Hey folks! I'm planning to dual boot my computer with a Linux distro focused on gaming, but I'm a total newbie when it comes to Linux. I'm all set to dive into this, so I'm looking for your experiences and recommendations. My PC specs are:
* CPU: AMD 7800x3D
* GPU: Nvidia RTX 4090
* Motherboard: GIGABYTE X670 AORUS ELITE AX
* RAM: G-Skill (30-38-38-96)
I haven't chosen a distro yet and was wondering if anyone has gone through this process before. Would you recommend Nobara, CachyOS, or Bazzite? Also, if you have any other distros in mind, I'm all ears! My primary uses will be gaming, web browsing, and general stuff. I'll keep Windows for specific multiplayer games like Valorant and COD. Oh, and do I need to disable Secure Boot for installation, and how's Ray Tracing performance on these distros? Valorant requires Secure Boot to be on when dual-booting. Appreciate any insights!
4 Answers
Nobara is a solid option, especially with Nvidia cards. If you're exploring other gaming-focused distros, consider looking into PikaOS and Drauger for great performance.
Honestly, you'll be good with any of these distros for gaming. They all have their strengths! Nobara and Bazzite are Fedora-based, which means updates come a bit slower but offer more stability than CachyOS, an Arch-based option. For installation, you'll need to disable Secure Boot initially, but you can turn it back on afterwards without issues.
I've tried both Bazzite and Nobara, and I really prefer Nobara. It's easier to navigate and use. Even though I don't game much, Nobara handles games well right from the start. For Windows games, I use a virtual machine on Nobara. Just remember to use the system updater instead of "dnf update"—it does more than just update packages and will save you from headaches later.
Getting Secure Boot to work with Linux can be tricky, but it’s doable with some terminal commands. I struggled with Valorant before switching to Linux, but for the distros:
- Bazzite and Nobara are great right out of the box.
- For more hands-on setup, check out CachyOS. If you're interested in other gaming distros, PikaOS and Garuda are good options too.
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