is case fan needed?

joggy99

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I want to buy the Fractal Design Define R5 and I Wonder if u need case fans. And if the are needed witch one should I get?
 
Solution
The R5 - http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black

comes with -
Front: 2 – 120/140 mm fans (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Rear: 1 – 120/140 mm fan (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Top: 3 - 120/140 mm fan (not included)
Bottom: 2 – 120/140 mm fan (not included)
Side: 1 – 120/140 mm fan (not included)

1 front and 1 rear.

I'd start with just what is supplied - which should be adequate for most builds. If needed, I'd add another one to the front and top.
The R5 - http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black

comes with -
Front: 2 – 120/140 mm fans (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Rear: 1 – 120/140 mm fan (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Top: 3 - 120/140 mm fan (not included)
Bottom: 2 – 120/140 mm fan (not included)
Side: 1 – 120/140 mm fan (not included)

1 front and 1 rear.

I'd start with just what is supplied - which should be adequate for most builds. If needed, I'd add another one to the front and top.
 
Solution
You could add 2 or 3 fans to the top. Of 120 or 140mm it is not needed but you can do it to improve exit airflow. Heat rises so its best if it comes out the top.

Front: 2 – 120/140 mm fans (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Rear: 1 – 120/140 mm fan (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Top: 3 - 120/140 mm fan (not included)