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I've been trying Ubuntu in vmware and I really like it. I figured I would be build a linux rig to learn on. Was wondering if anyone could comment on the computer and if it would be powerful enough to run Ubuntu 8.04. If there is anything you think I should change let me know.
Case: Coolermaster Elite 340 - $39.99
CPU: Undecided
MB: Gigabyte GA-MA69VM-S2 - $64.99
RAM: G.Skill 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-6400 - $44.99
HDD: Seagate 160GB Serial ATA 3.0GB/s - $54.99
CD: Lite-On DVD ROM - $17.99
PSU: Antec Basiq 350w - $19.99
VID: Sapphire HD 3650 - $64.99
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What cpu would suffice? Single or Dual Core? Budget for cpu $60


 
That motherboard already has onboard video. So no need for a video card unless you're doing some kind of gaming.

Also, I recommend dropping the case and PSU and going with this Case/PSU combo:
Antec NSK4480 ATX Case with Antec Earthwatts 380W PSU - $68

Though if you're stuck on newegg, drop the Basiq PSU and go with this PSU:
Silverstone ST400 400W PSU - $47

Definitely a dual-core since they're so cheap these days:
AMD Athlon64 X2 4200+ CPU - $59

And switch that Seagate for this known Seagate drive instead:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 160GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $51

And yes that rig will be more than enough to run Ubuntu.
 
I would think that would be fine. If you haven't heard of it, www.ubuntuforums.org is a great resource for advanced and new people. You could post those specs up over there and get some input to make sure there will be no compatibility issues.
 
Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H would probably be the motherboard I would go with even if it is a little pricier.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128056

I have this motherboard with an X2 4000+@3.0Ghz running openSUSE 10.3 right now and it runs great.

The system you have spec'd out will be more than enough for Linux. I had openSUSE 10.2 running on a PIII 800 with 512 meg of RAM. This machine also ran 1 or 2 virtual machines through VMWare as well. Sure, it was sluggish but what do you expect with a PIII and 512 meg of RAM?

 
I actually belong to ubuntuforums. I'll have to post the specs over there for some addition input.

Thanks guys!

 
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