submitted 9 months ago by AlpacaChariot@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

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I've ordered myself some parts to build a PC for Linux gaming. In the meantime, i'm deciding on which linux distro to use.

For the desktop environment I typically use KDE.

I have used Ubuntu in the past but i'm ruling it out because of snaps and other such annoyances. This also applies to Ubuntu based distros that use the same repos (KDE Neon etc).

I see the wikis recommend Nobara, but I'm reluctant to use a Fedora based distro because I'm so used to Debian/apt (both as a desktop and server distros). I'm not ruling it out completely though.

Any reason why I shouldn't just go with Debian + KDE and install Steam? Will I be missing out on lots of performance improvements or is this easily addressed by using an additional repo for a tweaked kernel and proton version or whatever?

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[-] lordnikon@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I have been running Debian sid for 23 years and I play all the games I want with minimal issues I couldn't work around. it may not be for everyone but works great for me. the debian wiki is great and using timeshift there is nothing so far I couldn't recover on.

I have used Nvidia in the past (RIP Evga) and now use AMD both worked great but AMD is easier since I don't have to do anything. also great tip the arch wiki is great for help as well.

Just need to rember it's not cut and paste there which you shouldn't do anyway but points you to the fix and just need to find the file or program equivalent for debian.

[-] WhosMansIsThis@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 9 months ago

Debian 12 and flatpak everything. I recently made the switch from Ubuntu and I couldn't be happier.

[-] SurvivalMariner@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago

I think WINE recommend an up to date distro due to rapidly changing stuff needing up to date software and kernel. I think Debian wouldn't be great for that. I'd personally recommend OpenSuse. Rolling, up to date and great with KDE. Good luck.

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[-] Unyieldingly@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago

For Gaming Debian SID if you want Debian.

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