For gaming setups, Bazzite is the standard choice and avoids compatibility problems. Nobara offers a more traditional, open configuration ideal for gaming, while Fedora with KDE provides flexibility but requires more initial work. All three options include default wallpapers, and DITF is a personal favorite anime series.
Yeah agreed, that's my plan... I mean I specifically bought a new nvme for this so now I have a spare that I can use, and that spare is 1TB as said. I want to try out stuff sure, but only if necessary hence I'll try bazzite first, seems most people are perfectly happy with it. Yeah, I heard VERY contradicting things about mint so I'll avoid that for now And what about pikaOS and CachyOS? They all seem similar to bazzite but maybe a bit more open? But I could be wrong why I'm asking...
It seems similar for the Asus overclocking and lighting features, though there might be specific Linux or Bazzite options. Since you installed a KDE setup for the Asus ROG laptop, I'll keep that in mind. For controllers, both your mouse and controller have built-in storage, so uninstalling the software won't affect them. It'll be cool to confirm they function properly on Linux too.
Asus produces quite poor Windows MB tools. Please share how their Linux alternative affects the system. Just so we can all benefit, avoid installing Linux from unofficial sources unless absolutely necessary. I do it too, but that’s the trade-off I accept. I wouldn’t install anything unless it’s essential. At least verify who developed the KDE ROG software and how it gets maintained. It’s conceivable someone unrelated to Asus created it—given the quality of their Windows products, a random person might actually help. Linux remains very stable; just be careful not to damage it. Adding random extra software or running arbitrary terminal commands from strangers is similar to executing some Windows optimization or registry cleanup scripts. This applies across all distributions: https://wiki.debian.org/DontBreakDebian This should be highlighted in every OS thread: "Avoid the Shiny New Stuff Syndrome. I don’t know about RGB control, but for overclocking or fan settings, let the BIOS handle it. It’s more reliable and independent of the OS. The BIOS is a separate component for valid reasons. Allowing the OS to interact with the BIOS can cause problems. I understand you’re experimenting, and that’s okay. But if you plan to use the PC for real tasks, don’t risk damaging it."
The main concern seems to be the lighting configuration, though people have reported success with key lighting. Regarding overclocking, I'm not convinced it's essential right now—my laptop is already running at a high level but doesn't show much improvement. Benchmarks suggest only slight gains, and emulated settings didn't make a noticeable difference. What's surprising is being able to adjust settings freely without crashes or high power usage. It's mostly about temperatures, and I'll update later, probably this weekend. I appreciate the control and the fact it doesn't consume many resources.