Firs build. Am I on the wrong path?

[Alejandro Mejia]

Hi, I'm a new Android developer and I would like to know what is a recommended build for developing applications for android like 2D games and utility apps. Will Android Studio benefit from multiple cores like an 8 core processor? Will adding more RAM be better (8GB RAM)? I made this build and already own Monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network card.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($165.93 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.30 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)

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

Total: $445.63

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-10 00:21 EDT-0400

Any suggestions, tips, new builds, and anything will be appreciated. I'm on a $550 budget. Thank you

[REX.exe]

Might need a bigger budget if you are making games

[thekeemo]

im assuming you can see whats going on by telepathically connecting to the motherboard

[TheSLSAMG]

You seem to be missing a GPU, you will need it for this CPU since AMD's "high-end" CPUs don't have an iGPU.

 

As for the build itself, I would suggest going Intel personally since their CPUs have better single-core performance and are highly recommended among the Android development community. The FX 8350 may very well be a fine choice, but you will also need to buy a GPU as well.

[Atmos]

Alright, for this type of spiel, the 8350 is an excellent choice. However, it doesn't have integrated graphics, so you'll need to cough up at least 50$ or so for a super cheap display card.

[Alejandro Mejia]

Might need a bigger budget if you are making games

Haha thank you. I'm starting small, not planning on making 3D games or complicated games. Just 2D level based games

[Alejandro Mejia]

You seem to be missing a GPU, you will need it for this CPU since AMD's "high-end" CPUs don't have an iGPU.

 

As for the build itself, I would suggest going Intel personally since their CPUs have better single-core performance and are highly recommended among the Android development community.

I'm aware I will need a GPu but don't know which one to choose. What. Intel CPU can I get in that price range?

[Alejandro Mejia]

Alright, for this type of spiel, the 8350 is an excellent choice. However, it doesn't have integrated graphics, so you'll need to cough up at least 50$ or so for a super cheap display card.

I'm aware of it but I don't know which GPU to choose, I don't want a bad GPU or a high end one. Could you help me choose?

[TheSLSAMG]

I'm aware I will need a GPu but don't know which one to choose. What. Intel CPU can I get in that price range?

You could get an Intel Core i5 4460 with a mATX H81 or B85 board. Overall, the system will be smaller (given you choose a mATX case) and may be faster for what you're doing with the added convenience of a built-in iGPU, lower power consumption and possibly temps (though I would recommend spending the $20-30 on a 120MM tower cooler like the Hyper 212 EVO or be quiet! Pure Rock to keep temps low.)

[TheSLSAMG]

I'm aware of it but I don't know which GPU to choose, I don't want a bad GPU or a high end one. Could you help me choose?

An AMD HD 5450 or NVIDIA GT 210 would be enough for normal display output. If you want to do some light gaming on the side, the AMD R7 250 or NVIDIA GT 740 would be fine.

[Peter Vaughan Truslow]

Hi, I'm a new Android developer and I would like to know what is a recommended build for developing applications for android like 2D games and utility apps. Will Android Studio benefit from multiple cores like an 8 core processor? Will adding more RAM be better (8GB RAM)? I made this build and already own Monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network card.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($165.93 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.30 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)

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

Total: $445.63

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-10 00:21 EDT-0400

Any suggestions, tips, new builds, and anything will be appreciated. I'm on a $550 budget. Thank you

you need a graphics card of some sort. that CPU doesn't have an iGPU

[Peter Vaughan Truslow]

An AMD HD 5450 or NVIDIA GT 210 would be enough for normal display output. If you want to do some light gaming on the side, the AMD R7 250 or NVIDIA GT 740 would be fine.

I'd go with a Nvidia GT720. it's cheap but it can handle 1440p video decoding and probably 4k decoding just fine, where a 210 would probably struggle

[TheSLSAMG]

I'd go with a Nvidia GT720. it's cheap but it can handle 1440p video decoding and probably 4k decoding just fine, where a 210 would probably struggle

For the price, it seems like a fine choice.

[mvitkun]

I'd go with a Nvidia GT720. it's cheap but it can handle 1440p video decoding and probably 4k decoding just fine, where a 210 would probably struggle

I doubt a GT720 can handle 4K video decoding, it probably supports it....but I doubt it'll do so at any decent frame-rate.

[Alejandro Mejia]

You could get an Intel Core i5 4460 with a mATX H81 or B85 board. Overall, the system will be smaller (given you choose a mATX case) and may be faster for what you're doing with the added convenience of a built-in iGPU, lower power consumption and possibly temps (though I would recommend spending the $20-30 on a 120MM tower cooler like the Hyper 212 EVO or be quiet! Pure Rock to keep temps low.)

Just made an update to the build. How does it look?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($167.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 720 2GB Video Card ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.30 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)

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

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $496.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-10 01:11 EDT-0400

I wanted to ask if more ram and cores is better for Unity and Android studio?

[Alejandro Mejia]

I doubt a GT720 can handle 4K video decoding, it probably supports it....but I doubt it'll do so at any decent frame-rate.

Not looking into 4K video, this PC is for Android application creation which I won't need 4K, but thank you

[tsm]

Not looking into 4K video, this PC is for Android application creation which I won't need 4K, but thank you

Yes. Your build is looking good. 

i5 and gt 720 is a good idea

[tsm]

Not looking into 4K video, this PC is for Android application creation which I won't need 4K, but thank you

however, you can get the r7 250 for $60 which is better than the gt 720

 

edit: nevermind, r7 250's are on $20 rebates so I don't think you will like that

[mvitkun]

Yes. Your build is looking good. 

i5 and gt 720 is a good idea

The i5's IGP is better than the GT720, he's better off staying with IGP if he goes intel.

[Alejandro Mejia]

The i5's IGP is better than the GT720, he's better off staying with IGP if he goes intel.

Yeah, I don't think I will need a GOu if I have the integrated graphics because I won't be making any intense or 3D rendering.

[Searinex]

This is what I would buy: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hFsjQ7- $503.57USD

changes from your build:

- dropped the CPU from FX- 8350 to a FX-8320 (to save money for GPU)

- Added GTX 750, (Maxwell GPU for low TDP)

- changed Seagate HDD to WD HDD (Seagate consumer level drives have a high fail rate)