Double checking compatibility of new PC

3 years ago by MrCharles to c/linux_gaming

I am about to make the switch to Linux fully after a brief test period some time ago. Since you are all most likely more tech savvy than I, I wanted to ask if there were any immediate problems you see with this PC for running Linux Mint. I'm not aware of any, but it wouldn't be the first time I was wrong.

Any help, advice, or even alternative hardware recommendations are appreciated.

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moody 7 points 3 years ago

This PC uses a last-gen CPU which was a value buy before AMD moved to a new platform. It's basically a budget build at a non-budget price with an overpriced GPU in it. For AMD CPUs, you should look for the 7000 series, and for Intel you'd want the 13000 series.

If you're up for it, I strongly recommend building your own PC, perhaps getting help from someone if you need it. If not, look for something current-gen so that at the very least there's an easy upgrade path.

If you're going Linux, try to find a computer that doesn't include Windows, since you're paying extra for the license. For the GPU, AMD is usually the preferred choice for Linux builds since the drivers are open source and built into the kernel. I'd also recommend more RAM, but that's something that can be upgraded later if it doesn't fit into your current budget.

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MrCharles 2 points 3 years ago

I have built my own PC in the past. That may be the best option again, though I was hoping to avoid it. It's quite a lot of work. Given my priorities though, it may be the best option.

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