How many case fans do I need?

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Gambit2404

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Hello guys.
So I'm planning to purchase a gaming rig, link here:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/mDXgWZ

My question is how many fans do I need for the NZXT S340 case.
It cames with a fan on top and one in the back.
Now, I don't want it to be an overkill but I do want proper cooling, especially in summertime, since I live in Italy and there is a lot of humidity here.

Any advices for me?
 
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Mattios

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So it has these spaces:

Front: 2x 140/2x120mm
Top: 1x 140/120mm (1 x 120mm FN V2 Fans Included)
Rear: 1x 120mm (1 x 120mm FN V2 Fan Included)

I'd suggest filling it up with two more at the front - two front intake, two outtake (top and rear) is nicely balanced.
 
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Gambit2404

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So I need to get two more to put them in front and a third one to put it in the back (since it already has one in the back). This way I'll have x2 front, x2 back and x1 top.
Is that correct?
 
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MarkW

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What ever you use to cool the CPU and GPU does not change the need for 2 case fans at the front, and 1 at the back.

And yes, Noctua fans are amazing. I went with a CM 212 EVO CPU cooler when my Intel cooler fan died at about 8 months, and I wanted more air flowing through the 212 EVO. I put a NF-F12 fan on it, and despite ambient temps climbing as summer arrived, my CPU is still 5 degrees cooler than it was. I'm sure my 3 Noctua case fans have helped as well.
 
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