Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Recommended Distros:
• PikaOS wiki.pika-os.com/en/home
• CachyOS cachyos.org
• Nobara nobaraproject.org
PROJECTS
• AffinityOnLinux: github.com/ryzendew/AffinityOnLinux
• Event Horizon : github.com/ryzendew/Event-Horizon-Dotfiles-Issue/releases
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• SYSTEM SPECS
• OS: CachyOS
• Desktop: Hyprland
• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X (5.6GHz)
• Memory: 64 GiB DDR5 6000MHz
• Storage: 22TB
• GPU: RTX 5070TI
0:00 - Debunking the Linux Gaming Difficulty Myth
0:17 - Distro Overview: CachyOS, PikaOS, & Nobara OS
1:00 - Manual Steam Installation on Fedora (RPM Fusion)
1:35 - Starting the CachyOS Installation (April ISO)
2:46 - Selection: File Systems & Snapshots (Btrfs vs XFS vs EXT4)
3:56 - Desktop Environment Choice (Plasma vs Cosmic)
4:15 - Removing Bloat: Customizing Package Selection
5:34 - Mirror Ranking for Faster Installation
6:05 - Post-Install: Backing Up OBS Configurations
7:12 - Using the CachyOS Hello Tool
7:52 - Installing the Gaming Meta Package (Drivers & Dependencies)
8:53 - Monitor Configuration: Main Display & Color Accuracy
9:09 - Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) & HDR Settings in KDE
10:04 - Steam Setup & Login
11:35 - Installing Gnome Disk Utility for Easy Mounting
12:10 - Why Gnome Disks is Better Than KDE Partition Manager
13:14 - Mounting Game Drives Permanently at Boot
13:51 - Adding Your Existing Game Library to Steam
14:38 - Steam Settings: Disabling Unnecessary Background Features
15:01 - Troubleshooting: Deleting Compatdata to Fix Game Launches
15:44 - Switching Layouts: Making Linux Look Like macOS
16:17 - Resident Evil 9: Path Tracing & Performance Demo
17:32 - Enabling Ray Tracing via Launch Commands
18:06 - Configuring HDR Gaming & Wayland Launch Options
19:34 - Fixing "Random User" Discussion Launch Options
20:07 - Enabling the Steam Performance Overlay (FPS Counter)
21:00 - Loading & Testing Resident Evil 9 (Gen 3 NVMe)
22:56 - Discussion: Why Users Switch Back to Windows
24:40 - Heroic Games Launcher: Epic, GOG, & Amazon Setup
25:23 - Configuring Heroic to Use Valve’s Proton Builds
25:47 - Installing Bioshock via GOG on Heroic
30:33 - Lutris Overview: When to Use It
31:16 - Downloading the Battle.net Launcher
32:07 - Manually Adding Battle.net to Heroic
33:01 - Fixing the Battle.net "45% Stuck" Installation Bug
34:07 - Ubisoft Connect Setup & Troubleshooting
35:22 - Manual Ubisoft Launcher Installation Walkthrough
37:32 - Troubleshooting Process Kills for Frozen Launchers
38:37 - Downloading Division 2 via Ubisoft Connect
40:32 - Managing Custom Protons with ProtonPlus
41:54 - Final Distro Recommendations & Conclusion #dreamy
New Discord Come join! : discord.gg/u4aEzNnhTg SUPPORT
• Monthly Support:
YouTube Members
youtube.com/channel/UCzoVL1aVjec7YKPeG59xKFg/join
• Ko-fi
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One-Time Support:
• PayPal
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• Bitcoin
bc1ql5ye79ywyhwsedd5m2d93vfsvm2z2kmqrmjwfw
• Email Interac
matthewcrane23@gmail.com
I'm disabled and now creating full time—your support helps me stay afloat and keeps me from becoming homeless. Thank you so much 🙏
Recommended Distros:
• PikaOS wiki.pika-os.com/en/home
• CachyOS cachyos.org
• Nobara nobaraproject.org
PROJECTS
• AffinityOnLinux: github.com/ryzendew/AffinityOnLinux
• Event Horizon : github.com/ryzendew/Event-Horizon-Dotfiles-Issue/releases
MORE CONTENT
📢 Subscribe if you haven't already—it's free and helps a ton!
• Channel: youtube.com/c/MattsCreative
• More Guides:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd2rY36Ym3b9r1LJlm3HILctjBHDAuFsd
• Discord: discord.gg/DW2X8MHQuh
User role is given by default
• Linux and Emulation roles available via emoji reactions
• Wallpapers available in the Wallpaper channel
• SYSTEM SPECS
• OS: CachyOS
• Desktop: Hyprland
• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X (5.6GHz)
• Memory: 64 GiB DDR5 6000MHz
• Storage: 22TB
• GPU: RTX 5070TI
0:00 - Debunking the Linux Gaming Difficulty Myth
0:17 - Distro Overview: CachyOS, PikaOS, & Nobara OS
1:00 - Manual Steam Installation on Fedora (RPM Fusion)
1:35 - Starting the CachyOS Installation (April ISO)
2:46 - Selection: File Systems & Snapshots (Btrfs vs XFS vs EXT4)
3:56 - Desktop Environment Choice (Plasma vs Cosmic)
4:15 - Removing Bloat: Customizing Package Selection
5:34 - Mirror Ranking for Faster Installation
6:05 - Post-Install: Backing Up OBS Configurations
7:12 - Using the CachyOS Hello Tool
7:52 - Installing the Gaming Meta Package (Drivers & Dependencies)
8:53 - Monitor Configuration: Main Display & Color Accuracy
9:09 - Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) & HDR Settings in KDE
10:04 - Steam Setup & Login
11:35 - Installing Gnome Disk Utility for Easy Mounting
12:10 - Why Gnome Disks is Better Than KDE Partition Manager
13:14 - Mounting Game Drives Permanently at Boot
13:51 - Adding Your Existing Game Library to Steam
14:38 - Steam Settings: Disabling Unnecessary Background Features
15:01 - Troubleshooting: Deleting Compatdata to Fix Game Launches
15:44 - Switching Layouts: Making Linux Look Like macOS
16:17 - Resident Evil 9: Path Tracing & Performance Demo
17:32 - Enabling Ray Tracing via Launch Commands
18:06 - Configuring HDR Gaming & Wayland Launch Options
19:34 - Fixing "Random User" Discussion Launch Options
20:07 - Enabling the Steam Performance Overlay (FPS Counter)
21:00 - Loading & Testing Resident Evil 9 (Gen 3 NVMe)
22:56 - Discussion: Why Users Switch Back to Windows
24:40 - Heroic Games Launcher: Epic, GOG, & Amazon Setup
25:23 - Configuring Heroic to Use Valve’s Proton Builds
25:47 - Installing Bioshock via GOG on Heroic
30:33 - Lutris Overview: When to Use It
31:16 - Downloading the Battle.net Launcher
32:07 - Manually Adding Battle.net to Heroic
33:01 - Fixing the Battle.net "45% Stuck" Installation Bug
34:07 - Ubisoft Connect Setup & Troubleshooting
35:22 - Manual Ubisoft Launcher Installation Walkthrough
37:32 - Troubleshooting Process Kills for Frozen Launchers
38:37 - Downloading Division 2 via Ubisoft Connect
40:32 - Managing Custom Protons with ProtonPlus
41:54 - Final Distro Recommendations & Conclusion #dreamy
