Need advice on CPU Cooler for Ryzen build

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I'm building a new PC, all the parts are ordered... except a CPU Cooler. I've got a Ryzen 5 2600X on the way, and I know it comes with a Wraith Spire cooler. However, I've read that the CPU gets kinda toasty, and what may be a slight problem is the fact that I'm building the PC within a Bitfenix Prodigy M case, which isn't the greatest for airflow. I plan to have 120mm fans installed in the top of the case in the intake position, and the fan in the rear of the case as exhaust.

I don't plan to overclock the CPU at all, but would it be best to see about a more capable air cooler to help keep the airflow going? I have maybe $40-50 that I could spend. The Case specs states that CPU Coolers up to 160mm in height can fit. If the Wraith Spire will be fine, all the better. I just haven't seen anyone build anything with Ryzen in the case (and I've been looking). Any advice would be helpful!
 
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At stock I'd try the Wraith first, then if it's either too hot or too loud then I'd consider a better cooler.

For a aftermarket cooler I'd look at the Dark Rock 4, it supports AM4 sockets and would be much better then the Wraith although it is a bit above your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $67.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-27 17:32 EDT-0400

WildCard999

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At stock I'd try the Wraith first, then if it's either too hot or too loud then I'd consider a better cooler.

For a aftermarket cooler I'd look at the Dark Rock 4, it supports AM4 sockets and would be much better then the Wraith although it is a bit above your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $67.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-27 17:32 EDT-0400
 
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