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CachyOS
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Reader supplied reviews for CachyOS
Average rating
8.0 from 207 review(s)
Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-17
Votes: 6
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CachyOS has quickly become my favorite Arch-based Linux distribution, overtaking my previous go-to, EndeavourOS. It stands out by delivering a truly out-of-the-box experience, packed with a multitude of choices for users right from installation.
Desktop and Bootloader Choices:
I opted for KDE as my desktop environment and chose the Limine bootloader over GRUB, all while using the Btrfs file system. CachyOS automatically sets up snapshots for you with Btrfs, which is a lifesaver—though I’m not sure if this feature is available with other file systems or bootloader configurations.
Performance and Package Optimization
One of CachyOS’s unique features is its own repository, which compiles packages with optimizations for better performance. Initially, I was skeptical about these claims, but after continued use, I genuinely noticed a performance improvement
Overall, CachyOS is a fantastic distribution. The development team has done an outstanding job, and I truly appreciate the thoughtful features and optimizations they have implemented. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a robust, user-friendly Arch-based distro.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 1
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Impressive. Most impressive.
CachyOS was installed on two of my devices: Mac Pro 6,1 "Cachy-Can" and my trusty T490. Much like any Linux OS nowadays installation was a breeze. I decided to dual boot Siduction/CachyOS on my T490.
Considering i'm unfamiliar with Arch distros, quick access to a Wiki, Updates and package manager are critical. CachyOS Hello is a convenient one-stop shop. Options like Hello are common on most distros I use but Cachy's implementation is clean.
I'm still gathering my bearings with CachyOS but after a few days of using the OS, i'm impressed with its performance. Quite snappy with what appears to be low resource utilization. MacOS was beginning to be bogged down on my Trashcan but CachyOS has definitely brought this machine back from the brink with awesome performance.
For now, my distro-hopping urges have been satisfied. Great work to all who have contributed on this project.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 0
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Put it right at the 8 so its the same as the average, letme explain:
I decided one day to try something arch-based instead of my usual debian, and this was pretty good! Went with Openbox as my choice, which was pre-set very nicely with custom keybindings and various forms of jazz that worked out great. Graphical Access to the AUR as well so that was all nice, but a single problem somewhat annoyed me to death. Theres a little button on the left bar for the controls that lets me change the wallpaper, problem is I cant find the file directory to add more wallpapers to it or change the directory. Theres an application to change the wallpaper, so I use it but once I log out or shutdown it goes back to the default. You would think they would at least do a minor check and try and run a custom version for a week or so but sadly not. Its probably great on the other choices of DE's and window managers, but the fact I couldnt really change the default wallpaper and it actually stay is just disappointing. It may be a good distro, but its got to work out some bugs still :(
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 3
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I'm under the spell of this distro, in a good way. I tried Cachy about a year ago, and I don't know why, but it didn't click for me that time, but today, something changed. I installed this distro, the customized installer was such a breeze to use, everything was understandable, and my os was installed in moments.
Then I was first presented with this CachyOS Hello, which is a portal to this magical gamer distro. Then with its help I installed a gaming pack, which included everything, Steam too and a modified proton called cachy-proton. Then I noticed there are two steam variants in the start menu (I installed Plasma btw, their flagship DE), steam and steam-native, so I made a research and steam-native is the goto on cachy.
Then I installed Sims2, and to my surprise, it just launched without any issues, without giving any launch params, and such. I was literally shocked, and I was like - what kind of sorcery is this (in a good way ofcourse). Then Sims2 just ran so smooth, that I basically forgot that I'm on Linux. By the way, this game never launched with any other linux distros no matter how hard I tried (ubuntu, mx, endeavour, debian, fedora, you name it.. these could never run it).
BUT here come CachyOS and it just ran it, without any words! I'm speechless. This is what I call a true out of the box experience. Then I realized there is this sched-ext where I can make my kernel (cachy kernel uses bore and stuff) to be optimized for games, on the fly. Isn't that cool bros? Like... Holy moly. And the theme is also looks cool, this green I like it, it fits with my Nvidia card (oh yeah, I'm nvidia user btw, and it also works out of the box, it literally installed nvidia proprietary during the linux installation and I didn't even had to do anything, cachy just realized that my machine is fitted with nvidia and it just installed nvidia on it OMG PERFECT)
The only "downside" for me is the distro's name Cachy is a bit silly, cause whenever I looked at this name, it just reminds me of a hobby project (while we can clearly see its not), so imho they just picked a random name, they didn't think that they're gonna make it the top gaming distro, and here they are, top gaming distro, but with an odd name :D Well it is what it is, but I'm sure they're gonna earn big reputations and people will take this distro seriously. The best Arch based distro out there, it just beats everything. There is a french-canadian linux gamer youtuber (not gonna advertise his name because he's famous already enough lol), and finally now I know why he likes this distro so much.
It. Just. TRULY. Works. Bro.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-14
Votes: 2
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I really don't understand how anyone could use this operating system without losing their sanity in the process.
First of all, when I installed it everything seemed fine, until I started to browse it and I started to see quite evident problems of stuttering.
Luckily I have an AMD card because I knew beforehand that this distribution has problems with NVIDIA.
And as if the stuttering wasn't enough when I applied the corresponding updates in the app center the whole system froze and I had to force restart with the button on my PC. Upon restart, my boot loader was broken. At this point I had enough of this.
My conclusion is that don't use this crap operating system and look for alternatives. This is so bad and has so many bugs that nobody has bothered to even have any quality control.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-13
Votes: 0
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When I was younger, I discovered Linux. My first ever distro was Parrot OS. It was the coolest thing ever to me! That was, until two weeks later, I somehow got into an issue of a nigh-unfixable kernel panic. Since then, I've distro-hopped (and event stopped using Linux for some time), switching between Windows and Linux and its various distributions. I was always frustrated--Manjaro and its breakages, Garuda and its resolve to give you as little support as humanly possible, and Endeavor being primarily CLI focused (I have and will always prefer GUIs where they can be applied). And those are just some of them.
I tried dozens of distributions until finally, I happened upon CachyOS earlier this year. It seemed to be the solution to all of my problems! And that it was. It had an easy install, lots of cool configurations and utilizies, 0 issues with my system that I could ascertain, even cooler, kernels that were tweaked for performance, and best of all, an incredible community. Any time I've ever had an issue, the community was actually WILLING to help. Isn't that a crazy concept? That you can keep a user by not shunning them and instead providing support? That one part of CachyOS--which funnily isn't even part of the OS itself, is what kept me. The people were/are kind and understanding, and almost always helped me, never judging even when I had some pretty dumb questions. There was no elitism to be seen, which genuinely is what kept me using Linux. ALL OTHER THINGS aside, if you're new, if you want to actually get into Arch Linux as a whole (in this case, an Arch distro), try out Cachy! Check out their community! You might even happen to find me in there, and just like the other members of the community, I'll try to help you where I can too! Give it a chance. You won't regret it.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-11
Votes: 4
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I am not a beginner, therefore I wanted to try a distro based on Arch; after a couple of attempts with Manjaro, I tried Endeavour but with mixed results.
As I was hyped by all the good reviews of SteamOS and Bazzite, i decided to try again, this time with CachyOS.
The good things I heard are all confirmed, it's very fast and quite stable; I am on KDE and I miss some of the Gnome extensions but, overall, the impressions are very positive.
My only issue is that at my first attempt with Cachy I installed Discover and flatpak and the system broke; re-imaged my laptop, didn't install Discover and / or flatpak, found the alternatives to what I need and boom, good to go.
9 out of 10.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-11
Votes: 2
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Im quite mediocre, but not completely new to linux and i have tried many times (over decades) to go over from windows and this is my best experience so far. I use debian for my other machine which is only for storage and i like it alot for the large amount of help available and amazing stability but arch is actually even better when you need help if you want to use it for everyday since everything is covered in detail. It works well with my 1440p monitor and has both pacman and another package utility called octopi which has been very conveniet so far.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 11
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Sorry, as they say YMMV, and my mileage experience was a zero.
Let me explain -
Pros (on paper): Arch, any desktop you like at install.
Cons - my experience.
Hardware - very reliable i7 4x2 core with 8GB memory and 512 SSD - no slouch, no antique, but not bleeding edge.
I tried the April ISO and now the May 30th one.
On startup, it takes nearly 3 minutes to copy itself into RAM, but this is a once-off, right? I gave it wi-fi and started the installer. That took about 40s plus to begin showing up.
Went through the usual installer motions and off it went installing - only to CRASH near the end with some obscure Python fault. Ok, try re-run the installer - no can get past the disk partitioning. Restarted from USB and tried again. NO go.
Unfortunately the same pattern from the April and now the May edition.
As a sanity check, I installed another Arch derivative - in half the time and it had no issues and is running smoothly.
I really wanted to try out Cachy OS, but it did not come to the game.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 0
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Personally very satisfied with the speed and ease of use of CachyOS (particularly for advanced users which to not want to thinker a lot on setting things up).
Pros:
- Choice of Bootloaders (you don't need to be reliant on Grub)
- Secure Boot Support for dual-booting with Windows (after installing OS), with the help of sbctl
- Some (personal) sane defaults (e.g. BTRFS with ZSTD compression by default, relatively "clean" Plasma, Arch package base, BTFS snapshots, etc.)
- Gaming performance (even without OC) and compatiblity. In my PC (R5 5600x + RX6800), all my hardware worked out-of-box, and in some games (e.g. CP2077, or TLOU II), I have better performance on Linux than on Windows with OC + UV in my GPU.
- CachyOS Hello app, which can sinplify a lot of tasks for those less familiar with the CLI
- Optimized kernels for modern hardware (albeit the gains are only found in some specific corner-cases).
Cons:
- Should come with an easier way to dual-boot with Secure Boot systems by default (some people play multiplayer games which require, unfortunately, this feature).
- For installing some specific packages, needs to be the "Arch Way" (which migh not be very easy for Linux beginners. Arch wiki, anyways, is a great source of knowledge for those who want to learn more about the "guts" of Linux OS.
- Needs a bit of thinker if you do not use Proton / Steam (but you can play most games with Lutris / Heroic Games Launcher) by default, but you can have a good non-Steam gaming experience by following CachyOS gaming guide, and using Lutris / Heroic Launcher.
- In my case, wine didn't work out-of-box with Firejail and Lutris (albeit Proton works). Worked around by disabling "wine" in firejail.config.
Overall:
A great emergent Linux distro which deserves your time and attention, particularly if you want to play games at near-Windows (or even faster) performance (if you own an AMD card), like bleeding-edge, not setup everything from the ground up, and thinker a bit.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-08
Votes: 3
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Always used debian/ubuntu distro, and being not an expert, but just a user, ... well I say that this was a beautiful and very pleasant surprise. I must also say that I had a little help from the AI, but above all in understanding everything that is different from deb.
The only thing I did not find is the Florence virtual keyboard, or a similar one, for me very convenient being a few meters away. I do not exclude in the future that we can make a package ... who knows.
Yes, I am enthusiastic, very fast in everything and for everything!!
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-06
Votes: 35
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The best distro I have ever tried, full stop. I choose BTRFS, GRUB and KDE Wayland on a AMD CPU and GPU desktop.
Recent changes: No CachyOS Browser anymore, now there is Firefox now.
Notable things I like:
Installation and CachyOS Hello app, dual boot with Windows 11 (separate NVME) and Snapper snapshots (snapshots include kernel updates!) through GRUB, 1 click gaming support (drivers, Steam native, Lutris, Heroic, Proton...), 1 click system update, 1 click cache and orphans cleaner, 1 click repo mirror ranking, a few clicks kernel and scheduler changer, support from developers in forum, Reddit and Discord. Powerstates on AMD CPU (powersave, balanced and performance) are so easy. My computer is completely passively cooled while using desktop. Temps are 45C CPU and 43C GPU at 25C ambient while using desktop for browsing, music etc... Windows cannot do that on the same machine.
Steam Native, Lutris with Epic (for Rockstar games) and GOG clients, and Heroic (for everything besides Rockstar) work perfectly. Games are usually a bit faster and a lot smoother than in Windows.
Things to consider
CachyOS:
Snapper for saving system snapshots whenever the system is updated needs to be installed by clicking a button in CachyOS Hello app and it is configured through Btrfs Assistant. I think it should be automatically installed and configured since CachyOS has daily or even hourly updates and sometimes something can break the system. It happened to me once, some update killed boot and then I learned my lesson and set up Snapper which saved me twice since then! So CachyOS is so fast updating it needs system snapshots! :)
CachyOS logo could be better, so I changed GRUB background and loading screens :)
Gaming:
Videos in games sometimes don't play (like intro videos that need some particular video codec), so I try Proton-Cachy, Proton Experimental or Proton GE in that case. So far all games worked fine in the end (tried around 50 games so far).
