Linux Out of the Box – Pop!_OS on Ryzen 9 + RX 9060XT
In episode two of Linux Out of the Box, we put Pop!_OS from System76 through its paces on a modern AMD-powered system — straight from the ISO, no tweaks, no command-line magic, no pre-configuration. The goal? To see if you can just install
In episode two of Linux Out of the Box, we put Pop!_OS from System76 through its paces on a modern AMD-powered system — straight from the ISO, no tweaks, no command-line magic, no pre-configuration. The goal? To see if you can just install it, fire it up, and get working or gaming without extra setup.
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Test System Specs:
• AMD Ryzen 9 processor
• Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 ST GPU
• 30GB RAM
• 1TB SSD
What’s Being Tested:
• Fresh installation of Pop!_OS (latest ISO)
• Out-of-the-box software selection & user experience
• Installing and running everyday essentials like:
• Steam for gaming
• OBS Studio for streaming & screen capture
• LibreOffice for productivity
• DaVinci Resolve for creative work
We’ll explore:
• How the installer compares to Windows and macOS in terms of speed and simplicity.
• What updates and settings you’re prompted with immediately after installation.
• How intuitive the Pop!_OS interface feels for someone switching from Windows or Mac.
• Whether AMD GPU hardware acceleration is accessible right away.
• How Steam behaves on first launch, including Proton support for running Windows games.
• Installing OBS and checking for hardware encoding options.
• Attempting a DaVinci Resolve setup using a custom Linux installation script for creatives.
Why This Series Exists:
Many people want to try Linux but are put off by the perception that it’s complicated. Linux Out of the Box is here to test how easy (or not) it is to get started without diving into the terminal or making complex tweaks — just install, update, and go.
Whether you’re a gamer curious about Steam on Linux, a content creator considering moving from macOS or Windows, or simply exploring alternatives, this video gives you a real-world look at the Pop!_OS experience on powerful AMD hardware.
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We’ll be testing multiple Linux distros on the same machine in this series to find the most beginner-friendly, AMD-compatible option for both work and play.
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