# Hardware for Linux **URL:** \ **Category:** Linux\ **Tags:** linux, hardware, recommendation\ **Created:** [August 22, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169 "2025-08-22T14:27:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/1 "2025-08-22T14:27:02Z")
@ars18 Got [this](https://www.amazon.com/SOAYAN-Computers-Computer-Ethernet-Business/dp/B0F5QCJL6J) with a KVM, to switch between windows and Ubuntu with one flick… what are your thoughts? n100 stuff are good? ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/2 "2025-08-22T14:32:52Z")
Never used this brand, but specs look good. I think you could get cheaper though. Check out minisforum, beelink, szbox, geekcom… Also might be able to score ddr5 ram Also never used kvm but I want to. ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/3 "2025-08-22T14:35:53Z")
> [@ars18](#): > > I think you could get cheaper though Even cheaper… I know, but I couldn’t find something good. [This](https://a.co/d/bbjIYa0) is cheaper, but it looks crappier… ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/4 "2025-08-22T14:36:38Z")
You willing to go the AliExpress route? Don’t know how tarrifs are now # edit Never mind, prices have gone UP I’ll check Amazon for you ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/5 "2025-08-22T14:37:54Z")
This is the same model, speced up - [Amazon.com](https://a.co/d/bbjIYa0) ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/6 "2025-08-22T14:38:57Z")
I can’t recommend them, never tried. Here’s a beelink [https://a.co/d/iTsfeMa](https://a.co/d/iTsfeMa) Minisforum (Amazon renewed) [https://a.co/d/6abarP4](https://a.co/d/6abarP4) Minisforum un100p [https://a.co/d/9EQyOXB](https://a.co/d/9EQyOXB) There’s also N150’s, but they are not significantly better. What are you using it for specifically ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/7 "2025-08-22T14:41:08Z")
> [@ars18](#): > > Here’s a beelink > > [Amazon.com: Beelink S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz), 16GB DDR4 RAM 500GB M.2 SSD, Desktop Computer Support 4K Dual Display/USB3.2/WiFi 6/BT5.2/Gigabit Ethernet for Home/Office : Electronics](https://a.co/d/iTsfeMa) they are n95’s… i need n100’s ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/8 "2025-08-22T14:42:46Z")
> [@ars18](#): > > [Amazon.com: MINISFORUM Mini PC UN100P Alder Lake N100 Micro Computer, 16GB RAM+512GB SSD, 2X HDMI TMDS/USB-C 4K Triple Display, 4X USB3.2, 2.5inch SATA HDD Slot, SD Card Slot Intel UHD Graphics Small Form Factor : Electronics](https://a.co/d/9EQyOXB) > > There’s also N150’s, but they are not significantly better. > > What are you using it for specifically this one looks good actually ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/9 "2025-08-22T14:42:46Z")
Says n100 ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/10 "2025-08-22T14:43:27Z")
the link went to an n95 ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/11 "2025-08-22T14:43:41Z")
If you get this, check on their website for bios updates before you nuke Windows (if you are), it’s a pain to install them on Linux. Also do a full clone of their windows image, someone’s they randomly remove drivers from their site. ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/12 "2025-08-22T14:44:14Z")
yes, that’s why my PC is ubutu from factory… that’s what i was looking for… ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/13 "2025-08-22T14:45:13Z")
Most of these will come with windows. ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/14 "2025-08-22T14:45:20Z")
> [@ars18](#): > > Most of these will come with windows. what a shame ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/15 "2025-08-22T14:46:18Z")
Nah, just nuke it lol When I ordered them, I just backed up the images then installed Linux. On one of them I have a dual boot, but no way am I using their pre-installed os, so I just extracted drivers. ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/16 "2025-08-22T14:47:40Z")
> [@ars18](#): > > When I ordered them, I just backed up the images then installed Linux. On one of them I have a dual boot, but no way am I using their pre-installed OS, so I just extracted drivers. Ah, look at this - it’s the best Linux laptop on Amazon… sucks. > **[Amazon.com: Lenovo Thinkbook 14s Premium Business Ultrabook, Linux Mint, Intel...](https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkbook-Business-Ultrabook-1920x1080/dp/B084ZYBPVV)** > > ThinkBook 13s: Designed for style, engineered for business Work smarter-not harder The ThinkBook 13s is packed with features that make it faster and easier to focus on your business Easy on the eyes The narrow bezel display on the ThinkBook 13s is as... ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/17 "2025-08-22T14:48:54Z")
That price ain’t great for what it is Why do you need it pre-installed? As long as you don’t buy latest hardware, you should be more than fine with most distros. ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/18 "2025-08-22T14:49:21Z")
i think this has it by far… [Amazon.com: CyberGeek Small Computer Linux, AMD Ryzen 7 5700u (8C/16T,up to 4.3 GHz), Mini PC Gamer 64GB DDR4 RAM 2TB PCIe SSD, Mini Desktop Supports 4K@60Hz/Triple Display/WiFi/BT5.0/HDMI+DP+Type C/Home/Office : Electronics](https://a.co/d/iTnYgDh) ---
**Author:** ![TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/tripleu/32/488_2.png) [@TripleU](https://jtechforums.org/u/TripleU)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/19 "2025-08-22T14:49:39Z")
> [@ars18](#): > > Why do you need it pre-installed? As long as you don’t buy latest hardware, you should be more than fine with most distros. true… but i always had problems… always. ---
**Author:** ![ars18](https://jtechforums.org/user_avatar/jtechforums.org/ars18/32/11805_2.png) [@ars18](https://jtechforums.org/u/ars18)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169/20 "2025-08-22T14:50:23Z")
I paid less for my minisforum with ryzen 9 6900hx Bought barebones, then upgraded myself. Ddr5 ram too. [Next page](https://jtechforums.org/t/hardware-for-linux/4169.md?page=2)