I must run Rockstar games (GTAV Enhanced and RDR2) through Epic client installed from Lutris. Rockstar client doesn't work properly otherwise. Apart from Rockstar, Heroic handles all other games nicely. Steam games run from Steam native app with compatibility layer (Proton) and Ubisoft, EA and other launchers work either through Heroic or Steam.
KDE Wayland:
At 2K res at 60Hz refresh rate, GPU uses 8W on desktop (VRAM clock goes down to 200MHz), but 75Hz refresh rate on the same hardware uses 20-30W (VRAM clock goes to 800MHz!) In Windows Adrenalin drivers you can change colour settings in order to get ultra low wattage at higher refresh rates on desktop but KDE Wayland cannot change colour settings in that regard. So for lowest wattage on AMD card I must set 60Hz refresh rate for desktop. It is not considered important for many people, but for example at 60Hz at 8W, GPU temp is ~45C and no fans while using desktop, and at 75Hz at 20-30W it is ~55C with GPU fans turned on (slow and quiet though).
Apps and updates:
Apps can be installed through CachyOS Package Installer, but there is also Octopi and paru for AUR. Updates are available on 1 click in CachyOS Hello app (only cachy repos and pacman) or paru or in Octopi (cachy repos and AUR) or you can add Apdatifier (KDE Widget) for Cachy repos, AUR and KDE widgets... Too many options in my humble opinion, there should be 1 place for all updates. So I use Apdatifier widget since it is so simple and updates everything at once (even Flatpaks although I don't use them).
Conclusion after 1 year:
CachyOS is really fast, gaming is great, updates are frequent and snapshots while daily updating are recommended.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-06
Votes: 3
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I used Ubuntu for the last 12 years before knowing about this great distro. I'v been searching for a rolling release distro for a long time. Tried Manjaro (of course a great distro), but CachyOS looked clean and smooth. I think CachyOS is the most stable, smooth rolling release! I prefer rolling release over point based. Zen kernel performance is great! Packages are distributed after stability testing, that ensures our concentration on my development. I'v been very happily using it for the last six months. Thanks to the developers for such a great work. God bless you!
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Version: 250530
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-06
Votes: 1
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Cannot install pacman so install just stops. No solutions out there that have worked, I have a Dell Optiplex 9020 with 16mb ram and allocated 256GB of my ssd in ext4 for Cachy. I have pretty good internet 500mb/sec, I'm in the US so no obstacles there. I have installed LMDE6 and MX Linux recently and had no problems so maybe it's a keyring error or something. Seems this iso version was not quite ready to release. When the installation fails it will offer to upload the log so I did that. I even verified the md5 signature for the ISO file and it checked out OK.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-04
Votes: 8
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After switching from windows to mint after i got sick of windows (i had been kinda looking into linux for a couple months by then) I loved it, except for the screen tearing mint worked great but it felt a little lacking mainly because of the screen tearing so i decided to switch to another and after carefully considering each distro i picked.. CachyOS!
The installation of cachyOS went super simple and fast i had to do a total of 0 fixes after installation.
KDE plasma with wayland is the default on cachyOS which works great and has absolutely 0 screen tearing which i absolutely loved
Another thing i noticed is that cachyOS feels so much more responsive and boots/shuts down faster
I have an nvidia gpu which i had no issues with whatsoever (rtx 3070) i absolutely love this distro the performance difference in games wasnt like huge but that is likely not the distro's fault.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-06-02
Votes: 5
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This distro is perfect and well optimized for quick loading of things. But its not good at all for virtualization using vbox and vmware. We will get lot of conflict issues and failure on applying fixes for whatever hard you try. I spend 1 month fixing all virtualbox and vmware issues but the issue is still persists. I hope they will fix this soon. Unlike EndeavoursOS this CachyOS is little bit low for running virtualization softwares.
I have used EndeavourOS for more than 1 year with virtulization never had any issue like CachyOS
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Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-01
Votes: 6
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Very nice, distro. Gives the best of arch but makes it just work out of the box. Gaming works, daily driving just works, simple installation and setup,very satisfied with it. Kudos to the devs and hope the distro and hope it will get the love it deserves.
Feels very nice to have a linux distro that feels responsive, fast, and snappy out of the box but still has the customization and freedom of linux. Highly recommended to give it a try, even for first-timers on a rolling release distro, especially if there's an urge to dip into arch.
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-01
Votes: 6
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Streaming movie issues with a low bandwidth connection, sound quality issues coming from the TV. I needed a light weight contender OS for aging equipment that was able to win a 15 round bout. So how do I fix it? I tried cachyos just for the purpose of for streaming of movies to the TV via HDMI. cachyos improves quality of the sound and graphics greatly. The efficiency of resources, memory, CPU’s, video, bandwidth was excellent and all without raising a sweat.
The problem was I had to find a light weight high quality expandable OS that would support my HP z620 and it's budget graphics pci card. The workstation is used as my computer and also our TV's media HDMI streamer. So my 23" monitor is used most of the time and a 55" TV is used for entertainment.
The OS also had to be an easy install, and a have a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that my wife and I could master quickly. (Note we are in our 70's) Our bandwidth was shared and also limited so we needed high quality performance with our limited resources.
cachyos was loaded without a whimper or a glitch. Within an hour we were watching a full screen movie on the 55" TV with a bonus of me being able to hear the dialog clearly at 48 db and with a greatly improved picture quality on the TV.
I still have a lot to learn about many other benefits of the cachyos as an operating system.
Being cachyos is a rolling release it also has the benefit of being continually upgraded and never having to install a new version. What a deal!!!
In my experience my mistakes are the downside of any OS, so I try to keep my expectations and experimentation within the limits of my ability to rescue myself from the any problems I somehow created. The cachyos welcome screen has links to the community blog, software, documentation and the rest of the tools and information needed to make cachyos a great productive experience and my lifeboat in the future.
To me cachyos is well beyond expectations already thanks to the effort by many very knowledgeable and gracious contributors of time and expertise.
Thank you
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Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-31
Votes: 4
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CachyOS has been one of the best operating systems I've ever used. It's KDE implementation is fantastic, and it hasn't broken on me yet in 6 months of usage. It's fast, stable, and a great operating system. I highly recommend Cachy as your first arch based distro if you don't want to jump directly to arch. Cachy feels like someone else set it all up for you and did a really great job. The kernel manager that is built in is very cool, you can try all kinds of kernels or even build your own in a very low risk way. I don't see myself leaving cachyOS any time soon. I used to distrohop all the time, but now when I consider it I'm asking myself "what does it have that cachyOS doesn't already do better?" and there are very few distros that are even tempting to try anymore.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-30
Votes: 3
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Absolute blast, I struggled with switching to linux for 2 years, this did it, I deleted windows. This OS is perfect right now and it'll only get better. It's snappy, great for gaming, I don't know why anyone would use anything else, though I can justify bazzite for those that don't want to tinker with anything, but overall Cachyos is the epitomy of arch distros currently. CachyOS is seriously underrated in the Linux distro world. If you're into Arch but don't want to deal with the whole DIY headache, this is the perfect middle ground. It's fast, it's optimized, and it actually makes sense right out of the box—no endless tweaking required. One of the best things? The installer. It’s packed with options, so whether you want a lightweight setup or a powerhouse workstation, you can tailor it exactly how you like. Plus, gaming support is baked in, which is a huge win if you're tired of jumping through hoops to get your Steam library running smoothly.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-26
Votes: 12
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CachyOS Review: The Distro That Frozen, Redeems Itself, and Is Now My Soulmate
Oh, CachyOS, what an emotional rollercoaster! The first time I installed you, you were like that first love: fast, light, promising heaven... and suddenly, boom! — frozen screen, as if my PC had decided to take an Arctic vacation without warning. "Really? Now?" I said, as I rebooted with the dignity of a Linux user who knows this shouldn't happen (but it does).
So I left you. I tried other distros, like someone on a casual date: pure Arch (too much "I cook it, I eat it"), EndeavourOS (close but not equal), even Garuda (ugh, what a gamer set). But something was missing. And then, like in a second chance movie, I went back to CachyOS... and oh, surprise.
The updates had turned you into that stable, solid, and elegantly efficient distro you always wanted to be. You no longer froze at the most inopportune moments, performance was a delight (is it magic or an optimized kernel?), and on top of that, Btrfs snapshots! Because let's be honest: if you use Arch or derivatives, you're going to break something. And what better way to say "Ctrl+Z, life" than with a simple rollback.
But the real game-changer for me: DaVinci Resolve working without invoking the ancient Linux gods. I didn't have to sacrifice a goat, modify the source code of the universe, or recompile the kernel in tears. It just... worked. How? I don't know, but I'm not asking so you don't get angry.
In short: CachyOS is, without a doubt, the best Arch-based distro you can find today. Fast, stable (now I am, I swear), with useful tools out of the box and that rolling essence we love, but without leaving us stranded. If you initially thought it was dead, like me, give it another chance. Because this phoenix has been reborn, and it's coming with fire (and snapshots).
Final score: 10/10. The only thing I'm afraid of now is that it might become so popular that it loses its essence. Shhh, don't tell anyone. 😉
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-25
Votes: 3
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As a longtime Arch user, ArchyOS absolutely exceeded my expectations and has become my go-to distribution. On my HP laptop with i7-1255U processor and 16GB RAM it runs flawlessly without any issues. For professional work with Virt-manager it's truly exceptional, and OBS Studio runs incredibly smoothly for streaming and recording. The stability and overall performance are outstanding in every aspect. While I don't currently game, from extensive research I've done it also excels remarkably in gaming performance. Definitely the best Arch-based distro I've ever tried.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-23
Votes: 5
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Perfect on a Asus Zephyrus G16 Notebook with AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 CPU and Nvidia. This system needs most recent packages and performs very well with CachyOS. Especially the power handling and fan noise is top notch when used together with asusctl. Which is in the OS repos by the way. Another plus.
Cachy OS Hello handles stuff very well and makes installing the first necessities pretty straightforward. Updating is sometimes a thing, because it sits right on the edge, with new packages rolled out very early. But that is no problem, using btrfs and snapper. You can allways roll back breaking changes.
So far so good, enjoying the ride.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-19
Votes: 20
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I have AMD 5800X3D CPU and Radeon 5700XT GPU with 16GB RAM. After 25 years of Windows I am using CachyOS as a main OS for a year now. Installation was easy and straightforward. I chose GRUB and Wayland. I really have no issues with it, it is my daily driver. I do mostly gaming. Discord, CachyOS forum and Reddit are great, and the guys behind the project are really helpful and know their stuff. It is based on Arch, and many say Arch is too hard for beginners, but from my experience, CachyOS is very easy to install, configure, use and maintain.
Gaming:
CachyOS Hello app is really helpful, one click on Install Gaming packages installs everything needed for gaming.
I play Steam Native games, EPIC games through Lutris and Heroic and GOG games through Heroic launcher. CachyOS is stable, no problems whatsoever, my computer runs almost all games faster/smoother than in Windows 11.
Good to know:
CachyOS has constant updates available and sometimes (rarely) some system updates can break the system, but BTRFS and Snapper are working really well and saved me a lot of time. Snapper support comes as a button on CachyOS Hello app but it needs to be configured in Btrfs assistant. I think it should be automatically installed and preconfigured and made obvious to new users that it is active and working.
Recently Steam Native needs to be run before Lutris Epic or Heroic Epic and GOG games in order to use Proton Experimental. Not an CachyOS issue though.
Radeon 5700XT GPU tends to use around 20-30W on idle in comparison to 8W in Windows, but in games it works exceptionally well. Not a big deal anyway and it is not a CachyOS issue as far as I know.
CachyOS can be fully updated through Cachy Hello, but also through Octopi. CachyOS Hello can Remove orphans, Clear package cache, Rank repo mirrors and much more. It has CachyOS kernel manager where you can easily change kernel. Additionally you can easily and on the fly change CPU scheduler with CachyOS Configure sched-ext! I don't know if other distros have these abilities with kernels and schedulers, but in CachyOS it is trivial to try and see if it helps in games for example! I played with power control of CPU, GPU, tried different kernels and schedulers with mixed results, but the point is whatever I tried, it worked and still works!
Apps can be installed through CachyOS Package installer, but also through Octopi (including AUR apps). Paru is also installed.
CachyOS comes with a CachyBrowser based on the newest Firefox. I had some issues with settings, so I uninstalled it and am using standard Firefox with hardening.
All in all after 5-6 distros I tried, CachyOS stays! I even installed it on an old Sandy Bridge 2 Core Intel CPU with 4 GB DDR3 and it works like 10 times faster than Windows 10 on it. The old machine lives a new life and is useful again! I was really surprised how well it works on such old hardware!
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Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-18
Votes: 0
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So far great experience on all fronts. Great GUI installer that guides you through the process and makes it hard to mess up. Wide variety of supported desktop environments with really good pre configuration. I personally use hyprland and cachyos's preset dot files were a great jumping off point.
