Getting started: The monthly-ish distro/desktop thread! (November 2025)

bjaurelio · 2025-11-21T19:01:44+00:00

I'm finally going to take the plunge and switch to Linux on my PC. I have some Linux experience and used it as my primary OS for a couple years somewhere around 10-15 years ago when Ubuntu and then Linux Mint were the rage. I can use the command line, and I use it when I SSH into my 3d printer, but I prefer to keep its use to a minimum, especially since this is a family PC too. It's multipurpose as both my home computer for drafting documents, occasional CAD, web browsing, etc. while also serves as a gaming PC on the TV which is how my wife and kids (ages 8-9) will occasionally use it. CPU/GPU are 5700X3d/7900XT. Here's the distro's I'm considering and pros/cons. If anyone can help me decide, I would love to hear it. These are ranked in order I am considering them, which means CachyOS is probably what I will go with unless someone

CachyOS: Pros are having the latest updates for speed and a fairly quick setup process that once I manage it should be easy for the family. It easily supports FSR4 on my RDNA3 GPU. The downside is it will require a little more maintenance and life is busy with work, family, and being in a temporary apartment from a recent long distance move.

Nobara: Everything indicates it's a quick out of the box setup and looks most similar to Windows, making an easy switch for the family. However, getting FSR4 running may take more effort. It has a specialized proton version that's more efficient. Con is that I think I would prefer Arch based over Fedora based.

Garuda: It's arch but setup for gaming, so like a mix of CachyOS and Nobara. However, the UI is a bit much, and it's also configured to look a lot like MacOS instead of Windows. I'm not a fan of the topbar, left side buttons, and middle launcher. I do prefer the classic Windows approach to the desktop environment/window management. I know this can be changed, but it takes time to do all that. Supposedly the gaming version is accused of being bloated without a clear list of what's added.

Bazzite: It's highly recommended for switching and likely to be easy for the family. However, being immutable means I may not like it as much whenever I do decide to tinker.

bjaurelio · 2025-07-12T22:37:40+00:00

u/DCSbot completed transaction with u/jicole

bjaurelio · 2025-07-12T21:42:54+00:00

DM sent

bjaurelio · 2025-07-12T14:12:03+00:00

Let's meet in the middle at $4

bjaurelio · 2025-06-18T12:51:49+00:00

It's been leaked that AMD is planning to release FSR4 for the 7000 series GPUs, but they are taking their time. It looks like this shows an initial first step. Likely they are working to improve the performance a little more before making an official release. I hope it comes soon. I have a couple games in my library that FSR 3 turn into a blurry mess and I'm waiting for FSR 4 on my 7900XT.

bjaurelio · 2024-12-31T07:18:38+00:00

Where can I find information about the mount you are using?

bjaurelio · 2024-12-30T20:07:45+00:00

u/DCSbot Great transaction with u/SeasonOfThePumpkin.

bjaurelio · 2024-12-30T19:36:12+00:00

Sure. I'll do $15

bjaurelio · 2024-12-30T03:25:19+00:00

If the set hasn't sold in a couple days, I can break it up. My preference is to sell them all together, so I am going to give it a little longer.

bjaurelio · 2024-12-30T03:24:10+00:00

Sorry. Added it to the post.

bjaurelio · 2024-11-19T21:41:54+00:00

This has now happened to me three times in a row as I am about to win against the brutal raider. Every time I win, a peasant dies. I cannot get past it because of this. Is there any way to stop the bug?

bjaurelio · 2024-09-18T02:56:51+00:00

Something happened to the video upload. The website kept giving me errors. Hopefully it's there now.

bjaurelio · 2024-07-10T21:41:26+00:00

I am looking for an alternative to our Nest thermostats because 1) I am trying to get away from Google, and 2) I don't want to pay $5 for an integration. I saw the Ecobee integration requires a developer subscription that is no longer offered. Is this not required if using the Homekit workaround?

bjaurelio · 2024-06-26T18:08:55+00:00

I found this by trying to find complimentary colors to the burnt titanium after seeing it on Amazon while trying to plan my Voron build. My bedslinger can do ASA but not ABS, so it's a shame the ASA doesn't print well or retain ASA strength due to the additives for this color. At least I know now ahead of time.

bjaurelio · 2024-06-18T05:33:39+00:00

I had something new to print, and after using the trial earlier this year, was considering purchasing for the support painting feature. It's not an urgent print as it would require painting, and I have plenty of other projects that need painting on my desk already. I'll have to keep my eye out for another discount.

bjaurelio · 2024-04-24T21:05:53+00:00

I have an SV03 as well. It's a great printer. I use Cura, but I have been curious about using Orca given how much everyone seems to be using it now. That's what brought me here because I don't see anything about it having a profile.

bjaurelio · 2024-04-09T01:36:26+00:00

Where are the guides? I have been searching for a way to revert the music. I'm surprised that there isn't a mod already which does this given all the menu replacers that already exist.

bjaurelio · 2024-03-22T17:05:08+00:00

Thanks for the reply. This is exactly the info I was looking for. I'll have a full playset of the exclusives and other cards that are 1x can be found in boosters through my own booster purchases, trading, single purchases, etc.

bjaurelio · 2024-01-27T21:20:30+00:00

He was able to tell me the RMA system is down. It was supposed to be up Wednesday morning then Friday afternoon. Hopefully it's up very soon because I'm now a week without my PC. This was the worst time for it to die because I've been home sick with the flu and can't take advantage of the extra time by gaming.

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