Linux Workstation

Hello, I'm looking to build a new Linux workstation but I'm not so good with picking out hardware. I found what looks like a good build on reddit, I was wondering if anything should be changed. Specifically the mobo and power supply. Budget is between $700 - $850 but the lower the better.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rH7ghM

I do need intel and Nvida, their drivers have the best compatibility with Linux. I won't be doing any gaming, I have a setup for that, this is just going to be for programming and maybe acting as a small home server.

Thanks

If you're not going to run graphically heavy programs eg games i'd suggest you get an amd card and stick to the open source drivers. Nvidia doesn't provide the best compatibility for linux.

+1 Just go with an AMD card and run it with open source drivers since you aren't gaming. It  will get better opengl and opencl performance as well over the Nvidia card. AMD has gotten a lot bettter in the past year.

An r7 260x is around the same price point as the gtx 750. And the 260 will get general better performance.

Well I have had a lot of issues with AMD drivers on Linux so I'm a bit cautious about using them.

How long ago was it?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CtpsWZ

Hell, get an AMD chip too! AMD on Windows maybe weak but AMD on Linux has unlimited potential. Why? Linux has a much better implementation of HSA (AFAIK the only implementation), AMAZING Multi-thread/Multi-Core support, and the Network stack........orgasm vs Redmond stack. AMD on Linux shows the power of the AMD chip since the opensource devs and kernel devs are not getting money under the table to better support one platform over the other. AMD is more opensource than Nvidia and surprisingly becoming more OpenSource than Intel.

 

Try this build version: Beefier CPU cooler, Higher rated motherboard, Better RAM, ADATA SSD combined with a 1TB HDD. It's a workstation not a gamer. 

XFX has lifetime warranty.

Zalman case looks nice has has all positive reviews

PSU is perfectly fine and has a 5 star rating. 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/LinuxMaster9/saved/MnYwrH

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZnhpRB


Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZnhpRB/by_merchant/

 

  • CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
  • CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Memory: Kingston Fury Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($126.99 @ Amazon) 
  • Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
  • Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US) 
  • Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Power Supply: Antec 750W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($96.24 @ Amazon) 

Total: $840.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 15:32 EST-0500

Never get the Kingston V300.

I just modified his existing build.