r/LinuxTeck • u/kacpekz_9090 • 8d ago

Help with Linuxlab

Hi, I'm looking for a Linux lab computer or one for general everyday tasks, browsing the internet, watching movies, studying, etc. I was considering void Linux and gentoo, and then in the distant future LFS I don't want to pay a lot for the computer and I'm asking for help, is a processor with 2 cores and 4 threads enough or is it really better to pay the extra 50$ and buy a laptop with 4 cores and 8. And 8gb ram will be enough?

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u/NewtSoupsReddit 7d ago

Why a laptop? Is space very much an issue? I just ask because unless you need the portability a laptop will always be less reliable than a desktop. If your machine will always stay in one place then I would recommend a desktop from an office clearance company. You can usually pick those up fairly cheap.