Help me choose a case

[lmeneses]

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811352074 (Includes 2 preinstalled fans

or 

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Gaming-Window-Pre-Installed-Computer/dp/B01IT0TDY6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536455828&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=pc+case&psc=1 (Includes 3 preinstalled fans, one on the rear and two in the front)

 

I am deciding between these two. I do not want to spend over $60 on a case, but I want one that comes with a couple fans too, since my build is budgeted. If you know one that is better than both of these, I am open to suggestions.

 

 

[Firewrath9]

first one by far. or

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139089&cm_re=corsair_270r-_-11-139-089-_-Product

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-CARBIDE-Mid-Tower-Window-Panel/dp/B01M35FI12

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Carbide-SPEC-04-Mid-Tower-Gaming/dp/B06XS364S8/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536457922&sr=1-7&keywords=corsair+case

 

[RobinD]

I can't see much in it. however if you get the fractal one its about $10 cheaper in white then any other colour. 

i guess its preference the Rosewill appears to be plastic.

The fractal claims to be steel. I would expect this to be more durable and i don't like plastic but thats personal pref.

[lmeneses]

37 minutes ago, Firewrath9 said:

first one by far. or

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139089&cm_re=corsair_270r-_-11-139-089-_-Product

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-CARBIDE-Mid-Tower-Window-Panel/dp/B01M35FI12

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Carbide-SPEC-04-Mid-Tower-Gaming/dp/B06XS364S8/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536457922&sr=1-7&keywords=corsair+case

 

ok thanks!

 

36 minutes ago, RobinD said:

I can't see much in it. however if you get the fractal one its about $10 cheaper in white then any other colour. 

i guess its preference the Rosewill appears to be plastic.

The fractal claims to be steel. I would expect this to be more durable and i don't like plastic but thats personal pref.

Yea, now that I look the Fractal looks more durable.

[LienusLateTips]

3 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

Yea, now that I look the Fractal looks more durable.

Go for the Corsair ones pointed out above, or the Fractal.

[lmeneses]

6 minutes ago, LienusLateTips said:

Go for the Corsair ones pointed out above, or the Fractal.

Yea, I think I'll go for the Fractal because of the two fans. I will probably add a rear fan in the future for air output. 

[Streetguru]

39 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

 

Focus G and Masterbox 5 black are some of the better budget cases.

You don't need an extra exhaust fan, if you have a CPU tower cooler it will do that for you already.

[lmeneses]

6 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Focus G and Masterbox 5 black are some of the better budget cases.

You don't need an extra exhaust fan, if you have a CPU tower cooler it will do that for you already.

I will probably be using the stock wraith spire cooler that is included with the r5 2600x. I do not plan on overclocking for a while too 

[Streetguru]

1 minute ago, lmeneses said:

I will probably be using the stock wraith spire cooler that is included with the r5 2600x. I do not plan on overclocking for a while too 

It's going to exhaust itself most likely just fine in any event.

 

a Thermalright Macho is $50 and huge, probably should be your next purchase.

Are you building an entire new PC? if so what parts/budget/country?

[lmeneses]

5 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

It's going to exhaust itself most likely just fine in any event.

 

a Thermalright Macho is $50 and huge, probably should be your next purchase.

Are you building an entire new PC? if so what parts/budget/country?

I'll check the macho out, and it is an entirely new one. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/st9wD2 I already have the storage, memory, and os, and around $660 in US. I wont be using that case either 

[Streetguru]

4 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

I'll check the macho out, and it is an entirely new one. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/st9wD2 I already have the storage, memory, and os, and around $660 in US. 

Just get a 2600 and overclock it, performance is going to be basically the same, could also sub in an R7 1700 but that would be a bit worse for gaming, better for streaming/recording.

 

You want an ASrock Pro4 or MSI Tomahawk B450 board, Gigabyte Ultra Gaming X470 is better for a max overclock but is like $130

 

For sure buy the Golden Sample RX 580 as it's more fun, and comes at like 1450mhz out of the box, also has a fat cooler.

you can easily fit in a better PSU

If you bought windows at retail for like $100 you can install it for free without a key
 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pXq7MZ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pXq7MZ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($79.82 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor - Radeon RX 580 8GB Red Devil Golden Sample Video Card  ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($63.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $608.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-08 22:30 EDT-0400

[lmeneses]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

 

What if I do not plan on overclocking yet with the pc cause it is my first build? And I will use the tomahawk probably. Thanks for the help! 

[lmeneses]

8 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

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Also, I looked at the specs between the golden sample and the asus, and it says the memory clock speed is almost 7,000 MHz higher than the asus. How much does that affect performance? 

[Streetguru]

Just now, lmeneses said:

Also, I looked at the specs between the golden sample and the asus, and it says the memory clock speed is almost 7,000 MHz higher than the asus. How much does that affect performance? 

Overclocking your CPU is as simple as opening Ryzen master, and punching in 4ghz 1.2V just save money with the non X CPU and replace it's cooler with the money saved

 

The effective memory speed on the cards is not going to be very different as they all use pretty much the same samsung/hynix GDDR5, the boost clocks on the GPU core are a big difference and the cooling solution is more substantial. Might even get over the 1500mhz barrier on it.

If you're going spend the $100 on the MSI Tomahawk, you might as well go for the X470 gaming ultra, as it has precision boost override, otherwise probably just save cash with the Pro4.

https://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/powercolor_radeon_red_devil_rx580_8gb_golden_sample/
 

 

 

[lmeneses]

3 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Overclocking your CPU is as simple as opening Ryzen master, and punching in 4ghz 1.2V just save money with the non X CPU and replace it's cooler with the money saved

 

 

 

Oh, would the 2600x be more future proof though? And thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it 

[Streetguru]

2 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

Oh, would the 2600x be more future proof though? And thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it 

The 2600 and 2600X are the exact same CPU, one is a little better binned most likely, and the X comes with a slightly bigger stock cooler which is getting replaced anyways.

In the end the difference isn't going to be much but the price difference is now huge.

 

When they launched and the price difference was like $30 it was more worth it to get the X, now not so much.

[lmeneses]

2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

The 2600 and 2600X are the exact same CPU, one is a little better binned most likely, and the X comes with a slightly bigger stock cooler which is getting replaced anyways.

In the end the difference isn't going to be much but the price difference is now huge.

 

When they launched and the price difference was like $30 it was more worth it to get the X, now not so much.

Oooooh, I see, ok, thanks again!