Can I install Bazzite on my PC?
Hi, I'm completely new to Linux and is trying to understand all the terms in the installation guide.
I managed to get Bazzite iso on a USB and booted into it, when I did the "check media and install" it gave me a "not recommended "
Is it even possible to get Bazzite on my PC? If not, are there any other distros I can look into using instead?
Ask me about any relevant hardware specs! Thanks ❤️
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Yeah, it's fine. The check media is broken, go to the installer. 8gb system memory is low. Which gpu do you have?
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Yeah, it's fine. The check media is broken, go to the installer. 8gb system memory is low. Which gpu do you have?
Ok, thanks! It's a GTX 980
Hmm, you could install Bazzite, but GPU drivers might be a little problematic.
premade asus PC so can't upgrade the ram unfortunatly
Uhh what?
You can definitely upgrade the RAM lol
or maybe I can if I break the seal and open it up lol...
Open the side panel and you should see at least 2, if not 4 slots for RAM. Buy some DDR3 Non-ECC RAM on EBay, and get an easy upgrade to at least 16Gb for cheap
I’m almost 100% certain there’s a guide on how to open that
You'll want to see if there is a bios update too. Good chance there has been one since 2015 😄
might go for it if Bazzite works, I have stuttering issues and thinking it might be windows fault
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Your stuttering issue might just be old hardware tbh
Linux is my last attempt at breathing life into it before it goes to the junkyard 😛
Oh! It has Laptop memory in it!
That makes this pretty stupid easy lol
And you can replace the GPU too
Something like a 2 slot RX6600XT would be a solid upgrade.
You probably could even upgrade the CPU to an i7-4790 (Non-K)
This thing has some actual upgrade potential, you just have to put in the work.
That's a lot more than I expected! Nice!
With a newer AMD GPU, and replacing the DDR3 SO-DIMMS to 16GB, you could easily make this last a few more years.
Does it have an SSD?
only a 128gb one
Oh, yikes. I’d buy a larger capacity SSD too.
What would be the main cause of stuttering? It happens in chrome while browsing, in games and everywhere else, can't really find a cause for it other than computer=bad
My order of priority to upgrade this thing would be.
1. Upgrade RAM: https://ebay.us/m/unfFDd This would be stellar.
2. Upgrade GPU: https://ebay.us/m/P5MaOx if a GTX 980 can run in there, this definitely can run.
3. Upgrade SSD: I would at least get a 2TB SSD.
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Crucial 2x 16GB 2RX8 PC3L-12800S DDR3-1600Mhz 1.35V Laptop SO-DIMM ...
Before you order, make sure the RAM is compatible with your motherboard/CPU.
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MSI AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT MECH 2X 8G OC GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graph...
The MSI AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT MECH 2X 8G OC GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card is a top-of-the-line GPU designed for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. With 8GB of GDDR6 memory, support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, and compatibility with Vulkan and OpenGL 4.6, this card delivers stunning performance and visual fidelity. It also features DisplayPo...
The main culprit is 8GB of RAM
That’s just not enough in 2025
Thanks a lot for your help, gonna save this! 😄
You might also need a Dual 6 Pin to Single 8 Pin PCIe Power adapter depending on if your 980 is powered from a single 8 pin, or dual 6 pin.
currently installing bazzite, will see if I like it and if it keeps stuttering.
But, the primary thing is to make sure that the card you end up buying is at least the same dimensions or smaller than the 980 you have now.
I see. Thanks 🥳
What do I do here?
Disable secure boot
Secure Boot Instructions - Bazzite Documentation
Bazzite is a custom image built upon Fedora Atomic Desktops that brings the best of Linux gaming to all of your devices.
As Biebel said, that’s a Secure Boot issue. If you want to turn on Secure Boot later, you can using the instructions listed there.
I got past that now, but now I get stuck in a black screen with a blinking _
If it's still stuck there can you drop to a tty and post what you get from
rpm-ostree statusexplain like I'm 5 please. tty?
tty is a console that's independent from your graphical environment you can open one with ctrl-alt-F3
I can't type anything on this screen, but when I manually turn the computer off with the button some text comes up right before shutting down
The command I sent, is to see if you're on the right version for the 980
Got it
Yeah, you're on the one for modern nvidia.
Which is correct? What now?
You'll have to rebase
brh rebase bazzite-nvidia:stable is the command I think
980 only works with the non open oneIll try that, thanks
Another question, I picked the delete all option when picking what hard drives to install Bazzite on, assuming it would format the drives and remove Windows and everything else, but the old data seems to still be on there. Will that process happen later in the Bazzite install process or did I do something wrong?
Something went wrong if it's still there, but this can be fixed after.