Ryzen or Intel?

[ph0coos]

I'm planning to build my first gaming pc for my transition from console to pc. I came up with two build lists on pcpartpicker.com (links below), one with an intel i5 cpu and the other with a ryzen 5 cpu. I'm not sure which one I should go with but I have been leaning towards intel, any advice or recommendations on changes in my overall build and also to help me decide which platform to go with. Thanks a lot in advance!

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Ph0coos/saved/33MhMp   -Intel

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Ph0coos/saved/gcrYrH   -Ryzen

[Princess Luna]

more like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG Strix Z370-H Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($90.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: *Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair - SP120 RGB High Performance 52.0 CFM  120mm Fan  ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G213 PRODIGY Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($45.40 @ Amazon)
Total: $1350.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-12 15:51 EST-0500

[Shoob]

There's literally no point in getting Kaby Lake. Either get the i5-8400 and a compatible Z370 motherboard (your only choice, you won't be able to OC unless you get the 8600k) or Ryzen R5 1600 with B350 or X370 motherboard if you are going to overclock.

[seon123]

1070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 250GB SSD, mechanical keyboard. 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($193.44 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($73.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: *Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card  ($484.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair - Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: G.Skill - Ripjaws KM570 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($74.27 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1274.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-12 16:03 EST-0500

[TheOriginalHero]

This is slightly more expensive but is much better:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fY8JYr

 

If your willing to fiddle with your graphics card a bit a vega 56 would offer decent value (as your new idk if you'd be comfortable with bios flashing and such so i opted for a 1070ti)

 

For paying the extra $80 you get:

-Double the ram

-Much better cpu

-Bettter graphics card

-Better quality and higher wattage power supply