Is this good for a linux computer?
I cant go over like $800, so I'm trying to make a decent computer. This is my current, non-upgraded settings I would get. (Wildebeest Performance)
Ubuntu 11.10 64 bit (obviously)
2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2300 ( 2.80GHz / 3.10GHz Turbo Mode - 6MB cache - 4 Cores )
4 GB - 2 x 2 GB - DDR3 - 1333 MHz
512 MB nVidia GeForce GT210 (I have a 1GB GeForce 430 that ill put on it from my current computer)
250 GB SATA III 6 Gb/s 16 MB Cache
CD-RW / DVD-RW Dual Layer (i cant NOT have cd drive)
Internal SD, Memory Stick, Compact Flash Card Reader (need that too)
No wireless adapter (i have a belkin F5D8053)
No monitor (im happy with my HD 22in)
No speakers (still happy with mine)
No flash drive (if anything ill buy the http://store.linux.com/images/LIN80007-1.jpg Tux flash drive for teh lulz) and ill use mine otherwise
1 Yr. Ltd. Warranty and 1 Yr. Technical Support
For a total of $733. What of those should i upgrade to the next tier? Im good with computers, not buying them
http://www.system76.com/desktops/model/wildebeest
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I'm having a hard time uncomprehending why you need so much for your computer. First off, it's running Ubuntu, which can run on any computer with 512MB+. Second of all, you can't play any more games on Linux than you can on a Mac.
Do you know how to assemble your own computer?
It's easier than lego for the most part.
@djpinc19: I meant that I'm better at using computers and software than say putting one together and knowing what parts are more important and whats worth it.
@CrayonScribble: Okay, so I guess ill do what both of you said and buy the parts separately.
[quote=djpinc19]What? There are some logical contradictions going on here. Assembling your own computer with parts from Newegg, Amazon, or TigerDirect will cost you less.[/quote]
I think he means good with as in using a computer, i.e word, how to send an email etc.
And the computer you're buying is extremely overpriced, it's probably worth 50-70% of the price listed.
[quote=Hunter103]Im good with computers, not buying them[/quote]
What? There are some logical contradictions going on here. Assembling your own computer with parts from Newegg, Amazon, or TigerDirect will cost you less.