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You should be fine without SP (static pressure) optimized fans. 

I would look into the Noctua NF or NH series if you want stupid quiet fans, as well as BeQuiet and Aerocool

If your doing watercooling or will have more obstructions I would look into the Noctua fans I mentioned, Corsair's SP series and the new Vardar fans I saw floating around from EK

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Hello, I'm going to be buying a Fractal Design Define R4 (or possibly R5) and I have couple of questions about the recommended case fans (the front intakes especially). So, should I go for pressure or airflow optimized fans in the front given that I will be removing the HDD cages inside the case. Also I would appreciate if you could recommend some fans between 10€-25€ (~$8-$27).

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You should be fine without SP (static pressure) optimized fans. 

I would look into the Noctua NF or NH series if you want stupid quiet fans, as well as BeQuiet and Aerocool

If your doing watercooling or will have more obstructions I would look into the Noctua fans I mentioned, Corsair's SP series and the new Vardar fans I saw floating around from EK

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If you are removing the drive cages, definitely airflow optimized fans.  That said, the two fans that come with the R5 are great, I put them both in the front (they come one front and one back) and have them connected to the built in fan controller on high all the time and do not hear them at all.

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Alright, I thank you both for your replies, what I will most likely do is change the exhaust fan that comes with the case to the front and add a noctua fan in its place.

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A bit of static pressure would be recommended to push through the vents and door.

Where are you shopping/located? Are you not satisfied with the stock fans?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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A bit of static pressure would be recommended to push through the vents and door.

Where are you shopping/located? Are you not satisfied with the stock fans?

I'm located in Finland, I mentioned that I'm going to be buying the case not that I already have it. I'm sure the stock fans are great but some extra airflow is never bad. From my understanding Noctua case fans (NF-A fans) are somewhere between airflow optimized and static pressure optimized if I'm wrong please correct me. :)

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I'm located in Finland, I mentioned that I'm going to be buying the case not that I already have it. I'm sure the stock fans are great but some extra airflow is never bad. From my understanding Noctua case fans (NF-A fans) are somewhere between airflow optimized and static pressure optimized if I'm wrong please correct me. :)

That's correct--NF-A14's would be optimal for the case.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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