Tips on buying new computer?

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I want to buy a stationary computer. I'll use it mainly for text processing, but it's possible I'll use it for some graphic work too.

My biggest issue with computers is the screen, because of sensitive eyes. I've been searching the internet for info on screens that suit me, but I can't find any relevant or reliable information. Anyone else here who is autistic and struggling with computer screens? It's a big problem for me, because it is almost impossible to avoid screen work in the modern world.

So basically I just need a stationary computer with a good screen and possible filters/miscellany that will mitigate vision problems. I want to start using something Linux-based, I saw someone mention Fedora as a good option.

Any tips on what to buy and what to avoid?

You don't really need a specialised monitor if you have sensitive eyes. Most cheap monitors are going to be some variant of LCD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is fine. You'd really have to go out of your way to get a terrible screen, like go to a pawn shop and scrounge up an old CRT. If you want filters for your vision then you can have that done in software using programs like f.lux, many operating systems will do it natively. Or you can buy glasses instead to do the same thing.

I don't use Linux, but a Google search reveals f.lux is available for it.

^^Been using f.lux on both Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux for quite a while now. It's always been totally reliable on both systems, and has definitely reduced the feeling of the display being too "intense" for my visual processing.

There are special coloured filters, if you're looking for a physical filter. It just seems simpler though to use free software.

Gunnar Optiks glasses
Fiara anti blue light screens

Not sure why you would need a stationary computer for that...or is that just what you prefer? I just know you could do the things you mention on a laptop and they are less expensive.

Less expensive... laptop? I've never seen this. Laptops come at a premium compared to desktops as they usually require much more engineering and a highly customised configuration.

If the right monitor is a priority, a desktop makes sense, as you can pair the base with whatever monitor suits you best, especially if you don't have the space or budget to dual-screen.

^^ I think that depends largely on what you intend to use the machine for. I find it hard to manage with only a single screen these days, but that is primarily because coding is one of my special interests, which is greatly assisted by being able to view multiple code files at the same time, space for error reporting etc. But my second screen is usually empty if I'm just web browsing or using "office" applications.

I should maybe point out though, that I learned my computing back in the days where running multiple applications at the same time was seen as a luxury, so even now, I rarely have more than one or two programs running at the same time. I also don't like my PC to be multi-tasking because my brain is not good at multi-tasking - for example, I always check e-mails manually and would never have my mailbox open or notifications enabled while I'm working (note, this might be a useful "reasonable adjustment" at work for some autistic people.)