[SOLVED] Mini ITX Linux build suggestions

[Matt_220]

Hey guys, I'm thinking about building a mini ITX PC to run Debian or Ubuntu. This would eventually be my main PC, for web browsing, multimedia, and some light gaming. Any suggestions?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

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Type Item Price

CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor $158.89 @ OutletPC

CPU Cooler Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.89 @ OutletPC

Motherboard ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard $123.48 @ SuperBiiz

Memory Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $134.99 @ Amazon

Storage Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $87.99 @ Amazon

Storage Seagate - IronWolf 10TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $284.99 @ Newegg Business

Case NZXT - H200 (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case $89.99 @ Amazon

Power Supply EVGA - B3 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $59.89 @ OutletPC

Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts

Total (before mail-in rebates) $1000.11

Mail-in rebates -$30.00

Total $970.11

 

[Alabalcho]

I don't think you need (or even fit) 450W PSU in that system.

I would check with NZXT that this case cat fit standard-size ATX PSU, and chosen cooler. My experience with miniITX systems is that you can't put whatever you want inside.

I'd also post a question in the Linux forum about TH members' experience with Ryzen-based motherboards and their Linux support. I'd also keep a working Windows install for functional testing, and BIOS updates.