How many fans should i have for my build? And where?

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masoniactor

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Hello!

I've seen that the amount of fans needed vary a lot depending on the build and components. I'm almost certain i need at least 1-3 more but I'm unsure why and where.

The case I have comes with 2 front 140mm fans and 1 rear 140mm.

These are my components down below. Any help is much appreciated!! (if you have any pointers on the components chosen feel free to tell me!)

Thank you!!

Graphics: SAPPHIRE RADEON RX 470 4GB
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 Skylake Processor
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 CPU Cooler
RAM: HyperX Fury DDR4 2133MHz 16GB
PSU: Corsair CX600, 600W PSU
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5, Socket-1151
SSHD: Seagate SSHD Desktop 1TB
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB

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It sounds like it's set up just fine. Having more...
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aquielisunari

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It sounds like it's set up just fine. Having more intake than exhaust fans does promote a little positive pressure reducing(but not eliminating) dust build up. I also have a couple fans on top of my case set to low exhaust. I don't really want to interfere with the front to back airflow but want to make sure any residual heat is evacuated. My 212 Evo also has two fans attached to it. Seeing as how the airflow from the C7 is vertical I would make sure to have an exhaust fan directly above it.
 
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You have plenty of fans now you PC is only drawing about 250 watts or so.
Your stock fans should be fine up to about 400 watts.
 
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