Building Linux PC: Deuxième Partie

The GIGABYTE B760I AORUS PRO DDR4 and Intel i5-13500 combination worked as expected.

GNU+Linux is not an "officially" supported operating system for most consumer motherboards. However, there is a lot of information out there about whether specific motherboards are compatible with Linux distros. As of 0ct of 2023, any Linux distro with at least Linux kernel 6.1 will work on a majority of motherboards on the market today. I make no claims that this is best build, an expert could probably do better, especially with a different budget. However, I’m confident that these components will coalesce into a good Mini Linux PC.

The RVZ02 is one of the easiest compact Mini-ITX cases to install a components in. The case separates the motherboard/cpu from the GPU by literally giving them their own section of the case.

The Fractal Design Ion SFX-L 650W is also a nifty little power supply and perfect for use with the RVZ02. 

The 58mm of cpu cooler clearance is the biggest limit of the case. The be quiet! Pure Rock Low Profile 100W TDP cpu cooler will fit without a problem. The Intel i5-13500 CPU never ran too hot. 

The Predator BiFrost AMD Radeon RX 7600 OC fit just fine in the RVZ02. The case will accommodate all but the most massive of Video Cards (nothing longer than 13", nothing wider than 2 PCIe ports. 

Keep in mind the Radeon RX 7600 discreet graphics card is optional with this build. The Intel i5-13500 built-in 770 HD graphics is all vast-vast majority of people will need. 

 

Airflow is about as good as you can ask with all chambers given direct, airflow to the outside with exhaust paths close by provide enough air for the GPU and CPU. However, if you are wanting to apply an overclock on your CPU this will not be a good case due to the fact that the Silverstone Raven RVZ02 is passively cooled only.

If you are on a budget and looking to save some money, building your own PC has its advantages. By choosing your own parts, and looking for deals across the web, you can avoid the cost for expensive parts that you don't need. As stated earlier, you do not need a discreet graphics card with this build. Also 32 GB of memory, or RAM is overkill for most people. 16 GB of RAM is much cheaper. Last but not least, you don't necessarily need a 650 power supply if you don't intend on using a powerful discrete graphics card. A 450 power supply would be a little cheaper.

Note: if you are a hardcore gamer and need something that will be at least as powerful as the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Do yourself a favor. Buy a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Better yet you can get a Xbox Series S for under $400 USD for a complete system. A PC that is as powerful as a PS5 or Xbox Series X will probably cost around $1,500 USD.