[gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

[Grant]

> My motherboard is getting flaky and it's time for a new one.  I have
> an AMD 6000+ CPU, 4GB DDR2/800 RAM, 2TB SATA2 HD, Blu-Ray burner, PCI
> wireless card, 400W power supply, and ATX case.  I could replace any
> of these components if it's worthwhile for some new feature, but I may
> as well keep them if it's not.
>
> The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I
> also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea.  The system is for
> playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever.  If you're familiar
> with the current hardware scene, where would you go from here as far
> as a motherboard and other components?  Any features a Gentoo'er
> should look for?
>
> - Grant

Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI?  I use the nouveau
drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for
the most part.  I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead of
VDPAU so I don't bother with nvidia-drivers.

- Grant