The optimizations really are there and are greatly appreciated as an Nvidia user and the set up of some base level arch systems like the paru package manager wrapper and inbuilt mirrors are great quality of life integrations.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-17
Votes: 2
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Excelente distribución. Por ahora mucha estabilidad y noto un incremento de velocidad, no se cuantificarlo pero es algo apreciable (venía de Opensuse Tumbleweed) y se mantiene después de instalar todos los programas y máquinas virtuales etc
Mi Hardware es muy moderno 64GB ryzen 9900x NVME Gen4 Nnvidia,
Me gusta que venga con el escritorio KDE sin personalizaciones apenas, me gusta que incluya poca paquetería por defecto.
Si habilitase Snapper automaticamente sería perfecta, me ha tocado configurarlo.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-13
Votes: 12
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For quite some time now, CachyOS has been my daily driver and it’s also proven to be a solid choice for gaming. Compared to my past experiences with distributions like MX Linux, CachyOS stands out as an Arch-based system that offers noticeably better speed and stability, all while remaining accessible and user-friendly.
The installation process is simple and straightforward even if you’ve never used Arch before, you’ll find it easy to follow. The default desktop environment is KDE Plasma, which delivers a modern look, plenty of customization options, and an overall smooth user experience.
For those looking to balance performance with reliability, I recommend using Btrfs as the file system. Limine Bootloader combined with Snapper Support, this setup allows for automatic system snapshots, so you can easily roll back changes if something goes wrong.
CachyOS comes preconfigured for speed and efficiency. Whether you're working, browsing, or gaming, the system runs fast and reliably. Even demanding applications remain responsive, with no noticeable slowdowns. Crashes and unexpected issues? I haven’t encountered any.
To help maintain long-term system stability, it’s wise to limit the use of AUR packages where possible. Instead, Flatpaks are a more secure and sandboxed alternative. KDE users in particular can benefit from installing Discover with Flatpak support.
This allows you to manage software through a graphical interface, while keeping the core system untouched.
Another strong point is the CachyOS community - it’s active, welcoming, and full of helpful resources. Whether you’re customizing your system or just need advice, you’ll always find support.
In short, CachyOS brings the power and flexibility of Arch Linux into a fast, stable, and user-friendly package. With KDE Plasma, Btrfs, Limine and Snapper integration, it’s a well-thought-out setup suitable for newcomers and power users alike. If you want a performant Linux distro that’s easy to use and great for both daily work and gaming, CachyOS is definitely worth a try.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-11
Votes: 11
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CachyOS has been really great. I'm fairly new to Linux (less than a month) and started off by distro hopping a bit between Nobara, PikaOS, PopOS and finally landed on CachyOS. Out of all of them, I've had the fewest issues with CachyOS, which is surprising given how many people don't recommend it for Linux noobs - I've found it to be extremely stable and has great game performance out of the box.
I will say that it works a bit differently than the other distros I've tried and doesn't include flatpak support out of the box so you need to install it (very easy). The default "package" manager is also not as comprehensive as most other distros I've used, but Octopi does come preinstalled (depending on your install selections) and is wonderful for package management in one place.
Do be prepared to tinker and Google/AI search just a little bit to get some things configured to begin with if you're new to Linux/Arch, but once you get the hang of it, it seems very simple and stable!
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Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-09
Votes: 2
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CachyOS is lovely and an amazing gateway for those interested in Arch. I've never had an easier time with a distro before, ironically. That's what makes it great.
I see a lot of people say Cachy is not beginner friendly, that "Arch-based" and "beginner" will never shake hands, but I just think that's not true at all. I've been using it for quite a while now and if you have the interest to learn what it means to be on something arch-based, You'll have an easy time. The knowledge you need is much lower compared to if you were a beginner trying to set up arch on your own.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-07
Votes: 16
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CachyOS is perfect for both beginners looking to try out an Arch-based distro as well as for more knowledgeable Arch users looking to maximize system performance. It offers a handy wiki to help guide users through both the installation as well as how CachyOS makes improvements to both the linux kernel and arch packages to make them run faster and more efficiently. If you're looking for a distro that works, but is not bloated, is highly customizable, yet is easy to install and setup, is blazingly fast, but doesn't sacrifice on desktop features? Pick CachyOS.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-06
Votes: 8
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Going from Windows few choose Arch as it has a reputation to be difficult. That was correct once, but now a lot of distros prove that to be "not correct".
Grub not systemd.
KDE very easy to make to personal liking.
Friendly community.
Watched closely while installing and booting. No warnings like in many other distros about file not found - directory does not exist etc. etc.
Easy to install and esay to add apps to and remove apps not liked from.
Tried Cosmic desktop first, but reinstalled back to KDE.
Very easy to have slideshow with own pictures running so when not used as computer it can be a nice picture instead of a black empty space on the wall.
But what matters is that it is a fast OS that opens browsers, graphic apps, office really much faster than many of the other distros I have tried and that updating / upgrading is not something that mean I have to reboot every time something has been changed.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-04-30
Votes: 3
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I just HAD to investigate the new #2 distro. Boot from USB stick takes a while (it copies into RAM whcih takes 2-3 minutes). And then the installer had problems. Again, and again. Different problems. Mostly around the bootloader install, so everything "installs" and then you have nothing to boot to.
From the live environment, looks to install a very minimum set of anything. Hey, this is a pre-install so I don't expect the kitchen sink.
I really wondering why this has climbed so fast and so high? Does much the same as RebornOS, or the less good but also popular EndeavourOS. At least those two can complete the install run and boot up. They are all three in the same niche - make a user friendly Arch, offer several desktops and user-controlled software choices.
Potential: 10
Delivery: 1
Score: 3 (because I am generous and biased towards making Arch human-friendly)
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-29
Votes: 0
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For the KDE steamdeck edition:
amazing work on rog ally 2023 with amd z1 extreme CPU.
both steam os like mode in which all buttons and controls work and kde desktop mode for convenience.Amazing customized zen kernel with super performance for browsing,streaming and gaming.VPNs work fine,Steam works and is preinstalled, installer and post install experience are simple and refreshing.Lots of options to customize OS and kernels, truly modern approach to Arch linux.
However I would like to see the GPU recognized as well and the option to turn on the lights of the device easily. And keyboard to appear in Jan.ai' s appimage like it does in other apps.
Cachy OS as of now is amazing, much better than few years ago.
Thanks Devs !
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Version: 250422
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-29
Votes: 20
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I have been using CachyOS for a long time, and my opinion about the system is extremely negative. First of all, the main problem I encountered was the stability of the system. Sudden freezes and crashes became frequent and unpleasant. This created a constant feeling of anxiety that anything could happen at the most inopportune moment. For example, several times I lost unsaved data due to unpredictable reboots and system errors.
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In addition, package management in CachyOS turned out to be a real disaster. There were often problems installing and updating software, and the errors I encountered were difficult to fix. To fix them, complex commands were required in the terminal, which is not suitable for users who prefer a graphical interface and simplicity.
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Performance issues were also not long in coming. On old hardware, the system works extremely slowly, despite the claims of its optimization for less powerful machines. This is annoying and makes working on such devices almost impossible.
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In addition, support and documentation leave much to be desired. Often, the information in forums and manuals is outdated or not detailed enough. This makes finding solutions to problems that arise a time-consuming and tedious process.
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The interface setup is also disappointing. Despite the presence of many options for customization, the setup process is far from intuitive. This leads to additional problems and makes the system difficult to use.
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Overall, using CachyOS has become a source of constant problems and frustration. For those looking for a reliable and user-friendly operating system, CachyOS is definitely not a good choice.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 3
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The only distribution that could bring back to life my 10 years old laptop with KDE without sacrificing the looks by installing a lightweight DE. It's actually impressive how much of a difference it is in terms of performance and optimization compared to other distributions. I also installed it in my main device and have been using it since almost 3 months, I was a little scared that since it was based on Arch it would be kinda unstable, but so far I've been loving it and all the features that are avaible from the CachyOS Hello program make it way more appealing than installing Arch and then manually configuring those features.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 2
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For an Asus TUF user. CachyOS have been a blessing.
Since kernel 6.14 they have baked in the needed Armory Crate Drivers.
This helps a lot when I don't have to run a lot of different kernels and instead run the stable kernel from CachyOS.
Also their wiki and community is really helpful. I had a odd issue that I thought was something to do with my KDE, but it was actually the AMD driver in the kernel having issues because of the frame rate. I added one row in to GRUB and it been rocksolid since.
They listen to feedback as well! The Discord is very active and the "top dog" is even in there chatting away. (Especially about cats!) Who don't love cats I mean?
From the latest version, they included now snapshots out of the box with Luminie. How can it not be easier? What do I talk about here? Well Snapshots is something breaks, you can rewind back to when it was working. You got to remember that CachyOS is a rolling distro, sometimes stuff breaks. I haven't had a break so far with CachyOS running it now for several months, but breaks will happen eventually. Then a rewind is fantastic!
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 1
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This is, in my opinion, the best distribution for gamers. Cachy os has many graphical tools that help you configure the system according to your own preferences. I personally recommend the BORELto kernel. In my opinion, games run best on it. The default environment of this distribution is KDE and I recommend it for running games. In CachyOS Hello, we can install all the packages needed to run games with 1 click. (I recommend removing Wine after installing them and installing Wine-cachyos). You should also remember that even on such a distribution, not every game will want to run without a problem. I would like to point out right away that unfortunately, Efootball 2025 caused me major problems with operation. This is not yet a distribution that allows you to play this title without any problems. You can forget about online games on Linux. They usually do not work at all due to anti-cheat. But it is still worth getting to know this distribution. If you play offline, especially older games, why do you need Windows? It is worth installing OS caches. I recommend this distribution, which in my opinion has huge potential to become the new "Windows" for gamers.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-26
Votes: 4
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Installation failed
I wanted to change my Manjaro / Windows 11 dualboot to CachyOS / Windows 11 and also try CachyOS. The KDE Plasma installation failed three times on my Acer V5. I did not have these problems with Arch-Installl or EndeavourOS.
1st attempt with refind and btrfs
2nd attempt with refind and ext4
3rd attempt with grub and ext4
The 3rd attempt only had 2 errors (language selection and grub). In detail, not everything has been tested as perfectly as with the other systems, as the focus is on innovation.
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Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-23
Votes: 2
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Flawless configuration and gaming experience, OOTB. I have a Intel desktop with a Geforce 4070 card.
It is really awesome that CachyOS builds and provides additional software (that is not part of the regular Arch repos), like Heroic Launcher.
Been using for regular browsing, studying, coding, gaming (Steam, Heroic Launcher with Epic and GOG games) native games and also Windows games using Proton. No headaches, no hiccups, everything is fast, even software updates. The wiki is a great complement to the Arch Wiki. Ah, of course, the community is really supportive.
Props to ptr1337 & team!
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Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-23
Votes: 2
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This brought my older laptop back to life. I initially had Mint on it. It was having troubles with Wifi for whatever reason. Honestly, I prefer kde plasma over gnome. It seems more polished and overall decent looking. Everything worked right out of the installation of CachyOS. The best part of this is it based off of Arch. The way it compiles and sets up the kernel to work right with your hardware is truly amazing. I noticed a performance boost because of it. This is not going to provide a "miracle" to certain types of hardware. You shouldn't expect it to. The way it handles updates provides robust stability and security. Some may find themselves having to still use commands to get some things to work. This doesn't bother me. I had to use a few commands to get my printer working. It was super easy to do. Linux distros have come a long way. CachyOS is a major step in the right direction. You can easily try it out for yourself either in a virtual machine or booting from a USB/CD.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-22
Votes: 2
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Great distro, all hardware within the PC works right out of the box. Configuring my HP Color Laserjet, and my HP Inkjet were easy as well. It's fast, very fast in fact, and because of how well it runs I haven't used my dual boot configuration to even bother with Windows anymore.
I am able to do all of my normal work with Web and Graphic design. Documents like spreadsheets and word processing are handled by Libreoffice, Thunderbird easily replaces Outlook, etc.
Gaming is another great point with this distro, Both with Steam and with games installed via Lutris. World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, and Marvel Rivals all play absolutely flawlessly!
I couldn't be more pleased with how well it all runs and "feels" in CachyOS!
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Version: 250330
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-19
Votes: 3
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Nice Linux distro. Pretty fast and clean...
...but...
None of my printers/scanners (USB) Canon or Brother work. I tried everything I could find on the Internet. Playing with CUPS configuration, re-installation, disabled, enabled, several different commands sequences in Konsole. No help. Drivers installation via Octopi did not help. The Internet is full of complains regarding printers not working with CachyOS.
"Printers" section does not even show up in the Systems Settings menu.
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In any of my previously used distros (too many to list here ;), they worked. I could simply install 'deb files drivers provided by the printers' manufacturers, without any circus tricks with cups, cups slots, cups paths, etc, etc... and the printers/scanners worked.
