Hello,
I am building a workstation to develop software, and I would really appreciate some help deciding on the hardware. It will run Windows 8, Visual Studio 2012, and everything else needed for software development (source control, build server, testing VMs, etc.). It will not be used for gaming but may occasionally be used for watching and editing training videos in HD. The software I write is for processing large amounts of data, so disk and processing performance are crucial. I would like it to be quiet, but performance is more important than silence. I would like to be able to upgrade it in the future, so for example, a motherboard that will likely support future CPUs would be great. Thanks in advance!
Approximate Purchase Date:
0-2 weeks, flexible if necessary (e.g. for hardware compatible with Windows 8, or if it would be worthwhile to wait for Black Friday/Cyber Monday)
Budget Range:
$2500-3000 after shipping & rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Software development
Data processing
Office apps
Web
Are you buying a monitor:
Yes. I am getting a 27" or 30" monitor with 2560x1440 or 2560x1600 resolution. There are bright windows behind where I work, and my glossy monitor drives me nuts, so I need something less reflective.
Parts to Upgrade:
Everything will be new.
Do you need to buy OS:
No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
I have Amazon Prime, but I am fine purchasing from somewhere else.
Location:
Kansas City, Missouri
Parts Preferences:
I will probably buy this monitor, but I'm open to suggestions.
Dell UltraSharp U3011 30" Monitor
Overclocking:
Maybe
SLI or Crossfire:
I don't expect either to be necessary.
Your Monitor Resolution:
2560x1440 or 2560x1600
Additional Comments:
It would be neat to be able to dual-boot OS X, but that is not critical.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
My six-year-old laptop isn't cutting it anymore.
I am building a workstation to develop software, and I would really appreciate some help deciding on the hardware. It will run Windows 8, Visual Studio 2012, and everything else needed for software development (source control, build server, testing VMs, etc.). It will not be used for gaming but may occasionally be used for watching and editing training videos in HD. The software I write is for processing large amounts of data, so disk and processing performance are crucial. I would like it to be quiet, but performance is more important than silence. I would like to be able to upgrade it in the future, so for example, a motherboard that will likely support future CPUs would be great. Thanks in advance!
Approximate Purchase Date:
0-2 weeks, flexible if necessary (e.g. for hardware compatible with Windows 8, or if it would be worthwhile to wait for Black Friday/Cyber Monday)
Budget Range:
$2500-3000 after shipping & rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Software development
Data processing
Office apps
Web
Are you buying a monitor:
Yes. I am getting a 27" or 30" monitor with 2560x1440 or 2560x1600 resolution. There are bright windows behind where I work, and my glossy monitor drives me nuts, so I need something less reflective.
Parts to Upgrade:
Everything will be new.
Do you need to buy OS:
No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
I have Amazon Prime, but I am fine purchasing from somewhere else.
Location:
Kansas City, Missouri
Parts Preferences:
I will probably buy this monitor, but I'm open to suggestions.
Dell UltraSharp U3011 30" Monitor
Overclocking:
Maybe
SLI or Crossfire:
I don't expect either to be necessary.
Your Monitor Resolution:
2560x1440 or 2560x1600
Additional Comments:
It would be neat to be able to dual-boot OS X, but that is not critical.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
My six-year-old laptop isn't cutting it anymore.