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submitted 5 days ago by qyron@sopuli.xyz to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Browsing for some hardware to assemble a new system, nn AMD MSI motherboard caught my attention.

Checking the motherboard compatibility list got me really miffed, as updating BIOS is apparently impossible if not on Window$ and all supported CPUs with integrated graphics require later updates.

MSI was the first brand where I ran Linux, on a Megabook. It installed smoothly, ran flawlessly and even improved battery life and hardware output above what the competition achieved.

Looks like those times are past.

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[-] just_another_person@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

MSI is one of the most compatible you'll find. They make server components as well.

[-] qyron@sopuli.xyz 1 points 5 days ago

I'm going to check a bit further. I would like to have a MSI based system. My (most probably) next monitor will be an MSI curved.

[-] just_another_person@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

I build with MSI stuff all the time. If you're concerned about BIOS utilities, all of their boards update directly from withing the BIOS utilities AFAIK. Haven't come across a board in years that doesn't.

Even if you do, it's quite easy to build a Live Windows USB disk to run utilities that doesn't require a license. That shouldn't be a barrier to entry for you for anything if you're looking to run Linux.

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