Recommendation for Work PC

[ClimaCool]

Hi all, can anyone recommend a rig for work purposes and occasionally gaming.

Programs that I use for work includes coding and running big data using c#, c++, matlab, r and the occasional python. Will I need a lot of RAM for these task?

Don't really play much games now, but if I do it will be the occasional dota2 or some new graphics intensive games in the future. But if the GPU doesn't really affect the performance for work stuff then I would prefer a more value for money GPU (would appreciate some comments here, is it more worth it to get a high end GPU?)

Probably don't need OS, keyboard but feel free to suggest.

Some important criterias are "as small form as possible", "as silent as possible" and monitor x 2. Thanks!!

 

[kaixax555]

Do you have a budget in mind?

 

[ClimaCool]

Budget wise maximum probably 1500 not including 2 monitors, OS, keyboard and mouse

 

[jedi5diah]

1.5 can get decent mid range gaming rig and even better if you not vain parts

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[ClimaCool]

1.5 can get decent mid range gaming rig and even better if you not vain parts

Sent from Xiaomi MI PAD using GAGT

I will probably use it more for work purposes than gaming. Any recommended rigs? Does the CPU and RAM matters more in this case?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Will you be test running the codes on this PC as well?

 

[ericccc]

Case - SilverStone SG13B-Q $79

PSU - FSP HEXA+ 450W $58

Motherboard + CPU - MSI H81i + Intel i5 4460 $317

RAM - Crucial 1600Mhz 8GB $67

GPU - R7 370 2GB $250

SSD - Transcend SSD370 512GB $242

HDD - Seagate 3TB $135

Monitor - Dell S2240L x 2 $398

Total $1546

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi all, can anyone recommend a rig for work purposes and occasionally gaming.

Programs that I use for work includes coding and running big data using c#, c++, matlab, r and the occasional python. Will I need a lot of RAM for these task?

Don't really play much games now, but if I do it will be the occasional dota2 or some new graphics intensive games in the future. But if the GPU doesn't really affect the performance for work stuff then I would prefer a more value for money GPU (would appreciate some comments here, is it more worth it to get a high end GPU?)

Probably don't need OS, keyboard but feel free to suggest.

Some important criterias are "as small form as possible", "as silent as possible" and monitor x 2. Thanks!!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i7-4790 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $445
Core i7 for code optimisation with Hyperthreading.
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $67
Get 8GB first, add more if feels not enough.
GPU: Zotac GTX 750 Ti 2GB @ $155* (Lazada Singapore)
Very quiet on load and super low on power consumption.
Strictly lower-mid to mid range performance.
SSD: Transcend SSD370 256GB @ $101^ (Lazada Singapore)
Cheapest mainstream performance SSD in town with local warranty.
HDD: Western Digital Red 3TB @ $155
Optimised for file archival and very quiet on load.
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $75^ (Lazada Singapore)
Fan runs quiet on load.
CASE: Jonsbo V3+ [Black] @ $67^ (Lazada Singapore)
Mere 10.1 litres.
This chassis will fit in the mATX motherboard and graphics card recommended above.
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [eIPS] X2 @ $378

Total: $1443

Optional:
OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit [OEM] @ $30 (G2A)
KB: Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless [Mechanical] @ $160 (Tec-Drome)
Invest in a quality mechanical keyboard for best typing experience.
Try out and choose your favourite Cherry MX Switch.

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.

*Price after Lazada MCUNLOCKED MasterCard GSS 18% discount ($50 cap)
^Price after Lazada CITIbank weekend 15% discount ($25 cap)

 

[ClimaCool]

Case - SilverStone SG13B-Q $79

PSU - FSP HEXA+ 450W $58

Motherboard + CPU - MSI H81i + Intel i5 4460 $317

RAM - Crucial 1600Mhz 8GB $67

GPU - R7 370 2GB $250

SSD - Transcend SSD370 512GB $242

HDD - Seagate 3TB $135

Monitor - Dell S2240L x 2 $398

Total $1546

CPU+MB: Intel Core i7-4790 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $445
Core i7 for code optimisation with Hyperthreading.
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $67
Get 8GB first, add more if feels not enough.
GPU: Zotac GTX 750 Ti 2GB @ $155* (Lazada Singapore)
Very quiet on load and super low on power consumption.
Strictly lower-mid to mid range performance.
SSD: Transcend SSD370 256GB @ $101^ (Lazada Singapore)
Cheapest mainstream performance SSD in town with local warranty.
HDD: Western Digital Red 3TB @ $155
Optimised for file archival and very quiet on load.
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $75^ (Lazada Singapore)
Fan runs quiet on load.
CASE: Jonsbo V3+ [Black] @ $67^ (Lazada Singapore)
Mere 10.1 litres.
This chassis will fit in the mATX motherboard and graphics card recommended above.
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [eIPS] X2 @ $378

Total: $1443

Optional:
OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit [OEM] @ $30 (G2A)
KB: Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless [Mechanical] @ $160 (Tec-Drome)
Invest in a quality mechanical keyboard for best typing experience.
Try out and choose your favourite Cherry MX Switch.

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.

*Price after Lazada MCUNLOCKED MasterCard GSS 18% discount ($50 cap)
^Price after Lazada CITIbank weekend 15% discount ($25 cap)

Thanks for the recommendations! The 1500 budget will not include the 2 monitors. What items can I upgrade with the extra budget from the monitors.

Also, should I wait for skylake or just purchase the rig now?

 

[ClimaCool]

I'm going to build the PC probably 2 weeks later. Can the experts here please help to provide an updated build?

Programs that I use for work includes coding and running big data using c#, c++, matlab, r and the occasional python. Will I need a lot of RAM for these task? Don't really play much games now, but if I do it will be the occasional dota2 or some new graphics intensive games in the future.

Some important criterias are "as small form as possible", "as silent as possible".

Budget wise maximum probably 1500 not including monitors, OS, keyboard and mouse.

Thanks!

 

[gladiusgg]

Come back and ask 1-3 days before u buy. New models may be introduced, some parts may become cheaper.