How many fans do I need/Processor help

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skittlewarrior17

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I would like to get this case: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BDJ4NI/?tag=pcpapi-20 but I don't know how many fans it already has/how many I need. I'm not going to be overclocking or anything, but I will be using it for large amounts of times. Also is it ok to go with a stock cpu cooler if i'm not overclocking? With the processor part of the question, I want to get a processor that is under 200 dollars, and I will mostly be playing minecraft, cod, and video editing. If you want to make any revisions to my build, do so here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gn9bJx
 
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linus tech tips actually just did a video about the diminishing returns of adding more case fans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OmkmluAYAQ

that case comes with just 1 fan, in the top rear you can see in the photos on its web page. its a 120mm blue led fan.
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001772

there is also room for 2 more fans on the top, one in the front, and one in the bottom. all need to be 120mm fans. you should get at least 1 more for the front, as an intake. i would also suggest 1 more maybe for the top, right over the mobo.

just some helpful hints.
1) the stock cpu cooler will be just fine as long as your case has good air flow. plus you could always upgrade the cooler later if you decide its...
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It all depends on how cool you want your machine to run and how long you want it to last.. The cooler the better and as close to ambient temp. as possible. Probably for the CPU cooler. As many fans as there are spaces for in the case.
W.P.
 
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linus tech tips actually just did a video about the diminishing returns of adding more case fans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OmkmluAYAQ

that case comes with just 1 fan, in the top rear you can see in the photos on its web page. its a 120mm blue led fan.
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001772

there is also room for 2 more fans on the top, one in the front, and one in the bottom. all need to be 120mm fans. you should get at least 1 more for the front, as an intake. i would also suggest 1 more maybe for the top, right over the mobo.

just some helpful hints.
1) the stock cpu cooler will be just fine as long as your case has good air flow. plus you could always upgrade the cooler later if you decide its needed or you want to overclock it.

2) since im guessing you're new to picking fans, remember that you want "AF" fans, for air flow. you will also see "SP" fans, but those are for static pressure and used for pushing air through restrictive environments like a radiator. so get AF fans to be used just as case fans. and remember, 120mm in size.

3) just in case you didnt notice, the front panel usb 3.0 does not connect to a motherboard header. it is just a pass through meant to be stuck out the back of the case and plugged in to a rear i/o port.
 
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