Hey everyone! I'm ready to ditch Windows as the main OS on my devices because I'm just fed up with how they operate. I mainly work with AMD or Intel systems, except for one laptop that has a 3050ti. I don't rely on any Windows-specific software, but if needed, I can use a VM. I'm on the lookout for recommendations on a Linux distribution that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment and works well with Nvidia graphics. Thanks for your help!
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For a solid experience, you might want to check out Ublue Aurora. It's a nice option, especially if you aren't gaming. But if gaming is on your agenda, Bazzite works pretty well with Nvidia too!
Check out Nobara, it's a great option for what you're looking for! You can find more info at their official site.
I recommend the Fedora KDE edition. You’ll need to install the proprietary Nvidia driver but it’s really straightforward. If you want something that comes with the driver pre-installed, consider Nobara or Bazzite which are based on Fedora. If you're feeling adventurous, you could also go for Tumbleweed with KDE; it’s rolling release and pretty stable. And if you’re into Canonical, Kubuntu 25.04 isn’t bad either! Just avoid the LTS version if you want Plasma 6.
Totally seconding Ublue, especially for non-gaming. But if you get into gaming down the line, definitely give Bazzite a go!