Linux Mint is known to provide a near-to-perfect Linux desktop experience from a long time. The latest Linux Mint 17.3 ‘Rosa’ release continues this legacy and follows the policy “If it’s. All the Linux distributions are either derivative of GNU/Linux ( OS made up of Linux Kernel developed by Linus Torvalds and GNU software repository) or derived from other Linux derivatives. Desktop distributions comes with Graphical user interface enabled by default & aimed at individual users and most of the administration work can be done. Fun to Use, Cost-Effective, and Designed for Mixed IT Environments. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop delivers essential office functionality affordably while maintaining the benefits of interoperability. Learn more about the benefits and features of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop today. Take a look on Linux From Scratch, LFS they have a tutorial which teaches you how to build your own Linux System, once you understood that you can select a package manager and a set of packages hence creating your own distro. A thing to make the answer a bit more complete, ArchLinux is a Linux Distribuition which uses almost 100% vanilla packages.
Included parts in your Sense PC 2!CPU processor chip
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
4 cores, 4 threads, Base Clock 3.6 GHz, Max Boost Clock 4 GHz, TDP 65 W, 12 nm.
Multi-task at blazing speeds with this AMD Ryzen ‘Zen+’ processor architecture CPU!
You don't need to but you can anytime upgrade your CPU all the way up to an AMD Ryzen 9 processor! See how we choose a CPU.
GPU Integrated graphics processor unit
Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
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Graphics Frequency 1250 MHz, 8 Graphics Cores
Save the expense of a separate video card with advanced integratedRadeon Vega 8 Graphics!
If you morph into a serious gamer you can upgrade anytime by adding a separate video card and then guess what you've got a gaming rig! See how we choose a video card.
Memory
Two 4 GB memory sticks for 8 GB total. Runs in dual channel mode.
Run big files with large memory with high clock speeds and low latencies!
Enough memory but you can increase memory anytime you might need up to 64 GB! See howwe choose memory.
Motherboard
Size & Chipset: GIGABYTE Micro-ATX motherboard with AMD A320 Chipset.
CPU support: AM4 Socket supports Ryzen 2nd/1st gen, Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors. Memory support: 2 DDR4 memory slots up to DDR4 2666 MHz, ECC (operates in non-ECC mode), Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMMs, dual channel support, supporting up to 64 GB. Expansion slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16slot to add a video card if ever needed. 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. Display Ports: VGA port (max. resolution of 1920x1200 @ 60Hz), DVI-D port (max. resolution of 1920x1200 @ 60Hz), HDMI 1.4 port (max. resolution of 4096x2160 @ 24Hz) for the integrated graphics, supports up to 3 displays. Storage support: 1 M.2 socket supports a PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD (with Ryzen CPUs) or a SATA 6 Gb/s M.2 SSD (with Athlon CPUs), 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports. USB support: 6 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 at case front, 4 at case rear), 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 at case rear, 4 optionally available by headers). Audio support: 7.1 channel HD audio by Realtek ALC887 Codec, 3 audio jacks. Internet/LAN support: Realtek GbE LAN with RJ45 jack. And more features! Wow!
This rock solid feature rich motherboard is the foundation of your PC, an open platform you can upgrade and add parts anytime!See how we choose a motherboard.
SSD Solid state drive
Capacity 500 GB, sequential read up to 3,500 MB/s, sequential write up to 3,200 MB/s, random read (4KB, QD32) up to 480,000 IOPS, random write (4KB, QD32) up to 550,000 IOPS, random read (4KB, QD1) up to 19,000 IOPS, random write (4KB, QD1) up to 60,000 IOPS!
Incredible PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD speed! Way faster boot up of your OS and loading of your main apps! If you want more storage you can always add more SSDs or traditional hard drives.
See how wechoose a hard drive and/or solid state drive.
DVD CD drive
DVD Write Speed 24x maximum, CD Write Speed 48x maximum, SATA interface
Play and record DVDs and CDs with a fast DVD Writer supporting multipleformats!
See how we choose a DVD CD drive.
Case
SilverStonePrecision Series PS08 Black case
Micro-ATX Mid-Tower, black, very sleek, 1 x 120mm front fan with room for more case fans, motherboard back plate opening for easy CPU cooler assembly, detachable front fan filter. USB 3.0 ports, audio and mic ports at case front, for the case rear USB, ethernet, audio and display ports please see motherboard section. Drive bays - external 5.25' optical drive x 2, internal 3.5' hard drives x 4, 2.5' SSD x 1.
Stay cool with a great looking case with plenty of room for future upgrades, or even reuse it in your next build! See how we choose a computer case.
