I'm considering upgrading my low-end laptop to Linux because support for Windows 10 is ending soon. As a student, I need good performance for my online classes, coding, and playing some games like Minecraft, Valorant, and Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. Can anyone recommend a Linux distro that works well with both Windows games and coding software?
4 Answers
If you're worried about performance, stick with distros that are more mainstream unless your hardware is really old. For a balance between gaming and work, I’d suggest trying Fedora with KDE if coding is your priority, but if gaming is more important, you might like something like Bazzite.
Have you checked out Pop!_OS or the standard Ubuntu? Both have great support for gaming and coding. Plus, don’t forget to look into Lutris and Steam Deck compatibility for the games you want to play!
For your situation, Linux Mint with the XFCE desktop environment might be your best bet. It’s lightweight and user-friendly, which should help you get good performance on your laptop while still keeping things simple for your classes and gaming.
You should check ProtonDB to see how well your games run on Linux. It gives you a good idea of compatibility. Honestly, a lot of distros are similar these days, so you have some leeway. Just find one that feels right for you.
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