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DayQuil_Man
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Here is my current fan setup I'm planning on: http://tinypic.com/r/mv3tvk/9
The fans I will be using are all Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-2000 PWM. Except the bottom one, thats the 120mm version(my case has filters where the fans are). I will be also using a Noctua NH-D15S CPU cooler with the fan that come with it.
My question is, will this be a good airflow config? These noctua IPPC fans also move lots of air. (Im not too concerned about noise). What can I change with the config to improve it and keep everything cool?

BTW the case I will be using is a Corsair 750D

 

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Looks fine other than the 750D--the case is horrid for air cooling.

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Horrid? From the review I read People say its great for airflow. Btw I forgot to mention its the Airflow edition.

The version with the open front panel has alright air cooling but it's far from great. The large size of the case leads to a lot of dead space between fresh air and components that need cooling. It's a case optimized and well suited for water cooling. 

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The version with the open front panel has alright air cooling but it's far from great. The large size of the case leads to a lot of dead space between fresh air and components that need cooling. It's a case optimized and well suited for water cooling. 

Then what case would you recommend for air cooling and airflow?

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Then what case would you recommend for air cooling and airflow?

Do you not already have the case?

It would help to list your specs.

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No, this is for a build im planning on.

Here are the specs: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/97tPP6

Why get iPPC fans in the first place?

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They move lots of air

They're very loud though. 

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Yea but I dont really mind the sound, and from reading reviews people say they start to sound noticeable when it goes above 15000 rpm. But I could also go for the regular ones.

It depends on your hearing. They become noticeable beyond 350rpm for me and noisy beyond 800rpm. 

Unless you need the extra robustness of iPPC's, I recommend skipping them for cheaper fans. 

So what case do you prefer for good airflow?

The Define S is good with the fan slots populated.

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It depends on your hearing. They become noticeable beyond 350rpm for me and noisy beyond 800rpm. 

Unless you need the extra robustness of iPPC's, I recommend skipping them for cheaper fans. 

The Define S is good with the fan slots populated.

 

How about the corsair 450D?

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How about the corsair 450D?

It's fine but not as good as the Define S.

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Ok, Ill look into it. But hows that fan setup I provided in the beginning, will it keep everything cool? Even If I wont have a bottom fan.

Tbh, the stock case fans are already plenty. I don't see why you're spending so much on components that don't contribute to performance.

What's the system being used for?

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Mainly gaming and school work.

What display are you gaming on? Is the optical drive really necessary?

 

Moved to New Builds and Planning.

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What display are you gaming on? Is the optical drive really necessary?

 

Moved to New Builds and Planning.

Im planning on getting this monitor: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8E0K06?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And I prefer to install windows through optical drive and I also have a box full of classic pc cd games :)

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Im planning on getting this monitor: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8E0K06?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And I prefer to install windows through optical drive and I also have a box full of classic pc cd games :)

Any reason you're getting a 1080p TN panel as opposed to a better looking higher resolution IPS panel?

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I mean, if I can get a 1080p monitor 144hz thats an IPS for around the same price, sure

Something like this would be better: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WzD6CJ

So.. no ethernet, huh?

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Something like this would be better: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WzD6CJ

So.. no ethernet, huh?

Thanks for the help man much appreciated, I'll definitely consider the build you setup.

And as for the Ethernet, unfortunately no :( I have to move my setup to a different room away from the router.

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