Debian Unstable works well with Ryzen processors.
Debian Unstable works well with Ryzen processors.
I ran Windows 10 on a Ryzen 5 1500X and everything worked well. I wanted to switch to Linux for better compatibility with my other *nix systems. First, I tried Ubuntu 18.10, but it would freeze completely every 15 minutes. I reinstalled it and the same issue appeared. Then I moved to Debian 10 Stretch, which was more stable, though it still occasionally locked up. I’m looking for a solution and hope someone can assist. Please share any additional details if you have them. Thank you!
Are you using the identical storage device for Windows and Linux? If you can eliminate any problems with your drive, gather some data and check what's really causing the slowdown. You might consider switching to a lightweight distribution like .rpm, as Ubuntu and Debian are essentially similar in performance. This tip is more of a playful idea, but it suggests you're someone who enjoys experimenting with such setups.
Use the smallest installer and add just the essential desktop. This keeps unwanted office programs out. If issues arise, share your logs—it should help pinpoint the problem. Unlike Windows, Linux provides a comprehensive system log where most errors are clearly documented.
You have a Ryzen processor and are experiencing no problems, so what graphics card are you using?
Same here, operating at 1700X on my home server (running continuously). No freezes detected so far.
Which GPU are you using? If it's an Nvidia model, Ubuntu along with most other distributions will employ the Nouveau driver, which often doesn't function properly. You'll need to change to the proprietary driver provided by Nvidia.
Ubuntu and Debian look quite alike, so you might want to try OpenSUSE or MAGIE. Antegros and Manjaro are also good options.
The issue stems from a mismatch between your operating system and hardware. Check the dmesg logs for details. For better stability, consider using Solus, as newer Debian-based distributions may not be ideal.
I faced a comparable problem with my MSI GS65 8RE. It worked fine on Windows 10, but any Linux distribution (Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Antergos, pop_OS) would crash immediately or after a short period. I resolved it by turning off the hidden GPU in BIOS. Once I installed the OS (Ubuntu 18.04.1) with only the built-in Intel GPU active, I could install the proprietary Nvidia drivers and then safely re-enable the hidden GPU. Now I use the "prime-select" command to toggle between them. Check your BIOS settings as they might be the cause of these issues.