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Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)
From: Grant <emailgrant@gmail.com>
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>>> The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I
>>> also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea. =A0The system is fo=
r
>>> playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever. =A0If you're familiar
>>> with the current hardware scene, where would you go from here as far
>>> as a motherboard and other components? =A0Any features a Gentoo'er
>>> should look for?
>>>
>>> - Grant
>>
>> Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI?
>
> Yep. =A0Unless you have old ATI hardware. =A0Current hardware doesn't wor=
k well.
> =A0Since he wants to buy new stuff, NVidia is recommended.

That's what I was afraid of.  The fact that Nvidia has stopped making
onboard video will pose a problem.  I could install an Nvidia video
card but I'm trying to keep temps low and I don't want a third fan in
the case.

- Grant