After a new shiny pre-built desktop PC built for Linux support? UK-based Entroware are back again after the recent Proteus laptop reveal with their new Poseidon desktop. This is their new top-end model built for "Every Linux Professional".
"From the sound-dampened chassis to the high quality power supply and everything in between, Poseidon is built from top to bottom with every component being carefully selected for for reliability and performance." - Entroware
Not exactly built for gamers mind you, however, don't let that stop you. The point here is it's another Linux vendor putting out a new model that might work out a little easier for you than slotting it all together from parts, along with having someone to fallback on if it doesn't work right. The Poseidon does not come with a dedicated GPU either, it's a bring-you-own graphics card box although you do get Intel UHD Graphics as standard with the CPU options.
Even if you don't have a GPU ready, those Intel UHD Graphics actually pack a nice little punch so you should be able to play quite a few with them.
Here's the overall specifications that you can get with it:
| Processors | Configurable with 11th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processors: i5-11400 (12M Cache, 2.60 up to 4.40 GHz, 6 Cores, 12 Threads) - Base Model i7-11700 (16M Cache, 2.50 up to 4.90 GHz, 8 Cores, 16 Threads) i9-11900 (16M Cache, 2.50 up to 5.20 GHz, 8 Cores, 16 Threads) |
| Memory |
8GB - Base Model |
| Storage |
250GB PCIe NVMe SSD - Base Model |
| Graphics |
Depending on CPU |
| Video Ports | 1 x HDMI 1 x DisplayPort |
| Front Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x Headphone Jack 1 x Microphone Jack |
| Rear Ports | 6 x USB 2.0 (Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo 6 x Audio Jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In, Rear Speaker Out, Centre Speaker Out, Side Speaker Out) 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet 2 x WiFi Antenna Connector 1 x Power Connector |
| Connectivity | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Intel® Wireless-AC Bluetooth® |
| Dimensions & Weight | Height: 440mm | Depth: 399mm | Width: 210mm Starting from 10.3 Kg |
As for the case used, it looks like one of the Define series from Fractal Design. Notably, Entroware do not seem to state anywhere what specific case is used with this model. It's a damn nice case though, and with the sound dampening it might help give you a little peace from all the ticking and whirring while you're working and gaming. Update 01/06/21: Entroware replied to mention the case used is the "Fractal Design FD-CA-DEF-C-BK" and as for the power supply they said "this will vary between different Corsair, EVGA, and Cooler Master units depending on what we stock at that time, we do not provide specific models" so they are using good vendors at least.
The price starts at £759.99 with either Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or Ubuntu MATE 20.04 LTS available pre-installed. Check out the Poseidon on the Entroware website.
Founded in 2014 in Liverpool - UK by Mike Wilson and Anthony Pich, they've going into a thriving business that ships internationally across Europe and they say their products are "used every day as the foundation for businesses across Europe, and serve some of the largest businesses in the world" and they are 100% focused on Linux "primary objective is to build excellent computers, which is why we focus on Linux compatibility".
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
PublicNuisance May 27, 2021
At this point Purism; System76; Star Labs all offer core boot options on some of their systems. Retro Freedom; Vikings and Techoethical offer me Libreboot. Think Penguin tests their systems on FLOSS distros such as Trisquel so I know they work with that. Raptor Computing and SiFive offer me non X86 options such as Risc-V and Power9. Framework offers me the ability to swap dongles. Entroware doesn't offer me any of those which leaves them in no mans land for me.
slaapliedje May 27, 2021
I am actually fine with them only having an Intel GPU as that works better on FLOSS distros anyway. With so many manufacturers to choose from offering Linux support for their computers it is tough to say I would choose Entroware though.I seriously would love a Power9 system, they are just a but too expensive for my tastes...
At this point Purism; System76; Star Labs all offer core boot options on some of their systems. Retro Freedom; Vikings and Techoethical offer me Libreboot. Think Penguin tests their systems on FLOSS distros such as Trisquel so I know they work with that. Raptor Computing and SiFive offer me non X86 options such as Risc-V and Power9. Framework offers me the ability to swap dongles. Entroware doesn't offer me any of those which leaves them in no mans land for me.
I have a Fractal Design Define R6. Love the case, best I have ever owned!
hardpenguin May 30, 2021
PublicNuisance May 30, 2021
I seriously would love a Power9 system, they are just a but too expensive for my tastes...
I have a Fractal Design Define R6. Love the case, best I have ever owned!
I completly agree about the cost of Power9 being out of most peoples budgets (incuding my own) but at the end of the day if I want off of this x86 closed source vulnerability ride that never ends then I can go with Power9 or RISC-V. I plan to do both eventually. Won't be any time soon but as soon as I can save up the $5000 i'll need then i'd buy a Talos II from Raptor in an instant. It will be easier to get a HiFive Unmatched to get a RISC-V system going as that will only cost me $1000.
Last edited by PublicNuisance on 30 May 2021 at 6:08 pm UTC
slaapliedje Jun 1, 2021
For sure! Ha, then if Hyperion released AmigaOS4 for Power9.... that would be scary fast, as ut runs decent on a 420mhz 603e...I seriously would love a Power9 system, they are just a but too expensive for my tastes...
I have a Fractal Design Define R6. Love the case, best I have ever owned!
I completly agree about the cost of Power9 being out of most peoples budgets (incuding my own) but at the end of the day if I want off of this x86 closed source vulnerability ride that never ends then I can go with Power9 or RISC-V. I plan to do both eventually. Won't be any time soon but as soon as I can save up the $5000 i'll need then i'd buy a Talos II from Raptor in an instant. It will be easier to get a HiFive Unmatched to get a RISC-V system going as that will only cost me $1000.
The chassis that we use for the Poseidon is the Fractal Design FD-CA-DEF-C-BK. With regards to the PSU, as this will vary between different Corsair, EVGA, and Cooler Master units depending on what we stock at that time, we do not provide specific models.
slaapliedje Jun 2, 2021
Update:I was looking again at getting an AmigaOne x5000 with that snazzy Fractal Design case... https://www.amiga-shop.net/en/Amiga-Hardware/New-Amiga-Computers/AmigaONE-X5000-complete-system::790.html
The chassis that we use for the Poseidon is the Fractal Design FD-CA-DEF-C-BK. With regards to the PSU, as this will vary between different Corsair, EVGA, and Cooler Master units depending on what we stock at that time, we do not provide specific models.
Fractal Design just makes VERY nice cases. It's what all my future builds will use, I think. I used to do Antec, but they've seemingly have gotten worse lately.
Update:I was looking again at getting an AmigaOne x5000 with that snazzy Fractal Design case... https://www.amiga-shop.net/en/Amiga-Hardware/New-Amiga-Computers/AmigaONE-X5000-complete-system::790.html
The chassis that we use for the Poseidon is the Fractal Design FD-CA-DEF-C-BK. With regards to the PSU, as this will vary between different Corsair, EVGA, and Cooler Master units depending on what we stock at that time, we do not provide specific models.
Fractal Design just makes VERY nice cases. It's what all my future builds will use, I think. I used to do Antec, but they've seemingly have gotten worse lately.
Ha, my last build was with a cooler master (Q300P), but it had... Cooling issues, and wasn't as small as I thought for a micro ATX build. Will definitely look at them for my next one, in a few years... Or at least read reviews more attentively.
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