Suggestions for a programming pc build?

[tsm]

Hey I'm building a pc for programming. I work with Eclipse, Visual Basic, and I would like to learn Javascript.  I already have a

 

500gb seagate barracuda

8gb kinston hyper x 

asus h81 motherboard.

random case and antec 500w power supply

 

 

 

So which Haswell cpu should I get? I think most people say to get the i5 but I don't want to spend that much money so will a G3258 be fine or something? I'm not overclocking

 

And should I get a ssd?

[Rheinwasser]

g3258 is fine and get an ssd for sure!

[polyx95]

Start by ditching VB it wont get you far. Other than that I would say go for an current i5 non-k and you'll have a decent system. The thing to remember is that programming is not really THAT taxing. You might want to upgrade to 16gb ram, but you'll see if you need more ram.

[Tomahawk2k]

I dont really agree with the G3258. Cheaping out on a CPU isnt something you should do same goes for the PSU. A i5-4460 would do better along with its four cores aswell

Maybe these parts would be a good addition

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($148.89 @ OutletPC) 

 

The Extra Cores should help run different programmes at the same time and the 840 Evo is a great ssd to choose with its high speeds.

You could add on a 80+ Gold supply for less energy and noise but its your choice

i would also go with a custom CPU cooler because sometimes while multi tasking with programmes the cpu may get quite hot

[SkywardKkalox]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $157.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-26 14:31 EDT-0400

 

The most i would suggest for programming.

Also some h81 mobos would need their bios to be updated to work with a haswell refresh cpu(G3258 for example) and i don't think you have a spare haswell CPU around.

[tsm]

Start by ditching VB it wont get you far. Other than that I would say go for an current i5 non-k and you'll have a decent system. The thing to remember is that programming is not really THAT taxing. You might want to upgrade to 16gb ram, but you'll see if you need more ram.

Lol ok. What ide do u prefer for C++/C#

[tsm]

 

I dont really agree with the G3258. Cheaping out on a CPU isnt something you should do same goes for the PSU. A i5-4460 would do better along with its four cores aswell

Maybe these parts would be a good addition

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($148.89 @ OutletPC) 

 

The Extra Cores should help run different programmes at the same time and the 840 Evo is a great ssd to choose with its high speeds.

You could add on a 80+ Gold supply for less energy and noise but its your choice

i would also go with a custom CPU cooler because sometimes while multi tasking with programmes the cpu may get quite hot

 

the antec is 80+ bronze so i'm sure it's half decent

[polyx95]

Lol ok. What ide do u prefer for C++/C#

 

Very late, but C++ and C# are not really similar. As fas as IDE goes C# the only way that makes sense is well - VS and for C++ I usually just use vim

[TheHiddenCreeper]

The core i5 is a must any lower and it will be terrible performance i have a i7 5960x but thats overkill unless you're running virtual machines in the future then get more cores and no need for gpu 

 

 

My system

 

 

• CPU
  Core i7 5960x
• Motherboard
  Asus x99 deluxe
• RAM
  32 gb Crucial Ballistix Sport
• GPU
  R9 295x2
• Case
  Corsair Vengeance C70
• Storage
  500 gb Samsung 850 evo and 1 tb WD blue
• PSU
  Corsair RM 1000
• Display(s)
  LG 34UM95-P 34 X2
• Cooling
  Custom Loop
• Keyboard
  Corsair K95
• Mouse
  Thermaltake Theron white
• Sound
  Bose surround
• Operating System
  Win 8.1

[Neil]

Very late, but C++ and C# are not really similar. As fas as IDE goes C# the only way that makes sense is well - VS and for C++ I usually just use vim

 

CLion for C++/C. https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/?fromMenu

[brob]

An ssd is a must. There is a great deal of file loading and saving in development work.

 

You could get by with a hyperthreaded i3. But an i5 would be much better.

[polyx95]

CLion for C++/C. https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/?fromMenu

 

It's not free

[Neil]

It's not free

If you're a student it is.

[Guest]

an i3 3+ghz and an ssd
that will do it