New build for OCing and ubuntu

[gnarmis]

Alright, so I know I posted a build a few months back, but that's scrapped. This build is for running ubuntu, experimenting with some overclocking, and generally just having a mildly upgradeable (at least in graphics if i decide to game) system. Prices don't matter much, but I kept it under 700. Also, I might run LAMP or a few game servers and might even install ubuntu server.

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-EP45-UD3P%20LGA%20775%20Intel%20P45%20ATX%20Intel

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz ($190 from Fry's, and e8400 wasn't too far from this)

PSU: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-630SS 630W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Modular LED Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152035
I get this with a great rebate at Fry's that makes it like 50 bucks. Its not a cheapo.

Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137&Tpk=COOLER%20MASTER%20RC-690-KKN1-GP%20Black%20SECC%2f%20ABS%20ATX%20M

Memory: mushkin 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Desktop Memory Model 991599 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146784
can easily upgrade to 4 gigs. ddr3 too expensive.

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262&Tpk=Seagate%20Barracuda%207200.10%20ST3250410AS%20250GB

GFX: XFX PVT84JYAJG GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150247&Tpk=XFX%20PVT84JYAJG%20GeForce%208600%20GT
come on, even if i dont game, that's the price of one game after rebate.

Wifi card: EDIMAX EW-7128G PCI Wireless Card - Retail
it was rated well.

CD/DVD burner: LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

And I did check the ubuntu's hardware lists. But if something doesnt work, do tell.

Thanks in advance!

 

[bilboe]

Sorry I cant help, but I am going for almost the same build, just a different HD and GFX card. I would like to know the same question, because you couldnt pay me to use windows!

So if anyone has an answer, please advise.


Thanks!

 

[gnarmis]

If you have the same case, you might like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146050

The rebate makes it worthwhile.

 

[gnarmis]

is this gfx card a better idea?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127383

 

[bilboe]

I prefer the cooler master case, the NZXT is too obnoxious.

As for the vid card, i would go with Nvidia, it is better supported by Ubuntu.


If no one replies to this thread regarding Ubuntu support, I am going to build mine at the end of the week, and will let you know.

 

[gnarmis]

I've checked and found that ppl were able to install hd 4670 under 8.04. http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=amd_hd4670&num=4
They even did overclocking.

And case is just preference I guess I'm building mine probably during the week as I'm done with this build...