Case Fan Setup; Airflow vs. Static Pressure

adamdmiller17

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Hi, I am new to PC building and I am coming close to finishing picking out components for my first gaming build. I have decided on using a Deepcool DUKASE V2 as the case, but it only comes with one built-in fan on the rear panel. Therefore, I will need to install 1-2 more aftermarket fans for good airflow. Here is my system so far:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Q4pQwV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Q4pQwV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($75.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB GAMING X Video Card ($263.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.88 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $987.16

Here is a picture of the case. Though this picture doesn't show it, there is a preinstalled fan on the rear panel near the top: https://goo.gl/images/WSc9u5

As far as additional fans, it can accommodate the following:
Front: 2×120mm or 1×140mm
Top: 2×120/140mm

What would be your recommendation on additional fans? What specific models should I get and how many?

Also, I am planning on using the stock cooler that came with the i5-6500. Would this be okay? (Not going to overclock).

Finally, if there are any compatibility issues in this build that you notice or you simply have any sort of recommendation for a different part, please don't hesitate to mention it. Like I said, I am new to this, so any and all input is appreciated. Thanks in advance :)
 
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Even if you wanted to overclock, you couldn't since the B150 chipset+the i5-6500 doesn't allow for overclocking. You don't have any compatibility issues with your build but I'd ask you to look at something better in the PSU department. Something with at least 600W of power on it and is reliable.

Regarding the fans, you can get NZXT FN v2 fans that are 140mm and they cost just about 12USD each. So you can have two at the front and two at the top. The ones in the front will be for intake and the two above will be for exhaust.

Static pressure fans are better for heatsinks and radiators while high CFM fans are better for airflow and their blade design is more open than a static pressure fan which will have wide minimal...

Lutfij

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Even if you wanted to overclock, you couldn't since the B150 chipset+the i5-6500 doesn't allow for overclocking. You don't have any compatibility issues with your build but I'd ask you to look at something better in the PSU department. Something with at least 600W of power on it and is reliable.

Regarding the fans, you can get NZXT FN v2 fans that are 140mm and they cost just about 12USD each. So you can have two at the front and two at the top. The ones in the front will be for intake and the two above will be for exhaust.

Static pressure fans are better for heatsinks and radiators while high CFM fans are better for airflow and their blade design is more open than a static pressure fan which will have wide minimal openings between the blades.
 
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Mikel_4

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EK Vardar FF5 3000RPM , it's loud but they're cheaper than Noctua's 3000 RPM, both model moved hefty air/sec, forgot somewhere in youtube, they use nitrogen colored fog on gallon comparing 120mm fan, Vardar FF5 won fog sucking contest.

The most important thing is to clear air way from obstructions (clattered cables + drive cages) and mind your room temperature, clean radiator + fans every 2-3 month, dust will drop rads performance.