u/Arthedu

So, I've refurbished this old timer myself. This is the same laptop I used to my IT Classes back in 2015/2016 (I've changed careers since then and now I'm a doctor lmao). I just want to do some everyday tasks and play gems from the 2000s/2010s. I'm familiar with: Debian, Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora and Bazzite. That said: should I go straight to Bazzite no brainer (I'm not exactly a tinkerer myself)?

Laptop ASUS X555LF (mid 2015)

Screen WXGA: 1366x768 60Hz

BIOS: latest version 603 (2019)

Thermals: CoolerMaster MasterGel Pro V2 (2026)

CPU: Intel Core i7 5500U 3.0GHz (2 Cores, 4 Threads)

GPU: NVIDIA Geforce 930M (2GB VRAM)

RAM: 18GB (Dual Channel Flex Mode)

- Board Soldered: 2GB +

- Crucial 16GB DDR3L 1600Mhz PC3L-12800S

WIFI: Intel Wireless-AC 7260HMW

Battery: BringIT 4.900 mAh (2026)

SSD: WD Green 1TB

Hello, everyone, and greetings. So, I'll be quick on this one. Which version of Skyrim this badboy holds up? Vanilla or Special Edition? I'm pretty sure I can download both, give it a try and get my answer but I would like to read your thoughs first. I'm running Fedora Silverblue (Linux) and I refurbished the following laptop myself this year. I'm very proud.

To all Linux savvys out there I've been able to play The Division 1 and 2 (low graphics) and Warframe using the following Steam Launch Options:

>__NV_PRIME_RENDER_OFFLOAD=1 __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=nvidia __VK_LAYER_NV_optimus=NVIDIA_only MANGOHUD_CONFIG=fps_limit=45 gamemoderun mangohud %command%

[ System Specs ]

Laptop ASUS X555LF
Screen WXGA: 1366x768 60Hz
BIOS: lastest version 603 (2019)
Thermals (2026): CoolerMaster MasterGel Pro V2
CPU: Intel Core i7 5500U (2 Cores, 4 Threads)
GPU: NVIDIA Geforce 930M (2GB VRAM)
RAM: 18GB (Dual Channel Flex Mode)
- Soldered: 2GB +
- Crucial 16GB DDR3L 1600Mhz PC3L-12800S
WIFI: Intel Wireless-AC 7260HMW
Battery (2026): BringIT 4.900 mAh
SSD: WD Green 1TB
SO: Fedora Silverblue 43

For gaming and everyday tasks...