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    Can the i3 Manage a 42.5" 4K display well?

    I'm building a computer for productivity uses (I'm an author and a copywriter/advertiser who spends a massive amount of time reading, writing, researching). Considering these monitor setups: #1: Single 42.5" TV - 3840x2160 (8.3m pixels at 103PPI) - 94x53 cm (37x21 in) - $385 #2: Dual Vertical...
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    Will i9-9900 Give Better Experience Than Ryzen 3200g...?

    ....for someone who only works with text (mega-long documents, many tabs open simultaneously on the browser, spreadsheets, managing and creating websites, etc etc). Zero gaming. Zero video editing. Photo editing? Maybe a little bit - just to give some vibrance to my travel photos :) Maybe I'll...
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    How Does Linux Handle Resolution Scaling?

    I'm torn between a 4K and a 2K monitor (32"). Both models have IPS panels and cost about the same. I'll effectively run it at 2K res (2560x1440) anyway (so I can read the text and see the UI), but I think it would be nice to have crisp, sharp text of a 4K monitor scaled down to show in 2560x1440...
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    Linux: Scaled vs Native Resolution?

    I'm buying a new monitor to increase my productivity (writing, sites management, reading studies, etc) y. At first I was considering a 4K monitor, but I realized I'd have to scale it to 2K (on a 27-32" - which yields about 95-110PPI) to see the UI elements and fonts big enough. So what's the...
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    UHD630 - Issues Solved?

    I noticed this review on Amazon for the i9 9900, from 2018: "First time I've had to struggle with video and ethernet drivers on Linux due to Intel's increasing focus on proprietary Windows-only supported chipsets and drivers. Google Intel UHD 630 Linux support. Very iffy. Involves changing grub...
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    Driver Support & Security: AMD or Intel?

    Considering using either the i9-9900 (with its integrated Intel 630 GPU) or an AMD Ryzen 3200/3400g (with its integrated AMD Vega GPU). I know its apples to oranges, but I can get the 9900 for half the price, though I probably don't anything stronger than a 3200g. Anyway, my question: Which...
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    My First Linux Computer: Hardware Advice?

    Hi, I'm a writer by craft. I'm trying to maximize my productivity, therefore a Linux machine. By installing only the barebones of what I need (a browser for internet research, and a writing software), I might be able to increase my output per week. I want to keep things clean, no distractions...
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