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Honestly, if the printers worked, the rating would be 10.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-18
Votes: 13
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After another round of distro hopping, I've now landed on CachyOS again. Absolutely clean, fast installation. No unnecessary baggage like many other KDE distributions with what feels like 100 automatically installed apps that I'll never need. CachyOS does this really well: minimal baggage, not a single "foreign app." Even YAY isn't pre-installed, but it's quickly done using the terminal. Then you quickly install your desired configuration and can get started.
All hardware such as printers, scanners, etc. are immediately recognized and integrated out of the box.
CachyOS runs quickly and without any bugs on my system, what more could you want?
Compared to my previous favorite, Siduction, the list of installed apps is at most half as extensive.
As already mentioned, completely unnecessary stuff like various terminals, multiple media players, and even two screenshot apps, what's the point?
I had to uninstall a massive amount of apps to get a clean, lean system. With CachyOS, it's the exact opposite: a bare-bones system that's easy to customize.
In summary, an absolute recommendation, and thanks to the Arch background, it's always equipped with the latest versions of the kernel and all programs.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-16
Votes: 2
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Even though this distro shy away being called a gaming distro...IMHO for all my intel/nvidia hardware, this turned out to be the best one in terms of performance and stability. Not to mention it has schedulers that you can change on the fly to see which one gives the best performance in real time for your favorite games. Been on it almost a year and have it in almost all my laptops/computers at home.
I also have it in dual boot for my main desktop with that dreaded w11 with secure boot - CachyOs wiki has a detailed guide and script on how to do it.
Highly recommended if you're looking to jump windows 10/11 and looking for a overall solid performer distro!
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-15
Votes: 1
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It is an incredible distro, a few months ago I started in gnu linux, with linux mint which is also incredible, for the sake of playing, I tried cachy os, and the truth is that I was impressed, it was stable quickly, apart from that it is an already configured arch and as a newbie everything is easier, I give a 10 to developers, I want to clarify that my minimum experience in gnu linux, any distro is good to play, it is The best thing that Linux has, its configuration, great cache OS distro.
Greetings Linux friends
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-15
Votes: 1
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At first, I almost gave up after installation due to some boot issues (likely caused by custom NVIDIA drivers + KDE), but with a bit of patience, I managed to get it running. Some of the dependencies are a bit odd - for example, I tried to replace Vim with Neovim, but for some reason, Zsh depends on Vim...
That said, even though the first impression wasn’t ideal, I immediately got the feeling that this distro had a lot of potential.
I’ve been using CachyOS for several days now, both for personal tasks (media, gaming, etc.) and professional work (development, VMs, Docker, etc.). The performance and memory management with its custom kernel are absolutely amazing - honestly, the best I’ve ever experienced.
It might not be ready for everyone just yet and could use a bit more polish, but for its raw performance alone, it deserves a solid 10/10.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-15
Votes: 1
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Very easy to install, and great looking distribution. Works very well on my Macbook9,1 (2016 model). I had previously used vanilla Arch on this model, which also worked well, but had some teething problems with regards hardware functionality.
Installing and configuring Cachy to use the rEFInd bootloader (notably one of the standard options given during the installation process); I was finally able to persistently solve the audio problems common to old MacBooks (hardware/NVRAM muting on each boot/reboot).
Hyprland WM work well; stable and responds quickly on the modest hardware I have (Intel M7-6Y75, 8GB RAM, integrated graphics).
Other solutions to common problems e.g. NVMe sleep (as documented on ArchWiki) worked fine too.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-14
Votes: 0
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I always wanted to use Linux as my daily driver as I was fed up with Windows. I was a complete novice to begin with. I used Debian distros for around 3 years which was a good experience but I wanted to use Linux for Gaming. I tried fedora which for some reason I found to be slow. I tried Nobara which was good but I found the system to unstable. The suspend was hit or miss and the scaling issues basically made the OS of 90's. All this made me to try CachyOS, which was the research of getting the best and most optimised gaming distro. Which I think it is(afaik).
Pros:
1. GUI Installer with plethora of options available out of the box. The installation was a breeze. I finally was able to use Gnome on a gaming distro. Nvidia drivers are working out of the box.
2. Btrfs integration works out of the box. I once broke my system.It just takes a live boot to get it back using timeshift in literally few minutes.
3. I get to use AUR. All the apps are optimised. The kernel is game ready out of the box. All the gaming libraries are just one command away.
4. If not obvious super snappy and fast in daily usage.
5. Last but not the least the community is super friendly. For the first time I have seen that the devs and the founder themselves are active in the forums.
Cons(Request):
1. There is nothing much to say in this regard. Probably I would want the Gnome version to be the default/flagship version but again very subjective.
This review is after using Cachy after more than 3 months.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-04-12
Votes: 0
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SO, the installation is minimal.
Someone could say this is a good thing. The system is snappy in general.
Since the first time installed this distro, it was giving the feeling some things are off...
I was trying to burn a usb stick.
In the package manager there were applications available to burn CD/DVD.
Yes is 2025 there were at least 2 applications for burning CDs but NOT a single one for burning a USB stick!
The people developing this OS need to become realistic.
I understand that this is a Gaming orianted distribution, but at the same time people need to be able to perform SIMPLE everyday tasks on theis computer.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-11
Votes: 0
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CachyOS: A Fast, Stable, and User-Friendly Arch-Based Linux
y am switching endeavour OS in one machine and CachyOS for everyday use,cachyOS in another ,as an Arch-based distro, is incredibly fast, stable, and always up to date—while still being easy to use.
The installation process is very intuitive, even for those new to Arch Linux. y installed default desktop environment, KDE Plasma, is a great choice, offering a modern, customizable, and user-friendly experience.
I installed in Btrfs as the file system. With Snapper support, you can take advantage of automatic system snapshots, making it easy to restore your system in case of issues. with this feature, you could boot up from a snapshot
of course octopi is great for installation of packages , and the kernel selector is great application
First time y use the fish shell but y did not have any issues with this terminal
Y selected the profile-sync deamon on and Bpf tune on also in tweaks
with one month using cachy-os , y never experienced any pacman database blocked , nor any kind of problems
The community is very friendly , and also there are many rewienws in you tube , due to a fast increasing upward
possitioning in page hit on distrowatch
Of course is not a distro for beginners and y am aware about possible instabilities from this higly optimized arch distro
but y have not experienced any one
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Version: 250330
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-04-08
Votes: 2
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Just tried install latest to VBox guest preview test run.
Having not checked this Distro out now for possibly 4 of its release Drops. This Version carries "Wow" Nice out of the box and running thru live Desktop environment.
very nice collection of apps added nice fit and arrangement of menu feature. With the touch click of "Install" yad like menu feature
again, very nice step thru logically install process. Up too "Install Now"
having not clicked off my network running Wifi. Process of Net Install progressed to about 18 percent then seem to stop, no progress.
had left the Install process more of an hour. Returned and checked around. Took a little stick poke to recover the install console and status. Yet still showed same position. Few process checks and seeing no increment to progress. Tapped the quit and tried again.
This second attempt I did turn off my network and proceeded "Off-Line to install the Image" Right off the crack of mouse click install.
Barbed wired response: Cannot proceed no "Internet or Internet access to Proceed". What a 2.5 gig plus image and this Distro will not Install without an Internet Connection. with such size. I shut down I did not delete the VBox reference yet maybe I will play more and stick with Live-DT for a now Term. My own principles. I will not and do not trust no matter what. A distro of such size to install to my hardware that requires an Internet connection. Bar none. Install to 1st reboot and update is my more method to choice of image install.
Pros: Certainly a deal of work has brought this Distro upwards to a very nice desktop Experience with out of box plenty of apps features and polish glamor for user experience.
Cons: Requires a full working Internet connection to Install onto system hardware. Looking to see future changes may provide such offline installation feature.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-04
Votes: 1
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The kernel manager can be scary. But that aside I had no issues that wasn't a issue on regular arch. Good gaming performance & some things that you would have to build from aur is already prepackaged in the main repo.
The catchy-proton has to be separatly installed and not included.
The Fish shell is added and standard. I changed to bash on one, since i remote from phone to change brighness of screen when in game-mode.
Love the included fzf, bat and those terminal utilities that I would add if it wasnt already inlcuded.
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Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-01
Votes: 0
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Yesterday I installed the new version of CachyOS 250330, having previously used Arch Linux.
The fact that Cachy OS Kernel Manager is conveniently and practically made is very good for people who want to change the Linux Kernel version very quickly.
The Cachy OS Package Installer is also conveniently made, from which you can add an application that is missing in the official installer.
Also, the fact that Octopus has been added is good for many reasons.
Also, last but not least, there is security in this system by adding a DNS server change.
With games on Steam and Lutris, the quality is simply perfect.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-03-30
Votes: 1
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Just installed a month ago on an external drive. My main distro is vanilla ARCH built over the last 24 months with the apps that I need. Can't really compare speed as Cachy is on (albeit fast drive) an external drive. I also don't care if its faster, If you can't tolerate something taking a nanosecond more to happen, a faster computer response isn't going to help. I do like the flexibility of this distro but some things that are baked in and made available, like removing orphans, can be disastrous if you don't understand the ramifications of mistakenly removing something and its impact on the system. I have 0 interest in gaming, my interest is solely in productivity, communication, scheduling and security apps. I didn't see any rational for using Cachy over plain ARCH with respect to my AMD Ryzen 9 system with an onboard Graphics card. It provided no advantage when working with graphics/photos, watching a video or watching TV.
I would have serious reservations about using Cachy as my main distro at this point, as neither its user base or designer/maintainers have been around long enough to assure the longevity of this distro. I also don't see CachyOs as a useful tool to teach anyone the ins or outs of ARCH or Linux in general.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-30
Votes: 24
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CachyOS: A Fast, Stable, and User-Friendly Arch-Based Linux
CachyOS has become my go-to Linux distribution for everyday use, and it’s also a fantastic choice for gaming. Unlike my past experiences with systems like MX Linux, Manjaro, PopOS and Ubuntu. CachyOS as an Arch-based distro, is incredibly fast, stable, and always up to date—while still being easy to use.
The installation process is straightforward and intuitive, even for those new to Arch Linux. The default desktop environment, KDE Plasma, is a great choice, offering a modern, customizable, and user-friendly experience.
For the best balance of performance and stability, I recommend using Btrfs as the file system. With Snapper support, you can take advantage of automatic system snapshots, making it easy to restore your system in case of issues. To fully integrate this feature, you should:
Select GRUB as the bootloader during installation. Install grub-btrfs afterward:
sudo pacman -S grub-btrfs
Make snapshots selectable at boot by running:
sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
sudo systemctl enable grub-btrfsd.service
CachyOS is optimized for speed and efficiency. It runs smoothly, whether you’re working, browsing, or playing games. Thanks to built-in performance tweaks, even demanding applications run without slowdowns. I haven’t experienced crashes or unexpected issues—it just works.
To maintain system stability, it’s best to avoid AUR packages whenever possible. Instead, I recommend installing applications as Flatpaks, which are more secure and isolated from the core system. For KDE users, installing Discover with Flatpak support makes managing applications even easier:
sudo pacman -S discover flatpak
This ensures that Discover handles only Flatpak packages without interfering with system dependencies.
The CachyOS community is active and friendly, offering plenty of help and resources. Whether you want to fine-tune your system or just need assistance, you’ll always find support.
CachyOS brings the best of Arch Linux in a fast, stable, and user-friendly package. With KDE Plasma, Btrfs, and Snapper support, it offers a reliable and flexible setup, ideal for both casual users and gamers. By avoiding AUR packages and using Flatpak applications, you can keep your system stable while enjoying the latest software. If you’re looking for a powerful yet easy-to-use Linux distribution, CachyOS is definitely worth trying!
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-29
Votes: 2
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I've been using Arch based distros for 3 months now, till now I really enjoyed the CachyOS. Is it the most stable distro? Definitely no. Does it try to be? Kinda but it mostly about performance and oh boy it delivers.
By far the it is most snappiest distro on my poor 4 core i7-7700k. Also I'm running a RTX 3070 which is running perfectly fine for now.
The system never broke itself. I always take both manually and automatically btrfs snaps with snapper and grub-btrfs. Only time I needed to do rollback was my own mistake. I made some poor decisions on patching and customizing my kernel(Big mistake by the way - Default CachyOS Kernel is already best, please don't mess with kernel too much like me). Breaking your OS is an Arch tradition at this point anyways, If you are using arch based distro then you should take snapshots no matter what arch based distro you are using. I also like the custom configs and default apps they provide, I don't view them as bloat because they are configured parallel to my taste. I only excluded few stuff during installation process. CachyOS package repo is cool too, no issues so far.
