Consider switching to Linux if you're looking for alternatives to Windows.
Consider switching to Linux if you're looking for alternatives to Windows.
Hey, I’ve always used Windows on my PC and haven’t had any issues. I mainly play games and write documents, nothing else much. Recently, Windows has been running slow, and my RAM usage keeps rising—my computer uses almost 5GB just to function. I’m careful about what I install, leaving nothing on startup, but it’s puzzling why Windows is consuming so much memory. That’s why I’m considering Linux; it could be fun to learn coding there too. But should I switch, upgrade my RAM, or stick with Windows and learn from that? Besides, I checked—my games work perfectly on Linux. Rust is mentioned as being supported on Linux, though I’m not sure because of the anti-cheat feature. Thanks for the thoughts! Your PC specs: Ryzen 1600 GTX 1070, 16GB RAM, 2333MHz, 250GB SSD—seems like it’s struggling a bit.
Review the resource monitor to identify any suspicious applications consuming memory. Most details aren’t visible in the task manager. While I support trying Linux, you don’t have to act immediately—there may be simpler solutions for your issues.
For gaming on Linux isn't the top choice, but with Steam X Linux via Proton they've made significant updates and appear to be exploring opportunities with AMD. It might lead to increased Linux compatibility for games, though we're uncertain about other applications. If you prefer, stick with Linux if you want; Windows still offers broader software support.
Your setup appears quite capable, but the performance might be affected by other factors. I moved to Linux on my primary machine using PopOS last month, though I've been using Kubuntu on my work laptop for about eight months now. Honestly, I wouldn't switch back anytime soon. Linux is an incredibly powerful operating system if you're familiar with it. (And let me tell you, I still don’t fully understand much of it yet.)
I just switched yesterday and it’s been a great experience so far. It’s definitely worth trying. If you have any more questions, grab a dual boot and see how it goes. Pop OS is performing well. I’m currently searching for a different desktop environment since Gnome feels a bit too restrictive. Pop also lets you create an USB ISO to use as a live system. Just remember, anything installed in the live setup will be temporary and disappear after a full install. There’s a thread with many of my initial Linux questions before the switch. Some people mentioned useful tips to keep in mind.
Checked by taking out the other stick to determine if the problem relates to memory.
Windows offers a larger platform than Linux, yet I still aim to dive into programming and server management. Practicing on my own PC would be ideal. A bit of prior knowledge helped me—just over a year ago I reached 19. I’m saving up to begin learning server maintenance, hoping to start in about two months. From my experiences, I noticed my parents managed a big office with Linux servers running smoothly.
You mainly run Linux, so my advice is different. I avoid playing games in Linux unless you're interested. For a trial, use a live USB to explore. If you're serious about it, set up a small partition and dual boot. Gaming on Windows is recommended. Steam has improved Linux gaming significantly, though some titles still have issues.
Your system appears stable with no major conflicts. RAM performance seems adequate, though it may not be ideal. Check for processes consuming high CPU usage.