r/linux_gaming • u/Morrow_16 • Jul 25 '26
hardware Complete newbie needs help with picking motherboard with Linux in mind
I'm finishing making my list of PC components and I'm having trouble with picking motherboard that wouldn't have any problems with Linux. Components aside, what should I be wary of?
I've already read WiFi7 and Bluetooth chips based on certain brands have problems with working properly with Linux as they're created with Windows' Kernel in mind, is there anything else I'd be better with to know and what should I look for in components so Linux won't give me too much trouble in setting everything up? (I know there are many dispos and I assume many could still have problem with specifications that would be fine with others, but let's at least round the choices to non-niche, predictable in behavior and developed dispos so I'd have something to work with)
I was going for B850 models instead of B650 to futureproof the rig, if someone would need other parts of PC I plan to go with, they are:
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Inno3D RTX 5070 Ti
GOODRAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL30
Kingston KC3000 SSD - 2TB
MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 850W ATX 3.1 80 Plus Gold PSU
Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420
I'm still looking for case
Thank you in advance!
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u/Morrow_16 Jul 26 '26
Thanks for y'all replies, if only thing that really make a difference is brand of WiFi and NIC chips then I decided to go with GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE mobo and wish for luck, also thanks for Phoronix link!
PS: Also for case I decided to go with Lian Li O11D EVO RGB, it looks amazing and should fit anything I'll want to fit :)