On Thu, Dec 06, 2018 at 04:09:18AM +0800, Xi Ruoyao wrote: > On 2018-12-05 19:17 +0100, Michele Bucca wrote: > > Hello There > > > > I would like to build a PC in the future. As I am strict on money, > > what is the cheapest recommended hardware configuration for a speedy > > build for Linux From Scratch? > > > Currently I have this laptop: Lenovo b50-10 > > CPU: Intel Celeron N2840 > > RAM: 4GB of RAM (I don't know the type) > > HD: 500GB > > > > What configuration would you recommend below €400? > > Is the Ryzen 5 2400G a good CPU? I read that the first gen had a few issues: > > segmentation faults when compiling with 4 parallel jobs, random > > reboots, etc. [1] > > Did they fix that? Does anyone use that CPU? > > Ken and Thanos has used Ryzen. See > http://lists.linuxfromscratch.org/pipermail/blfs-dev/2018-April/034379.html.
I'm using Ryzen 3 (1300X). If the question is about a *laptop*, be aware that almost every manufacturer does things differently, and the question should really be about the specific make and model. Also, wired-lan and DVD drives are becoming less common, and for wifi the linux support might be problematic (gentoo, and particularly Arch, might have details for specific machines, but be aware the specifications change). But 'building' a PC usually implies a desktop machine. For a desktop ryzen, memory (and dual channel), and memory speed, are key : on my 1300X I've only got 2x4GB, that is usually enough but for a ryzen 5 (SMT, effectively 8 CPUs) it will probably not be enough. Also, if a desktop machine, it probably requires an HDMI or DP monitor, the old vga D-sUB will not suffice. ĸen -- I'm saving up 22 shillings and 10 pence (almost a pound!) per week to buy an ARM-13. http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2018/11/brexit-means-brexit.html -- http://lists.linuxfromscratch.org/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page Do not top post on this list. A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style
