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Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen)

From "J.O. Aho" <user@example.net>
Newsgroups alt.os.linux
Subject Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen)
Date 2019-02-10 20:48 +0100
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On 2/10/19 7:56 PM, MaxTheFast wrote:
> I've just built a PC with this following cgf:
> - amd ryzen 3 2200g 3.5Ghz with vega8 integrated graphics;
> - MB msi b450-a pro with latest bios V10.4 dec.2018;
> - ram 2x4gb kingston hiperx predator 3200mhz cl16
> 
> I'm a linux very newbie because I had used only lubuntu 12.04
> many years ago for a while so I can say now I'm going to start
> from zero.

You will need a somewhat new kernel to run on Ryzen, you need at least 
4.10 or later. If you are unsure about the kernel version, please visit 
distrowatch.com and select the distribution you want to double check.


> Afaik there've always been some problems related to graphics
> in linux environments so I wonder if I'll get any with the vega
> graphics;

If you want out of the box support, you will need a kernel 4.15 or 
later, there is of course AMD's own closed source driver too, but then 
you need to install a distribution supported by the closed source driver.

The open source one will be decent, maybe not full support while the 
closed source will give you everything.

IMHO you still get better graphics with nVidia and their closed source 
driver, while AMD and Intel gives you better support if you go with the 
open source driver.


> Unluckly my ram works @2400mhz 17-17-17-39 1.368V by default on that
> cfg but I can switch on a-xmp profile2 @2933 15-17-17-36 1.368V and
> it works good the same and I guess it's safe for my system's "health"
> on the long period, isn't it?

Running on the lower frequency may make your ram last longer, but I 
doubt you will keep your computer long enough to have the risk of the 
ram starting to wear out.


> That said I ask: should I avoid some linux distros for graphic 
> troubles related to ryzen?

In general, I would avoid all that has a kernel older than 4.15, as the 
4.15 isn't maintained anymore, you should keep your eye open for distros 
with 4.19/4.20.
Also you may want to use one that supplies an easy way to install the 
closed source driver, so debian maybe not too high on your list.


> will I get troubles due to OCed ram in linux?

Not unless you over clock it too much so that you get instabilities, but 
you will notice those in the other OS too.


> what linux distros can you suggest for my system stability,
> my graphics and friendlyness?
> I'd prefer an ubuntu DE due to its community support
> but I'll consider everything anyway (eg. Mint).

So why not just go with *ubuntu as you already prefer it.
Other alternatives would Mint as you mentioned, OpenSuse is quite nice 
too and if you fear the security vulnerabilities in systemd, then you 
maybe should take a look at Artix Linux.

-- 

  //Aho

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Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) MaxTheFast <gipsy.shadow.84@gmail.com> - 2019-02-10 10:56 -0800
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) "J.O. Aho" <user@example.net> - 2019-02-10 20:48 +0100
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Diesel <nobody@haph.org> - 2019-02-15 04:31 +0000
      Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-15 11:43 -0800
        Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Diesel <nobody@haph.org> - 2019-02-16 04:51 +0000
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-10 12:16 -0800
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-10 15:24 -0800
      Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) MaxTheFast <gipsy.shadow.84@gmail.com> - 2019-02-10 15:53 -0800
        Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-11 03:04 -0800
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2019-02-10 16:00 -0500
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) bilou <padepub@free.fr> - 2019-02-10 23:42 +0100
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2019-02-10 23:05 +0000
      Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2019-02-10 18:46 -0500
        Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2019-02-11 00:33 +0000
      Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) bilou <padepub@free.fr> - 2019-02-11 03:22 +0100
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) MaxTheFast <gipsy.shadow.84@gmail.com> - 2019-02-10 15:43 -0800
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2019-02-10 19:39 -0500
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-10 16:53 -0800
      Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2019-02-10 20:07 -0500
        Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-10 18:53 -0800
          Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2019-02-10 23:47 -0500
          Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Diesel <nobody@haph.org> - 2019-02-15 04:31 +0000
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Daniel60 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2019-06-13 21:27 +1000
      Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) MaxTheFast <gipsy.shadow.84@gmail.com> - 2019-06-13 14:54 -0700
        Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Daniel60 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2019-06-14 16:49 +1000
        Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2019-06-14 03:29 -0400
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) MaxTheFast <gipsy.shadow.84@gmail.com> - 2019-02-11 08:18 -0800
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2019-02-11 11:39 -0500
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-11 08:44 -0800
      Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-11 10:47 -0800
        Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-11 12:22 -0800
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) MaxTheFast <gipsy.shadow.84@gmail.com> - 2019-02-12 11:48 -0800
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-12 12:29 -0800
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@Ster.invalid> - 2019-02-15 00:08 -0500
    Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2019-02-15 11:36 -0800
  Re: Suggestion about Linux/Ubuntu Distro for my hardware (Ryzen) Diesel <nobody@haph.org> - 2019-02-15 04:31 +0000

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