$25.00

ASUS Maximus VII Hero Motherboard
$275.00

Samsung 840 EVO Series 120GB SSD
$99.00

Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001
$99.00

G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-1600C9D-16GXM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3
$209.00

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler

lightcloud · Aug 10, 2014

Hey mate I see you are an Aussie too. Have you tried MSY?

Anyways what is your budget, I reckon I got a cheaper one and better one?

iixsubmarinex · Aug 10, 2014

Always good to see a fellow Aussie!

Nah I haven't tried it man.
I don't have a budget, but fire away and show me what you got...

lightcloud · Aug 10, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($398.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($479.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($385.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($475.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($831.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($138.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1250W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.00 @ Centre Com)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411T 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($369.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN721N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $3622.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 17:38 EST+1000

iixsubmarinex · Aug 10, 2014

Thanks for that . But still doesn't answer my question, will the case I chose in my build come with enough fans, if not how many fans in general will I need?

Ytyoussef · Aug 10, 2014

It comes with four fans, you could get more if you want though. It is enough, but if you ~~want~~ more airflow you will need more. (logically)

lightcloud · Aug 10, 2014

iixsubmarinex :

It comes with 4 fans according to the link. But it should be fine, but always good to have more.

Ytyoussef · Aug 10, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($398.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($168.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($275.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($215.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($144.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($93.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($831.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($199.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $2611.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 17:51 EST+1000
This is a rough idea of what I'd get based on your part list, depending on your budget and your preferences, I can accommodate the build for you.

iixsubmarinex · Aug 10, 2014

Awesome!
any ideas where intake/exhaust fans should be placed? Eg.
front/back/side etc?
Thanks for the help

lightcloud · Aug 10, 2014

iixsubmarinex :

Two front and two back. Or two back and one front and one side. I think that should be good.

Ytyoussef · Aug 10, 2014

iixsubmarinex :

Front: 200mm Intake
Side: 200mm Intake
Top: 200mm Exhaust
Back : 140mm Exhaust
That's how they're setup, it shoudl be fine like that.

iixsubmarinex · Aug 10, 2014

Thankyou

Ytyoussef · Aug 10, 2014

You're welcome.

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