Windows developer machine build
For the last few months I have be waiting to finalise a custom build PC build to use as my developer workstation and also a home server. I will be using the Windows server 2016 as the main OS and multiple other OS as VM’s. With this in mind I wanted to get at-least 32 GB , will the option to upgrade it to 64 GB if needed. Below is the configuration I used for the build. Gaming was never considered while building this machine.
# | Item | Price | Comments |
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1. | Intel SSD 540 Series 240G 2.5in SATA | $119.00 | |
2. | Intel Core i7 6700 Quad Core LGA 1151 3.4GHz CPU Processor | $439.00 | |
3. | Gigabyte GeForce GT 730 2GB Video Card | $89.00 | |
4. | Corsair CS55oM 550W ATX Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified, Semi Modular Design, (4+4)pin EPS | $119.00 | Initial plan was to buy a 240W, however after talking to the technician at the store changed it to 550W as he suggested that it is way too much for my needs |
5. | Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact ATX Case with Window | $95.00 | Definitely way big for my needs by I also had in mind options to add additional HDD drives for media needs |
6. | Corsair 32GB (2x16GB) CMK32GX4M2A2400C14 DD4 2400MHz Vengeance LPX DIMM Black | $249.00 | |
7. | Asus Z170-K LGA1151 ATX Motherboard | $179.00 | |
8. | ASUS PCE-N15 WLAN PCI-Express N300 LP | $18.00 | This is a temporary addition and hence just purchased the cheapest one |
Total | $1307.00 |
I used a few items like a 2TB hdd and my dual monitor setup from my existing box in the new build and so not included in the above list. While I am not expert in PC building, I am fairly happy with this build and so far it is performing great.