submitted 2 weeks ago by sleepybisexual@beehaw.org to c/buildapc@lemmy.ca

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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

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[-] recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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

[-] sleepybisexual@beehaw.org 1 points 2 weeks ago

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

[-] recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

For:

AMD gpus it_just_works.™️
NVIDIA gpus I've heard they're better nowadays however there are still some kinks such as minor issues with Wayland in addition to NVIDIA still trying to subtly push for proprietary drivers (userspace drivers are not in the best interest for the longterm FOSS ecosystem, NVIDIA can still say "psyche, gotcha!" and screw people :/)

Most modern GPUs on Linux should work, the brand I haven't had the opportunity to personally test is Intel's GPUs

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