Linux distro for gaming
I know this has probably been asked before but I am currently using Arch and wondering if my choice is the best for gaming. What are the thoughts from the community? I have an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with 64 gigs of RAM and a decent AMD GPU. Gaming seems to be okay on Arch but I am wondering if I’ve overlooked something better. Thank you in advance.
Bro.
Steam OS.
I mean I was kinda trolling with the suggestion, but then, I low key fucking love my steam deck, and have just rolled it as a daily drive when was between computers.
If you are actually interested in a distro that is exclusively gaming focused, well supported, most likely to ‘just work’ for gaming…
Literally the worst possible suggestion. Good job.
SteamOS is basically abandonware and should never be suggestion to a Linux noob trying to learn.
My dude, try Linux mint. Try Pop!_OS. after you learn a bit and want to branch out, I use EndeavourOS for gaming, but it’s a tad higher maintenance and less inherently stable because of constant bleeding edge updates.
“Users should not consider SteamOS as a replacement for their desktop operating system. SteamOS is being designed and optimized for the living room experience.”
SteamOS is Valve’s Linux-based operating system. It features a seamless user experience optimized for gaming, while retaining access to the power and flexibility of a PC, and plays tens of thousands of games on Steam. SteamOS officially ships on Steam Deck, and will soon ship with certain Legion Go S models. We’re currently working on adding support for more devices.
Users should not consider SteamOS as a replacement for their desktop operating system.
Can you show me where in the requirements the OP said anything other than “choice is the best for gaming”. I think SteamOS falls firmly into that category.
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