So it provides everything I ask from a distro and stable enough for me. Good oobe(I know it does not come in a box), definitely recommended 10/10. (Still not a starter distro though, but I believe it will slowly become one)
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-29
Votes: 0
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I was a Windows user for decades. I have tried many Linux distributions. I really like Arch, I have tried and used several Arch-based distributions. Since I have tried and used Cachyos (for more than eight months) I think there is no better one. Everything works perfectly, the system is incredibly fast and responsive. No crashes, no lags. The installation is very easy. I used it with an Nvidia card, then switched to an AMD graphics card. I have not experienced any errors with either card under Wayland and KDE Plasma. Thank you to the developers for this wonderful operating system.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-28
Votes: 0
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specifically engineered for optimal performance on desktop computer systems that are configured with an Intel central processing unit (CPU) and an AMD dedicated graphics processing unit (GPU). Users attempting to run this software on laptop computers may encounter significant stability issues, specifically manifesting as system freezes. To address these potential freezing problems and automatic reboots experienced on laptops, it is strongly recommended to utilize the Pop!_OS operating system. Furthermore, within the Pop!_OS environment on a laptop, reverting the installed NVIDIA graphics driver to the specific version 515 has been identified as an effective solution to mitigate the occurrence of system freezes and unexpected automatic restarts.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-28
Votes: 0
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I read the reviews here and found some that were clearly AI written (comments praising EndeavourOS), which puts CachyOS in a bad spot. CachyOS doesn't even use dnf, it uses pacman.
I have been using CachyOS for a while now, and it's basically Arch Linux with better optimisations. I used Debian before, and just out of curiosity, I ran y-cruncher on both systems to see these optimisations in action. The 10 minute calculation took only 8 minutes on CachyOS. This shows me that there really are some kernel optimisations. I'm not an expert benchmarker, but that's enough for me to see they've genuinely optimized something. Having used Arch before, CachyOS feels like a well optimized version of it. The default DE selection is also amazing.
It's a good OS for experimenting.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-28
Votes: 0
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Been using this distro for the last few months and I really enjoy it. Coming from using arch linux for the last few years and debian for the years before that. It's a very snappy and easy to setup distro with sane defaults, both for config and programs. I love how many fine grained settings you can find in the installer. So much more convenient than setting up vanilla arch. Do note that this is meant for desktops. It works great on a laptop but do not expect to use it for battery life. Gaming is also a joy on this distro. Easiest linux gaming experience I've ever had.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-27
Votes: 1
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I have been using CachyOS for a few years now. I like but It has gone south. Almost every upgrade renders my system non-bootable. Requiring rescue with a live CD. This is the third time in the last year. I like KDE, however, CachyOS is to be avoided. This week it left me with a kernel panic not syncing vfs unable to mount. CachyOS seems to blame Arch but the maintainers are ultimately responsible for the updates.
I am done with CachyOS.. EndeavourOS will cruise along for years without any issues.
Bye-Bye CachyOS, write if you get working...
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-25
Votes: 0
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I'm a Linux newbie and CachyOS is the first Linux distribution to be installed on my PC for longer than 3 months without me getting fed up with it, on that fact alone it deserves a 10/10.
It is extremely snappy and the developers are lovely to talk to.
Updating apps with paru in terminal is a breeze.
Being based on Arch means wide program support in AUR.
I only wish there was a rEFInd configuration setup that would automatically add Snapper snapshots to the boot menu to boot from. This would elevate the experience to 11/10 for me.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-23
Votes: 0
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CatchyOS - Brings in a lot of new features to an already Arch based distro e.g. custom kernel control, bore scheduler for faster loading, paru and octopi preinstalled. The swap memory is 19GB which is in line with modern systems. Nvidia is preinstalled Fish shell is default and zsh is installed with Powerlevel 10k. The installer is calamaris and many DE options are included like hyprland/qtile/cosmic apart from regular ones. KDE is the default DE but I find KDE to be slow although its Arch based distro. With paru you can install any app with one line for e.g. paru -S ghostty. Apps availability is awesome. It has catchyOS Hello, an interface like Endeavour Hello which allows you to tweak packages, change kernel, Install game packages, rank mirrors, and change DNS. For installing apps there are two basic apps centers ( CatchyOS Hello and CatchOS Package Installer) and a third option is using Octopi package installer (which includes paru). Its gui app center is quite basic though (just app names of aps, no pics or reviews etc). Octopi App requires skill because dependencies are listed along with aps names. Moreover when using Paru (in command line) which is a helper tool for AUR, you oftentimes have to read and Inspect the PKGBUILDs files before installing the app, otherwise some malicious code may be executed. Ideally check metadata, urls, checksum,dependencies, and redflags like rm -rf, curl, or wget. Moving on, most of the services need to be manually enabled. In Ubuntu most services are enabled by default. But in many Arch Distros Bluetooth is not enabled out of the box (it is enabled in CatchyOS though). Moreover, say you installed "virt-manager" the application won't start unless you start the demon service with "sudo systemctl enable --now libvirtd.service" and "sudo systemctl status". These kinds of things are normal in arch based distro. Say you want to install nvidia cuda drivers you have also set up Set up Environment Variables eg "export PATH=/opt/cuda/bin:$PATH" and "export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/opt/cuda/lib64:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH". Arch Linux is a rolling release distribution, meaning the kernel is frequently updated. This can cause issues with NVIDIA drivers if not handled properly. You have to install DKMS(dynamic kernel module support) to automatically rebuild the driver after each kernel update. On Arch Linux, you may need to manually configure Xorg to use the NVIDIA driver, whereas Ubuntu often handles this automatically.After installing CUDA, verify that it works correctly. The short of it is that you have many extra manual steps which you don't have in ubuntu. So if we think cattles vs pets, Arch is like a pet where you have to spend extra hours grooming and maintaining the system. Yes you will learn these matters and become better at version management, or you could be using that time towards building better ML models. The choice is yours. This is the best Arch Distro right now
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-21
Votes: 1
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For me, a wonderful Linux Distro. Why ?
I'm using it for gaming (steam and lutris) and office, it is fast, stable, good supported, and I love KDE ;)
We are using Wayland for a newest PC and X11 for an older PC and it works perfect.
- install of gaming titles very easy with Lutris or Steam (some AAA titles doens't work well, but this is not a problem for me and my focus)
- for office I using Linux Tools and this works very well
MS Teams = Element
Outlook = Thunderbird
Office = FreeOffice
I do not missing Windows ;)
*negative point
I have with a few tools a misstake of display, when I set a full screen option
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-20
Votes: 1
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CachyOS is a highly optimized Distro based on Arch Linux. It uses modern Hardware to the fullest to give its Users the best Performance. I've never used a Distro thats easy to install and gives you the possibility to use encrypted ZFS without any issues.
Pros:
- v3/v4 packages
- bore & sched-ext cpu scheduler
- adios io scheduler
- zfs support ootb
- many performance/usability tweaks ootb
- best performing distro ive tried
- easy to install
- good and helpful community
- easy to migrate to Arch if the Team stops developing CachyOS
TLDR: Similar to Clear Linux in Performance but way better usability.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-20
Votes: 4
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Only giving this a one because the install could not start, my usb keyboard had no power so they didn't have compatible usb drivers in the installer so I could choose live or liveram or anything. I know this because I tapped the cap lock and number lock keys and no lights on the keyboard lit up. Huge mistake not having a small driver for a mouse, reminds me of linux from the late 90's where no mouse or keyboard drivers worked when I tried an install. I have low expectations for this distro if they did not try installs on various different pc's since the programmer must have been using a ps2 mouse/keyboard to have this huge oversight, like just ask a friend to install it and test it out or a relative.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-03-17
Votes: 0
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There is no same score for all. Here is my scores for various groups:
1. Geeks - 10. Fast and good for gaming, AI, development. Recurrent updates. Newest packages. Arch. Can excuse some crushes and inconvenience (like powering down and powering up the second screen with different resolution, after waking up from sleep, or not responding keyboard/mouse for some time after waking up)
2. Newbies - 1. As any arch based distro, there is high probability of crushes (may be even more then, for example, Endeavarous). No experience of good features yet, so can not appreciate goodness.
3. Intermediate users - 7, appreciate goodness, but not happy with problems.
So my rating is 7. Should be 6 if average, but I am a bit biased toward geeks.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-15
Votes: 3
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CachyOS is an Arch Linux-based distribution that focuses on performance and optimization. It's designed to provide a snappy and responsive user experience.
Pros:
Performance Optimization:
CachyOS uses optimized kernels (like the CachyOS kernel with the BORE scheduler) and compiled packages with optimizations like LTO and specific CPU architecture flags. This can lead to noticeable performance improvements.
It aims to provide a more responsive desktop experience, especially under load.
Ease of Use:
It provides a graphical installer, making Arch Linux more accessible to users who might be intimidated by the traditional Arch installation process.
It includes pre-configured tools and utilities, which can save users time and effort.
Modern Packages:
CachyOS often ships with very up to date packages.
Community and Development:
It appears to have an active developer and a growing community.
Cons:
Potential Instability:
By using highly optimized and sometimes cutting-edge packages, there's a potential for increased instability compared to more conservative distributions.
Because it uses it's own repositories, there is a risk that if the project ends, the user will be left with an un-updatable system.
Pre-configuration:
Some users may find the pre-configured settings and included tools to be "bloat" or unnecessary.
Overly pre-configuring systems can cause issues with other programs, such as some users reporting issues with flatpak.
Relative Newness:
Compared to more established distributions like EndeavourOS, CachyOS is relatively new. This means it may not have the same level of long-term stability or extensive community support.
Possible Hardware Issues:
Some users have reported issues with hardware compatibility, such as overheating or problems with specific hardware drivers.
In summary:
CachyOS is a promising distribution for users who prioritize performance and are comfortable with a potentially more bleeding-edge system. However, users should be aware of the potential for instability and the fact that it deviates somewhat from standard Arch practices.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-14
Votes: 2
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Outside of a few peripherals issues, I have been with how good CachyOS has been. I switched from trying a few other distros, and found it just a little bit better baked than Nobara at the time of writing (though no dig at that great distro). It works well with gaming, and is just a generally stable, very polished iteration of Arch-based goodness. There have been a few crashes, but you sign up for something Arch-based, you'll run into that occasionally. This really took any intimidation, though, I've trying something on the Arch side of things.
I'm using KDE, which is a blast. I can't comment on anything beyond that. but from the sound of it, KDE is the smoothest with it.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-03-10
Votes: 3
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They don't call it CrashyOS for nothing
Pros: Fast when just installed
Cons: Prone to crash
Always update issues
Includes packages by default from AUR that breaks the system
Great KDE, lacklustre Gnome. Even worse than Vanilla Gnome
Screen bug where I have 2 screens, but when it sleeps, one of them at randomly is like 640x480
No support and poor documentation (luckily ARCH Wiki exists)
Just randomly freezes
I've been using Linux since 2012, so I am not a new to Linux user. Some strange issues which is hard
to troubleshoot, and this has nothing to do with the Arch aspect. It's just a strange distro
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Version: 250202
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-03-09
Votes: 3
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I'm running CachyOS for about a month now and my opinion is mostly positiv. Unfortunately I'm confronted with some bugs that I can't get rid of. Coming from Fedora KDE which I'd rate with a 9/10 I wanted to give CachyOS a try due to the gaming optimizations.
When the system falls asleep, my left monitor changes to a 640x480 resolution. It stays this way after logging back in. Only solution is a reboot.
My system: AMD Ryzen 5800X3D, RTX 3070, 32GB RAM, Dual WQHD Monitor setup 60Hz/144Hz
Pro:
- Nvidia drivers preinstalled
- Good gaming performance
- Snappy and fast
Con:
- Resolution bug
CachyOS is definitly not a beginner distro.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-08
Votes: 2
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I have been using CachyOS for about a year, and my opinion about the system is extremely negative. First of all, the main problem I encountered was the stability of the system. Sudden freezes and crashes became frequent and unpleasant. This created a constant feeling of anxiety that anything could happen at the most inopportune moment. For example, several times I lost unsaved data due to unpredictable reboots and system errors.
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In addition, package management in CachyOS turned out to be a real disaster. There were often problems installing and updating software, and the errors I encountered were difficult to fix. To fix them, complex commands were required in the terminal, which is not suitable for users who prefer a graphical interface and simplicity.
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Performance issues were also not long in coming. On old hardware, the system works extremely slowly, despite the claims of its optimization for less powerful machines. This is annoying and makes working on such devices almost impossible.
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In addition, support and documentation leave much to be desired. Often, the information in forums and manuals is outdated or not detailed enough. This makes finding solutions to problems that arise a time-consuming and tedious process.
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The interface setup is also disappointing. Despite the presence of many options for customization, the setup process is far from intuitive. This leads to additional problems and makes the system difficult to use.
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Overall, using CachyOS has become a source of constant problems and frustration. For those looking for a reliable and user-friendly operating system, this is definitely not a good choice.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-07
Votes: 6
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Absolutely amazing! Everything just works where other distros would fail. Great Nvidia support and secure boot kernel signing out of the box. I installed it on my dell xps 9720 that I bought new in July of 2022, CachyOS & PopOS are now my chosen Arch & Debian based distros. No other distros come close and I tried nearly all of them. If I had to choose one it would probably by Cachy as my daily driver. Honestly, my 3yr old dell laptop runs better than it did on windows 11. I am running cachy with Gnome and the following apps installed. VMware workstation 17, qemu, docker, chromium, jetbrains, vscode, java, python, rust, Go, nginx, PostgreSQL, mysql, open office, pgadmin, and other apps. I’m done distro hopping!
