Hi, I am looking to build my first PC. It will be for general use (web browsing, programming, office work; no gaming).

Here is my part list: PCPartPicker

I based it on the Logical Increments minimum tier. I will be using Arch Linux for the OS.

Some questions…

  1. How painful is it to update the motherboard BIOS?
  2. Am I missing anything obvious? I’m unsure if I need a sound card, for example. Newegg says this motherboard has a wifi and bluetooth module. Is there anything else I should consider getting?
  3. Is there a way to check if any of the parts will not work/be incompatible with my chosen OS? I’ve never had a problem with Linux drivers on any of my laptops, so I’m fairly confident it will be fine, but I still want to make sure.

Thanks :)

Edit: I made an updated list based on your suggestions New updated link

  • @berryjamOP
    2•8 months ago
    1. That’s interesting, it is the 5600G on logical increments but it says 5600 on PCPartPicker. Good catch
    2. I will check this on the manufacturer’s website
    3. I have headphones and a cheap usb speaker that I will use for audio
    4. Will do
    5. The SSD+HDD combo appeals to me. I will definitely think about this more
    6. I only added it for a price estimate - I plan to check it out in person first, but good points

    Thanks for the detailed feedback!