QUOTE(manbot4.0 @ Oct 25 2018, 03:37 PM)
Noob here, currently having ideas of assembling a pc myself for the first time. Also, seeking to install hardware compatible with linux distro.
[B][Budget] : 2.5k - 3.5k
[Purpose] : running heavy data processing, GIS based software, large excel files with macros, online streaming and etc. High-end gaming, not likely.
[Hardwares that will be re-use] : None
[Monitor resolution] : 1080p (ideally, but not important)
[Games & softwares that use frequently] : Productivity software MS office, Libre Office, QGIS, Anaconda IDE, Data analytic softwares (For running few large softwares & heavy background processing)
[Personal preferences] : None
[Location] Kuching
Appreciate your pointers contributors, will heed your advises in my planning process

High end gaming, not likely? Budget is not even there too.
How about these?
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 999
Asus B450M-K - 429
Kingston 8GB DDR4-2666 X2 - 580
Asus GT 710 1GB DDR3 - 199
Patriot Scorch 256GB M.2 PCIE SSD - 309
WD Blue or Seagate 1TB - 180
Super Flower Leadex Silver Eco 500W - 259
Tecware Nexus mATX case - 139
LG 24MK430H 24" monitor - 439
RM3533 total (C-Zone prices)
Remove the SSD or use smaller monitor if you need to cut cost.