Hey guys!

I think it's time to move past my Macbook Pro 2010, and start considering a PC (this old dog can hardly run Minesweeper these days). I'd love to turn this into a project and build a PC (knowledgeable in basic electricity).

The reason I am posting here is because I'm looking more to mod games then to play them. I'm not sure that I'd be doing any 3D modeling or Photoshop, but more coding and the likes.I thought it'd be interesting to ask you guys if there's anything in particular I should be looking for when putting this thing together, or any recommendations you have. I've still got to finish my "course" I'm taking on PCs (more like shoving everything in /r/BAPC down my throat), but I'm at least well-learned in PCs at this point.

I would think what I'm looking to build is a decent gaming PC with really big hard drives, but I'm not sure...How much performance is needed for this stuff, and how quickly do you guys find your hard drives filling up?

Thanks for your time,
Kevin