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jdmccormick
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I am building a computer to use for mostly a workspace computer for programing and java app development and some gaming. I want to keep it around $1100 or $1200 USD.

 

Here is my current build,  I am not sure how to choose a motherboard or a pus and that is what i mainly need help with but I also wouldn't mind comments or suggestions on the current parts.  I have not currently chosen a case because I was going to do that last.

Thanks.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hjqgVn

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Hi, would you mind sharing with us the budget you had set for this pc? Thanks.

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I saw the opportunity to get a red/black build so I took it.

r9 380 > 960

Motherboard is def. overkill but picked for color scheme, you can choose to get a lower end one if you want to.

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($132.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.69 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($239.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1210.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hi, would you mind sharing with us the budget you had set for this pc? Thanks.

 

 

I am building a computer to use for mostly a workspace computer for programing and java app development and some gaming. I want to keep it around $1100 or $1200 USD.

Current Desktop Build | 2200G | RX 580 4GB | 8GB RAM | CTRL | Logitech G Pro Wireless

Laptop | 2018 MBA 256/16GB | MX Master 

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You probably don't need 16 gigs of RAM, just 8

 

Get the s340 case from NZXT because its easy to build in and pretty inexpensive.

 

For the PSU just get some unit from EVGA or Corsair. My power supply is a Thermaltake 550w Toughpower and it works well. Make sure the psu you choose is modular.

CPU: Intel Xeon E3 1231 V3 3.4ghz CPU COOLER: Cryorig H7 w/ Red Corsair SP120mm  MOBO: MSI SLI Krait Edition Z170 MEMORY: G.Skill Ripjaws 8gb (2x4) Storage: Kingston V300 120gb, WD 1TB GPU: MSI R9 390X CASE: Phantom 410 (ew) PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower Modular 550w CASE FANS: 4 CORSAIR SP120mm MONITOR: LG 25UM67 KEYBOARD: Das4 Ultimate Cherry MX Blue MOUSE: Deathadder Chroma Left-Handed AUDIO: Sennheiser HD598 Black, Astro A40s

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16 is absolutely a must in today's standards. 

 

You probably don't need 16 gigs of RAM, just 8

 

Get the s340 case from NZXT because its easy to build in and pretty inexpensive.

 

For the PSU just get some unit from EVGA or Corsair. My power supply is a Thermaltake 550w Toughpower and it works well. Make sure the psu you choose is modular.

Early 2020 Build : Intel i7 8700k // MSI Krait Z370 // Corsair LPX 8x2 16GB // Aorus 5700 XT // NZXT H500 

Early 2019 Build : Ryzen 2600X // Asus Tuff X470 // G.Skill Trident Z RGB 8x2 16GB // MSI RTX 2070 // NZXT H500 

Late 2017 Build : Intel i7 8700k // Asus Prime Z370-A // G.Skill Trident Z 8x2 16GB // EVGA GTX 1080 Ti  // NZXT S320 Elite 

Late 2015 Build : Intel i7 6700k // Asus Maximus VI Gene Z170 //  Corsair LPX 8x2 16GB // Gigabyte GTX 970 // Corsair Air 240

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zlolslavez would the 750w power supply be overkill for this system?

yes, it would be a tad bit, 650 or even 600 should be good enough if its a good efficient psu 

Early 2020 Build : Intel i7 8700k // MSI Krait Z370 // Corsair LPX 8x2 16GB // Aorus 5700 XT // NZXT H500 

Early 2019 Build : Ryzen 2600X // Asus Tuff X470 // G.Skill Trident Z RGB 8x2 16GB // MSI RTX 2070 // NZXT H500 

Late 2017 Build : Intel i7 8700k // Asus Prime Z370-A // G.Skill Trident Z 8x2 16GB // EVGA GTX 1080 Ti  // NZXT S320 Elite 

Late 2015 Build : Intel i7 6700k // Asus Maximus VI Gene Z170 //  Corsair LPX 8x2 16GB // Gigabyte GTX 970 // Corsair Air 240

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The predicted wattage is only around 325-350 right now on parts picker. When I choose a psu should I look for something a lot higher than that?

 

What is important in a motherboard if I wasn't going for the  MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard.

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($132.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.69 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1137.24

 

Here is updated build. I'm not sure about this motherboard or if I should go with a lesser option. How is this psu btw?

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I'd go for a hexacore 5820K CPU since this is for a workstation build. The 390 will be much more powerful than the 960/380 in gaming performance. It is slightly over budget but you will be better off with the 5820K:

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($183.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ Micro Center) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($25.00) 
Total: $1258.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K - 4.5 GHz | Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO | RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 | SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 500GB | GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Case: NZXT Phantom 530 | Cooling: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate | Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q | Peripherals: Corsair Vengeance K70 and Razer DeathAdder

 

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