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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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How to choose the best Linux hardware for PC Building? (linux-hardware.org)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I see the raise of popularity of Linux laptops so the hardware compatibility is ready out of the box. However I wonder how would I build PC right know that has budget - high end specification. For now I'm thinking

Case: does not matter
Fans: does not matter
PSU: does not matter
RAM: does not matter I guess?
Disks: does not matter I guess?
CPU: AMD / Intel - does not matter but I would prefer AMD
GPU: AMD / Intel / Nvidia - for gaming and Wayland - AMD, for AI, ML, CUDA and other first supported technologies - Nvidia.

And now the most confusing part for me - motherboard... Is there even some coreboot or libreboot motherboard for PC that supports "high end" hardware?

Let's just say also a purpose of this Linux PC. Choose any of these

Blender 3D Animation rendering
Gaming
Local LLM running

If you have some good resources on this also let me know.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The problem is that Nvidia cards also such under Linux. Sure it may work in some configurations but with a Intel or AMD GPU it works without fiddling around. As long as you have a new enough kernel it is a good experience.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

I don’t think that’s relevant.

To employ a car metaphor, I own a small Japanese sedan. I’ve installed an aftermarket tow hitch and have used it to haul small trailers. I have a pair of toolboxes in the trunk and I live up a road that after recent events would be considered a technical driving course. I’m able to get home just fine in my small, low clearance car with a four cylinder engine and touring tires.

If a person asked me: “what vehicle should I get for towing, working in trades and off roading on the weekend?”, I’d absolutely never suggest a Honda accord.

While the experience of owning a diesel truck is more complex and requires some fiddling around, for example, remembering to use the green pump, understanding when to use the fuel cutoff switch, using a block heater when it’s cold outside, saving up more money for repairs and generally actually operating the vehicle differently under almost any comparable conditions, it’s the right tool for the job at hand and dealing with those differences is part and parcel not just of handling the tool, but completing the job.