PSU Power supply unit
500 Watts, 80 Plus certified efficiency, powerful single +12V rail for compatibility, 120 mm fan for excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level, high-quality components. Multiple connectors include 2 PCI-E 6+2 pin, 6 SATA, 4+4 pin CPU and more.
Power on with a quiet stable PSU with reserve power and spare connectors for future upgrades including an upgrade to a powerful video card!
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See how we choose a PSU.
Pre-installed Operating System Choices
Choose an operating system OS that you want pre-installed on your PC from the choices below. To order the OS you want, before you click 'Add to Cart' for your PC select that OS from the drop down menu.
We recommend Linux Mint or Ubuntu, hey it drops the price of the PC for you and they're very cool! If you want any other Linux distro, for example Manjaro, Debian, CentOS or Fedora no problem just let us know we'll install that instead!
See how you save on a new PC with Linux and also how we choose the OS.
Recent updates to OS choices
March 7, 2021. Updated Ubuntu version to Ubuntu Desktop 20.04.2 LTS 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
January 9, 2021. Updated Linux Mint version to Linux Mint 20.1 'Ulyssa' MATE 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported till 2025! Installed and installation DVD included! Includes Firefox browser, LibreOffice a full office suite, music and video players, and more free software packages you can imagine! We also install Google Chrome browser for you.
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Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported till April 2025! Installed and installation DVD included! Includes Firefox browser, LibreOffice a full office suite, music and video players, and more free software packages you can imagine! We also install Google Chrome browser for you.
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Installed and installation OEM DVD included. Microsoft's latest operating system. For when you're forced to have Windows for some reason. We don't recommend it, it's a hassle to install, and Microsoft forces you to open a Microsoft account to install it, which they then need to verify from a cell phone or email address and they even require your birth date as of our last install on writing this! If you choose this option be prepared to provide us all that info otherwise we can't install it. That's just one reason why we don't recommend Windows. We recommend Linux.
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Dual Boot Linux and Windows
It'll be the computer cost with Windows plus the cost of a second solid state drive plus $39 for the dual OS installation service. Most of you will be fine with just Linux in our view! If you need this option just contact us.
Due to fast changing technology, supply factors and dropping prices we maysubstitute a part for another we consider the same or better with no increasein price.
Recommended add-on productsKeyboard and mouseBuild A Linux Desktop 2016 Pro
Logitech Desktop MK120 Keyboard and Mouse Combo $24
Sleek, comfortable keyboard and high-definition optical mouse, USB connections.
Monitor
ASUS 21.5 inch LED LCD Monitor $139
Wide Screen TFT LCD with LED Backlight, full HD 1920 x 1080 max/native resolution, 5 ms response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness, DVI, HDMI, VGA inputs, black. See how we choose a monitor.
Entertainment monitor
ASUS 24 inch LED LCD Monitor $179
Widescreen, full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, LED backlight, 2ms GTG response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness or higher, HDMI, DVI, VGA inputs, black.
Speakers
Logitech Z200 Stereo Speakers $39
10 watts of peak power, rich, clear stereo for great acoustics and room-filling sound. 2 x 3.5 mm input jacks, headphone jack, power, volume and tone controls on right speaker. See how we choose computer speakers.
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CREATIVE INSPIRE T3300 2.1 Speaker System $59
5.5 Watts RMS per channel (2 channels), 16 Watts RMS subwoofer
WiFi adapter external USB
All builds include a wired Internet connector, and some builds also include WiFi or support for a WiFi module. Only get this if your build doesn't already have WiFi and you want WiFi in addition to the wired connector from an external USB WiFi adapter.
Edimax AC600 Wireless Dual-Band Mini USB Adapter EW-7811UTC $27
AC600 (Up to 433 Mbps at 5 GHz or 144 Mbps at 2.4 GHz) wireless speed, 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, dual band connections, USB 3.0. Linux driver installation instructions. We install it if you order it at the same time as a PC.
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Edimax AC1200 Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter EW-7822UAC $49
AC1200 (Up to 867 Mbps at 5 GHz or 400 Mbps at 2.4 GHz) wireless speed, 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, dual band connections, USB 3.0. Linux driver installation instructions. We install it if you order it at the same time as a PC.
WiFi adapter internal PCI Express
All builds include a wired Internet connector, and some builds also include WiFi or support for a WiFi module. Only get this if your build doesn't already have WiFi and you want WiFi in addition to the wired connector from an internal PCI Express WiFi adapter.
TP-Link Archer TX3000E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 PCIe Adapter $67
Wi-Fi 6 Speed up to 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz), Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset, 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, 802.11ax/n/g/b 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0/4.2/4.0, two multi-directional antennas, WPA3 security, PCI Express.
Build A Linux Desktop 2016 FreeLaptops, printers, webcams, or any other PC parts
Just contact us we'll make a recommendation for the right part at a low price!
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