Linux PC build (2025)

Hello,

it’s me again. Some of you might remember me from this post, in which I was asking for feedback to build a Linux PC in 2025.

Stuff happened and I didn’t went through with it. So this still my first attempt at a build. Well now I’ve got time and want to try it again.

As you may notice, I’ve ditched the Z790-9 mother board in favor of a MSI PRO B650M-P. My dream of building a coreboot-system is officially dead, thus I decided to build an AMD-System.

Short Listing:

If you notice anything wrong or have suggestions/improvements don’t hesitate to point them out.

Thanks in advance!!!

Specifications:

  • thequickben@lemm.ee
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    3 months ago

    Everyone else already mentioned the monitor so I’ll do something else.

    With newer motherboards, some WiFi/bluetooth chipsets have poor support. I had trouble with the Realtek chipset that came in my brand new motherboard. The solution for me was to buy a pcie WiFi/bluetooth combo card for about $30. Throwing it out there in case you run into the same problem.

    • heythatsprettygood@feddit.ukEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      Just a heads up, in a lot of motherboards the WiFi module is just an M.2 card in a special case. Therefore, it would probably be better to change out the card inside for something like an Intel AX210, and keep a PCI Express slot free for other things.

  • suburban_hillbilly@lemmy.mlEnglish
    0·
    3 months ago

    You can definitely support more pixels than 1080p, even at 165hz. My kid has a 6700 xt and I’m constantly impressed with it at 2k 165. Worst case you can run at 1080 and upscale.

    • B0g3nNutz3r@lemmy.mlOP
      0·
      3 months ago

      You are right the build could probably handle more, but I don’t need anything fancy. Anything beats the setup I have now. The monitor is basically just included because I need something with a higher refresh rate, than my current monitor allows.

      • DefinitelyNotAPhone [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
        01·
        3 months ago

        For what you’re spending on this, I would highly recommend throwing in a 1440p monitor. The difference from 1080p is night and day. The 7900XT will have zero issues with it, and you can find a solid 27" one for cheap nowadays so long as you’re not trying to find an OLED or something with a stupid high refresh rate.

        That’s about the only feedback I have here though, the rest of this build looks good!