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| DATE | 2020-11-12 |
| FROM | mayer ilovitz
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| SUBJECT | Re: [Hangout - NYLXS] suggestions on building a linux system ?
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RE linux desktop/tower: I kind of have to build instead of buying a
system because I have quite a few 3.5 HDDs that I'd "import" into the
new box. (plus I HATE all the leds/views that seems all to common these
days). I thought I noticed some emails in the last few days about
bios/EFI problems from some systems with linux.
RE laptops - I looked at staples & BB the last few days. I'm too much of
an "old-timer". I don't like/trust SSDs. I like having a nice 1 TB HDD.
I like numeric keypad. and have you seend the piece of junk they call
an RJ-45 jack? a spring-loaded clip to hold an RJ-45 into a barely-there
socket - you KNOW that spring will break all too soon and then no more
RJ-45. And that's if there even is an RJ-45 and you don't have to use a
USB-10bT adapter ...
I'm trying to find something similar to my old ASUS laptop (with some
improvements): 15.6 1080P 8GB (expandable), 1TB HD BOOT drive, numeric
keypad, 10bT & wifi. USB 3.0, 2.0 & 3c. almost bought an ASUS xf506li
(i5) on sale from BB, but discovered past issues on previous models with
hinge failures. and the i7/ryzen7 version being LOUD.
On 11/12/2020 7:18 PM, Ruben Safir wrote:
> On 11/12/20 5:54 PM, mayer ilovitz wrote:
>> Hi.
>> I'm currently considering building a somewhat budget conscious
>> replacement for my 12 yr old AMD Athlon/Radeon minitower system.
>> It's been a long time since I've looked into such things and could use
>> some suggestions:
>> - debating between an i5 (10400) based system or it's ryzen5 equivalent
>> - which motherboard manufacturer is most compatible with linux these days?
>> - nvidia or radeon for GPU ?
>> - good RELIABLE 2-4 TB SATA HDD ?
>>
>> ( at the same time I MUST replace a 9yr old win7 laptop and everything
>> I'm seeing is garbage, or very expense almost garbage ... )
>>
>> Sorry to bother you, but I've lost access to most of my tech contacts
>> due in one way or another to covid ...
>
> Generally, I stick to HP systems I purchase from B&H
>
> Either chipset is OK althoug of late I have been bias to Intel because
> those chips are made here.
>
>
> Never spend more than $400 on a laptop. Walk to bestbuy and see if they
> discounted HP or Lenovos
>
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