Shopping for a performance desktop for development

[Mike1324]

I'm shopping around for a desktop for development (mobile apps / web / unity games)

So far I've looked at HP and Dell but they don't seem to let me select components I want in their desktop (they have a bunch of pre-packaged solutions). I was thinking of going the custom vendor / custom build approach, but don't know any good vendors. Or I guess I could just buy a dell/hq and replace components in it.

My budget is <4k. I'm self employed and would be using this every day. I'm looking for something fast, with:
- At least 512 GB SSD
- At least 12 GB RAM
- Quad core or faster
- Windows support

What's important to me:
- Fast compile times
- Fast disk I/O

I have a W520 thinkpad laptop with quad core (i7-2760qm) and 256 gb SSD that I bought a couple of years ago which I've been using as a desktop replacement. Although it's still pretty fast, compile times are becoming a bottleneck. I'm looking for a desktop that's noticeably faster that I can use at home when I'm not mobile.

 

[Ubrales]

Custom built PC would be the way to go for you. Work with the builder and get the system the way you want it and you will be in a position to do some parts selections too.

Buying a Dell and then upgrading parts will cause warranty issues and a lot of finger pointing.

 

[Mike1324]

Any suggestions for custom built PC vendors?

 

[Ubrales]

Yes. Choose one of our website advertisers.

http://www.pugetsystems.com/

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

 

[jshoop]

theres alot of PC vendors out there. heres a few more choices for you to choose from:

http://www.ibuypower.com/

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/