Need a PC for android app dev

[Hansell]

Hello there,

 

I just recently start develop an android app with android studio, my laptop can handle the IDE just fine...

but when I start to run the AVD or android emulator thing, it start laggy and hang every few seconds..

I already read some article about system req for android studio but nothin is exactly clear , is android studio or the AVD is more GPU-hungry or CPU-hungry software

, I also believe I will be need at least 8 GB of RAM, and do I need SSD?

There's also a guy at stackoverflow that do a lil experiment with 2 PC, one with i3 and one with i7 , the difference is at the responsiveness of the app, but both have the same compile time

 

I'm all ears m8

EDIT : the budget is around 500-600 USD, but I love to be able save more money for other stuff

[MLGNOSCOPEHEADSHOTGETREKT]

I tried Going as cheap as possible--

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yGmQYJ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yGmQYJ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD A6-7400K 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: AMD Radeon R9 Gamer Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($78.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ NCIX US) 

Food: Frito Lay Cheetos XXTRA Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Snacks, 9 Ounce 

Total: $335.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 14:17 EDT-0400

[hypnodog]

It's more CPU hungry than anything else. What's your budget?

Nice edit lol

PCPP: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Apotop 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($90.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($47.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $579.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 14:23 EDT-0400

[ESPclipse]

Use an Intel processor with hyperthreading so you can use hardware acceleration for the emulator and use at least 4GB RAM

[Momas]

I would recommend getting some android device even a super cheap one, because it will probably be cheaper and run better than AVDs on a low-mid range pc. You will also have access to real hardware, so you'll have a better understanding how it will run on an actual device and will be able to use things like gyroscope, accelerometer. If you do decide on getting a better computer make sure the cpu supports Intel VT-x virtualization otherwise it's not worth getting it, because it will be TERRIBLE.

 

EDIT: 

 

 

I tried Going as cheap as possible--

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yGmQYJ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yGmQYJ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD A6-7400K 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: AMD Radeon R9 Gamer Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($78.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ NCIX US) 

Food: Frito Lay Cheetos XXTRA Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Snacks, 9 Ounce 

Total: $335.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 14:17 EDT-0400

 

Sorry, but this will run AVDs terribly. You MUST have an Intel cpu with VT-x for AVDs to run well

[Hansell]

It's more CPU hungry than anything else. What's your budget?

Nice edit lol

PCPP: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($51.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Apotop 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($90.00 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($47.50 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($99.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $579.33

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 14:23 EDT-0400

I see, so I can all out on the CPU right

 

Use an Intel processor with hyperthreading so you can use hardware acceleration for the emulator and use at least 4GB RAM

is it have to be newest gen intel i7? do number of cores matter?

 

 

I would recommend getting some android device even a super cheap one, because it will probably be cheaper and run better than AVDs on a low-mid range pc. You will also have access to real hardware, so you'll have a better understanding how it will run on an actual device and will be able to use things like gyroscope, accelerometer. If you do decide on getting a better computer make sure the cpu supports Intel VT-x virtualization otherwise it's not worth getting it, because it will be TERRIBLE.

 

EDIT: 

 

Sorry, but this will run AVDs terribly. You MUST have an Intel cpu with VT-x for AVDs to run well

 

I agree, I do have 2 android device and my app run a lot faster in them, but I also need to test my app at another device variant. about the cpu is it have to be newest gen intel i7? do number of cores matter? or just pick anything that support Intel VT-x virtualization will be enough

[ESPclipse]

I see, so I can all out on the CPU right

 

is it have to be newest gen intel i7? do number of cores matter?

 

I agree, I do have 2 android device and my app run a lot faster in them, but I also need to test my app at another device variant. about the cpu is it have to be newest gen intel i7? do number of cores matter? or just pick anything that support Intel VT-x virtualization will be enough

It does not have to be an i7 and something like a quad-core i5 would be ideal. Number of cores doesn't really matter, but to be safe and future-proof, don't settle for less than four. Be sure that the CPU you choose does support virtualization

[Hansell]

It does not have to be an i7 and something like a quad-core i5 would be ideal. Number of cores doesn't really matter, but to be safe and future-proof, don't settle for less than four. Be sure that the CPU you choose does support virtualization

got it, thanks