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Best linux for a game!

Best linux for a game!

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Th9Ma63
Junior Member
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07-13-2016, 12:54 AM
#1
I'm staying at my parent's place for a week and found an old PC there. Windows XP isn't installing, but I need to play a game. My browser struggles with even basic web use on Windows 10, so I want something lightweight. I have a modest setup: AMD Sempron 3800+ with 2.20 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 RAM, 800 MHz clock, Nvidia GeForce 6150 at 425 MHz. I'm okay with around 20 FPS and need it to run smoothly. I'm not familiar with Linux, so I should pick an option that needs low specs but supports flash updates and can handle the game.
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Th9Ma63
07-13-2016, 12:54 AM #1

I'm staying at my parent's place for a week and found an old PC there. Windows XP isn't installing, but I need to play a game. My browser struggles with even basic web use on Windows 10, so I want something lightweight. I have a modest setup: AMD Sempron 3800+ with 2.20 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 RAM, 800 MHz clock, Nvidia GeForce 6150 at 425 MHz. I'm okay with around 20 FPS and need it to run smoothly. I'm not familiar with Linux, so I should pick an option that needs low specs but supports flash updates and can handle the game.

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theTomBomb2
Member
117
07-13-2016, 02:22 AM
#2
Ubuntu.
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theTomBomb2
07-13-2016, 02:22 AM #2

Ubuntu.

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vasrah
Junior Member
17
07-13-2016, 03:50 AM
#3
The operating system isn't particularly fast or slow; the issue lies mainly with the hardware being outdated and underpowered.
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vasrah
07-13-2016, 03:50 AM #3

The operating system isn't particularly fast or slow; the issue lies mainly with the hardware being outdated and underpowered.

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MITARASHI_403
Junior Member
21
07-13-2016, 05:07 AM
#4
The answer is clear.
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MITARASHI_403
07-13-2016, 05:07 AM #4

The answer is clear.

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cto976
Member
64
07-14-2016, 09:14 PM
#5
First time on Linux? Ubuntu is a great choice—it feels more like Windows and lets you play Linux games on Steam.
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cto976
07-14-2016, 09:14 PM #5

First time on Linux? Ubuntu is a great choice—it feels more like Windows and lets you play Linux games on Steam.

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_Aska_
Member
89
08-04-2016, 02:33 AM
#6
Obtain a fresh computer.
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_Aska_
08-04-2016, 02:33 AM #6

Obtain a fresh computer.

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Pat_doesMC
Member
65
08-04-2016, 08:43 AM
#7
Choose between SteamOS or Ubuntu; Mint is also an option, though it's a bit lighter. A few years ago it didn't work well with Steam. Avoid using WINE for games—it causes issues on your newer machine.
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Pat_doesMC
08-04-2016, 08:43 AM #7

Choose between SteamOS or Ubuntu; Mint is also an option, though it's a bit lighter. A few years ago it didn't work well with Steam. Avoid using WINE for games—it causes issues on your newer machine.

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PurusZammy
Junior Member
3
08-04-2016, 10:27 AM
#8
Gentoo
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PurusZammy
08-04-2016, 10:27 AM #8

Gentoo

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BladedRose1869
Junior Member
7
08-05-2016, 10:26 PM
#9
Choose a Buntu alternative, though not the standard version. Xubuntu would be a better fit. It’s similar but uses less system resources.
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BladedRose1869
08-05-2016, 10:26 PM #9

Choose a Buntu alternative, though not the standard version. Xubuntu would be a better fit. It’s similar but uses less system resources.

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starz124
Junior Member
4
08-06-2016, 03:49 AM
#10
This computer is difficult to fix, even with Linux support [emoji4]
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starz124
08-06-2016, 03:49 AM #10

This computer is difficult to fix, even with Linux support [emoji4]

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