I've always planned on eventually making the move to Linux from windows, eventually, mainly to break free from dependence on paid software. With the news of strict hardware requirements and optimization issues on AMD hardware, it seems now is a good time to plot out my move. Windows 10 support will end in less than 4yrs 10/14/2025, so I figure I'd best start the planning phase now.
My idea is to make an image of my current windows installation and then recover it onto a VM within Ubuntu. My system specs are as follows:
CPU: Ryzen 1700x
Ram: 16GB DDR4 3000MHZ
GPU: AMD RX Vega56, Nvidia GT 710
Motherboard: Asrock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4
Storage: 250GB Samsung SSD, 1TB Samsung SSD, 6TB Seagate HDD
I'm wondering if my system is adequate for VM and whether or not I can anticipate any challenges with my current hardware config. I've used Linux in the past and one of the pitfalls then was hardware compatibility (especially with GPUs). This post is mainly for feedback and intelligence gathering. I figure earlier planning will translate to a smoother transition.