Advice on desktop build
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 1:10 am
Hello.
I'm sending this request via Ultimate Edition 2.8 lite (Live CD) on my older 2005 Gateway MX 325 laptop. Since XP support is coming to an end, I've suggested to the owner of our business to get rid of Microsoft forever! We'll keep these laptops for a awhile to run Intuit Quickbooks, but in the mean time I've decided to possibly build a couple desktops from scratch. Also, I love the "look and feel" of this particular edition of Ultimate Edition! I hope it's available on the newer versions. It's gonna take some time for me to fully get the hang of things (mainly command line stuff) because I'm brand new to Linux. My best 3 distros I've tried are Ultimate Edition, Vector Linux & Zorin-OS.
We mainly use the computers for productivity and no gaming at all. Libre Office would be the office suite and we need to use the internet (youtube, etc) plus other minor things like image viewing & editing. My suggested build is overkill (and I know it) but we want the ability to upgrade if necessary without hassle. Your advice, thoughts, opinions, suggestions, etc. is extemely appreciated! If you respond, I'll try to get back with a reply asap. BTW, I have never built a computer before. Many years ago I was an electronics technician in the Air Force and I have a certificate in computer programming, years back also. I feel confident I can do it. Thanks in advance and here's my possible build:
CPU: AMDA10-6800K4.1GHzQuad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Silverstone AR01 81.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing (is it really needed...no overclocking?)
Motherboard: Asus A88X-PRO ATX FM2+ (based on the newest socket available)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: Corsair 600W ATX12V
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
I plan on looking for a keyboard/mouse combo monitor, possible extra case fan/s other than the above and trying to keep under $600 US dollars.
Thanks again!. I look forward to learning and expanding my life (and our business) around Linux!
I'm sending this request via Ultimate Edition 2.8 lite (Live CD) on my older 2005 Gateway MX 325 laptop. Since XP support is coming to an end, I've suggested to the owner of our business to get rid of Microsoft forever! We'll keep these laptops for a awhile to run Intuit Quickbooks, but in the mean time I've decided to possibly build a couple desktops from scratch. Also, I love the "look and feel" of this particular edition of Ultimate Edition! I hope it's available on the newer versions. It's gonna take some time for me to fully get the hang of things (mainly command line stuff) because I'm brand new to Linux. My best 3 distros I've tried are Ultimate Edition, Vector Linux & Zorin-OS.
We mainly use the computers for productivity and no gaming at all. Libre Office would be the office suite and we need to use the internet (youtube, etc) plus other minor things like image viewing & editing. My suggested build is overkill (and I know it) but we want the ability to upgrade if necessary without hassle. Your advice, thoughts, opinions, suggestions, etc. is extemely appreciated! If you respond, I'll try to get back with a reply asap. BTW, I have never built a computer before. Many years ago I was an electronics technician in the Air Force and I have a certificate in computer programming, years back also. I feel confident I can do it. Thanks in advance and here's my possible build:
CPU: AMDA10-6800K4.1GHzQuad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Silverstone AR01 81.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing (is it really needed...no overclocking?)
Motherboard: Asus A88X-PRO ATX FM2+ (based on the newest socket available)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: Corsair 600W ATX12V
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
I plan on looking for a keyboard/mouse combo monitor, possible extra case fan/s other than the above and trying to keep under $600 US dollars.
Thanks again!. I look forward to learning and expanding my life (and our business) around Linux!