I’m planning to build a computer primarily for programming and want to ensure it’s upgradeable for the future. and Hardware with opensource drivers support.

    • unknown_user@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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      7 months ago

      Low level programming C, rust and Machine Learning programming with Python. No need of huge graphics card.

      • huginn@feddit.itEnglish
        10·
        7 months ago

        ML means you need a beefy GPU. That could always be a secondary addition though - add it in later as an external GPU and call it good.

      • sga@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        7 months ago

        well even a raspberry pi would be enough, except for ML

        depending on what exactly in ML, and what our the sizes of datasets involved?, like i did some work, but for me 8 GiB RAM was enough, but if you want to do larger databases, you would need somewhat good GPU (essentially large matrix multipliers) with plenty of VRAM

  • anamethatisnt@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    7 months ago

    I used to think a lot about up-gradability before but often find that when a cpu is too slow then it is also so old that I have to change the motherboard and ram too for compatibility reasons.
    Same thing with the motherboard, if it fails I’ve never had it be new enough that I can bring my cpu and ram with me to my next motherboard (unless buying an older motherboard second hand).
    And many of my disks will be old enough that I want to replace them too, at least if they have anything important on them.

    Only things I’ve brought with me when upgrading desktops have been my case (including fans), psu, gpu and (some) disks.
    Having a quiet and dust proof case that is easy to build in and a good psu that https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/ endorses has become higher priority to me since then, as I know they might last me more than one build.

  • macniel@feddit.orgEnglish
    71·
    7 months ago

    I mean you can program on a potato, so what would be your programming need? Something specific you want to get into?

    Yes Hardware Firewalls exist, but those are primarily infrastructure and not part of a computer.

    If all you want to do is program on that rig, then maybe consider an integrated GPU solution so you don’t have to invest in a overpriced Graphics card.

    When you care about security and privacy you probably want to run a Linux distribution/BSD instead of Windows? Or do you want Apple (as then this discussion would be superfluous anyway)

    • unknown_user@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2·
      7 months ago

      I currently have a HP laptop with decent hardware with void linux. The problem is i cannot repair or upgrade that laptop apart of ram and HDD. I want to upgrade or repair on my own.

      • sga@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        7 months ago

        I have a question, what are you exactly seeking to repair?, like if you have a good working laptop, and if it gives good performance, then there may not be much need of repairing. One of the reasons for getting repairable hardware is that they last long, like I have laptops which are 13 and 7 years old, and they both “work”, batteries are dead, and replacements are not good, but other than that fine machines. If your laptop is not very flimsy, you may not even need an upgrade for a long time.

  • ceiphas@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    7 months ago

    as a senior developer my advice is: buy parts and learn to assemble, the exchangeable parts are (at least for me):

    • CPU/Mainboard/RAM : always bought as a bundle (RAM at least 32GB), because dependencies are too high, I prefer AMD, but ymmv
    • GPU : Easy to switch, easy to spend a fortune, i always prefer mid range cards or older ones like the AMD RX 6600
    • Storage: Always the fastest possible, if you need to go cheap, then make it smaller, linux does need no significant space, and i run my system on a 240GB M.2
    • Case/PSU: Buy it only once, i still use a case from the 90`s, the PSU will only be upgraded if connectors change, 750W are enough for most of the work
    • HID: Dont go cheap on Monitors and Mouse/Keyboard, IPS displays are a must, if you have multiple screens (angular view is distorted otherwise), Most gaming input devices work very good for programmers, i prefer logitech (with ratbag), but corsair has very goot support under linux too (ckb-next)