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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] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

So I have a couple of starter questions:

  1. What's your region?
  2. What do you want your computer to do for you?
  3. What's your current budget?

Ex: I want to play Elden Ring at max graphics settings, I need it able to run xyz program for work/school

I'll ask some follow up questions afterwards👍
Also I'd recommend using PcPartPicker to find comp parts, it's what I typically start with when finding parts for my customers

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Also, a thing that made this harder is that I'm a Linux user, ruling out all the nvidia stuff

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

For:

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

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

I'm in Malta, As shown by the link I sent. My budget is flaxibke but ideally under 1000

I wanna get like maybe some ps3 emulation. Nothing too modern tho.

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

For Malta, the closest region for pricing looks like Italy so you'll want to use the Itallian region for parts selection

PS3 emulation alright👍
Also, guessing graphics features like Raytracing isn't a high priority but a bonus if possible?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Raytracing and stuff is a bonus, might try move my mc server from the worlds worst provider to said PC tho

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

Thanks for the wait!
Just had an emergency to deal with unfortunately

I've got a rough draft of your partslist: https://it.pcpartpicker.com/list/Lgxnsh

I'll have to revise several parts and if you're willing to donate to my Liberapay I'll provide a PDF doc with my reasoning for each part🤗

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

Thank you for the draft. DW about the wait

A friend picked a similar price build from.Germany with similar specs, might get that

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

fair enough👍

best of luck and I hope it goes well for you!🤗

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Thank you :3