Ok, I think it's about time for me to rebuild my Linux computer. It's just too slow right now.
I've heard that I'm supposed to start with the processor, and then build around that. Anyone else heard that?
I'm not looking to spend thousands, I just want something faster.
So I'm wondering:
Processor: AMD vs Intel? I'm thinking at least 3.5 GHz, and it doesn't have to be the latest generation. I'd like to get a decent one for under $200 if possible.
How much RAM should I really shoot for? I'm thinking I probably want a minimum of 16GB.
Storage: SSD vs HDD. And what sizes?
I'm planning on running a 64 bit version of Ubuntu on it, because some of the programs I want to put on there aren't available as 32 bit versions.
Thoughts? Opinions?
I think the biggest issue I'm facing is making sure everything is compatible.
I've heard that I'm supposed to start with the processor, and then build around that. Anyone else heard that?
I'm not looking to spend thousands, I just want something faster.
So I'm wondering:
Processor: AMD vs Intel? I'm thinking at least 3.5 GHz, and it doesn't have to be the latest generation. I'd like to get a decent one for under $200 if possible.
How much RAM should I really shoot for? I'm thinking I probably want a minimum of 16GB.
Storage: SSD vs HDD. And what sizes?
I'm planning on running a 64 bit version of Ubuntu on it, because some of the programs I want to put on there aren't available as 32 bit versions.
Thoughts? Opinions?
I think the biggest issue I'm facing is making sure everything is compatible.
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