Need advice for a mid-level build

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This will be my first PC build with gaming as the primary use amd streaming movies, photo editing, and general web use of secondary importance. I do want to strike some balance between these. My current component list is at the end, I am wanting to cut cost a little bit from where I am at right now but Im not sure where to cut with minimal negative impact for my intended uses.

Already have keyboard, mouse, monitor, OS key

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No particular preference though I do lean towards retailers vs ebay. Currently using Newegg to ballpark costs.

Country: US

May overclock in the future not a key deciding factor right now.

Additional Comments: not overly concerned with aesthetics but would like 4k capability if possible on my goal budget.

CPU: intel Pentium G4560 (considering upgrading to i5 7500/7600 but price is a concern)

GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (consodering 1080 bust price is a concern)

Motherboard: ASRock B250 Pro 4

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 16 GB DDR4-2666

SSD/HDD: Samsung 960 Evo 250 GB and WD Blue 1TB

Power: EVGAEVGA SuperNOVA G1 650W 80 PLUS

Case: NZXT S340

Cooler: Master Hyper 212

As I said, wondering where I can cut cost while limiting negative impact for gaming and misc general use. Also, if you see any incompatobilities I didn't catch please let me know. Any feedback is appreciated.
 
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vapour
For economic build, use Ryzen, and Ryzen 1600 has 6 cores, come with decent cooler for decent OCing, runs cooler than intel and cheaper. It can even be paired with 1080 ti, best bang for the money :) evo 850 is slightly slower than 960, pick any 1070 you like, seasonic builds very good psu's compared to evga

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($196.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($138.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.94 @...
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For economic build, use Ryzen, and Ryzen 1600 has 6 cores, come with decent cooler for decent OCing, runs cooler than intel and cheaper. It can even be paired with 1080 ti, best bang for the money :) evo 850 is slightly slower than 960, pick any 1070 you like, seasonic builds very good psu's compared to evga

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($196.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($138.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.94 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($412.78 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($35.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $1054.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-23 22:05 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston - HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($169.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($117.60 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($412.78 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1101.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-23 22:02 EDT-0400
 
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nswillett

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Vapour- thanks for the feedback I will look into those recommendations.
John philips- apologies for the vote down, unintentional click while scrolling dowm on my phone. Anywyas, are you saying you would recommend vapours suggetions but go with the i5 7500/7600 I was considering in place of the G4560?
 
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