k19_window_maker :
SMARTZ921 :
From your description of the problem it seems that it doesn't really matter. As you're only gaming both CPU's will be and ultimately it's your choice.
would you get a 1800x or a tr4 ? i've never tried AMD before . is it really that bad ?
I personally have a 1600 and I love it. So for you I'm going to recommend the cheapest part as we both are aware that the parts you have chosen can preform really well.
So using PC Case Gear (it's an australian stocker of PC parts) a 1800X is $469, a TR4 1900X is $600 and an intel $499.
Now to couple with that you will need a new motherboard. An AM4 (ASRock AB350 Pro4 Motherboard) will set you back $119, a TR4 (ASRock X399 Taichi Motherboard) will cost $419 and an intel 1151 board (ASRock Z370 Pro4 Motherboard) will cost $169.
So all up:
AM4 = $588.
TR4 = $1019.
1151 = $668.
However my calculations will differ as you know exactly what you want with your motherboard whereas I grabbed the cheapest ATX motherboard I could find.
Now personally I don't know whether I would go intel or AM4. Mainly because I've always wanted an intel 6 core CPU but never got one. However the AM4 is really well priced as it has more cores for less speed.
So here is my recommendation:
If you wanna save money then chose what's cheap, for me that was the AM4 but you mentioned that the intel 1151 socket was cheaper. For gaming the thread ripper simply is not worth it. If you want to stream or record your gaming then go either the AM4 or intel. It really comes down to personal preference but if you want to know what I would personally pick if I were building the system then I would go the AM4. I really like AM4 but if youprefer intel then go for intel, again its up to you and your personal preference.