I’ve been very happy during my first 2 1/2 months using #Linux on my primary gaming PC. I managed to get all my games and mods working, with just one exception: the Xbox 360 emulator #Xenia, which I only use to play #LostOdyssey.

I’d rather not use #Windows again on this computer but I guess it’s appropriate that I have to in order to play an Xbox-exclusive game.

I also have save files on my Windows SSD from my games that don’t support cloud saves (most notably FFVII); so today I decided to cross enemy lines and rescue them!

I unplugged all the cables going to my PC, opened it up, uninstalled my graphics card, air-dusted everything, installed the Windows SSD, reinstalled the graphics card, closed up the PC, and plugged everything back in.

When screwing in the m.2 SSD it looked like it was bending and then I realized I should be using the standoffs that were in the bag with the SSD screws. Much better fit! I added a standoff to my new Linux SSD too. I’ve watched a lot of #PCbuilding videos and never saw standoffs used with m.2 SSDs.