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    3 months ago

    Just install Linux? SteamOS is just a Linux distribution based on Arch. My current distro is Garuda, which is also Arch based and has a gaming focused version with everything you need for gaming pre-installed.

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      How is CS2 working on it? I know I could just try to get it running myself on a spare pc, but I find that as I get older I dislike fiddling with things like this more and more. And while I’m fine with just playing games made to work properly on Linux, CS2 and it’s predecessors is something me and my real life friends have been playing for nearly two decades. It’s a way to keep in touch as everyone has kids and can’t come to the pub during the weekend.

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        3 months ago

        I haven’t played in a while, but great! I assume this means Counter-Strike 2, not Cities Skylines 2, but both work well.

        Basically everything works perfectly now. You can check ProtonDB to check specific games.

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        3 months ago

        Linux is as plug and play as it gets now, if you choose the right distro. It’s easier than Windows at the very least. Again, SteamOS is just a Linux distro.

        If you want something, Garuda Dragonized comes with everything you need already installed and a GUI tool to quickly add anything extra you may want. It’s as easy as it can be.

        Also, I want to try to word this as politely as possible, but there are a lot of older people who continue learning new things. It’s actually good for your brain health to do so. Refusing to learn something new isn’t because of your age. It’s a choice. You’re free to make whatever choices you want though.

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          3 months ago

          How does Garuda handle HDR and multiple monitors with varying refresh rates?

          That and stuttering has been some of my gripes.

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            Multiple monitors with different refresh rates works great. No issues. No idea about HDR though.