Mobo Help

Des_Zac

Des_Zac

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Hi, I made the thread New Computer but no one seems to be answering me anymore so I'm going to post here... Here's my predicament. This mobo isn't good with linux as posted on a comment, which should I replace it with that is still compatible with the other parts?

Original Post:


I am going to try to build a computer on a realllllly tight budget, (I'm 14 so, yeah...) and I wanted to know if this was a decent build. I want to run Ubuntu Linux as the OS and wanted to play basic flash games and some games with low spec requirements. If there is anything I should change or isn't compatable please tell me why and what I should replace it with.


EDIT 3: I'm now using the parts on this list:

Mobo that needs changed:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128490

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211452

Fan:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200056




and these combos (combos cannot be added to wish lists.)

Case & CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660527

DVD-R & Sata
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.667921




Edit 2: If you know of any cheaper but equal parts, please share.

I'd like to keep it under or around 200-300 (As always, less is better! )

Thanks in advance,

-Zach


Post about Mobo:

IMPORTANT: This was on a comment for the Mobo!

Specific to linux:
The 2 USB 3.0 ports don't work in linux because there are no drivers for the Etron EJ168 chipset. And optical audio wasn't working out of the box.
Also, using the proprietary AMD video drivers graphics are unbelievably choppy and video is unwatchable. Using the open source drivers everything is much better, but there are some dropped frames watching video. It's noticeable but isn't terrible. But because of it I've decided I'm going to use a discrete Nvidia card I have lying around. Too bad, I would've liked to use the HDMI with audio.
 
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Could somebody please help me with this problem? I cannot order my computer pieces until I get the mobo..
 
The first link will only show itself to the person who made it, because it's password protected. Probably for good reason too. I don't know if that case is good or bad, i've not heard of the brand before but the other parts look like a decent start on your build.

Edit: it appears to be a decent case, but not much room for cable management so beware. It gets some good and bad reviews, I think you should check out cases from other bigger name brands until you find one that gets better feedback. Granted, i'm not really a microatx fan but I think there might be better deals around the corner or on there already as the case usually seems with Newegg.
 
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