I've been using Linux for 6 years and recently had to format my computer 28 times due to instability issues with several distros like Ubuntu 22, 24, 25.04, and both Fedora 42 KDE and GNOME, Arch Linux, CachyOS, and Debian 13. My goal is to find a Linux distro that offers great performance, stability, and minimal bugs, as I don't want to constantly maintain it. I plan to use it primarily for software development and gaming—specifically CS2—ensuring it runs smoothly without lag. My system specs are as follows: Acer Nitro 5 with an i5-12450H, an iGPU, an RTX 4060, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
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It sounds like you've been through a lot with those distros! Given your needs, have you thought about trying something like Pop!_OS? It's known for good gaming performance, especially with NVIDIA cards, plus it's based on Ubuntu which gives you a stable foundation. If you're still having issues, it might be worth checking your drivers or looking into whether it's a hardware compatibility problem.
Pop!_OS is a solid choice! It also has a user-friendly experience, but don't forget to keep your graphics drivers updated for optimal performance.