Input on new ITX Build/first dedicated Linux PC? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by Father_Redbeard@lemmy.ml to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml

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After 15+ years of dealing with Microsoft professionally, I'm so done with it. So my next build will be a dedicated Linux box for some gaming but also 3D design for printing (FreeCAD?) and of course Cura for prepping the designs for printing. I'm ready to pull the trigger and want to check with Linux folks before I do in case there are any glaring compatibility issue or shortcoming I'm overlooking. I've already purchased some parts, marked as $0.00 below.

NOTE: I picked AM5 because I don't upgrade often, but would like the option to stay with the platform when CPU prices drop, for example. But I'm open to suggestions!

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor	$224.42 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard	$259.99 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	$97.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	Purchased For $0.00
Storage	Western Digital Black SN850X 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	Purchased For $0.00
Video Card	XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card	$329.99 @ Amazon
Case	Fractal Design Terra Mini ITX Desktop Case	$0.00
Power Supply	Cooler Master V850 SFX GOLD 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply	Purchased For $0.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total	$912.39
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-15 21:19 EDT-0400

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[-] Optimus_Subprime@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

While I like the aesthetics of a mini-itx case, it is a mfer to work with.

I'm wary that the graphics card might not fit the case. Or worse, barely fits and thus not get good airflow.

So you might want to move up to a MicroATX case instead.

[-] korewa@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

This case went down to ;35$ still not bad at 65$

Cooler Master NR200P White SFF Small Form Factor Mini-ITX Case, Tempered Glass or Vented Panel, Vertical Mounting GPU, PCI Riser Cable, Triple-Slot GPU, Tool-Free (MCB-NR200P-WGNN-S00) https://a.co/d/i3FiDm1

[-] Optimus_Subprime@hexbear.net 1 points 1 year ago

Hmm. thinkin-lenin

As long as you can get good airflow and your hands don't feel cramped after working with it, sure, that looks like a winner. Price is right too.

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