Hey everyone! I'm looking to fully switch to Linux on my PC since my hard drive is currently corrupted, making dual booting impossible. I'm trying to decide between Fedora and SilverBlue. I've heard that SilverBlue is immutable, which means it's great for stability since it locks down the core and allows for easy rollbacks if something goes wrong. That's one of the reasons I was initially drawn to Debian-based distros. However, I'd like to try Fedora this time.
My concern is whether having a locked core might cause issues, as I have a few tweaks I want to replicate from Windows on Linux. Here are some things I'm hoping to set up:
* Overclocking/undervolting profiles for my two GPUs (a 4060 Ti 16 GB and a 4070 Ti Super)
* CPU scheduling adjustments for my 7950X3D
* Fan controls (though I may handle this in BIOS instead)
* Hardware monitoring tools
Could you let me know if these can be achieved on SilverBlue, or should I stick with regular Fedora instead? Also, if I'm misunderstanding how atomic distros work, I'd love to get clarification since I'm trying to learn Linux. Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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Hey there! Given your interest in tweaking hardware, I'd recommend going with Fedora Workstation rather than Silverblue. You're right that Silverblue's immutability adds stability, but it can complicate hardware modifications. For example, changing GPU settings might be a pain since you’d have to deal with complex layering instead of just editing a config file. Plus, hardware management tools often require kernel modifications, and doing that on Silverblue means rebuilding the whole system image—definitely a hassle for someone trying to tinker. If you need the latest features and flexibility, Fedora is definitely the better choice. Also, if you find Fedora a bit unstable with your Nvidia drivers, consider looking into Pop!_OS—it’s designed to handle those drivers really well! Good luck!
Thanks for the insight! I was a bit worried about those restrictions of Silverblue but leaning towards Fedora sounds like a safer bet. I’m glad you mentioned Pop!_OS too—definitely considering that for better Nvidia support while I get used to Linux.