I know nothing about hardware ...

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I know nothing about hardware ...

Sun May 3, 2009 11:46:08 AM #88251 Perm Link

I'm considering attaining a new desktop computer, but literally have no idea what I should get. I'm throwing either Arch or just Ubuntu on it, but don't know what would be best for that. I'm not really planning to do any serious gaming or anything on it. I just want a good amount of hard drive space and RAM. Any ideas? I was going to build one from scratch (and still may do so if it's a good idea), but if anyone knows of any pre-made that sell for a decent price, I'd love to know. Smile

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Mon May 4, 2009 3:01:42 AM #88283 Perm Link

Things are cheap.
500 gig hd -100
some random mobo -50
a decent card 60
ram 2-4 gig bout 40
duel core amd 80
ill look up parts for you when i'm not procrastinating.

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Mon May 4, 2009 9:46:20 AM #88291 Perm Link

Build it yourself and you learn alot more...

A 1TB HDD is a good deal now... »http://www.aselabs.com/shopping.php?region=US&channelid=0&kw=1tb+hard+drive

I'd say a Western Digital or Seagate.

Get a good motherboard and power supply. Which type of board depends on if you want AMD or Intel.

Are you going to do any sort of 3D stuff on the computer or need OpenCL power? I hate to recommend Nvidia over ATI, but they have better Linux support RIGHT NOW even though ATI released their documentation.

Use x86-64 bit Linux and get 4GB or 6GB of RAM.

So what type of CPU are you thinking about?

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Mon May 4, 2009 2:13:18 PM #88302 Perm Link

Go With AMD, if your looking for a powerful, yet cheap machine, but intel processors seem to be through the roof these days.

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Mon May 4, 2009 9:28:06 PM #88341 Perm Link

Honestly, I'm just going to use the PC to hold/watch movies/music, access the Internet, and write papers for college.

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Tue May 5, 2009 8:23:31 PM #88538 Perm Link

In response to FroogleDoop #88341

Get something portable and cheap, then...

A netbook and an external USB hard drive.

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Wed May 6, 2009 4:25:56 PM #88574 Perm Link

I already have something portable and cheap.

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Fri May 8, 2009 12:48:06 PM #88779 Perm Link

So you want something heavy and expensive?

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Fri May 8, 2009 1:17:22 PM #88786 Perm Link

Maybe he just wants to Stimulate the economy?

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Sun May 10, 2009 6:44:16 PM #89466 Perm Link

She*

I just ended up getting an HP. Smile

Said By blackwidow47
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Wed May 13, 2009 9:15:52 PM #89700 Perm Link

Ohohoho I Stand Corrected Mrs. FroogleDoop Razz

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Wed May 13, 2009 10:37:28 PM #89708 Perm Link

Happens online too often for be to get concerned about. Smile

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Thu May 14, 2009 6:32:36 PM #89802 Perm Link

Not too Often do you find a Woman who knows what linux is.

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Fri May 15, 2009 8:13:47 PM #89852 Perm Link

I'm not sure that's exactly something to be proud of.
Regardless, I know enough computer-savvy guys to know.

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