Parts Used
CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor Purchased For $86.98
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard Purchased For $94.99
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory Purchased For $39.99
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Purchased For $79.99)
Case: Antec ISK 300-150 Mini ITX Desktop Case w/150W Power Supply Purchased For $70.49
Total Build Cost: $372.44
I started at 7:00 PM EST.
The first thing I did was download the latest bios for my motherboard:
What about drivers? That's the great thing about linux, it takes care of getting the drivers.
Next I downloaded the latest stable version of ubuntu gnome:
With those two things out of the way, I gathered all the pc parts and put them on my anti static mat:
I place the motherboard on top it's own box that I would use as a makeshift test bench:
I next started to take apart the case:
Then I put in all important motherboard shield:
After which I kept taking the pc case apart:
Then I installed all the parts for the motherboard and attached the SSD to the motherboard, creating a makeshift test bench:
I put the motherboard into the case:
I booted it up and checked the bios:
It had the latest Bios and everything works.
I decided to install ubuntu gnome well the case was not fully assembled yet. I had also did so very basic management:
After that I put the case in it's spot I had picked out for it:
I finished at Midnight EST.
Why I built it:
I wanted to have an isolated mini linux machine to play with. I was curious how an APU would perform with Linux. I'm going use it to write my stories/books on. I can use it to test some things. I felt like it.
Why Ubuntu Gnome:
I've used various flavors of linux. I happen to like Ubuntu Gnome and am familiar with how it works. It works for me and that is all that matters.