Linux PC for 500$ ?

[Igor Denisov]

Lloyd mentioned:

>* Video card likely is not as important as for now I will access
>from my iMac using X Window / VNC .

So you can just get an ATi Rage XL for <20 bucks, I've got one running
in my server and it does superbly. Also, I do believe that some of the
Nforce boards come with video integrated, so hey, that saves a bit
more cash :-) not sure how well Linux cooperates with the onboard
video though

Also, is this going to be an always-on machine?
If so, get a brand-name power supply and have a few fans going inside
for good cooling.

Again, I'd get a Mobile Barton 2500+ if you go with AMD.
It is only ~20-30 bucks more than a regular 2500+ and runs a whole lot
cooler at default settings (its vcore is something like 1.4 volts
while the desktop version's is 1.65)

Right now, an Athlon 64 is a bit out of the $500 ballpark, even for a
2800+ with a cheap mobo
(don't get a cheap mobo :-)  in reviews, I've seen a socket 754 FIC
get destroyed by an Asus model that was 30 bucks more)
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