Problem with 20mm side case fan + Cpu Cooler

[BoneCo||ector]

Hello again,

Ive got the NZXT Phantom and ive ordered a 200 mm side case fan.

The problem is most of the good up market coolers are big (eg Prolimatech) that theres no way i can have a good cpu cooler and have the 200mm fan.

What do i do?

My card is a gtx 570 + i5 2500k SB so would the front and back fans alone be sufficient to cool my case without the additional side case fan.

or

Shall i get a large cpu cooler and maybe install a small 120 / 140 mm side case fan?

Really need help guys thx.

(typo in title)

 

[RJC]

I think you would be ok with the front / back fans.

See how you get on, as you mention you could add a smaller fan.

Another option is to use a all in one water cooler.

 

[OliverDavis]

The additional side case fan is not needed. I wont have one on mine, even removed the dust filter as I have positive pressure so dust isn't draw in through non filtered gaps, can actually see inside now. My PC stays nice and cool but I have a Corsair H80, would recommend it as with the right setup you can keep your sidefan