Is it recommended to use Ubuntu for gaming? Seriously, I need to know if it worth the effort of installing Ubuntu on my PC.
I have a system with the following configuration: i7 2600, 8GB ram DDR3, SSD, Nvidia GTX970 MSI 4GB.
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Yes, Ubuntu is worth the effort of installing on your PC, because it is very solid, secure and user-friendly. But Linux generally and Ubuntu particularly, is not the main target of PC games producers. Not yet, anyway. So there is a chance that your favourite games may not be available on Linux (although, we have to mention that there are several games playable only on Ubuntu).
So, if you want a final answer, here is mine: Do a dual-boot. On one partition, install a minimal Windows with some good security programs. On the other partition, install Ubuntu. Use Windows for gaming and Ubuntu for the rest of your activities. And thus you can have it all.
Did I said that this is my final answer? Oh, but no! Ubuntu is evolving. One day you will not need that Windows partition anymore!
"seriously, i need to know if it worth the effort of install ubuntu on my pc."
You could at least put effort into your question and specify what exactly you want to play. There are thousands of games out there.
You want a final answer? No.
But only because you asked whether it's recommended and I doubt anyone would speak out a general recommendation in this context today. It really depends what you want to do with Ubuntu. If you are going to install Steam, chances are many of your favourite games have already been ported to Linux, including all Valve titles. CS:Go runs really fine, so do all related titles. I'm confident that with Valve's efforts to steer clear from Microsoft and its Windows Market, Linux will play a significant role in gaming over the next few years.
Blizzard games on the other hand have not been ported and there are no known plans for doing so.
As for EA's Origin, there is also no official Ubuntu implementation.
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