Build Recommendation

[dalawh]

Hey everyone,

 

Can you help me out with a build? I have included some of the needed information, but if you need more to work off of, feel free to ask.

 

1. Budget & Location
My budget is somewhat flexible, but I would prefer to stay in the $1,000 - $1,200 USD.

 

2. Aim
I am using the system for various tasks including but not limit to programming, web browsing, and gaming (Starcraft, etc). I do like to multi-task and tend to leave many applications open running at the same time such as all of the ones listed above along with maybe Skype, TeamViewer, Outlook, etc.

 

3. Monitors
I will have 2 monitors and maybe a 3rd in the future. The monitors will most likely be 22"-24", but I may expand up to 30+. Recommend me a size that you think is good enough.

 

4. Peripherals
I need 2 monitors, keyboard, and a mouse. The keyboard and mouse don't have to be too fancy; a simple one will suffice. I will use Windows 7 as the OS.

5. Why are you upgrading?
I am upgrading because my current machine is really really old and doesn't meet my needs.

[AlwaysFSX]

This is a tough one.. I have a build that meets what you need, and is pretty much barebones, but does not include a mouse or keyboard.

 

Okay, I managed to get it down $200 but you'll lose 8 gigs of RAM and you won't have a 280x, which I guess isn't too bad because a 280 is close enough in terms of performance.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power L8 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1015.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 11:14 EDT-0400

 

$200 that I left out is for a keyboard and mouse, I can't tell you want to get because that's up for you to decide depending on how you use them and what you prefer.

[TheRunningOtaku]

This is a tough one.. I have a build that meets what you need, and is pretty much barebones, but does not include a mouse or keyboard.

 

Okay, I managed to get it down $200 but you'll lose 8 gigs of RAM and you won't have a 280x, which I guess isn't too bad because a 280 is close enough in terms of performance.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($78.30 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power L8 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1015.18

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 11:14 EDT-0400

 

$200 that I left out is for a keyboard and mouse, I can't tell you want to get because that's up for you to decide depending on how you use them and what you prefer.

Great Build! Personally I'd add in a 256GB MX100 Crucial SSD to decrease load times (I guess you do open and close windows a lot). It's the best value for money right now ($112 on Amazon) and performs pretty well compared to even the 840 EVO.

[AlwaysFSX]

Great Build! Personally I'd add in a 256GB MX100 Crucial SSD to decrease load times (I guess you do open and close windows a lot). It's the best value for money right now ($112 on Amazon) and performs pretty well compared to even the 840 EVO.

Depends on whether or not @dalawh would like to add that to the budget.

[TheRunningOtaku]

Depends on whether or not @dalawh would like to add that to the budget.

probably, but I think $90 would suffice for a 'simple' keyboard and mouse

An SSD is hard not to recommend nowadays, especially with that budget and the low low price of SSDs, as well as the significant performance they can add to a PC.