Fan setup for Corsair 350D with modded front panel

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So I just got myself a Corsair 350D and I'm planning to get some after market fans and cpu cooler. I've already decided to use a Corsair 120mm AF fan for the rear exhaust and two Corsair 120mm SP fans for the Corsair H100i that will installed on the top part of the case.

Now here's my situation. I am planning on modding my front panel (that covers the fan mounts in front) to look like this to bring some fresh air from the front of the case: http://mnpctech.com/mnpctech-clear-case-pc-panels/corsair-350d-plate/corsair-350d-cnc-milled-vented-front-bezel-plate.html

I'm still sticking with the Corsair fans but should I go with dual 120mm fans or dual 140mm fans? Additionally, with the modded front panel, should I go with two SP fans, two AF fans, or one AF fan on the top half of the front panel and one SP fan on the bottom half (since I have HDD's installed in the drive bays covering the bottom half fan)?

My priority is coolness and dust resistance (especially because my room gets pretty hot easily due to sun hitting my room all day) and quietness as my secondary (because I have a roommate but then again his snores are louder).

Any thoughts and recommendations? This is my first custom PC build and I'm transferring some old parts from a PC my friend gave me so I have no experience what's so ever. The only thing that could back me up is just a little bit of research.
 
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Why mod the front panel, if you can easily get this front vented panel from us, http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-350d-high-airflow-intake-kit. It looks like this http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c5/c55ad248_high_zpsctliavtc.jpeg. I just thought that it'd be easier for you rather than modding it. That panel comes with a filter too, so dust will definitely be regulated inside your case.

As for the front fans, once you have a vented panel, I'd go with an AF fan since restriction space is no longer an issue.
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Why mod the front panel, if you can easily get this front vented panel from us, http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-350d-high-airflow-intake-kit. It looks like this http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c5/c55ad248_high_zpsctliavtc.jpeg. I just thought that it'd be easier for you rather than modding it. That panel comes with a filter too, so dust will definitely be regulated inside your case.

As for the front fans, once you have a vented panel, I'd go with an AF fan since restriction space is no longer an issue.
 
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Huh, I don't how I missed that but I'm definitely interested in it already.Thank you! Now my question is if I'm going for the AF fans, would you recommend an 140mm or 120mm in sets of two or just one? I did notice the extra ventilation slots in the front but I'm still not sure which setups are best with the now front vented panels.
 
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When I had my 350D back then, it was mainly built for silence. So I ran 2 AF140 quiet edition being intake and 2 AF140 QE on top as exhaust and then a 120 QE in the rear. The 2 140 in the front was running on 12v while the two on the top were on 7v, then the 120 rear on 7v as well. I did it that way to keep my airflow positive pressure. It worked out pretty well. But of course, you can always try different orientations and see what fits your needs. At the end of the day, it's really self preference based on what build you're really aiming for.
 
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