I've had it with Windows and all its annoying updates that just bring more bloat and frustration. The copilot feature had me fed up—removing it felt like a full-time job with every update. My recent attempts to download apps in the Microsoft Store have left me at a dead end, and I really want to break free from this OS and its constant data mining for AI models.
I have some experience with Linux, currently running Bazzite (a Steam OS clone) on one system and Mint (Cinnamon) on my laptop, plus I've dabbled with Ubuntu and Ubuntu Server. I'm planning to make a full switch to Linux and I'm looking for recommendations on which distribution to go with.
Here are my specs:
- Ryzen 7 9700 (Non x)
- 64GB CL30 6000MHz RAM
- Asus Prime 9070xt (GPU)
- Storage configuration: 500GB M.2 (OS), 4TB M.2 (Steam/Epic library), 2TB M.2 (OBS), and a 4th HDD for bulk storage.
The software I need to use includes:
- Steam
- Epic
- OBS
- Elgato Stream Deck
- DaVinci Resolve
- RGB Fusion (for my RAM lighting)
- AMD Adrenaline (for GPU overclocking)
I also use SteelSeries mouse, Epomaker keyboard, an XLR mic through a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen. Any insights on a Linux distribution that can handle all these applications and hardware effectively would be greatly appreciated!
6 Answers
You might want to check out the migration resources available online! They can provide useful tips for moving to Linux. For your hardware, while there might not be official Elgato support, users have reported getting them to work with unofficial drivers. OBS works natively on Linux, so you should have no issues there!
Nobara could be a solid choice! I've read that installing DaVinci Resolve on it is smoother than on other distros. Just make sure to check compatibility for your hardware like the Stream Deck before fully committing!
Steam works natively on Linux. For Epic, you’ll need to use Lutris to access your games, as there's no direct support. Elgato has limited support, but OBS is good to go. If you're looking at alternatives to DaVinci, Kdenlive could be worth a try! Just watch out: Debian-based distros might not offer the newest drivers for your GPU for a while. Fedora KDE or something Arch-based would probably work best for your needs!
For your setup, you should be fine with any modern distribution. I recommend Fedora or Arch Linux because they're pretty flexible and can support the newer software you might want to use. Just keep in mind that Arch has a steeper learning curve. However, GPU overclocking might be a bit tricky depending on the drivers available. Good luck!
I haven't used the Elgato myself, but I've heard it can work with some unofficial drivers. For your Focusrite, people have managed to get it running with Wine or ALSA, so any distro should work for that. For DaVinci Resolve, it's available on Linux but can be a bit tricky to set up. If you want more stability, consider a Debian-based distro. But if you're up for trying newer features, go with something like Fedora or Nobara!
Distrowatch might help you find the right distro! You can also try creating a multi-ISO USB with Ventoy to test different distros without committing. I’ve heard good things about MX Linux AHS when it comes to hardware support too!
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