(Question)Choosing a CPU for $300

[Gazebo]

Originally I wanted to get a Ryzen 5 1600 ($300 CAD) for a build that is in the works. I knew Intel had a good edge in gaming but which processer do I get? 

The reason the Ryzen 5 was so appealing to me was because of the stock cooler and the price. So what I am asking is could you recommend me a nice Intel chip, mother board & air cooler. I would spend around $300 on a CPU, $150 on the motherboard, $50 on a after market air cooler.

I am unsure about over clocking but I might give it a try, so a unlocked chip would be nice and a motherboard to support it. I am not talking any crazy over just something simple.

All prices are Canadian dollar

 

Currently thinking of a Ryzen 5 1600 with a Asus Prime B350 Plus and to cool it just the stock cooler.

[Fardin]

3 minutes ago, Gazebo said:

Currently thinking of a Ryzen 5 1600 with a Asus Prime B350 Plus and to cool it just the stock cooler.

thats a good choice  btw what you will be doing? gaming mostly? 

[Gazebo]

2 minutes ago, Fardin said:

thats a good choice  btw what you will be doing? gaming mostly? 

Yes mainly gaming but I do light Photoshop. I figured that an Intel chip could handle that. So might want to get better gaming performance. Right?

[Fardin]

2 minutes ago, Gazebo said:

Yes mainly gaming but I do light Photoshop. I figured that an Intel chip could handle that. So might want to get better gaming performance. Right?

not really accurate if comparing intel i5s, ryzen 5 1600 dominates in my opinion & provides better value to your money. if you prefer intel then you should wait for coffeelake release next month  if you want to build now, go with something like this. you can slight overclock with stock cooler. if still want after market cooler, then cryorig h7, h5 ultimate , dark rock 3 are some affordable good ones in your budget. 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($259.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Total: $419.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-24 16:04 EDT-0400

[Gazebo]

The build won't begin until November. So I got time to spare. Maybe I should wait and see. I started this idea of the build before Vega.

[Fardin]

2 minutes ago, Gazebo said:

The build won't begin until November. So I got time to spare. Maybe I should wait and see. I started this idea of the build before Vega.

in that case you have plenty of time to decide. coffeelake 6 core i5s could be good buy if stay in good price.