Is Ryzen worth it?

[ChackoM]

So I have two build lists going on, same exact parts except the CPU, mobo, and ram. One has a Ryzen 5 1600, and since Ryzen's Infinity Fabric needs fast ram, I have a more expensive RAM set. In total the Ryzen set is about $30 more. Is that worth it for Ryzen?

 

Ryzen: 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($77.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($78.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($279.99 @ Dell Small Business) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus - VP228H 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($109.00 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard: Redragon - S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $999.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-26 22:26 EDT-0400

 

Intel:

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

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($208.89 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.92 @ Amazon) 
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($279.99 @ Dell Small Business) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus - VP228H 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($109.00 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard: Redragon - S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $974.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-26 22:27 EDT-0400

[The Sloth]

yes ryzen is worth it, i suggest you look for an used gtx 980ti and get a better PSU. 

[WereCat]

Ryzen

[SlaughterSmurf]

Yes, the Ryzen chip is faster in everything. Once overclocked, the Ryzen will probably outdo the 7600 (non - k ) in single core performance to, let alone multi-threaded. 

[LienusLateTips]

Ryzen, used 980Ti and get the 550W model

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

get a better PSU. 

It's CXM though. Maybe 550 but I don't see the benefit.

[ChackoM]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

yes ryzen is worth it, i suggest you look for an used gtx 980ti and get a better PSU. 

 

1 minute ago, WereCat said:

Ryzen

 

Just now, SlaughterSmurf said:

Yes, the Ryzen chip is faster in everything. Once overclocked, the Ryzen will probably outdo the 7600 (non - k ) in single core performance to, let alone multi-threaded. 

Alright thanks! I'll go for the Ryzen build. Also another question --> the keyboard I have now is not mechanical. Is it worth it to get a mechanical keyboard now or upgrade later?

[xitywampas]

I would recommend getting a tier one or two PSU from this list.  https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

[Damascus]

Mechanical is awesome if you can afford it I'd do it.

 

Also ryzen lol.

[Mooshi]

If both are more or less the same price, a locked i5 is a horrible investment that is already at its limit.

 

Only i5 worth praise is the 2500k tbh

 

Edit: as for keyboards, a cheap <$20 will do for now if it allows something worth while in the budget like extra for a PSU.

[BluJay614]

1 hour ago, Damascus said:

Mechanical is awesome if you can afford it I'd do it.

 

Also ryzen lol.

agreed. Mechanical is amazing. Since I've started using it, using membrane keyboards bother me. I've tried Cherry Speed and Reds, and I'm not fond of them, but that's just me. I'd definitely try to find some that you can try how they feel before buying if you can.

[ChackoM]

21 hours ago, BluJay614 said:

agreed. Mechanical is amazing. Since I've started using it, using membrane keyboards bother me. I've tried Cherry Speed and Reds, and I'm not fond of them, but that's just me. I'd definitely try to find some that you can try how they feel before buying if you can.

Awesome! Yeah, I tried a Razer Keyboard and it was amazing. I think I'll go for a non-mechanical then upgrade later. I'm already over-budget