Confused on How Many Case Fans?

Grigglepuff

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I am a first-time builder and I don't want to over-spend and I want to know the correct amount for my specs.

CPU: Intel 7th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor i7-7700K (BX80677I77700K) http://

MOBO: MSI Enthusiastic Gaming Intel Z270 DDR4 VR Ready HDMI USB 3 ATX Motherboard (Z270 GAMING M7) http://

GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ROG STRIX Graphic Card (STRIX-GTX1070-8G-GAMING) http://

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 Desktop Memory Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16) http://

STORAGE:
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E250B/AM) http://

Seagate 2TB BarraCuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive (ST2000DM006) http://

PSU: SeaSonic 650-Watt ATX12V/EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Active PFC Power Supply SSR-650RM http://

CASE: Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Airflow Edition, Full Tower ATX Case http://

Thanks.
 
The case comes with more than enough fans.

That case is far too open for a quiet build. For reference, the Fractal Design Define R5 has sufficient ventilation for your build, and will be much quieter.

UPDATE: You will need a CPU cooler, though. That model doesn't come with one.
 
The 750D includes 3 AF140 fans, which in my opinion is enough. You have a 7700k (btw there are many users right now that are facing overheating issues ), so fitting a radiator shouldn't be a problem with your three other fans.
 


Thanks for the reply,

Yes I know I need a CPU cooler just did not think it was worth mentioning since I was talking about case fans. I appreciate the case suggestion but I was looking for a case with tempered glass, quiet, and suits my needs. Any suggestions?

Thanks.
 
If you're okay with cases that have plexiglas instead of tempered glass, there are quite a few options. Most cases don't use tempered glass due to the added weight and how fragile it is. Basically, it wont scratch, it will just break.

The best cases in that class include, but are not limited to:
- the R5 with a window,
- the S340,
- the H440,
- the 600C,
- others, should those four cases all fall short of your expectations/needs.