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Hi
I am looking to buy a Dell Desktop PC and need some advice
These three fall in my price range
DELL Inspiron 3470 Intel Core i3-9100 3.6 GHz / 4.2 GHz
Dell Vostro 3470 Intel Core i3-8100 3.6ghz
Dell OptiPlex 3060 Intel Core i3-8100 3.6ghz
The Inspiron has the latest CPU but which is the best built PC?
I also want to run Ubuntu, is any one PC better than the others for Linux?
Thanks
speedstep
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November 7th, 2019 10:00
Must use Dell or PNY or Gigabyte or MSI LOW PROFILE Single slot card. GT1030 is the only thing I would recommend. Anything more requires optional 365W power supply with TOWER Model.
Vostro 3470 can be purchased with ubuntu pre installed.
https://certification.ubuntu.com/hardware/201711-25909
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1030D5-2GL#kf
https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/support/GeForce-GT-1030-2G-LP-OC
https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/accessories/apd/AA362018
When installing an after-market graphics card into a Windows PC with UEFI secure boot enabled, the system may not boot. This is true for ANY PC not just Dell.
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3156
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y32mBdZHJY
Dell A9763687
https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/accessories/apd/a9763687
8CCF1 Nvidia GeForce GT 1030, 30w is for tower only or you have to make your own bracket.
PNY VCGGT10302PB
https://www.pny.com/geforce-gt-1030
Dell A9763687
https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/accessories/apd/a9763687
Vostro 3470.
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/vostro-3470-desktop_owners-manual4_en-us.pdf
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/vostro-3470-desktop_service-manual_en-us.pdf
DELL 3470
OPTIONAL CARD