I'm ready to ditch Windows 11, especially after they reinstalled Copilot via an update. I want to switch to Linux for gaming and video editing, but I'm a complete newbie. I've done some research, and it seems like most of my games and emulators are compatible according to ProtonDB. I'm trying to choose between three options: Linux Mint, Nobara, and Bazzite. Also, I plan on using DaVinci Resolve for video editing (though I'm not a professional). My PC specs are an i5 10400F, 16 GB of RAM, and an RTX 4060.
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I'd recommend going with Linux Mint. It's user-friendly with a large community support, so you won't run into many hassles. If you're looking for a good experience right out of the box, that's a solid choice! Also, PopOS looks great but might have some issues right now.
While it wasn't on your list, I've had great success with Ubuntu for both gaming and DaVinci Resolve. Just thought I'd share since it offers official support for the software you're interested in. Manjaro and PopOS are also good options!
I vote for Mint as well! Bazzite has been facing some issues lately and seems a bit uncertain for the future. Nobara works decently but can have some compatibility problems with DaVinci Resolve. Stick to Mint for a smoother experience!
What kind of issues is Bazzite experiencing? I'm curious about those updates.