Define R5 fan config

[rnewton8]

I am doing a new build and would like to get input on fan placement, CPU fan orientation, on Define R5

Here is my complete build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu14s
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i56400
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z170extreme4
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f43000c15d8gtz
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr5tiw
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42966kr
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Power_Supply/Smart_Series_/Smart/C_00002728/Smart_500W/design.htm


I already had the GTX 960 in my old set up with XII 965 CPU and basically i wanted a new build that wouldnt break the bank and that would allow for a good upgrade path past 1080p once i get a better video card and 1440p panel.
I picked the ASRock board because i liked the color scheme and feature set, and because it will allow overclocking of non-k cpu via blck with the early bios.

I didnt get anymore case fans, so i just have the ones that come with the case. Would like to hear thoughts on airflow and fan case placement, CPU fan orientation.

 

[Rogue Leader]

I have the Define mini for my wife's PC its an excellent case for airflow.

The upper drive cages you can remove, turn the cage sideways, and it directs air in and right over your processor and GPU.

Your Processor fan should be on the front side, with the fan blowing through the radiator towards the back of the case. We have the same Noctua cooler set up this way as well.

With this setup I have excellent cooling of the i7-6700 we run, it stays in the low 60's even when benchmarking. Its also ULTRA QUIET when you aren't gaming.

If you want to add a fan I would add 1 more to the front panel blowing in, but you probably don't need it.

BTW that PSU isn't good, consider the Seasonic S12II 520, the XFX TS 550, or EVGA 550G2.

 

[TbsToy]

The more fans the better. My R5 has 2 intakes front, 1 intake bottom, 1 exhaust back, all Fractal 140 mm.. Two exhaust on the AIO top 120mm. 2 on the Graphics card and one self contained in the power supply. Positive and directed airflow.The OCed X99 system runs cool and consistent and has for the last year. The processor and graphics card stay at the same temp, mid 30s C.
W.P.

 

[rnewton8]

Your right that PSU is horrible lol. I am pulling it out of my old PC along with my graphics card, just to hold me over. Been wanting to try a seasonic actually so will get that brand, probably gonna go up to 6-700W in case i ever do SLI



Are the Fractal Case fans quiet? Will get 1 more 140mm case fan for the front, and 1 intake for the bottom, so i will have 2 intakes at the front, 1 intake at bottom, and 1 exhaust at the back, and CPU cooler pointing towards the exhaust. And will get rid of of one of the drive cages. That should be super quiet, and super cool.

Thansk for the suggestions guys. I cant wait till rest of my parts come from Newegg on monday so i can get started putting this together

 

[Rogue Leader]

Thats way more intakes than you need, i would put an exhaust at the top before putting another intake at the bottom.

And yes fractal fans are very quiet.