PC Build for Software Developers

[Earendil76]

Hello all.

I am building a new pc for work and I am not sure what the best options are. I put together a build on pcpartpicker and was wondering if someone would be willing to give some feedback.

In a typical day, I could have the following apps open:

Outlook
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Code
Chrome/Firefox/Edge
Photoshop
Slack
A vm running our APIs (vagrant with docker)
VPN
Multiple powershell windows
God knows what else...

This is what I spec’d:

Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor
Gigabyte - Z370XP SLI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
ADATA - XPG SX6000 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Raidmax - Ninja II ATX Mid Tower Case
Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Phanteks - PH-F120SP_OLED 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan

I already have a BluRay drive, 1TB SATA drive, and a Corsair AX1200 PSU. Also, I will not be over clocking this machine. My target resolution is 1080p as I don’t plan on using it for gaming initially. My budget is $1000 USD. I will be purchasing these parts in less than a month, and I have no preference regarding brand.

Thank you!

 

[VirtualLarry]

Seriously, wouldn't get an A-Data M.2 SSD for a "work" machine. Get a Samsung 960 Pro (or EVO, if you want to save a little). Peace of mind is worth it.

(Plus, I've had some finicky A-Data M.2 PCI-E SSDs, I think mine is the SX7000. I have some SX6000 units too, don't recall if I'm currently using them in anything.)

Edit: Not trying to "diss" A-data in any way, their 2.5" SATA entry-level drives are my go-to drives ("SU800 Ultimate") for budget gaming builds. Likewise, I would use their M.2 PCI-E drivs for modern gaming builds with slightly higher budgets.

But Samsung is more-or-less still the "Gold Standard" for M.2 PCI-E drives.

 

[Earendil76]

Good to know, thanks. Is the cpu overkill for what I need?

 

[daveybrat]

Good to know, thanks. Is the cpu overkill for what I need?

Not at all. That's actually a great cpu for what you'll be doing with it.

 

[Earendil76]

Not at all. That's actually a great cpu for what you'll be doing with it.

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.