Contemplating making a Linux Install for my main Desktop

[Space_Ranger]

Hi everyone,

I'm entertaining the thought of migrating from Windows 10 to Linux for my home Desktop PC. Which distro do you think is the best right now for Gaming in Linux? I know I can get OBS Studio for Linux, so I'm not overly worried about handling the "streaming" side of my requirement, but I do game a fair bit in my off time (from Steam or play WoW).

The PC is an AMD 3700X running on an ASUS Crosshair VII (X470) Mobo. I have a GTX 1080 for a graphics card, but if I am going to go Linux I might have to upgrade to a 5700 XT or whatever AMD is bound to release soon'ish.

Thanks for your time,

- Space

 

[Dogsofjune]

I had success with Manjaro, Ubuntu, Pop OS. Just give a few a try and see what suits your preferences.

 

[DrezKill]

Which distro do you think is the best right now for Gaming in Linux?

A good question, and one I am still trying to find an answer for myself. I've done some gaming in Linux on my X99 system, and now on my X470 system, but I dual-boot and keep Win10 around primarily for gaming (and for running the scant few programs I can't run in Linux or don't have an alternative for, and for which I don't wanna use via Wine). Every game I play that I can run fine in Linux, I prefer to play 'em there. A few rare games I even have a better experience in Linux.

 

[Brian_B]

If i ever get around to redoing my system, I plan on doing the same.

Contemplating dual boot versus something like Proxmox