New computer, easier with Linux

[Jamon Camisso]

Sy Ali wrote:
> On 2/18/06, Jamon Camisso <jamon.camisso-H217xnMUJC0sA/PxXw9srA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>> Sy Ali wrote:
>>> I just bought my first computer.  In the past, I've always upgraded
>>> part by part.  This time I went out and got a bunch of new parts all
>>> at once.
>> I'd like to try that sometime. Specs?
> 
> *  AMD Sempron 3300+ 64Bit 2.0GHz Socket 754 128KB L2 Cache 1600MHz HT [1]
> ** Whoops, I got the wrong one. I should have gotten the 3400+ because
> it has a 256kB L2 Cache. Dammit. =(
> 
> * Asus K8N Socket 754 NVIDIA nForce3 Pro 250 w/ DDR400, LAN, SATA
> RAID, 8-Ch Audio [2]

Tigerdirect had a deal that I opted for -- that motherboard, a 3700+ 2.4 
Clawhammer, for around $300 -- I've got the same motherboard and can't 
say enough good things about it and the kernel support, and might just 
as well have the same processor since 64bit doesn't seem to make much 
difference for most things that I'm doing.

> * 2x Crucial Memory 512 MB DIMM 184-pin DDR 400 MHz / PC3200 CL3 2.5 V
> unbuffered [3]

Hmm, I've got to upgrade from my old pc2700.

> * Antec Lifestyle Overture II Piano Black 450W [4]

Sonata here -- the 120mm fan make more noise drawing air through the 
case than the cpu fan and videocard fans combined on my system.

> I used my existing hard and optical drives.  The case comes with a
> very very good power supply.  The lot cost me under $540 including
> tax.  I paid by credit card, otherwise it's 2% off for cash.

I reuse my old drives too.

> 
>>> Slap in a Linux liveboot cd.. everything is detected automatically.
> <snip>
> 
>> PCLinuxOS? Might have to give it a try sometime, you say consistently
>> good things about it, and I've read and heard other good reviews as well.
> 
> Yeppers.  I'm very very happy with it.  It's been a few revisions
> since I tried it, and it just keeps getting better..

I'm a Kubuntu fan for my home computers I must admit, but I'm dl'ing 
PCLOS as I type this. I just happen to have an unused hard drive waiting 
patiently beside me too ;)

Jamon
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