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New to Linux Advice (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml
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Ive not had a PC or gaming PC in 15 years. I want to get back into it now.

Im fairly against windows. I'd like to try a Linux system and thought this would be a fun way to get into Linux.

Ive been looking at some black friday sales here Newegg sales

Its been so long since ive looked at PC specs I feel like im completely new. Ive read that an AMD GPU can be easier for Linux so I started there.

So Ive got two questions!

What are some must have specs in you opinion to run most modern games, and would you have a #1 recommend for a prebuilt to get started with?

What disto is best for a total newbie who wants to use it for gaming and eventually transition for anything/everything else?

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[–] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Wait for the Steam Machine pricing announcement. After that, make your choice.

But if will come down to:

Convenience & Console level Specs

Versus

Hard work & High end Specs

That said,

If you have an old PC or laptop you can use to start getting cozy with Linux, you can flash a USB drive with Aurora if you want a preview of what Desktop mode is like on Steam OS or Bazzite.

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