First Ever Computer Build, Looking For Fans/General Advice

[EliC74]

This is my first ever build. Some could say I'm a noob. I've got my parts picked out, but I still need some help with what to look for in fans, and how to know how many my build will need.

Here is my completed part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/EC74/saved/kqnzK8

Overall, I'm just looking for suggestions on the amount of fans I need, and what I should generally be looking for. Also, I would be thankful for any general advice about other things I could change to make my computer better.

Thanks!

 

[DonkeyOatie]

I changed some bits, keeping the price similar. The PSU is less efficient, but still very good and a bit more powerful than you need, but the best available in that price-range. I used the saved money for a significantly better CPU.

I'm assuming this is a budget gaming computer.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($85.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $606.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-23 10:24 EST-0500

The case comes with two 120mm fans than they may be enough. I would only get an additional fan if it turned out to be needed. A $30-$40 aftermarket CPU cooler would allow you to get some more performance out of the system.


This is significantly better than your original system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $582.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-23 10:32 EST-0500

This is probably how I'd spend the money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $614.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-23 10:39 EST-0500