Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I've had this Windows laptop, the Zephyrus G16. It is fast, has a beautiful display, lightweight, well-built... but it runs Windows 11. That has always been nagging me that it is holding it back, and I have only heard amazing things about Linux for the efficiency and customizability. So let's see what it can actually do.

____MY STUFF____
The Laptop I have: rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605
(285H, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 Ti (mobile), 1TB)

My Guides (WIP– will keep updating for a bit): github.com/vex184/Video-Resources/blob/main/Resources/notes/CachyOS%20(KDE)%20Useful%20Stuff!/index.md

CachyOS: cachyos.org
Rufus (create bootable USB on Windows): https://rufus.ie/en/


Chris Titus: youtu.be/Pne8rtZMBFM?si=KDFnGiUSzE85Oqqd
youtu.be/EcKSdZ_ENeg?si=XgYhmU_hHpS9pMSB
Ancient Gameplays: youtu.be/D45AknAsIPw?si=K5EvdK5vqAdIgpyT

wiki.archlinux.org/title/Installation_guide
github.com/raphire/win11debloat


0:00- Windows
2:27- why stay?
5:49- THE DISTRO
7:32- installing Linux
11:20- onboarding
16:29- attempting a game + Davinci Resolve
20:45- idle power consumption
21:53- window management is incredible
24:12- fixing the brightness
24:52- Davinci Resolve... STUDIO
27:13- choppy audio
27:52- webcam is ugly
28:31- adding 120Hz!
29:24- DLSS Upgrades
30:17- boot times have been BAD
30:37- GPU switching sucks
31:12- it keeps freezing
32:02- modding a game
32:25- playing a WINDOWS game, but not in Steam
32:57- My Pros
34:34- my downsides
36:30- GAMING vs WINDOWS
41:37- creative apps...
42:33- my experience
44:09- am I keeping it though???

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