Approx $1000-$1100 Web/Android Apps Development Build

Guest · Mar 9, 2015

Approximate Purchase Date: This week

Budget Range: $1000-$1100

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Web and Android App development, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Web browsing, media consumption, play some games (not at ultra settings/resolution) when I have my young cousins over.

Monitor needed: Yes (not professional grade)

OS needed: No

Overclocking: Yes (No harm if not possible in the budget)

SLI/Crossfire in future:No

Additional Comments: I primarily use Visual Studio and Android Studio. I am not sure which processor would suit my needs: i5 or an i7 (I dont think i need amd :/ ).
I also need speakers, keyboard/mouse. No headphones required.

Why I am upgrading: I am finding a Core2Duo and 4GB Ram highly insufficient. I can't run Android Studio Properly.

Build I am considering: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MNzxCJ

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

For Development
this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116896 // CPU i5 4570
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128687 // Motherboard Gigabyte h81
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231527 // RAM g skill ripjaws 8 gigs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284 // WD 1 tb 7200 rpm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500371 // gtx 960 zotac
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010 // corasir mid tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151111 // seasonic platinum

992 $ overall

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

-- http://www.newegg.com/global/nl/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836150041&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

// Speakers

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126195&cm_re=keyborad_and_mouse-_-23-126-195-_-Product

/ keyboad and mice

73$ for the additional requirements

1065 $ Overall

Bossyfins · Mar 9, 2015

Just wondering, why are you recommending haswell, and not the refresh?

Guest · Mar 9, 2015

JamesHeller :

Thank you for your reply.
I also need a new monitor and peripherals. Seemingly my budget isn't sufficient to accommodate all this so its okay if I go up by $100 (I'll edit the OP). Can I skimp on the GPU and get an r9 270x / 750Ti ? Also, what is the primary use of the 4 extra threads the i7 provides?

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

Bossyfins :

yes it is considerable
but
monitor is also required
so .. budget

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

JamesHeller :

Thank you for your reply.
I also need a new monitor and peripherals. Seemingly my budget isn't sufficient to accommodate all this so its okay if I go up by $100 (I'll edit the OP). Can I skimp on the GPU and get an r9 270x / 750Ti ? Also, what is the primary use of the 4 extra threads the i7 provides?

That will help with heavy multi - tasking
i5 will be a good option here

and a monitor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236335 //ASUS VN248H-p

NOW OVERALL 1245 $

Guest · Mar 9, 2015

JamesHeller :

I did not understand why you recommended and 860W power supply. Also, how much compromise shall I be looking at if I choose an r9 270x / 750ti over a 960 ?

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

nope don't use a 750 ti and if considering then r9 270x is also a good option
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&cm_re=550w_power_supply-_-17-371-016-_-Product // this power supply if not planning to upgrade gpu in future
you didnt tell that if it was game development or software development , game development can require 2 gpu's
(SLI or Cross fire ) in future thats why i recommended 860w psu

Bossyfins · Mar 9, 2015

^^ That PSU is really bad. an XFX 550 watt goes for 46$ and is much more reliable

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

Bossyfins :

that is why a recommended a 860w psu that is the best one with incredible efficiency

Bossyfins · Mar 9, 2015

Why 860 watt for like a 450 watt system? Makes no sense. I prefer money over efficiency lol. A bronze psu would have been good enough for me..

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

Bossyfins :

development can require powerful gpu
AND
being a game designer i personally use 2 gtx 970's in sli ( 850w psu)
engines force the gpu's to its limits while real time rendering and also he didn't mention if it was game developing or software

Bossyfins · Mar 9, 2015

Web and android dev is mostly CPU I think. Better CPU, lesser gpu.

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

Bossyfins :

yep you are correct but it
depends upon the genre of the app
some times a graphics card has an important role some times CPU
games like cut the rope , ruzzle , angry birds ( use higher cpu)
like Temple run , asphalt , talking tom ( required higher gpu )

software development is totally cpu intensive ( may require gpu if app is extra interactive)

Guest · Mar 9, 2015

How about this build?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MNzxCJ

JamesHeller · Mar 9, 2015

everything's just perfect in this one

Bossyfins · Mar 9, 2015

Are you going to OC?
The PSU is bad,
go with dual channel ram

Guest · Mar 9, 2015

Bossyfins :

If i go for the unlocked multiplier version, I exceed my budget. I plan to upgrade to 32GB RAM soon.
Which PSU should I go for?

Guest · Mar 9, 2015

Bossyfins :

If i go for the unlocked multiplier version, I exceed my budget. I plan to upgrade to 32GB RAM soon.
Which PSU should I go for?

Guest · Mar 9, 2015

Bossyfins :

If i go for the unlocked multiplier version, I exceed my budget. I plan to upgrade to 32GB RAM soon.
Which PSU should I go for?

Bossyfins · Mar 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($171.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2340M 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.99 @ Directron)
Total: $989.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 11:45 EDT-0400

Guest · Mar 10, 2015

Bossyfins :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($171.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2340M 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.99 @ Directron)
Total: $989.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 11:45 EDT-0400

Going for the same build I was planning to go with but purchasing a xeon instead of an i7 to save some money and going for the XFX PSU you sugested. Than you bossfins and jamesheller

Bossyfins · Mar 10, 2015

No Problem.

Approx $1000-$1100 Web/Android Apps Development Build

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