Software development & gaming machine with ancillaries (monitor, keyboard) ~800-1000

[RF89]

Hi,

I am interested in building a new PC primarily for software development/data analysis, but also for some casual gaming from time to time. I would also use it to watch films/sport so a decent monitor is a required (~few hundred quid range).

A few things I generally would prefer: intel processor (something like the i5 4690k), nvidia geforce graphics card, some SSD (120 or 250gb), 8+gb ram, windows 7 rather than 8 (I believe all buyers are entitled to an upgrade to windows 10 - can you confirm this please?)

I may be over-specing for what it will primarily be used but I would prefer to spend a bit more (within reason) to have a multi-functioning system capable of running games and codes relatively quickly. Of course please advise on what you guys think would be the best compromise.

I saw this pre-built package (Asus ROG GR8 Console PC - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-098-AS) & that seemed to be fairly close to what I would be after subject to a few tweaks. I would prefer to build myself so I can spend a bit more on components.

Many thanks for your time; I look forward to your response!

RF

 

[RF89]

Thank you very much for your response stulid, a very comprehensive list!

I maybe naively presumed that the nvidia's were generally the best option (they seem to pop up on most gaming builds e.g. the 750Ti or the 960 series). How do the AMD ones compare - the GTX 960 looks pretty good if I'm honest - it would certainly suffice.

Out of the options I like the second one the most, just one comment, is the monitor a good standard or would it be worth spending a tad more to get something a bit better?

Many thanks again,
RF