Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why
Computing Gaming Computers Gaming PCs Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why Features By Isaiah Williams Published 2 August 2026 Begrudgingly sticking with Windows 11, it seems... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Linux operating system's better gaming performance has often been proven, utilizing RAM well without the bloatware often found with Windows 11.SteamOS provides a console-like user interface (UI), making navigation and game launches far easier than Windows 11, despite the recent Xbox mode.
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Computing Gaming Computers Gaming PCs Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why Features By Isaiah Williams Published 2 August 2026 Begrudgingly sticking with Windows 11, it seems... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Isaiah Williams) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Valve's SteamOS has often presented the perfect excuse to be whisked away from Microsoft's troublesome Windows 11.
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