So, I have a not so unique problem. I want to build a PC with decent power and good Linux support but local parts are hard to get and importing is a mess.
Local shops don’t have much
https://www.scanmalta.com/shop/ this is the only local shop with parts in stock, and even they only have 1 amd GPU.
I’m looking for both amd CPU and GPU. At least 16 GB of ram and ideally as cheap as I can. Anyone have any advice to give me?
Also wtf is the motherboard thing. What works wi the what?
I’m aiming for something midrange-ish
Also, a thing that made this harder is that I’m a Linux user, ruling out all the nvidia stuff
Thankfully PC setup has become easier for Linux users as tools such as:
Itch.io/Steam - may have native launchers depending on Linux distro/Flatpak
Lutris/Heroics Launcher - can run Steam games and more
Wine/Bottles/Virt-Manager - can provide Windows app functionality
My only problem was whether or not a GPU would work, I have some experience with Linux and plan to go and as per advice I’ve been given
For:
Most modern GPUs on Linux should work, the brand I haven’t had the opportunity to personally test is Intel’s GPUs