Workstation + Office PC , <=$900

[hardingrim]

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Approximate Purchase Date: By Feb 28
Budget Range: <= $900
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Workstation + Office PC
Country: US
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Additional Comments:
I would be using this PC as a workstation + Office PC. It will be running 24x7. The main application it will be running is single threaded in itself but I will be running multiple processes of this application simultaneously - hoping to take advantage of all the cores. I have chosen the following parts

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/EbKQ

I am not sure if I would need a cpu cooler, though I have added it to this list. What would you recommend ?
Based on wattage calculations, this configuration should not be using more than 250W. Do you think the PSU I have chosen will be good for my needs ?

What would you think of the overall configuration ?

Please let me know if I have not supplied all the relevant info.

Thank you.

 

[Goodeggray]

Looks good. One reason you may want to go with a after market cpu cooler is the Intel push pin mounting of the stock cooler is really bad.

 

[cutebeans]

This would be better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.15 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($140.18 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $662.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-17 20:41 EST-0500)

You don't need the CPU cooler if you are not going to overclock.

This is cheaper but a better workstation due to its 8 cores.
The Cx430 is a great PSU that only costs $27 after rebates.

 

[hardingrim]

Thanks.

Looks good. One reason you may want to go with a after market cpu cooler is the Intel push pin mounting of the stock cooler is really bad.

You don't need the CPU cooler if you are not going to overclock.

I won't be overclocking. I was wondering that in case I find that I do need a CPU cooler, I can always add it later or is that a bit of a hassle ?

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.15 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($140.18 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $662.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-17 20:41 EST-0500)

You don't need the CPU cooler if you are not going to overclock.

This is cheaper but a better workstation due to its 8 cores.

I considered a similar build but then I reviewed/compared the two processors. Thought that since I can afford it, i7 would be the better choice.

The Cx430 is a great PSU that only costs $27 after rebates.

Thanks. I will look into this.

 

[cutebeans]

Hi, CPUs come with a STOCK cooler which would be more or less be adequate for your need. =)

 

[songorocosongo]

This would be better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.15 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($140.18 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $662.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-17 20:41 EST-0500)

You don't need the CPU cooler if you are not going to overclock.

This is cheaper but a better workstation due to its 8 cores.
The Cx430 is a great PSU that only costs $27 after rebates.

This build would need a GPU, right?

 

[hardingrim]

Cool
Well, I really meant replacing the stock one if I find the need to.
Thanks.

 

[hardingrim]

This build would need a GPU, right?

I am not going to be doing any graphics intensive work so I did not think that it would.

 

[TemurAmir]

If you want to leave the option of overclocking later on, you need to buy an unlocked processor, so the i7-3770k, e.g. It's pretty simple to take out an old cooler and add in a new one.

 

[songorocosongo]

I am not going to be doing any graphics intensive work so I did not think that it would.

I thought so, but what I meant is that the build cutebeans suggested needs a discrete GPU because the FX-8320 does not have and integrated one. Either way it shouldn't be a problem, there are many cheap GPU's that would do the job you require

 

[cutebeans]

Damn, I didn't know that the CPUs didn't have discrete graphics cards.

Sorry dude.

 

[hardingrim]

If you want to leave the option of overclocking later on, you need to buy an unlocked processor, so the i7-3770k, e.g. It's pretty simple to take out an old cooler and add in a new one.

Cool, Thanks.

 

[hardingrim]

I thought so, but what I meant is that the build cutebeans suggested needs a discrete GPU because the FX-8320 does not have and integrated one. Either way it shouldn't be a problem, there are many cheap GPU's that would do the job you require

Oh okay. Thanks.

Damn, I didn't know that the CPUs didn't have discrete graphics cards.

Sorry dude.

No problem at all.


Thanks for the help guys

 

[Goodeggray]

Adding a after market can be easy or a real pain. It all depends on if the mobo cutout on the case will allow you to get to all the holes to mount the cooler backplate without removing the mobo. You build is going to be $900 so spending the $30 for the cooler and doing it right the first time makes sense.