Linux workstation for coding build

Hello Reddit, new here, this will be my 2nd build. Primarily use of this computer will be to run Linux as I am starting tech school in a couple months and would like a workstation to learn coding. I own a Windows 10 skylake build but I am having constant trouble trying to dual boot Ubuntu or Linux Mint, my BIOS type is UEFI which I think might be the problem. Anyways, since this build will be primarily for work tasks, I skimped on the GPU, but other than that am hoping to have the option to OC, and am generally looking for performance bang for the buck. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor	$199.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$107.29 @ Newegg
Motherboard	ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard	$51.98 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory	$66.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$84.98 @ Newegg
Video Card	HIS Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card	-
Power Supply	EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$98.98 @ Newegg
Case Fan	Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm Fans	$20.99 @ Newegg
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates)	$666.20
Mail-in rebates	-$35.00
Total	$631.20
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-05 13:57 EST-0500