Please help with choosing components

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I need something where disk speed is fast above anything else. I've noticed that all the PCs I've built in the past are either memory-bound or disk-bound. I use my PC mainly for development using Visual Studio and have a database running as well, I tend to have 10-20 programs open at any one time, so need a good multitasking system. I don't play games.

Anyway, this is what I think I need:

  • Fast disk for boot and program files (I'm thinking my first solid state disk)
  • Large reasonably fast disk for data 1 TB should be enough
  • 12-16 GB RAM
  • Multi core processor - doesn't need to be the fastest, prefer Intel
  • Graphics card - no gaming, but I will need to power 3-4 monitors with DVI
  • Sound - not bothered, on board is fine
  • Motherboard, expandable to 16 GB
  • Power supply - something adequate and quiet
  • Bluetooth card
  • Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, not gaming
  • Case - I've got an old one, but could probably do with a new one

I would appreciate any suggestions to build a quiet, quality system at the best price possible.
 
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