John Mort wrote: > I've finally got about $1000 set aside to build a computer, but it's > been several years since I've done this and much has changed. Since > I'm planning on making this a linux primary machine (Rome: Total War > will probably force me to dual boot for awhile) I was hoping to share > the hardware list I've settled on in case anyone saw any red flags. > As far as I can tell this looks like it should all work in Ubuntu, but > maybe I'm picking manufacturers with a flaky reputation, etc. > > https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.asp?ID=5836674 >
To avoid religious wars over build vs buy, I'll reply to the original note. If you buy off the shelf you will save some money, however you will have to live with compromises that the computer manufacturer made. It will cost a little more to build it your self but you will not have to compromise on anything that is important to you. Having said that, my rule of thumb is to build it myself for my personal machines and recommend that any acquaintances that wants me to help them to go buy off the shelf so I can point them back to their manufacturer when they have problems :-). This being particularly true of people running Microsoft OSs. Jim > I didn't overlook that hard drive btw, I have an abundance in my > wife's PC so I decided to funnel the money into getting a more > powerful computer that'll hopefully let it stay useful that much > longer. Anyway, any advice/warnings would be appreciated. I'm > probably going to order whatever is currently in stock when I get home > tonight. >
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