Linux vs Windows – Which is Best For Gaming Laptops?

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Gaming on Linux has improved a lot, but should you use it on your laptop instead of Windows? I’ve compared a bunch of games to find out!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Linux or Windows Gaming Laptop?
0:05 Laptop Specs
0:28 Dual Booting Linux & Windows
0:50 Water Cooling in Linux
1:08 Video Sponsor – Ugreen
1:49 Customizable Lid & Keyboard Icons
2:01 Linux vs Windows Battery Life Difference
2:11 GPU Power Limit Differences
3:21 Linux Games with Proton & Lutris
3:47 6 Game Comparison – 1080p & 1440p
4:34 More Performance in Newer Distros?
4:45 Example of Problems Running Games in Linux
5:48 One Problem After Another…
6:19 Learning Curve Coming From Windows
6:49 GUI Differences
7:02 Should You Put Linux on Your Gaming Laptop?
8:10 Linux Perfect for Older/Cheaper Laptops?

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