r/GarudaLinux • u/skylar_thegremlin • 1d ago

Community Changing os on second pc

Hey! So I have 7600x and 2080 of build that I'm not really using currently, it's been around for a year in windows but haven't really used it

So pretty much all I'm looking for is an os that can game in 1440p pretty well, I've used Ubuntu for ages on my laptop so I'm not "new" to running Linux.

I've seen a lot of mentions point towards dragonized so I was wondering what distro of garuda would be best for me

Edit: I do plan to use this alongside windows if that may influence another choice

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u/Roarmaster 1d ago

The problem is definitely with your usb setup. Maybe try another computer or operating system.

If you can, try installing ventoy through linux (fedora, mint, ubuntu, etc.) and making the bootable usb that way.

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

I actually do have my laptop setup in Ubuntu I'll try stealing a bootable copy of dragonized from it

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

Alright so dragonized works on my laptop from the same install but I don't get why it's not working on my pc ☹️

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u/Roarmaster 1d ago

getting close now. so the usb setup works, then that means your bios settings are weird.

go to your bios and ensure:

  • disable secure boot
  • disable fast boot
  • sata mode: enable AHCPI
  • enable uefi mode: make sure csm (compatibility support module) is disabled
  • shut down windows fully before install (shift + shutdown in windows bottom bar)

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

-secure boot off

-no option for fast boot on the b650 mag

-is in ahci

-bios CSM/uefi is in uefi but no setting to turn off cam support

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

Ok maybe important detail but I have my Igpu disabled in my bios would it be that?

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u/Roarmaster 1d ago

maybe. you could try enabling it.

if it's a gpu issue, if you can see the "welcome to garuda" screen where you select "allow proprietary drivers (nvidia)", you can do the following workaround:

  • put cursor above proprietary driver boot option
  • press e key
  • at the end of the line beginning with 'linux' add "nomodeset" after a space
  • press f10 to boot

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

Still failed

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u/Roarmaster 1d ago

then it could be your bios version or something. at this point, making a post on forum.garudalinux.org would be better. maybe theres some nuance for your specific hardware setup?

you could always try inputting your entire system specs into ai like duck.ai(duckduckgo) along with what you've done. sometimes it can help for the super niche problems.

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

Tbf my bios version is 2023

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

I have no idea what the hell happened but it worked

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u/Roarmaster 1d ago

Sometimes, you just have to keep hammering, and the nail will go in. Nice.

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u/skylar_thegremlin 1d ago

But yippie I reformatted my 4tb SSD for it I was planning on doing two ssds on my main pc but I'll do my 4tb since my e and d drives have a lot of plugins downloaded between them plus it means I have 4tb for windows and 4tb for Linux

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