Which build should I choose?

[killerabdb]

Guys I have two builds in mind. But I'm really confused as to which one will be more reliable and more future-proof. The main reason is the case. Please read everything before answering. Thanks.

First Build:
Case: PCS 6003B BLACK CASE - https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/form/includes/case_images.php?view=8665
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Mobo: ASUS® PRIME B350M-A
RAM: 8GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 4GB)
Graphics Card: 8GB AMD RADEON™ RX 580
Processor Cooling: Super Quiet Titan DragonFly Heatpipe AMD CPU Cooler

Second Build:
Case: PCS CYCLONE GAMING CASE - https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/form/includes/case_images.php?view=11401
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Mobo: ASUS® PRIME B350M-A
RAM: 8GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 4GB)
Graphics Card: 8GB AMD RADEON™ RX 580
Processor Cooling: Stock cooler Wraith Spire and better thermal paste.

*The main difference is that the first build has the 1600X but the second is 1600. Also, the first build has a smaller case and only one fan but the second build has a bigger case (check the links for specs) and 3 fans. But the first build has a better cooler and the second only has the stock cooler, wraith spire.

WHICH BUILD SHOULD I GO WITH? - Prices for both builds are the same.

 

[btmedic04]

whats the difference in price? personally, id go with the 2nd build and then overclock the difference in clock speed. the wraith spire is a really good stock cooler and can handle some mild to moderate overclocking

 

[kyleroonie]

I'd suggest getting your second option. The R5 1600 is cheaper than the X variant and it is very likely that you can overclock it to 1600X peformance even with the stock cooler. I'm not a fan of your motherboard choice though for either cpu. I'd rather you got a board with cooling on the vrm. The B350M-A and M-E are very anemic motherboards. Both cases are fine if you're sticking with that motherboard but I'd highly suggest getting a full ATX board and the bigger case.

 

[dontlistentome]

I'd get the second one. You will need a better videocard before the difference between a 1600 and 1600x matters, if it ever does. A better CPU cooler is undercut by the fact that case isn't exactly made with good cooling in mind.

 

[killerabdb]

whats the difference in price? personally, id go with the 2nd build and then overclock the difference in clock speed. the wraith spire is a really good stock cooler and can handle some mild to moderate overclocking

The price is the same, but thanks for the advice.

 

[killerabdb]

I'd suggest getting your second option. The R5 1600 is cheaper than the X variant and it is very likely that you can overclock it to 1600X peformance even with the stock cooler. I'm not a fan of your motherboard choice though for either cpu. I'd rather you got a board with cooling on the vrm. The B350M-A and M-E are very anemic motherboards. Both cases are fine if you're sticking with that motherboard but I'd highly suggest getting a full ATX board and the bigger case.

But the price for both is the same though. The only differences are the case and the coolers. Also I forgot to mention that the second build comes with better thermal paste too, the first one only has stock thermal paste. Thanks for the suggestion regarding the mobo though, do you think an ASUS® STRIX B350-F would do?

 

[killerabdb]

I'd get the second one. You will need a better videocard before the difference between a 1600 and 1600x matters, if it ever does. A better CPU cooler is undercut by the fact that case isn't exactly made with good cooling in mind.

What if the price for both builds were exactly the same? Would you still get the second one? Anyway you're right about the fact that the better cooler is quite pointless lol.

 

[kyleroonie]

But the price for both is the same though. The only differences are the case and the coolers. Also I forgot to mention that the second build comes with better thermal paste too, the first one only has stock thermal paste. Thanks for the suggestion regarding the mobo though, do you think an ASUS® STRIX B350-F would do?

Honestly, I don't know much about those two cases. I couldn't really find any quality reviews on them, but from what I can see from the links you provided I believe you will be better off with the larger case from the second build with regards to air flow and cooling, there's no use getting a good cooler if no cool air can get to it, the thermal paste is negligible.
I think to you it's really coming down to getting the better CPU and I was there too, but if you are going to overclock there really isn't a noticeable difference between them. I'd still buy build 2. And yes, the B350-F is a fantastic motherboard.

 

[killerabdb]

But the price for both is the same though. The only differences are the case and the coolers. Also I forgot to mention that the second build comes with better thermal paste too, the first one only has stock thermal paste. Thanks for the suggestion regarding the mobo though, do you think an ASUS® STRIX B350-F would do?

Honestly, I don't know much about those two cases. I couldn't really find any quality reviews on them, but from what I can see from the links you provided I believe you will be better off with the larger case from the second build with regards to air flow and cooling, there's no use getting a good cooler if no cool air can get to it, the thermal paste is negligible.
I think to you it's really coming down to getting the better CPU and I was there too, but if you are going to overclock there really isn't a noticeable difference between them. I'd still buy build 2. And yes, the B350-F is a fantastic motherboard.

Yes I will definitely overclock if I end up with the 1600. I think that based on what you and the others said in this thread I will go with the bigger case.