If you have gained some Linux skills after using Ubuntu for some time, you may try switching to these distributions to explore the world of Linux distributions further.
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(Score: 2) by Freeman on Monday March 26 2018, @04:15PM
You could always start small and add-on so long as you have a newer motherboard.
ASROCK Ryzen 2000 ready MB with USB 3.0: $65
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157765 [newegg.com]
AMD A8-9600 Bristol Ridge Quad-Core 3.1 GHz Socket AM4 65W - Intergrated Graphics CPU: $68
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113453 [newegg.com]
GeIL Pristine 4GB DDR4 2133Mhz RAM: $44
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820158179 [newegg.com]
Patriot Flare 2.5" 60GB SSD: $30
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0D9-003W-00031 [newegg.com]
Antec MicroATX / MicroITX Computer Case with 380Watt Power supply: $67
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129196 [newegg.com]
Linux OS: Free
Total: $274+Tax/shipping
In case you need a Monitor:
Acer 23.6" 1920x1080 resolution: $100
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824011066 [newegg.com]
Total with Monitor: $374+Tax/Shipping (-$10 promo code on the monitor)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824011066 [newegg.com]
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"