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>>> The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I |
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>>> also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea. The system is for |
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>>> playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever. If you're familiar |
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>>> with the current hardware scene, where would you go from here as far |
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>>> as a motherboard and other components? Any features a Gentoo'er |
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>>> should look for? |
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>>> - Grant |
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>> Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI? |
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> Yep. Unless you have old ATI hardware. Current hardware doesn't work well. |
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> Since he wants to buy new stuff, NVidia is recommended. |
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That's what I was afraid of. The fact that Nvidia has stopped making |
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onboard video will pose a problem. I could install an Nvidia video |
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card but I'm trying to keep temps low and I don't want a third fan in |
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the case. |
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- Grant |