New build - this novice grateful for input...

dezertdezine · Oct 19, 2013

Hi folks,

This is my second build - last one was around 7 years ago - time to upgrade!

I'm a web dev guy based in Spain. I often have several programmes open at the same time. e.g.
Netbeans, Photoshop, various browsers - Firefox, Chrome, IE Tester, Thunderbird, Spotify, Notepad++, etc...

Here's what I'm looking to buy - I'd be grateful for any input...

Tower: Corsair 550D Obsidian Series Negra - Caja/Torre
http://www.pccomponentes.com/corsair_550d_obsidian_series_negra.html

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 - Placa Base
http://www.pccomponentes.com/asrock_z77_extreme4.html

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5Ghz Box - Procesador
http://www.pccomponentes.com/intel_core_i7_3770k_3_5ghz_box.html

CPU Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Ventilador/Cooler
http://www.pccomponentes.com/cooler_master_hyper_212_evo.html

RAM: Corsair Vengeance PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 16GB 2x8GB CL10 - Memoria DDR3
http://www.pccomponentes.com/corsair_vengeance_pc3_12800_ddr3_1600_16gb_2x8gb_cl10.html

SSD: Samsung 840 Pro SSD Series 256GB SATA3 Basic Kit - Disco Duro SSD
http://www.pccomponentes.com/samsung_840_pro_ssd_series_256gb_sata3_basic_kit.html

HDDs: 2 x WD Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 64MB - Disco Duro
http://www.pccomponentes.com/wd_caviar_black_1tb_sata3_64mb.html

DVD: Samsung SH-224BB Grabadora DVD 24x OEM Negra
http://www.pccomponentes.com/samsung_sh_224bb_grabadora_dvd_24x_oem_negra.html

??? PSU: I'm thinking Corsair, but I don't which I need - maybe this one?
Corsair RM650 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular - Fuente
http://www.pccomponentes.com/corsair_rm650_650w_80_plus_gold_modular.html
...there are other Corsairs here:
http://www.pccomponentes.com/fuentes_alimentacion-corsair.html

??? UPS: Currently I have a APC Backups RS 800 - Will this be big enough?
Maybe I need something like this?
APC Power-Saving Back-UPS Pro 900 230V - SAI
http://www.pccomponentes.com/apc_power_saving_back_ups_pro_900_230v.html

OSs:
Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64bits OEM & Ubuntu 13.04
http://www.pccomponentes.com/microsoft_windows_8_pro_64bits_oem.html
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop

??? Existing monitors: Currently I have these two...
ASUS 24" VW247H
Phillips 20" LCD
Can I run both monitors with this Mobo / CPU combo? - what if I wanted to add a 3rd monitor in the future.

Tradesman1 · Oct 19, 2013

Are you getting a discrete GPU?

dezertdezine · Oct 19, 2013

I wasn't really planning to - do you think I need one? I don't do any gaming...

Amit Parmar · Oct 19, 2013

dezertdezine :

NO GAMING?! WHY THE i7? Seriously if your not gaming then don't bother with an i7. Get an i3. Or a Xeon if you are video editing. If you are a web dev guy then use some good money on a good wireless adapter. The HDD is fine and a Corsair CX600w is fine for you. You don't need the Hyper 212 EVO either because I don't think a web developer overclocks. The Stock Cooler should be fine. And switch to Haswell 4th gen processors.

Tradesman1 · Oct 19, 2013

You should be fine, and the i7 will come in handy with the likes of photoshop

Amit Parmar · Oct 19, 2013

Tradesman1 :

But Xeon is better for that.

Dang it. I questioned a moderator.

Tradesman1 · Oct 19, 2013

I'm just another member, being a Mod doesn't mean we know all - that belongs to the misspelled Mod where the M should be a G

and I seldom touch Xeons to be honest, most of my builds are straight Intel i5 and i7 'K' models, primarily high end gaming and business systems

Amit Parmar · Oct 19, 2013

Tradesman1 :

The i7 Extreme would be a cheaper than a Xeon. But the CPU really depends on his GPU.

Tradesman1 · Oct 19, 2013

Not planning on a GPU

Amit Parmar · Oct 19, 2013

Tradesman1 :

Then I guess photoshop is out of the question isn't it?

Tradesman1 · Oct 19, 2013

No but think the Xeon might be

Amit Parmar · Oct 19, 2013

Tradesman1 :

I have lost the battle... My new prison is shame. MY NEW PRISON IS SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry off topic. He doesn't need a cooler.

cramved · Oct 19, 2013

you might want to get a cheap graphics card to do multi monitor

Amit Parmar · Oct 19, 2013

cramved :

Agree. Unless it is 60hz and low res, He won't be able to run 3 monitors. Something like a GeForce 210 is extremely cheap and upgradable to something much better in the future like a Quadro or something.

dezertdezine · Oct 20, 2013

Thanks for the replies.

About the graphics card. I thought this mobo would run the 2 monitors (ASUS 24" VW247H & Phillips 20" LCD) I currently have OK? I don't understand what I gain by buying a dedicated card ? I can see a GeForce 210 is only €28 and GeForce 610 is €43, so it's no biggy to add it to the order - but I'm just not sure what difference it will make? As for the fan - I thought that that stock fans are often pretty noisy which was the main reason for adding the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO which seems to have pretty good reviews everywhere and is fairly cheap.

Monitors I have:
Asus: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236118
Phillips: http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/philips-brilliance-200w6cb/4505-3174_7-31386918.html

Tradesman1 · Oct 20, 2013

Go with what you chose initially, then if you decide you need better can always grab a GPU card

No need to purchase unless you know you need it.

dezertdezine · Oct 20, 2013

@Tradesman1 - yes that was was my gut feeling - I think the time to grab a GPU is when I eventually get a 3rd monitor.

Tradesman1 · Oct 20, 2013

Great minds think alike

so there's at least two of us

cramved · Oct 20, 2013

dezertdezine :

argee

New build - this novice grateful for input...

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