I'm having some issues after installing Linux Mint (Cinnamon) on my MSI CrossHair 18 HX AI A2HX laptop, which involved wiping Windows completely. It was working well at first, but after I updated my NVIDIA drivers and made some adjustments to my desktop, the laptop froze during a restart. I couldn't access anything, even after trying safe mode and booting from a disc. After spending hours troubleshooting, I ended up doing a fresh install. This morning it seemed to be running fine until I tried to install Davinci Resolve Studio and downloaded around 1,000 photos from my OneDrive. Following a reboot after saving these files, the system froze again. Now I'm wondering if there's a problem with my laptop or BIOS settings. Should I consider switching to Zorin or another distribution? I'd really appreciate any insights before I make a decision. Thanks!
4 Answers
Trying a different Linux distribution could be beneficial. Consider Zorin or even Ubuntu for better hardware support. If you're new to Linux, maybe dual-boot to keep your productivity up while you test things out.
When you say the system locks up, can you clarify what that looks like? Is it freezing during the boot process? Watching for any error messages can help pinpoint where it fails. It might just be freezing at the laptop logo before moving on to the Mint logo, right? That could provide clues to what's causing the issue.
When you reinstalled, did you stick with the same NVIDIA drivers? Sometimes using the recommended options can lead to compatibility issues. If it's the same driver that caused the lock-up, trying a different version might help.
Based on your hardware specs, Fedora, especially the KDE version, could be a great alternative if you're looking for stability and support. It might provide a more seamless experience with your setup.
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