Grant wrote:
My motherboard is getting flaky and it's time for a new one. I have
an AMD 6000+ CPU, 4GB DDR2/800 RAM, 2TB SATA2 HD, Blu-Ray burner, PCI
wireless card, 400W power supply, and ATX case. I could replace any
of these components if it's worthwhile for some new feature, but I may
as well keep them if it's not.
The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I
also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea. The system is for
playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever. If you're familiar
with the current hardware scene, where would you go from here as far
as a motherboard and other components? Any features a Gentoo'er
should look for?
- Grant
Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI? I use the nouveau
drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for
the most part. I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead of
VDPAU so I don't bother with nvidia-drivers.
- Grant
I don't have any experience with ATI but I still use Nvidia and their
drivers. I haven't had any problems as of yet. I did have a video
problem once but it was a kernel problem. For me, I see no need in me
getting a ATI card. That's just me.
Dale
:-) :-)