All of that said, I would only recommend Cachy for intermediate to advanced users. You really need to first understand how the Linux system and how to use the terminal commands for occasional troubleshooting. However, you don’t necessarily need to know how to build your kernel from scratch either. For anyone else I would recommend PopOs until you get more comfortable with using the terminal than gui for admin tasks.
Thanks
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Version: 250202
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-03-02
Votes: 1
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What can i say about cachy os i got mixed feelings here is why.Hardware used is i7-14700k,7900xtx,64gb ddr5,asus rog strix z790-e
Pros:
Optimised to the max,customised kernel ready for gaming,arch based,snappy and quick
Cons:
not much installed by default but yet it feels like there is so much bloat with vim,btop++,micro,alacritty etc..
very buggy pc freezes often i have to hard reboot didn't touch nothing default kernel and scheduler
to many special config that makes it hard to diagnose problem's
updates often gives errors
There kernel is really good but as main distro i don't trust that it is reliable i game on my pc but also do work so i need something reliable like endeavour os or fedora kde even kubuntu.
Also after testing yes cachy os gives me better gaming performance on average compared to endeavour os or fedora or kubuntu but not by much like 5 to 10 fps more.
So to me i don't like it when i update or just boot my pc and stuck wondering if my pc will boot up or freeze at any moment so in my experience this distro ain't ready for prime time will test again in the future.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-28
Votes: 1
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I was trying out CachyOS' Cinnamon, and so much is missing.
No icon sets, no themes, no cursors. You can't change anything.
Their package manager says Adwaita is installed, but it's not available in any theming options - all the options are empty.
I'm not impressed with their package manager either. Most of the applications I use on Linux seem to be missing or outdated - VSCode, FileZilla, GIMP. There's also no real default text editor installed by default. They have Micro, but Ive never heard of it. There' no vim, xed, gedit, or even leafpad. You have to download one and install it yourself.
Overall I'm not really impressed with this distro.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-25
Votes: 7
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CachyOS brings in a lot of new features to Arch, specifically custom kernel control, bore scheduler for faster loading, paru and octopi preinstalled. Nvidia is preinstalled, Fish shell is default, the installer is calamares and many DE options are included like hyprland/qtile/cosmic apart from regular ones. Apps availability is awesome. The Hello tool allows you to tweak packages, change kernel, install game packages, rank mirrors, and change dns. The CachyOS Package Installer is also available, and a third option is using octopi (which includes paru). Its GUI app center is quite basic though (just app names of aps, no pics or reviews etc). Arch Linux is a rolling release distribution, meaning kernel and apps are frequently updated. Fast and stable, this is one of the the best Arch based distro right now.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-24
Votes: 3
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There is hipe about Cachy Os las year. In short it is too buggy and not usable for daily use.
Im tried mostly any major distribution over years and stayed with Debian on servers and Arch/Manjaro on Desktop for last years.
Im tried install it 4 times Cachy OS as my primary desktop in last year and there was always problems.
Once updates broken problems, another time dependencies problems then desktop enviroments install not working most of time.
It pull down Arch linux feeling all the time.
It will be better if the time which they spent on this project spent on Arch linux to make it be better.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-02-23
Votes: 1
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I have tried to finally move away from windows for many times now and i always had issues with having rolling release distros (which i "need" for my 7900XTX 9950X Gaming/workstation build) and even Tumbleweed broke itself into a emergency boot screen after a couple weeks.
So far i've encountered two issues (changing the KDE breeze dark to the Cachy style caused being stuck on a black screen for ever... glad i encountered this imediately after the installation and i just wiped and reinstalled it.)
Now after a couple days, settling in and installing everything i need... It's actually pretty decent.
CachyOS is very stable, fast and has some decent QoL features like a most downloaded software GUI where you can just check and one click install most of the audio/browser/workstation/gaming etc. tools. Everything that i tried worked flawless and i had no massive issues with the Distro.
The only thing that is currently broken is the Cachy Browser. "Broken" means for me that it defaults to light mode no matter what you do.
I have another System (a old Mini PC with a Celeron J4125) where Windows 11 struggles to even launch a browser properly and it runs like a dream.
if you want something different than Arch/Endeavour/Tumbleweed. Try CachyOS. It's really good.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-22
Votes: 1
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CachyOS has several drawbacks that may concern some users. Firstly, it has a relatively outdated appearance compared to more modern distributions, which can be a turnoff for those seeking a sleek interface. Additionally, its package manager can be intimidating and less user-friendly for beginners. The lack of Wayland support limits advanced graphical capabilities and future-proofing. Furthermore, its default applications are somewhat dated, and the community support, while active, is tiny and not helpful. Additionally, I have had a couple lock-ups and crashes, which definitely shows it’s not a stable distro to use. Updates break the system very frequently- that’s the nature of Arch in general, which this is based off of.
I don’t know where anyone is getting that gaming on CachyOS is good, it’s not- it’s suboptimal due to less comprehensive driver support and fewer optimizations compared to distributions tailored for gaming, resulting in poorer performance and compatibility with gaming hardware and software.
I’ve had a lot of headaches trying to use CachyOS, and it’s not worth your time.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-22
Votes: 5
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Excellent distro, it has become my go-to distro for daily use and, yes, it's also a superb choice for gaming. Unlike my previous experiences with Debian-based MX and Ubuntu, as an Arch-based distro Cachy has been rock solid and FAST, with the latest software and the flexibility I wanted, while also staying user-friendly.
The installation process was very smooth and intuitive, even for someone relatively new to Arch. The performance tweaks and optimizations under the hood, including the custom kernel, make a noticeable difference; this translates to a great gaming experience, and even resource-intensive applications don't slow down my system. I've experienced no crashes or unexpected issues. You have complete control over your system, from the desktop environment to the smallest details. The community is also active and helpful, providing plenty of resources and support for further customization.
My overall impression is, Cachy combines the best of Arch Linux with a focus on user-friendliness and gaming performance. It's a well-rounded, high-performing, and stable distribution that I wholeheartedly recommend to both new and seasoned Linux users.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-21
Votes: 0
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I have been using CachyOS for about a year now. I have not had any issues and games like Marvel Rivals, WoW and CS2 run amazing. I am surprised at how fast CachyOS runs games. Some titles perform better on Linux than in Windows.
CachyOS doesn't have all kinds of theme's by default, which I like. I find that better to setup my own look and feel than chasing down a ton of default theme options. Being rolling release, I always have the most up to date packages with Cachy. I have never had an issue with my system being unusable or "breaking" from updates. I know this is a major concern of people looking at an arch based, rolling release distribution. People are active on the CachyOS discord and can often help fairly quickly if I do have a question. Cachy also maintains its own Wiki, which I find nice. All in all, a really great experience for a daily driver system, with gaming for fun.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-18
Votes: 3
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I wanted to like this distro. I like ZFS, and Endeavour doesn't have that OOTB. First, I have to leave the welcome window open, after I select "install." I normally close unnecessary windows, but that'd make things act odd, at least momentarily. Ok, no big deal, but then after the install was done, I get dropped to emergency mode. Every. Time. WTHeck? It did this on ALL three PCs I installed it on.
Ok, solved that by NOT restarting after the install was done, and flat-out powering down, totally.
Ran an update, and I started getting dropped back to emergency maintenance. Again. 5 times in a row. The only thing I changed was installing steam. I'm currently installing Endeavor OS back on the main PC (10980xe, def not a weak processor). The laptops are going to get Endeavour put on them as well. This OS can't be trusted.
Could it be something I'm doing wrong? Possibly, but I've no idea what. And for the wonkiness I encountered, it's DEF not worth the hassle. Who knows, maybe it was ZFS - maybe if I'd picked btrfs/etc, it'd have been fine. But I'm done playing.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-18
Votes: 0
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so, i installed cachy with cosmic, it is the smoothest experience ive ever seen, works good with gnome too, i use thorium and ghostty(check it out, its nice), qbittorrent, celluloid and pavucontrol, everything works so good, it is stable, extremely fast, its just best, ive used arch and many many distros(i am big distro hopper) and so far, cachy is best, its kernels are so fast and stable too, i just love it so much, and to whoever has issues: you trippin bc you dont even tried arch, also, its not good for old hardware
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-18
Votes: 1
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Coming from Garuda, CachyOS is a MAJOR improvement. As advertised, the performance is significantly better than other distros I've tried in my few years using Linux. It has some quirks that'll take some getting used to gaming wise, like not using gamemoderun in Steam launch arguments since that messes with their custom-made scheduling, but once you read their wiki and come to understand everything you'll probably find that (for me at least) this'll be one of the best Linux experiences you can get. Give it a shot.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-16
Votes: 4
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Well, at least I gave this a try. I had one disaster after another using CachyOS- my bootloader was broken numerous times throughout my use- I have a Windows 10 install and it made sure to make that uncountable (I still need Windows for some things). This distro was pretty bloated with way too many apps, some of which do the same thing- so that's definitely unnecessary. Boot time was pretty slow, it took a few minutes if it would even fully go through booting tot he desktop- I had to force shutdown my computer numerous times and it was a 50/50 chance it would boot to the desktop or not. It could not recognize my printer or wifi card, good thing I have ethernet as a backup, but that was slow too. There is a bit of RAM usage with no programs open, which slowed down the system. There were some crashes and any workarounds from "helpful" users in the forum proved to be a blatant lie, and would mess up something else in the distro- making this overall not trustworthy to use and a pain trying to fix anything that is broken.
I see no reason to upgrade to the new version of the OS that was put out this year because my patience has worn thin trying to use CachyOS and the colossal failure and nightmare to use it is.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-13
Votes: 2
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CachyOS:
I have been using CachyOS for a while, over 2 years, and my opinion about the system is very negative. First of all, the main problem I encountered was the stability of the system. Sudden freezes and crashes became frequent and unpleasant. This created a constant feeling of anxiety that anything could happen at the most inopportune moment. For example, several times I lost unsaved data due to unpredictable reboots and system errors.
In addition, package management in CachyOS turned out to be a real disaster. There were often problems installing and updating software, and the errors I encountered were difficult to fix. To fix them, complex commands were required in the terminal, which is not suitable for users who prefer a graphical interface and a distro that’s easy to use
Performance issues were also not long in coming. On old hardware, the system works very slowly, despite the claims of its optimization for less powerful machines. This is annoying and makes working on such devices almost impossible.
In addition, support and documentation leave much to be desired. Often, the information in forums and manuals is outdated or not detailed enough. This makes finding solutions to problems that arise a time-consuming and tedious process.
Despite the presence of many options for customization, the setup process is far from intuitive, a lot of options don’t apply, and if they do, things start bugging out and may crash the system. The flat icons and flat theme is- to put it nicely, harmful to the eyes and icons don’t make sense, so it’ll be difficult trying to figure out some of the applications you want to use are This leads to additional problems and makes the system difficult to use.
Overall, using CachyOS has become a source of constant problems and frustration. For those looking for a reliable and user-friendly operating system, CachyOS is definitely not a good choice.
The only positive here is that it’s Linux and not Windows.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-12
Votes: 2
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CachyOS:
So, let me state this loud and clear right out of the way: CachyOS is not prime-time ready. And if you thought you are in for some user-friendly and polished Linux experience, then be horribly disappointed. First hour, it crashed on me four times, yes FOUR freaking kernel panics in less than an hour; that in itself should be saying something to do with stability.
But wait, there's more! The repos? Forget it. They are slow as syrup, and even when they actually load, half the stuff you try to install either fails to install or manages to break something else. Every time you run dnf update, it is like playing roulette. And, oh yeah, xdg-desktop-portal: that's totally hosed, meaning some basic functionality just plain does not work. Great.
Oh boy, where to begin? Bloat city, population: you. Packed full of features you'll never use and none of the ones you do need. Missing settings here, broken apps there. what a mess. Unless you actually like trawling through forums and editing config files just to make your system usable, you're in for a world of hurt.
And let me tell you something about usability: unless you are some sort of seasoned Linux veteran who can troubleshoot your way out of a paper bag, this distro will leave you stranded. So much is not properly configured out of the box that rookies and maybe even intermediates are in for a bad time. You'll spend more time fixing issues than actually getting things done.
If you're looking for a solid, working rolling-release distribution, then keep away from CachyOS and head to EndeavourOS: rock solid, no drama with multiple DEs/WMs, and fast, dependable mirrors. You won't also waste hours trying to fix what shouldn't break in the first place.
