@[email protected] @[email protected] @ask l wish to build up a workstation right from scratch, where l can do basic animation, graphics and games. I wish to build it up purely on floss products as l wish to work entirely with Foss.
Can anybody suggest what are the likely hardware components that would go into building up such a workstation ?? I would also be modifying the machine later on according to my requirements, so I need to build it up accordingly.


If that’s the case, then the question is more what is your budget rather than what is your skill level?
For first timers, I would definitely still recommend a computer that already works, that’s already put together, and that can be upgraded.
For one, especially if you get that $350 desktop computer that I suggested, it’s already a complete system. It would work and do everything you need it to do. All you would need to add to it are monitors, speakers, a keyboard, and a mouse.
For two, it is upgradable because it has a low-end processor, and possibly room for more RAM, and an opportunity to upgrade the graphics card if need be, to put in more storage. You can do quite a bit with that.
But if you want to build a computer from scratch, you need to know how much you can afford to spend, and then check PCpartpicker.com to see what you can get for that kind of money.
@bizarroland Regarding the computer that’s on sale, it’s in the US. As far as the other accessories you’ve mentioned, we’ve already got those.
@bizarroland l live in India. So, the prices are different. I’m looking for the best customisable open source options at optimal cost at the moment.