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NateTheGreat1015

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I'm looking for a good Linux distro to try. I've heard it's a lot better than Windows and I'd like to give it a shot. My specs are as follows:
i5 4670k @ 4Ghz
GTX 760
8GB RAM
256GB SSD
1TB HDD

I have two monitors, one ASUS 144hz, and the other is an old 4:3 Dell one. I'd mainly use it for gaming and learning Java. I primarily use Steam for my gaming.

What distro should I use?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Hi and welcome to Tom's forum.

The most used is Ubuntu, they should be on the 15.10 version if I am right BUT keep in mind that not all games run on Linux OS...I suggest you check that before move on to Linux OS.
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Not sure I would say 'better', just different. You could always try out Steam OS.

A much more common distribution, and one that is quite user friendly, is Ubuntu. This is a more Mac OS like Gnome desktop. If you want a Windows-like environment then a distro with a KDE desktop would be more suitable. Been a while since I looked for a KDE distro though, so not up to date there.

Keep in mind that you would likely need to install WINE or pay for Cedega to even make a go at most Direct X games. Drivers are a whole other problem, it can be hit or miss, but most of the common Intel stuff is taken care of. Nvidia has a much slower release cycle for Linux, but they do make a driver.

http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/81252/en-us

AMD tends to struggle with Linux graphics.
 
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Either Ubuntu or Mint would be the best to look at for a first time user. Though I'd hardly call either of them better than Windows. They can certainly run lighter if you have a low end system than Windows can but frankly when you're that low on the food chain its still a garbage experience. But with the specs you have that doesn't matter all.

ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.com/
mint https://www.linuxmint.com/
 
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Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa. It comes with OpenJDK 7 and Eclipse is readily available. You do need an internet connection to install it though. If you aren't sure this is right for you, check the solution below.
 
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