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So, I have a not so unique problem. I want to build a PC with decent power and good Linux support but local parts are hard to get and importing is a mess.

Local shops don't have much

https://www.scanmalta.com/shop/ this is the only local shop with parts in stock, and even they only have 1 amd GPU.

I'm looking for both amd CPU and GPU. At least 16 GB of ram and ideally as cheap as I can. Anyone have any advice to give me?

Also wtf is the motherboard thing. What works wi the what?

I'm aiming for something midrange-ish

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Thankfully PC setup has become easier for Linux users as tools such as:

Itch.io/Steam - may have native launchers depending on Linux distro/Flatpak

Lutris/Heroics Launcher - can run Steam games and more

Wine/Bottles/Virt-Manager - can provide Windows app functionality

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

My only problem was whether or not a GPU would work, I have some experience with Linux and plan to go and as per advice I've been given

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

For:

Most modern GPUs on Linux should work, the brand I haven't had the opportunity to personally test is Intel's GPUs