Review my Programming PC Build - $1500 Budget

[nightwing3]

Hi all,

I'm looking to build a PC to mainly use for programming (C#, Java, etc). I've built what I think is a solid parts list, but want some feedback from more experienced minds. I would also like to use it for gaming, but won't be purchasing a graphics card for a few months at least. I am also planning to overclock in the future so will need some advice on a solid CPU cooler.

I will have to purchase an OS as well... not sure whether to stick with Windows 7 or go with Windows 8.

My budget is $1500 for now, and as you can see I need pretty much everything minus a GPU and cooler at the moment. Here's my parts list:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Urban S71 ATX Full Tower Case ($123.71 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($32.60 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech Performance Wireless Laser Mouse ($78.27 @ Amazon)
Total: $1429.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-09 22:39 EDT-0400)

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I don't like the investment in Ivy Bridge with Haswell here and the IB socket a dead end.

Id move up from the Blue to the Black HD

Lotta money for case considering ya could have Corsaie 500R in Black for $70 .... White is $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001459%2040000007&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&SrchInDesc=500r&Page=1&PageSize=20

Case - $75 - Corsair 500R White http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010
PSU $120 Corsair TX850 V2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022

MoBo $200 Asus Z87 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131979
CPU - $240 - Intel Core i5-4670k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

RAM $140 - (2 x 8GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1866 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226382

Cooler - $30 - CM Hyper 212 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011

HD - $95 Caviar Black 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
SSD - $135 - Samsung 840 Pro 128GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

DVD Writer - $17 - Asus VD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

OS - $140

Monitors $300

Total $1,492

 

[CommentariesAnd More]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($126.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.97 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M9 ICE Wireless Laser Mouse ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1509.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-10 00:41 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($126.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.97 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M9 ICE Wireless Laser Mouse ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1439.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-10 00:48 EDT-0400)

 

[nightwing3]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I will look over your recommendations and come back with any more questions I may have.