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Linux, new PC build, and XP PC build
4 years ago
-New PC Build-
I've wanted to build a new PC for a little while now. Unfortunately, the GPU shortage means I haven't been able to. My goal is to build something I can use for VR and gaming. Others tasks like art and video editing should be easily handled by any PC that powerful.
So far, my planned build looks like this. A Ryzan 5 CPU (maybe a 7 if I get a good price) and 16-32gb of RAM. I'm not concerned about overclocking, so a basic motherboard will do, though I'd like a one with a shield to prevent coil whine. I don't know if that's still a concern in 2021.
Graphics card is pointless to spec right now. I'd like a 3080 for VR, but I'd go for a 3060 or AMD's equiverlent if they came up. I've considered building a PC without a graphics card or re-using my current card (a 1060), but it's not good enough for VR and since my current PC does what I need it to, it makes building a new one seem a bit pointless.
-Linux v Win 11-
The other problem is the operating system. I have little interest in Windows 11. Somehow, I ended up falling down a YouTube rabbit hole talking about Linux. I'm giving serious thought to installing it (specifically Pop!_os) on my current system to see how it fares.
My computer is overdue a Windows reinstall, but with me wanting to build a new system soon, it doesn't seem worth the hassle. Putting Linux on though, that's fine. It will also support new games that my current OS doesn't support.
It's a strange rabbit hole to fall down, because in some ways it feels like a return to the old days of computing. At the same time, I'm kind of done with hunting down drivers or dealing with tech problems.
-Old PC Build-
Another option I've been considering is a Windows XP build. I don't know the details of how to get an old OS installed on a new build, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. The parts are cheap, with a GTX 950 going for £60 on ebay. The problem is information online is limited since the stock answer to anyone asking is "Just emulate using virtual machine."
I also still have my old Windows XP machine. I think it might still have Steam and Flash on it. It's likely more than capable of running any XP exclusive games since it was a capable machine when Windows 7 became the norm.
I've wanted to build a new PC for a little while now. Unfortunately, the GPU shortage means I haven't been able to. My goal is to build something I can use for VR and gaming. Others tasks like art and video editing should be easily handled by any PC that powerful.
So far, my planned build looks like this. A Ryzan 5 CPU (maybe a 7 if I get a good price) and 16-32gb of RAM. I'm not concerned about overclocking, so a basic motherboard will do, though I'd like a one with a shield to prevent coil whine. I don't know if that's still a concern in 2021.
Graphics card is pointless to spec right now. I'd like a 3080 for VR, but I'd go for a 3060 or AMD's equiverlent if they came up. I've considered building a PC without a graphics card or re-using my current card (a 1060), but it's not good enough for VR and since my current PC does what I need it to, it makes building a new one seem a bit pointless.
-Linux v Win 11-
The other problem is the operating system. I have little interest in Windows 11. Somehow, I ended up falling down a YouTube rabbit hole talking about Linux. I'm giving serious thought to installing it (specifically Pop!_os) on my current system to see how it fares.
My computer is overdue a Windows reinstall, but with me wanting to build a new system soon, it doesn't seem worth the hassle. Putting Linux on though, that's fine. It will also support new games that my current OS doesn't support.
It's a strange rabbit hole to fall down, because in some ways it feels like a return to the old days of computing. At the same time, I'm kind of done with hunting down drivers or dealing with tech problems.
-Old PC Build-
Another option I've been considering is a Windows XP build. I don't know the details of how to get an old OS installed on a new build, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. The parts are cheap, with a GTX 950 going for £60 on ebay. The problem is information online is limited since the stock answer to anyone asking is "Just emulate using virtual machine."
I also still have my old Windows XP machine. I think it might still have Steam and Flash on it. It's likely more than capable of running any XP exclusive games since it was a capable machine when Windows 7 became the norm.
