First time system builder needs a CPU

[Sassquatch]

What cpu should I buy for my first PC? I have a budget around 800-1150 USD. I might not overclock right away, but I want a chip that can overclock if I want it to. I plan on moderate gaming ie. GTX 1060 or maybe a 1070 if I can get a deal. I also plan on programming on this pc. I wont be editing or making videos and all of the videos online mention content creation as in editing and creating YouTube videos and they never talk about coding. How much cpu do I need to adequately program? I am open to any suggestions including AMD or Intel. I want my system to be solid enough to last a few years. I know Linus recommends not getting the i7 7700k and rather buying the 7600k i5 so what would be good for me and my budget, AMD or Intel and which model(s)?

 

Thanks!  

[PCGuy_5960]

2 minutes ago, Sassquatch said:

I know Linus recommends not getting the i7 7700k and rather buying the 7600k i5 so what would be good for me and my budget, AMD or Intel and which model(s)?

Bad recommendation, don't get a 7600K, get an i7 7700 or a Ryzen 5 1600, both are better than the 7600K

[Silentprototipe]

R5 1600X would fit just fine, The extra cores over the i5 would help alot with your use case scenario 

[JPT555]

I would suggest either the Ryzen 1600 or the Ryzen 1700

[Starelementpoke]

2 minutes ago, Sassquatch said:

What cpu should I buy for my first PC? I have a budget around 800-1150 USD. I might not overclock right away, but I want a chip that can overclock if I want it to. I plan on moderate gaming ie. GTX 1060 or maybe a 1070 if I can get a deal. I also plan on programming on this pc. I wont be editing or making videos and all of the videos online mention content creation as in editing and creating YouTube videos and they never talk about coding. How much cpu do I need to adequately program? I am open to any suggestions including AMD or Intel. I want my system to be solid enough to last a few years. I know Linus recommends not getting the i7 7700k and rather buying the 7600k i5 so what would be good for me and my budget, AMD or Intel and which model(s)?

 

Thanks!  

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8N46f8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8N46f8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($20.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($82.44 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($474.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill - TYRFING ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1102.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-04 16:06 EDT-0400

 

[DocSwag]

13 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8N46f8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8N46f8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($20.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($82.44 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($474.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill - TYRFING ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1102.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-04 16:06 EDT-0400

 

This, except CPU cooler is unnecessary as the stock is almost as good and ssd is a bit meh, I believe you can get the sl308 for a bit cheaper right now.

 

Also I would wait before before buying this, as the 1070 is about $100 more than it should be. Or you could build now and get a 1080 instead as they're similarily priced  

[stealth80]

Guys don't recommend the 1070 at its inflated price, you aren't far from a 1080 at that price point

 

 

[spacehamster]

AMD RYZEN 1800X OR 1700

[Sassquatch]

1 minute ago, DocSwag said:

This, except CPU cooler is unnecessary as the stock is almost as good and ssd is a bit meh, I believe you can get the sl308 for a bit cheaper right now.

 

Also I would wait before before buying this, as the 1070 is about $100 more than it should be. Or you could build now and get a 1080 instead as they're similarily priced  

I think the 1080 is too much for me personally. What price would you recommend buying the 1070 at?

[Megah3rtz]

31 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Storage: Western Digital - RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.99 @ Amazon) 

[DrMikeNZ]

3 minutes ago, Megah3rtz said:

Don't be sad, it "ships in certified frustration-free packaging".

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

50 minutes ago, Sassquatch said:

What cpu should I buy for my first PC? I have a budget around 800-1150 USD. I might not overclock right away, but I want a chip that can overclock if I want it to. I plan on moderate gaming ie. GTX 1060 or maybe a 1070 if I can get a deal. I also plan on programming on this pc. I wont be editing or making videos and all of the videos online mention content creation as in editing and creating YouTube videos and they never talk about coding. How much cpu do I need to adequately program? I am open to any suggestions including AMD or Intel. I want my system to be solid enough to last a few years. I know Linus recommends not getting the i7 7700k and rather buying the 7600k i5 so what would be good for me and my budget, AMD or Intel and which model(s)?

 

Thanks!  

Programming generally isn't hardware-intensive. But you do often want a fast storage drive and a rig that is decent enough to drive some pixels (in Eclipse). As others have mentioned, a Ryzen 5 1600 should be the best CPU option, especially since the extra threads are starting to become more important for gaming. I would also purchase an SSD and a decent video card. 

 

I would wait for GPU prices to come down, though. Right now, the market is a bit of a clusterfuck. DDR4 is also wayyy overpriced right now.

[DocSwag]

35 minutes ago, Sassquatch said:

I think the 1080 is too much for me personally. What price would you recommend buying the 1070 at?

Around $400, preferably $380 or so (but $400 is an ok price). The current prices of $470 or so is ridiculously high, at that point you might as well get a 1080 .

 

If you're interested, you could take a look at the used market for a 980 ti. Performance is similar to a 1070, it'll just draw more power.

35 minutes ago, spacehamster said:

AMD RYZEN 1800X OR 1700

-1800x is horrible value

-neither of those are a good choice for pure gaming, which op is doing

-1600 gives same performance for cheaper