Help deciding CPU and GPU for work and gaming computer

[ethan.s127]

I am planning on building a pc a bit later this year. I would like it to do a mixture of relatively light gaming (BeamNG, Kerbal Space Program, Minecraft, Space Engineers, etc.), photo editing with Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, Blender 3D modeling, and everyday type activities such as web browsing. In addition, I would like to do programming/compiling, as well experimenting with Tensorflow. Additionally, I would like to dual-boot Linux and Windows 10. Overall, I would like a very well-rounded computer for a budget of roughly $1200. I cannot decide between the AMD Ryzen 7 1700, Intel Core i5 8600k, an i7 8700k with compromises somewhere else, or some other CPU entirely. I am leaning towards the GTX 1060 6Gb for a graphics card. What are your thoughts? Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Budge414]

I'd be leaning towards the R7 1700. It will outperform the Intel chips for that kind of usage, and will allow you to do much more with that $1200 budget.

Let me know what your location is and I can help with the rest of the build if you'd like!

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Getting 16gb ram would reduce the total to 1200 bucks :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX AM4 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD - BPX 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $1368.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-29 05:04 EST-0500

 

[ohenryy]

Getting 16gb ram would reduce the total to 1200 bucks :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX AM4 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD - BPX 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $1368.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-29 05:04 EST-0500

For sure I wouldnt use such high end and demanding CPU on the B350, their VRMs are very week.
Get a X370 Gaming or Prime A and you will be better.