(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Computer Use: Programming, Video, Audio, Photo Creation / Editing, and Gaming but nothing intense

Budget: $1,200 in USD

I will run Ubuntu 13.10

No Overclocking will be done on this build...

My Components so far:
Case: NZXT SWITCH 810 White Full Tower Chassis with USB 3.0
Motherboard: MSI Computer Corp. Motherboard ATX Z87-G45 GAMING
Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.5 GHZ 8 MB Cache
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
Memory: Intel 530 Series 240GB 2.5-Inch Internal Solid State Drive
Power Supply: Corsair CX Series 600 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply
(I will upgrade my computer by getting a Graphics Card in the future)
Graphics Card: Gigabyte R9 270X GDDR5-2GB 2xDVI/HDMI/DP OC Graphics Card
CD ROM: ASUS Internal 24X SATA Optical Drive DRW-24B3ST/BLK​/G (Black)
MEDIA BAY: NZXT Technologies 5.25-Inch Hue RGB LED Color Changing Controller

(Mouse):Razer Taipan Ambidextrous PC Gaming Mouse
(Keyboard):Razer DeathStalker Expert Gaming Keyboard

Please leave you comments and suggestions! Thank you!

Well first off you need a a GPU so get a better PSU like a integra r2 650w and a better graphics card like a 770. Then get a smaller ssd like a 840 evo and a 1th mechanical drive. Also a cheaper case like a corsair 300r or bitfenix shinobi. That should be around $1200 all together.

Why do I NEED a GPU? I wanted to use the computer with integrated graphics and without a graphics card for a little to save on money... once I get enough money I will buy the Gigabyte R9 270X GDDR5-2GB 2xDVI/HDMI/DP OC Graphics Card... Why Do you think I need a better Graphics Card? This one is already almost $300... My PSU from Corsair is good and I don't need the extra 50w... Its not worth the money! Already everything without the Graphics Card is around $1200

Better render times and better performance, get a i5, you have no use for a i7, get a 120gb ssd and a 1tb storage drive. And the card and a cheaper case can save you $100 and a CX PSU has cheap internals and might not be able to handle the stress of high power loads, get a fractal integra r2 650w they are 80+ gold and somewhat cheap

im sorry but you say light gaming and its main purpose is for programing and graphic design you choose poor parts , you really should go with an amd system and buy a nvidia gpu for the cuda usage go with a samsung pro series ssd as its just as good as the intel if not better. some points you should think of

cpu:fx-6350/6300 dont overclock if your going to be programing
gpu: gtx 650-ti boost think you can pick one up for like $150 and will work great with adobe products/or get a cheaper 270x you want it for open cl not for its gaming and cooling potential

HD2x 1tb WD red drives for raid 1 and a 120gb samsung pro for caching/programs/os
PSU:something with 80gold you can get a cheap 550watt psu from rosewell or a little more from seasonic they have some of the best built psu's on the market
Ram/Memory:16gbs at 1.3/1.6ghz wont really matter as your not going to notice that little of a boost
CD Rom:unless your doing backups on bluray dont bother even buying one
Mouse/keyboard: get barebones on this your programing and doing graphic design not gaming dont waste money
Case:really something that is good for cable mangement and has enough froom for you

ill put a list together of something i would go with instead for less money and better performance on what you need not what you want

You must login or register to view this content. id go with something like this tbh, intels great but your not getting some amazing performance leap like most would say its not like its 200% better your looking at a 10-30% difference if that and thats being based off apps not being optimized for amd video your not losing on and photo creation your not if you use something made from adobe as they support open cl

if you can spare the money go with a fx-8300 i think is the name the step down below the 8350 as its two more cores to work with then the one i listed on pcpart list

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know its off topic but they need to pick a name for cpu's with intergrated graphics amd uses apu intel seems to use igpu its got to be confusing to ppl

Yea they are good but would they help as much as a gtx 770? That is the question.