Getting a new computer, I need help

Omarmufc

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Hello. In 2-3 weeks I'll be purchasing a new gaming PC. I really wanted to build my computer but my mother is against me doing that for some reason. So, right now I'm settling between 2 things.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-omen-by-hp-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1070-1tb-hard-drive-brushed-aluminum/5759917.p?skuId=5759917

and

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-120gb-solid-state-drive-1tb-hard-drive-black-red/5727100.p?skuId=5727100&productCategoryId=

Please help. Which one should I choose?
 
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For gaming kinda unbalanced and the PSU is not one I recommend for a gaming system. You could do better for the price.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350M-A/CSM Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($83.45 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive...

bignastyid

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For gaming kinda unbalanced and the PSU is not one I recommend for a gaming system. You could do better for the price.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350M-A/CSM Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($83.45 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($464.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: BenQ - BL2420PT 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($229.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair - K55 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.88 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Kingston - HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel Headset ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1490.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-02 15:48 EDT-0400
 
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