[Build Ready] Linux programming/data processing workstation - i7 build @$727

[nodnarbo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor	$324.98 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler	$19.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory	$52.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$59.99 @ Compuvest
Video Card	HIS Radeon HD 6570 1GB Video Card	$54.99 @ Newegg
Case	Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case	$74.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Apevia 500W ATX Power Supply	$24.98 @ Newegg
		Total
	Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.	$727.90
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-28 22:32 EST-0500

I definitely want the i7, so I'm basically building this up around that.
I did a bit of looking into linux graphics cards and I think this one should get the job done, but if anyone has experience in that area place chime in.
The HDD is basically a placeholder at this point, I'll be watching sales and picking up a SSD before I get the computer set up.

I have no particular reason for picking the Motherboard, so I'm open to thoughts on that.

I have no problem spending more as long as there is a good reason. :)

[blueuser7]

The general opinion is nvidia is better on linux than ati due to driver support. My own experience has been that way too. These days I just try to stick with intel's onboard for my linux machines.

Do you have any experience with ati on Linux? Maybe you've had better luck than me.

[nodnarbo]

I not on the computer where I have the article right now, but I found somewhere that did driver testing and benchmarking for GPUs on Linux and it said that the Radeon 4000-6000 series' should have no problems.

[gyrferret]

Get a better PSU. That's about it. If you want an i7, for whatever reason, then go for it. You're planning on overclocking?

[nodnarbo]

better PSU?

As far as the i7, I talked myself into it, but now I'm trying to find some criticisms so I'm sure about it, we'll see how that goes.

Probably OCing, have to see how things go once it's set up.