I'm finally making the switch to using Linux full-time, moving away from my experience with Windows 11 (mostly for gaming on Steam) and Ubuntu for work. My hardware setup includes a desktop PC with an Intel 12th Gen CPU and an NVIDIA 40 series GPU. I've looked into a few different Linux distributions, which I've listed in the title—Pop!_OS, Bazzite, Manjaro, Ubuntu, and a few others. I'm curious about what you all recommend as I explore these options. Should I stick with one of these or is there another distro I might have overlooked?
After getting some feedback, I've decided to try CachyOS to see if it fits my needs better.
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If you're already familiar with Ubuntu, why not just stick with it? I've been using it for gaming and I've found that many games actually run better than they do on Windows 11. It's a solid option if it has everything you need.
Familiarity doesn't always mean satisfaction. I didn't get to choose my work distro, and while Ubuntu has served me well enough, I'm finding it feels a bit outdated. Maybe I'll try tweaking the desktop environment first before switching entirely.