Hey everyone! I'm super curious about trying out Linux for gaming and want some advice on which distro to pick. I know a bit about the basics of Linux and I'm considering Mint, Ubuntu, or Ultramarine. My laptop has an Intel Celeron N4000 processor and 8GB of RAM. I realize my specs aren't great for gaming, but I'm embracing the challenge! Which distro do you think would work best for me?
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Honestly, Mint might not be the best for gaming, so I'd keep it as a last resort. I'd suggest trying Ultramarine first, especially the Plasma version since it might be better optimized for your specs. If that doesn't work out, maybe give CachyOS or Ubuntu a shot next.
I’d recommend trying out either Ubuntu or Ultramarine. Both of those have modern display managers which might give you a smoother experience. Just a heads up, Ultramarine is basically Fedora with a fancy touch. Good luck!
Yeah, but don't get your hopes too high with that N4000 chip. It’s pretty limited—running Gnome on it felt like a total drag. Just to open the overview, I had to wait around 5-10 seconds! It’s decent for light stuff but for serious gaming, you might hit some walls.