I'm looking for some recommendations on a Linux distribution for an old laptop I found at home. It currently runs Windows 11, but it's really sluggish. Here are the specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics (2 GB)
I don't have any programming experience, so I prefer user-friendly distros. I'm currently enjoying Fedora Gnome on my desktop, and I'm considering trying out Kubuntu. However, I'd love to hear any better options you might suggest!
5 Answers
I recommend trying out Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop. It's super user-friendly and performs well even on older hardware.
I've been using Kubuntu for several years, and I'm biased since I love it! However, Debian KDE is also stable and easy to get the hang of, once you navigate the sudo setup.
Make sure that laptop has an SSD; it makes a huge difference in performance! Even with your specs, having an SSD will help it run much smoother.
You might also want to check out a live USB of Lubuntu. It’s lightweight and should run well on your laptop without any hassle.
Honestly, anything should run decently on your laptop with 8 GB of RAM! Just make sure to check the type of storage you have; it makes a big difference. If you're looking for performance, Arch with LXDE could be your best bet, especially if you add an SSD.
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