In short, unless you’ve got the patience of a saint and the skills of a wizard, give CachyOS a wide berth. Your sanity will thank you.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-11
Votes: 0
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i think this is the worst distro out of the 3 i used, comes with tons and i mean tons of bloatware cant connect to hidden networks but thats more of a kde issue mouse just expands for some reason occasionally. bluetooth drivers didnt work runs fastfetch whenever you open a terminal and much more i think ill just try arch instead of these god awful distros that are just copies of eachother but on a side note just because i had a bad experience doesnt mean you will keep trying till you find the distro thats right for you
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-09
Votes: 1
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CachyOS has quickly become my go-to distribution for both gaming and everyday computing. As an Arch-based distro, it offers the latest software and the flexibility I crave, but with a level of user-friendliness that's often missing in the Arch world.
Installation and Setup
The installation process was surprisingly smooth. The Calamares installer is intuitive, and CachyOS provides clear documentation to guide you through the setup. Even for someone relatively new to Arch, the process was straightforward and hassle-free.
Performance and Stability
CachyOS is blazingly fast. The performance tweaks and optimizations under the hood, including the custom kernel, make a noticeable difference. Games run smoothly, and even resource-intensive applications don't slow down my system. What's more, it's rock-solid stable. I've experienced no crashes or unexpected issues.
Gaming
For gamers, CachyOS is a dream come true. It comes with a curated selection of gaming-related tools and libraries pre-installed, making it easy to jump into your favorite titles. The performance optimizations also translate to a great gaming experience, with higher frame rates and smoother gameplay.
Customization and Flexibility
Like any Arch-based distro, CachyOS offers unparalleled customization. You have complete control over your system, from the desktop environment to the smallest details. The community is also active and helpful, providing plenty of resources and support for further customization.
Overall Impression
CachyOS is a fantastic distribution that combines the best of Arch Linux with a focus on user-friendliness and gaming performance. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or someone looking to explore the Arch ecosystem, CachyOS is definitely worth checking out. It's a well-rounded, high-performing, and stable distribution that I wholeheartedly recommend.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-08
Votes: 0
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No words. They're doing an amazing job for gaming community, and it's focused for user-friendly stuff, such as package manager, kernel manager and cachyOS hello that gives you plenty of stuff to fix any problems you might have from a mouse click button instead of letting the user to search about the problem and copy pasting stuff into the terminal that they don't have any idea of what they're doing.
Plus it's a distro focused on security as well. How not to give it a try? Not sure if it's the best distro for a begginner, though it have potential for some users who like to explore and feel okay about trying new stuff with no fear of messing up.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-07
Votes: 6
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I tried this for Raspberry PI 4b. The startup was slow, then nothing really worked. I couldn't update the package manager so I tried to troubleshoot the issue. I opened Firefox to look it up, but it wouldn't load a single page. It kept saying there was some problem with certificates and there was no apparent way around it. On top of that, this has got to be the worst-themed distro I've ever seen. The artwork is strangely vacant like some post-apocalyptic setting -- no people, no life, just a dropped umbrella, empty-looking buildings. Meanwhile, the color scheme is uppity pastels, like a baby shower threw up all over it. It's like a celebration of desolation. It's not just ugly, it's creepy. Artwork is a more superficial aspect of any distro. But, honestly, I don't think I've ever found the artwork for a distro so creepy before.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-07
Votes: 0
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it is so fast and reliable, i love it CachyOS is an impressive Arch-based Linux distribution that combines speed, optimization, and usability into an outstanding package. Its tailored kernels, BORE scheduler, and per-architecture optimized repositories deliver unparalleled performance, whether for gaming, development, or general use. The installation process is intuitive thanks to the Calamares installer, and tools like the Kernel Manager and CachyOS Hello app make customization seamless. With excellent gaming support, including optimized drivers and ready-to-use Steam/Proton packages, it caters well to gamers. The active community and comprehensive documentation ensure any issues are quickly resolved, making it a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced users seeking a responsive and reliable Linux experience. Highly recommended!
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Version: 241221
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-07
Votes: 0
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BY FAR the best Arch-based distro I've used. Yes, it does all those things it claims: it's fast, secure, stable, etc. If it was only these things, it would be a worthy distro, but it is so much more it's hard to capture it all without taking notes while using it. For starters, it comes with built-in tools, like a kernel manager. A kernel manager on steroids that allows you to easily make new custom kernels with the tweaks YOU want. A kernel customized BY YOU. It has a multitude of other tools too, optional tweaks, easy mirror ranking, and much more super-handy system aids. Plus, there's their custom Web browser and other custom applications too.
On top of all these neat things, the people that put this distro paid a lot of attention to little things throughout the KDE desktop. They don't talk about, or brag about all the useful little things they've done, but they're there. Things like, if you create a new folder and then split your folder view in Dolphin, your newly created folder is automatically opened in the new pain. The new pain isn't focused on, Dolphin keeps your focus on the parent folder, but that newly creted folder is just sitting there, waiting & ready to accept whatever files you wanted to place in it. So much that I can't even remember all the little things they've done.
Desktop is KDE, theme is Breeze dark. Included applications are a reasonable base set without being a whole bunch of bloat, like all of the other top distros on Distrowatch. Adding applications is easy either when installing or afterwords in CacnyOS' own installer or via Octopi.
It's fast, stable, well thought out, and just about as perfect a base OS as one could wish for. I've been using Linux for a while now. Over a decade. Two maybe. I have tried dozens, if not hundreds of distros. I settled on Arch & its derivatives about 8 or so years ago. Of all Arch's deriviates, and I have tried them all, this is the best of the bunch.
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Version: 250202
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-04
Votes: 0
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CachyOS is an impressive Arch-based Linux distribution that combines speed, optimization, and usability into an outstanding package. Its tailored kernels, BORE scheduler, and per-architecture optimized repositories deliver unparalleled performance, whether for gaming, development, or general use. The installation process is intuitive thanks to the Calamares installer, and tools like the Kernel Manager and CachyOS Hello app make customization seamless. With excellent gaming support, including optimized drivers and ready-to-use Steam/Proton packages, it caters well to gamers. The active community and comprehensive documentation ensure any issues are quickly resolved, making it a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced users seeking a responsive and reliable Linux experience. Highly recommended!
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Version: 241221
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-30
Votes: 0
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I've used CachyOS now for several months without issue and can tell you that it is nothing short of amazing. Decided to try Cachy on an old laptop and was very impressed with the speed and stability, so much so, that it is now the only OS I use; even on my daily driver (this says a lot since I've been a Fedora user for twenty years). Installation process was smooth and quick. Documentation was very good. Very fast and you will notice it, even with top of the line hardware. You can choose from several optimized packages, including different, optimized kernels. Steam works, with optimized Proton packages. Good RAM usage, it seems it uses it well for caching data and apps, leading to a very snappy experience.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-01-29
Votes: 2
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Arch-based distros are not all they’re cracked up to be, being put on a high horse, which leads to disappointment and frustration in the end.
Even if there are more user-friendly approaches to Arch, it’s still overall a complicated and confusing Linux distro and distro family. Arch is still a high-intermediate to expert level of distro where a lot of stuff you have to do in the terminal and fix breakages that randomly happen and happen frequently. There aren’t really fool-proof ways to have it easier to use- thats Arch’s nature. I do not know why Arch is being considered the poster child for Linux when it is nothing at all for anyone who is new to Linux.
Arch is very experimental and prone to a lot of frustration and annoyances with frequen crashes and breaks.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-01-28
Votes: 3
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This seems good but I wasn't able to install it on a test laptop, seems to have a lot of bugs in the installer and severe hardware compatibility limitations, including some very basic issues: it seems wasn't able to write any changes to the partition table, so the first installation said it was complete, but on reboot it couldn't find a boot device. Thereafter it couldn't delete any partitions on the HDD. This seems a very basic bug. Maybe with more development it will become a viable option for a desktop, but given the bugs encountered, I can't imagine it would be trustworthy enough for daily use.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-27
Votes: 0
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Excellent experience. This is a fabulous Arch based linux distribution. It is not a total newbie distribution as some of the other Arch based distros out there but, it can be easily managed with a little patience. It is very fast and seems to be taking security seriously.
I appreciate the hard work put into this one. I'm using KDE Plasma edition on an old lenovo laptop, Duo core and 5.7G memory that runs as smooth as ever. The system comes with its own package installer and kernel manager, enabling you to install various applications from AUR or using flatpak.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-01-27
Votes: 0
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Wanted to try something new and was a bit bored of Ubuntu. I decided to give CatchyOS a shot and I am amazed by this version of Linux. It is incredibly fast and responsive, which has significantly improved my workflow. I found all the software I needed, and it works seamlessly with my docking station. The user interface is intuitive and visually appealing, making it a joy to use. I think I will stay with this version for the long term. Additionally, I really like the package manager; it's simple and efficient, making software installation and updates a breeze. Overall, CatchyOS has exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh and reliable Linux experience.
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Version: 241221
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-01-26
Votes: 2
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The distro is good and lightweight, they've configured many things well, like the driver utility, the cleanliness, and in my opinion, it's also aesthetically pleasing.
But nothing useful works: Lutris always throws a 256 error, the Flatpak version doesn’t even start, and the NVIDIA drivers are super outdated (though, to be fair, you can install others).
The bare installation takes up way too many gigabytes, and I can’t figure out why. I’d recommend it to someone who only wants to use their PC for very basic tasks.
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Latest Reviews
Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-17
Votes: 6
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CachyOS has quickly become my favorite Arch-based Linux distribution, overtaking my previous go-to, EndeavourOS. It stands out by delivering a truly out-of-the-box experience, packed with a multitude of choices for users right from installation.
Desktop and Bootloader Choices:
I opted for KDE as my desktop environment and chose the Limine bootloader over GRUB, all while using the Btrfs file system. CachyOS automatically sets up snapshots for you with Btrfs, which is a lifesaver—though I’m not sure if this feature is available with other file systems or bootloader configurations.
Performance and Package Optimization
One of CachyOS’s unique features is its own repository, which compiles packages with optimizations for better performance. Initially, I was skeptical about these claims, but after continued use, I genuinely noticed a performance improvement
Overall, CachyOS is a fantastic distribution. The development team has done an outstanding job, and I truly appreciate the thoughtful features and optimizations they have implemented. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a robust, user-friendly Arch-based distro.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 3
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I'm under the spell of this distro, in a good way. I tried Cachy about a year ago, and I don't know why, but it didn't click for me that time, but today, something changed. I installed this distro, the customized installer was such a breeze to use, everything was understandable, and my os was installed in moments.
Then I was first presented with this CachyOS Hello, which is a portal to this magical gamer distro. Then with its help I installed a gaming pack, which included everything, Steam too and a modified proton called cachy-proton. Then I noticed there are two steam variants in the start menu (I installed Plasma btw, their flagship DE), steam and steam-native, so I made a research and steam-native is the goto on cachy.
Then I installed Sims2, and to my surprise, it just launched without any issues, without giving any launch params, and such. I was literally shocked, and I was like - what kind of sorcery is this (in a good way ofcourse). Then Sims2 just ran so smooth, that I basically forgot that I'm on Linux. By the way, this game never launched with any other linux distros no matter how hard I tried (ubuntu, mx, endeavour, debian, fedora, you name it.. these could never run it).
BUT here come CachyOS and it just ran it, without any words! I'm speechless. This is what I call a true out of the box experience. Then I realized there is this sched-ext where I can make my kernel (cachy kernel uses bore and stuff) to be optimized for games, on the fly. Isn't that cool bros? Like... Holy moly. And the theme is also looks cool, this green I like it, it fits with my Nvidia card (oh yeah, I'm nvidia user btw, and it also works out of the box, it literally installed nvidia proprietary during the linux installation and I didn't even had to do anything, cachy just realized that my machine is fitted with nvidia and it just installed nvidia on it OMG PERFECT)
The only "downside" for me is the distro's name Cachy is a bit silly, cause whenever I looked at this name, it just reminds me of a hobby project (while we can clearly see its not), so imho they just picked a random name, they didn't think that they're gonna make it the top gaming distro, and here they are, top gaming distro, but with an odd name :D Well it is what it is, but I'm sure they're gonna earn big reputations and people will take this distro seriously. The best Arch based distro out there, it just beats everything. There is a french-canadian linux gamer youtuber (not gonna advertise his name because he's famous already enough lol), and finally now I know why he likes this distro so much.
It. Just. TRULY. Works. Bro.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 0
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Put it right at the 8 so its the same as the average, letme explain:
I decided one day to try something arch-based instead of my usual debian, and this was pretty good! Went with Openbox as my choice, which was pre-set very nicely with custom keybindings and various forms of jazz that worked out great. Graphical Access to the AUR as well so that was all nice, but a single problem somewhat annoyed me to death. Theres a little button on the left bar for the controls that lets me change the wallpaper, problem is I cant find the file directory to add more wallpapers to it or change the directory. Theres an application to change the wallpaper, so I use it but once I log out or shutdown it goes back to the default. You would think they would at least do a minor check and try and run a custom version for a week or so but sadly not. Its probably great on the other choices of DE's and window managers, but the fact I couldnt really change the default wallpaper and it actually stay is just disappointing. It may be a good distro, but its got to work out some bugs still :(
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 1
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Impressive. Most impressive.
