Workstation spec (programming)

[m_alek]

Hi, 

 

I am looking to upgrade home system. The build will be used only for work (programming) so no GPU required. 

 

Processor (CPU)	Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor i7-8700k (3.7GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z370 HD3: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
Memory (RAM)	16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card	INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st Hard Disk	1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive	250GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 1500MB/W)

[r2724r16]

Specs seem fine. Are you sure you don't need a PSU or a case?

[m_alek]

PCS SR-620P MID TOWER CASE
(CPU) Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor i7-8700k (3.7GHz) 12MB Cache
Gigabyte Z370 HD3: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB)
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE
250GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 1500MB/W)
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
CoolerMaster Hyper 212X (120mm) Fan CPU Cooler
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
 

If I pick a normal SSD and switch the M.2 SSD drive to an Intel Optane, would that be an improvement?

Also, is there an Z370 alternative? Something designed more for workstations?

 

Thanks,

A.

 

[r2724r16]

14 minutes ago, m_alek said:

PCS SR-620P MID TOWER CASE
(CPU) Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor i7-8700k (3.7GHz) 12MB Cache
Gigabyte Z370 HD3: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB)
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE
250GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 1500MB/W)
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
CoolerMaster Hyper 212X (120mm) Fan CPU Cooler
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
 

If I pick a normal SSD and switch the M.2 SSD drive to an Intel Optane, would that be an improvement?

Also, is there an Z370 alternative? Something designed more for workstations?

 

Thanks,

A.

 

That PSU is pretty bad, put in something like a CX550m or EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W (It's overkill, I know).

Don't buy an Intel Optane drive, it's a waste of money.

Buy the motherboard with the best IO and features you want. I'd switch out that motherboard for an Asus Prime z370-A or Asus Strix z370-E.

[m_alek]

Case	PCS SR-620P MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)	Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor i7-8700k (3.7GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard	ASUS® PRIME Z370-P: ATX, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)	16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card	INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st Hard Disk	1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive	250GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 1500MB/W)
Power Supply	CORSAIR 550W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste	COOLER MASTER MASTERGEL MAKER THERMAL COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans	2x 120mm Black Case Fan (configured to extract from rear/roof)

 

Ready to press the buy button any last improvements I can do?

[brob]

1 hour ago, m_alek said:

Case	PCS SR-620P MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)	Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor i7-8700k (3.7GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard	ASUS® PRIME Z370-P: ATX, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)	16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card	INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st Hard Disk	1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive	250GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 1500MB/W)
Power Supply	CORSAIR 550W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste	COOLER MASTER MASTERGEL MAKER THERMAL COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans	2x 120mm Black Case Fan (configured to extract from rear/roof)

 

Ready to press the buy button any last improvements I can do?

 

Get an i7-8700 and put it on a B360 or H370 motherboard. The 100MHz clock difference, (other than at idle), is not significant. 

 

You might consider the Cryorig H7 cpu cooler. Excellent performance at a lower cost.

 

I would also suggest a larger SATA III ssd instead of an NVMe M.2 drive. More faster storage will provide better overall performance. If budget permits, eliminate the hdd and NVMe drive and get a 500GB or 1TB ssd.

 

A 550W psu is four times the maximum needed capacity. Get a 450W unit like the CX450M or Focus Plus Gold 450.

 

While integrated graphics will do, unless one is working with a 1080 monitor an inexpensive discrete gpu makes for a much snappier display.