Web Development / Linux machine

[EricSartor]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/ericsartor/saved/#view=YBLP6h

 

Here's my current planned build for a web development machine, likely running Ubuntu.  It won't be doing anything other than web development, so it'll have stuff like Apache, PHP, MySQL, Sublime Text and such installed.  I'll be using it with 3 or 4 monitors, hence the 1050.  I opted for a stock CPU cooler and some case fans as I don't anticipate stuff getting overly hot.  Obviously didn't need a ton of power either, hence the 550W power supply.  Also won't necessarily need a ton of space, but need it to be quick, so I went for a 500GB Samsung EVO SSD.  The case was picked because that's what I built my gaming rig in, and I want to stack them on top of each other...because fuck yeah.

 

Thoughts?  Over powered, under powered, heat could be an issue?  Linux incompatibilities?

[The Sloth]

2 minutes ago, EricSartor said:

likely running Ubuntu

decide first and your build looks good to me also get a nas to backup your codes or anything else. a 450 watt power supply can also do the job well if you want. 

[EricSartor]

I should clarify, either running Ubuntu or Lubuntu, I don't believe it will make a difference.

[brob]

1 hour ago, EricSartor said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/ericsartor/saved/#view=YBLP6h

 

Here's my current planned build for a web development machine, likely running Ubuntu.  It won't be doing anything other than web development, so it'll have stuff like Apache, PHP, MySQL, Sublime Text and such installed.  I'll be using it with 3 or 4 monitors, hence the 1050.  I opted for a stock CPU cooler and some case fans as I don't anticipate stuff getting overly hot.  Obviously didn't need a ton of power either, hence the 550W power supply.  Also won't necessarily need a ton of space, but need it to be quick, so I went for a 500GB Samsung EVO SSD.  The case was picked because that's what I built my gaming rig in, and I want to stack them on top of each other...because fuck yeah.

 

Thoughts?  Over powered, under powered, heat could be an issue?  Linux incompatibilities?

There is little point in getting a Z170 motherboard for a locked cpu.

 

The psu is well over required capacity. There are better, less expensive models available.

 

You might also consider a better performing memory part and a larger ssd.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($290.25 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: MSI H110I PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($118.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($60.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 750GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($241.50 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card  ($142.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($53.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1200 21.1 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1200 21.1 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $1015.08
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[Spudbilly]

26 minutes ago, brob said:

There is little point in getting a Z170 motherboard for a locked cpu.

 

The psu is well over required capacity. There are better, less expensive models available.

 

You might also consider a better performing memory part and a larger ssd.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($290.25 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: MSI H110I PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($118.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($60.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 750GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($241.50 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card  ($142.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($53.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1200 21.1 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1200 21.1 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $1015.08
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-07 03:30 EST-0500

 

Totally agree with all of this except the RAM. Just get two dimms for dual Channel

[EricSartor]

On 1/7/2017 at 3:30 AM, brob said:

There is little point in getting a Z170 motherboard for a locked cpu.

 

The psu is well over required capacity. There are better, less expensive models available.

 

You might also consider a better performing memory part and a larger ssd.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($290.25 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: MSI H110I PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($118.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($60.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 750GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($241.50 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card  ($142.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($53.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1200 21.1 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1200 21.1 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $1015.08
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-07 03:30 EST-0500

 

I switched to the H170N.  The power supply I switched to a 520W, but I really need the full modular working in this case.  There aren't cheaper fully modular PSUs listed than the one I picked  The H170N I picked only supports 2133 memory, and I don't fully understand in what scenarios faster memory will actually matter.  Everything I find on Google is talking about gaming...but if I'm not going to be gaming, would faster RAM actually be noticeable?  Especially considering, as a programming machine, it will be glorified text editing and very minor logic processing?  I'm not coding physics simulations or anything

[brob]

5 minutes ago, EricSartor said:

I switched to the H170N.  The power supply I switched to a 520W, but I really need the full modular working in this case.  There aren't cheaper fully modular PSUs listed than the one I picked  The H170N I picked only supports 2133 memory, and I don't fully understand in what scenarios faster memory will actually matter.  Everything I find on Google is talking about gaming...but if I'm not going to be gaming, would faster RAM actually be noticeable?  Especially considering, as a programming machine, it will be glorified text editing and very minor logic processing?  I'm not coding physics simulations or anything

What 520W psu are you looking at?

 

There is room in front of the psu for the couple of extra cables. You could also consider a semi-modular unit like  SeaSonic SSR-450RM as the fixed cables are required in all builds.

 

Faster memory can contribute to a more responsive system. It is really only noticeable with work flows that involve a lot of memory manipulation.