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What coolers should i get for my new build?

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August 19, 2014 9:46:50 AM


-Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

-Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

-Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

-G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

-Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

-Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

-Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card

-Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

-SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Could somebody let me know what would be the best (and cheapest) case fans i should have for this build?

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August 19, 2014 9:50:33 AM

I'd say you'll be fine with the fans that come with the case (looks like there are 3). No need to purchase any more.

Front: 200mm red LED fan x 1 (or 120mm fan x 2 / 140mm fan x 1)
Top: 200mm fan x 2 (1 is optional; can be swapped to 120/140mm fan x 2)
Rear: 140mm fan x 1 (or 120mm fan x 1)
Side: 200mm fan x 1 (optional; or 140mm fan x 2)
HDD cage: 120x25mm fan x 2 (optional)

You don't really NEED the hyper 212 either, since you're not overclocking. It does run a little quieter though so it's up to your preference.

Looking like a really nice system, good luck!
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August 19, 2014 9:54:23 AM

jimthenagual said:
I'd say you'll be fine with the fans that come with the case (looks like there are 3). No need to purchase any more.

You don't really NEED the hyper 212 either, since you're not overclocking. It does run a little quieter though so it's up to your preference.


ok thanks heaps :)  do you think i should just pay the extra $20 to get 4690k?
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August 19, 2014 9:55:14 AM

yes stock cooler is capable to handle a non oc cpu no problem.... but still if u want an af cooler u have done a wise choice already... :) 
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August 19, 2014 9:56:17 AM

Jarom Park said:
ok thanks heaps :)  do you think i should just pay the extra $20 to get 4690k?


That's a good debate. Personally, I like to have the option of overclocking. It's more of a hobby than anything. And it makes you a little more "future proof".

If you do decide to go for the K, don't forget you'll need a Z97 motherboard too.
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August 19, 2014 10:03:27 AM

if u are comfortable with OC then only go for a k version processor there are many people who buy k version processor and dont oc them so there is no meaning for that...and as already said above u would need a z97 board if u get a k version processor....
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