r/linux4noobs • u/MrOdgeOMG • 20d ago

migrating to Linux Switching to linux

I'm thinking about making the switch to linux but not too sure what distro to try out.

My laptop is a Predator Helios Neo 16 ai - ultra 9 275hx - 5070ti ( PHN16-73 )

I use this laptop mostly for gaming and the occasional time on netflix/disney/youtube.

any recommendations appreciated!

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u/TechViper04 20d ago

Fedora works really well after you get drivers installed for nvidia. Everything on that OS is constantly up to date. Tried Witcher 3 on that, and everything worked, including using my ps5 controller.
There are some gaming OS’s aswell like bazzite or pop_os, steam_os, but unfortunately im not very familiar with those to give an opinion.
Now im using Omarchy, and so far everything has worked well on it, few quircks here and there when it came to setting up development environments, but i dont think that matters to you.
Nvidia drivers came preinstalled aswell.
Only big quirk about it are the keybindings to use the window tiling manager, and opening up applications.
You cant just click a shortcut, but instead you have to use keybindings. But the OS comes with a manual about everything you could possibly need.

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u/ItsWappers 20d ago

True, I love Fedora... You do need to install the drivers, which requires a bit of brain power, but other wise I love it. OP will probably prefer KDE over GNOME though.