First time build advice - Software development PC

[rockyboy100]

Hi all, I'm a newbie here just looking for your wise views. I'm going to be doing my first ever PC build, having received poor service from a custom PC company I've decided to go it alone.

I need a PC for software development, home learning/small projects (no gaming requirements whatsoever).

I need the motherboard to be able to run 3 monitors although initially I will be using 2, I have already purchased a pair of
Dell UltraSharp U2414H 23.8 inch Widescreen IPS LCD Monitor

I'll be primarily running things like Visual Studio, SQL server, QlikView on it.

I'm not sure about the best option for a motherboard and case, would appreciate suggestions on these and any other advice obviously, also any suggestions for aftermarket cooling fans/heat sink.

Current componet selection:

Intel Core i7 4770

ASUS® Z87 WS - ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6 GB/s??? (possibly)

Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5 inch Basic SATA

Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB 6GB/S Internal SATA Drive

Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C10 Vengeance Low Profile 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 Mhz CL10 XMP

Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX/EPS PSU

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Rugnir_Viking]

Hi all, I'm a newbie here just looking for your wise views. I'm going to be doing my first ever PC build, having received poor service from a custom PC company I've decided to go it alone.

I need a PC for software development, home learning/small projects (no gaming requirements whatsoever).

I need the motherboard to be able to run 3 monitors although initially I will be using 2, I have already purchased a pair of
Dell UltraSharp U2414H 23.8 inch Widescreen IPS LCD Monitor

I'll be primarily running things like Visual Studio, SQL server, QlikView on it.

I'm not sure about the best option for a motherboard and case, would appreciate suggestions on these and any other advice obviously, also any suggestions for aftermarket cooling fans/heat sink.

Current componet selection:

Intel Core i7 4770

ASUS® Z87 WS - ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6 GB/s??? (possibly)

Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5 inch Basic SATA

Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB 6GB/S Internal SATA Drive

Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C10 Vengeance Low Profile 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 Mhz CL10 XMP

Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX/EPS PSU

Thanks in advance!!!

For a good easy first build I suggest the corsair 200r for a great good-looking sleek smooth case.
Even though you don't need gaming, I would suggest a cheap graphics card to keep the multiple monitors able to work well. I suggest a gt630

 

[Diox55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($228.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($136.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1290.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 09:48 EDT-0400)

Here's what I have. The graphics card I put on will be just right. 4 gigs of GGDR5 ram is really needed in a gpu to run a triple monitor setup. I stuck with the same ram, switched up the PSU to a fully modular 80+ gold Seasonic, and put on a Gigabyte motherboard, which will perfect. Remember: for the ram, put it in the color coated slots (ie gray to gray) to run in dual channel mode for more effective usage.

Edit- Some people might say the 270X 4 gig edition is overkill, but it'll work perfectly for this build, and will serve for many years to come hopefully.

 

[Diox55]

Hi all, I'm a newbie here just looking for your wise views. I'm going to be doing my first ever PC build, having received poor service from a custom PC company I've decided to go it alone.

I need a PC for software development, home learning/small projects (no gaming requirements whatsoever).

I need the motherboard to be able to run 3 monitors although initially I will be using 2, I have already purchased a pair of
Dell UltraSharp U2414H 23.8 inch Widescreen IPS LCD Monitor

I'll be primarily running things like Visual Studio, SQL server, QlikView on it.

I'm not sure about the best option for a motherboard and case, would appreciate suggestions on these and any other advice obviously, also any suggestions for aftermarket cooling fans/heat sink.

Current componet selection:

Intel Core i7 4770

ASUS® Z87 WS - ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6 GB/s??? (possibly)

Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5 inch Basic SATA

Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB 6GB/S Internal SATA Drive

Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C10 Vengeance Low Profile 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 Mhz CL10 XMP

Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX/EPS PSU

Thanks in advance!!!

For a good easy first build I suggest the corsair 200r for a great good-looking sleek smooth case.
Even though you don't need gaming, I would suggest a cheap graphics card to keep the multiple monitors able to work well. I suggest a gt630

Rutiger, That's why I put in a 4 gig 270x. It's overkill for it, but honestly it could come in useful on those programs as well.

 

[sadams04]

PSU - No CX / CS line from Corsair.
MEM - There are "standard" latency modules (CL9) at the same price as what you have listed (CL10).
SSD - The EVO is fine, however the M500 is a bit cheaper and will still perform nicely.

The build below will handle four displays (two on-board and two with the GTX 630). No overclocking here so no need for a CPU cooler or additional case fans. ...you really aren't going to generate much heat. If you want to overclock let us know and the builds will come. It would be nice to know a budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($61.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $934.98

 

[rockyboy100]

Many thanks for the advice guys, think I'm going to go with these so far:

Storage:Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card:Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($52.98 @ Newegg)
(The Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card is a nice option but I do think it will be just a bit overkill for me at the moment but I may well upgrade to that in the near future)

Memory:Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive:Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)

Case:Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
(I think this looks a good one for a first build, however I would maybe like something a bit more stylish if anyone can sugget a decent alternative)

The main areas I'm still unsrue about are the motherboard and Power supply, I've always read not to skimp on the
PSU so am hapy to spend a bit more if it is best to do so but the
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
does seem like a good choice and good value.

The Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 also seems like a decent choice but yet again not sure if its worth spending that bit extra on something better.

Thanks

 

[Diox55]

Many thanks for the advice guys, think I'm going to go with these so far:

Storage:Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card:Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($52.98 @ Newegg)
(The Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card is a nice option but I do think it will be just a bit overkill for me at the moment but I may well upgrade to that in the near future)

Memory:Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive:Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)

Case:Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
(I think this looks a good one for a first build, however I would maybe like something a bit more stylish if anyone can sugget a decent alternative)

The main areas I'm still unsrue about are the motherboard and Power supply, I've always read not to skimp on the
PSU so am hapy to spend a bit more if it is best to do so but the
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
does seem like a good choice and good value.

The Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 also seems like a decent choice but yet again not sure if its worth spending that bit extra on something better.

Thanks

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1067.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 15:50 EDT-0400)

Go for this then. That 630 has the older GDDR3 memory, and I recommend spending the extra for a 750 Ti. This should power all the display's fine. I put the 4 gig 270X because running all the programs you want, which might use the gpu, it will be handy to have 4 gigs, but if you don't think you need it, then go for 750 Ti. Also, that XFX psu should be fine, unless you plan to put a more power gpu, but until then it's fine. Also spend the extra 20 bucks and buy an 840 Evo drive, they are the best in the market right now. I kept the 212 Evo cpu cooler because that might be handy for when the CPU is under a full load. Also, the Asrock I added is a fantastic motherboard as well.

 

[Diox55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1067.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 15:50 EDT-0400)

Go for this then. That 630 has the older GDDR3 memory, and I recommend spending the extra for a 750 Ti. This should power all the display's fine. I put the 4 gig 270X because running all the programs you want, which might use the gpu, it will be handy to have 4 gigs, but if you don't think you need it, then go for 750 Ti. Also, that XFX psu should be fine, unless you plan to put a more power gpu, but until then it's fine. Also spend the extra 20 bucks and buy an 840 Evo drive, they are the best in the market right now. I kept the 212 Evo cpu cooler because that might be handy for when the CPU is under a full load. Also, the Asrock I added is a fantastic motherboard as well.

 

[rockyboy100]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1067.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 15:50 EDT-0400)

Go for this then. That 630 has the older GDDR3 memory, and I recommend spending the extra for a 750 Ti. This should power all the display's fine. I put the 4 gig 270X because running all the programs you want, which might use the gpu, it will be handy to have 4 gigs, but if you don't think you need it, then go for 750 Ti. Also, that XFX psu should be fine, unless you plan to put a more power gpu, but until then it's fine. Also spend the extra 20 bucks and buy an 840 Evo drive, they are the best in the market right now. I kept the 212 Evo cpu cooler because that might be handy for when the CPU is under a full load. Also, the Asrock I added is a fantastic motherboard as well.

Thanks for the update, I have decided to go with the i77440k, gives me the option of over clocking should I need to, just hope water cooling wont be a neccesity.
The ASRock Z87 extreme4 seems highly rated so will go with that and also the EVGA 750TI as it seems a fair price compromise, just wondering if maybe I should go for a 650w PSU.

Regarding the case, the Corsair Obsidian 650D has taken my fancy but not quite sure if it's best for a first time build???

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Series-Computer-...

 

[Diox55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1067.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 15:50 EDT-0400)

Go for this then. That 630 has the older GDDR3 memory, and I recommend spending the extra for a 750 Ti. This should power all the display's fine. I put the 4 gig 270X because running all the programs you want, which might use the gpu, it will be handy to have 4 gigs, but if you don't think you need it, then go for 750 Ti. Also, that XFX psu should be fine, unless you plan to put a more power gpu, but until then it's fine. Also spend the extra 20 bucks and buy an 840 Evo drive, they are the best in the market right now. I kept the 212 Evo cpu cooler because that might be handy for when the CPU is under a full load. Also, the Asrock I added is a fantastic motherboard as well.

Thanks for the update, I have decided to go with the i77440k, gives me the option of over clocking should I need to, just hope water cooling wont be a neccesity.
The ASRock Z87 extreme4 seems highly rated so will go with that and also the EVGA 750TI as it seems a fair price compromise, just wondering if maybe I should go for a 650w PSU.

Regarding the case, the Corsair Obsidian 650D has taken my fancy but not quite sure if it's best for a first time build???

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Series-Computer-...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1103.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 21:07 EDT-0400)

Any Intel cpu with a K can overclock, if you didn't know. Regarding these 2 questions:

1: Corsair 650D?

No, you don't need it. The 200R is a fantastic case for 45 bucks, and although it won't support water cooling you won't need it.

2. Higher power supply?

I put on a Seasonic 620 watt psu, which is 40 bucks more. I think it'll be plenty enough for future upgrades when needed.

3. Water cooling?

No, I don't thinking water cooling won't be needed for this, the 212 Evo will take it up to 4.2-4.3 ghz.