New system build for software development

AshleysBrain · 14 Jun 2016 at 17:22

Cern · 14 Jun 2016 at 18:04

Very similar to the build I put together a couple of months ago, GPU aside. Looks well balanced and you should have no problems with the case choice. I used the Define R5 and it's wonderfully quiet, but the Define S is equally quiet I believe.

Only thing I might change is bumping the PSU up to 550W Gold so you have a little bit of headroom.

Also if you're not gaming on it isn't a 1070 rather overkill for graphics work?

AshleysBrain · 15 Jun 2016 at 11:14

Thanks for the opinion. I can see the 1070 is probably somewhat overkill, but my old system is still running a GTX 660. I figure the 1070 will keep well for my next system or two, plus, I may be tempted by the odd game or two to put it through its paces...

Cern · 15 Jun 2016 at 12:48

I'm still using a GTX 660 in my 6700k build, until I decide what to replace it with. Lots of new cards being released and prices all over the place at the moment. The 660 is actually still a pretty passable card at 1080p, so depending on your monitor you could perhaps put it in your new build temporarily until it's clearer how the current / forthcoming crop of cards (1060, 1070, 1080, RX 460, 470 480) line up against each other and where prices settle at.