CachyOS was installed on two of my devices: Mac Pro 6,1 "Cachy-Can" and my trusty T490. Much like any Linux OS nowadays installation was a breeze. I decided to dual boot Siduction/CachyOS on my T490.
Considering i'm unfamiliar with Arch distros, quick access to a Wiki, Updates and package manager are critical. CachyOS Hello is a convenient one-stop shop. Options like Hello are common on most distros I use but Cachy's implementation is clean.
I'm still gathering my bearings with CachyOS but after a few days of using the OS, i'm impressed with its performance. Quite snappy with what appears to be low resource utilization. MacOS was beginning to be bogged down on my Trashcan but CachyOS has definitely brought this machine back from the brink with awesome performance.
For now, my distro-hopping urges have been satisfied. Great work to all who have contributed on this project.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-14
Votes: 2
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I really don't understand how anyone could use this operating system without losing their sanity in the process.
First of all, when I installed it everything seemed fine, until I started to browse it and I started to see quite evident problems of stuttering.
Luckily I have an AMD card because I knew beforehand that this distribution has problems with NVIDIA.
And as if the stuttering wasn't enough when I applied the corresponding updates in the app center the whole system froze and I had to force restart with the button on my PC. Upon restart, my boot loader was broken. At this point I had enough of this.
My conclusion is that don't use this crap operating system and look for alternatives. This is so bad and has so many bugs that nobody has bothered to even have any quality control.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-13
Votes: 0
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When I was younger, I discovered Linux. My first ever distro was Parrot OS. It was the coolest thing ever to me! That was, until two weeks later, I somehow got into an issue of a nigh-unfixable kernel panic. Since then, I've distro-hopped (and event stopped using Linux for some time), switching between Windows and Linux and its various distributions. I was always frustrated--Manjaro and its breakages, Garuda and its resolve to give you as little support as humanly possible, and Endeavor being primarily CLI focused (I have and will always prefer GUIs where they can be applied). And those are just some of them.
I tried dozens of distributions until finally, I happened upon CachyOS earlier this year. It seemed to be the solution to all of my problems! And that it was. It had an easy install, lots of cool configurations and utilizies, 0 issues with my system that I could ascertain, even cooler, kernels that were tweaked for performance, and best of all, an incredible community. Any time I've ever had an issue, the community was actually WILLING to help. Isn't that a crazy concept? That you can keep a user by not shunning them and instead providing support? That one part of CachyOS--which funnily isn't even part of the OS itself, is what kept me. The people were/are kind and understanding, and almost always helped me, never judging even when I had some pretty dumb questions. There was no elitism to be seen, which genuinely is what kept me using Linux. ALL OTHER THINGS aside, if you're new, if you want to actually get into Arch Linux as a whole (in this case, an Arch distro), try out Cachy! Check out their community! You might even happen to find me in there, and just like the other members of the community, I'll try to help you where I can too! Give it a chance. You won't regret it.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-11
Votes: 2
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Im quite mediocre, but not completely new to linux and i have tried many times (over decades) to go over from windows and this is my best experience so far. I use debian for my other machine which is only for storage and i like it alot for the large amount of help available and amazing stability but arch is actually even better when you need help if you want to use it for everyday since everything is covered in detail. It works well with my 1440p monitor and has both pacman and another package utility called octopi which has been very conveniet so far.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-11
Votes: 4
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I am not a beginner, therefore I wanted to try a distro based on Arch; after a couple of attempts with Manjaro, I tried Endeavour but with mixed results.
As I was hyped by all the good reviews of SteamOS and Bazzite, i decided to try again, this time with CachyOS.
The good things I heard are all confirmed, it's very fast and quite stable; I am on KDE and I miss some of the Gnome extensions but, overall, the impressions are very positive.
My only issue is that at my first attempt with Cachy I installed Discover and flatpak and the system broke; re-imaged my laptop, didn't install Discover and / or flatpak, found the alternatives to what I need and boom, good to go.
9 out of 10.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 0
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Personally very satisfied with the speed and ease of use of CachyOS (particularly for advanced users which to not want to thinker a lot on setting things up).
Pros:
- Choice of Bootloaders (you don't need to be reliant on Grub)
- Secure Boot Support for dual-booting with Windows (after installing OS), with the help of sbctl
- Some (personal) sane defaults (e.g. BTRFS with ZSTD compression by default, relatively "clean" Plasma, Arch package base, BTFS snapshots, etc.)
- Gaming performance (even without OC) and compatiblity. In my PC (R5 5600x + RX6800), all my hardware worked out-of-box, and in some games (e.g. CP2077, or TLOU II), I have better performance on Linux than on Windows with OC + UV in my GPU.
- CachyOS Hello app, which can sinplify a lot of tasks for those less familiar with the CLI
- Optimized kernels for modern hardware (albeit the gains are only found in some specific corner-cases).
Cons:
- Should come with an easier way to dual-boot with Secure Boot systems by default (some people play multiplayer games which require, unfortunately, this feature).
- For installing some specific packages, needs to be the "Arch Way" (which migh not be very easy for Linux beginners. Arch wiki, anyways, is a great source of knowledge for those who want to learn more about the "guts" of Linux OS.
- Needs a bit of thinker if you do not use Proton / Steam (but you can play most games with Lutris / Heroic Games Launcher) by default, but you can have a good non-Steam gaming experience by following CachyOS gaming guide, and using Lutris / Heroic Launcher.
- In my case, wine didn't work out-of-box with Firejail and Lutris (albeit Proton works). Worked around by disabling "wine" in firejail.config.
Overall:
A great emergent Linux distro which deserves your time and attention, particularly if you want to play games at near-Windows (or even faster) performance (if you own an AMD card), like bleeding-edge, not setup everything from the ground up, and thinker a bit.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 11
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Sorry, as they say YMMV, and my mileage experience was a zero.
Let me explain -
Pros (on paper): Arch, any desktop you like at install.
Cons - my experience.
Hardware - very reliable i7 4x2 core with 8GB memory and 512 SSD - no slouch, no antique, but not bleeding edge.
I tried the April ISO and now the May 30th one.
On startup, it takes nearly 3 minutes to copy itself into RAM, but this is a once-off, right? I gave it wi-fi and started the installer. That took about 40s plus to begin showing up.
Went through the usual installer motions and off it went installing - only to CRASH near the end with some obscure Python fault. Ok, try re-run the installer - no can get past the disk partitioning. Restarted from USB and tried again. NO go.
Unfortunately the same pattern from the April and now the May edition.
As a sanity check, I installed another Arch derivative - in half the time and it had no issues and is running smoothly.
I really wanted to try out Cachy OS, but it did not come to the game.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-08
Votes: 3
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Always used debian/ubuntu distro, and being not an expert, but just a user, ... well I say that this was a beautiful and very pleasant surprise. I must also say that I had a little help from the AI, but above all in understanding everything that is different from deb.
The only thing I did not find is the Florence virtual keyboard, or a similar one, for me very convenient being a few meters away. I do not exclude in the future that we can make a package ... who knows.
Yes, I am enthusiastic, very fast in everything and for everything!!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-06
Votes: 1
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Cannot install pacman so install just stops. No solutions out there that have worked, I have a Dell Optiplex 9020 with 16mb ram and allocated 256GB of my ssd in ext4 for Cachy. I have pretty good internet 500mb/sec, I'm in the US so no obstacles there. I have installed LMDE6 and MX Linux recently and had no problems so maybe it's a keyring error or something. Seems this iso version was not quite ready to release. When the installation fails it will offer to upload the log so I did that. I even verified the md5 signature for the ISO file and it checked out OK.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-06
Votes: 3
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I used Ubuntu for the last 12 years before knowing about this great distro. I'v been searching for a rolling release distro for a long time. Tried Manjaro (of course a great distro), but CachyOS looked clean and smooth. I think CachyOS is the most stable, smooth rolling release! I prefer rolling release over point based. Zen kernel performance is great! Packages are distributed after stability testing, that ensures our concentration on my development. I'v been very happily using it for the last six months. Thanks to the developers for such a great work. God bless you!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-06
Votes: 35
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The best distro I have ever tried, full stop. I choose BTRFS, GRUB and KDE Wayland on a AMD CPU and GPU desktop.
Recent changes: No CachyOS Browser anymore, now there is Firefox now.
Notable things I like:
Installation and CachyOS Hello app, dual boot with Windows 11 (separate NVME) and Snapper snapshots (snapshots include kernel updates!) through GRUB, 1 click gaming support (drivers, Steam native, Lutris, Heroic, Proton...), 1 click system update, 1 click cache and orphans cleaner, 1 click repo mirror ranking, a few clicks kernel and scheduler changer, support from developers in forum, Reddit and Discord. Powerstates on AMD CPU (powersave, balanced and performance) are so easy. My computer is completely passively cooled while using desktop. Temps are 45C CPU and 43C GPU at 25C ambient while using desktop for browsing, music etc... Windows cannot do that on the same machine.
Steam Native, Lutris with Epic (for Rockstar games) and GOG clients, and Heroic (for everything besides Rockstar) work perfectly. Games are usually a bit faster and a lot smoother than in Windows.
Things to consider
CachyOS:
Snapper for saving system snapshots whenever the system is updated needs to be installed by clicking a button in CachyOS Hello app and it is configured through Btrfs Assistant. I think it should be automatically installed and configured since CachyOS has daily or even hourly updates and sometimes something can break the system. It happened to me once, some update killed boot and then I learned my lesson and set up Snapper which saved me twice since then! So CachyOS is so fast updating it needs system snapshots! :)
CachyOS logo could be better, so I changed GRUB background and loading screens :)
Gaming:
Videos in games sometimes don't play (like intro videos that need some particular video codec), so I try Proton-Cachy, Proton Experimental or Proton GE in that case. So far all games worked fine in the end (tried around 50 games so far).
I must run Rockstar games (GTAV Enhanced and RDR2) through Epic client installed from Lutris. Rockstar client doesn't work properly otherwise. Apart from Rockstar, Heroic handles all other games nicely. Steam games run from Steam native app with compatibility layer (Proton) and Ubisoft, EA and other launchers work either through Heroic or Steam.
KDE Wayland:
At 2K res at 60Hz refresh rate, GPU uses 8W on desktop (VRAM clock goes down to 200MHz), but 75Hz refresh rate on the same hardware uses 20-30W (VRAM clock goes to 800MHz!) In Windows Adrenalin drivers you can change colour settings in order to get ultra low wattage at higher refresh rates on desktop but KDE Wayland cannot change colour settings in that regard. So for lowest wattage on AMD card I must set 60Hz refresh rate for desktop. It is not considered important for many people, but for example at 60Hz at 8W, GPU temp is ~45C and no fans while using desktop, and at 75Hz at 20-30W it is ~55C with GPU fans turned on (slow and quiet though).
Apps and updates:
Apps can be installed through CachyOS Package Installer, but there is also Octopi and paru for AUR. Updates are available on 1 click in CachyOS Hello app (only cachy repos and pacman) or paru or in Octopi (cachy repos and AUR) or you can add Apdatifier (KDE Widget) for Cachy repos, AUR and KDE widgets... Too many options in my humble opinion, there should be 1 place for all updates. So I use Apdatifier widget since it is so simple and updates everything at once (even Flatpaks although I don't use them).
Conclusion after 1 year:
CachyOS is really fast, gaming is great, updates are frequent and snapshots while daily updating are recommended.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-04
Votes: 8
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After switching from windows to mint after i got sick of windows (i had been kinda looking into linux for a couple months by then) I loved it, except for the screen tearing mint worked great but it felt a little lacking mainly because of the screen tearing so i decided to switch to another and after carefully considering each distro i picked.. CachyOS!
The installation of cachyOS went super simple and fast i had to do a total of 0 fixes after installation.
KDE plasma with wayland is the default on cachyOS which works great and has absolutely 0 screen tearing which i absolutely loved
Another thing i noticed is that cachyOS feels so much more responsive and boots/shuts down faster
I have an nvidia gpu which i had no issues with whatsoever (rtx 3070) i absolutely love this distro the performance difference in games wasnt like huge but that is likely not the distro's fault.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-06-02
Votes: 5
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This distro is perfect and well optimized for quick loading of things. But its not good at all for virtualization using vbox and vmware. We will get lot of conflict issues and failure on applying fixes for whatever hard you try. I spend 1 month fixing all virtualbox and vmware issues but the issue is still persists. I hope they will fix this soon. Unlike EndeavoursOS this CachyOS is little bit low for running virtualization softwares.
I have used EndeavourOS for more than 1 year with virtulization never had any issue like CachyOS
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-01
Votes: 6
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Streaming movie issues with a low bandwidth connection, sound quality issues coming from the TV. I needed a light weight contender OS for aging equipment that was able to win a 15 round bout. So how do I fix it? I tried cachyos just for the purpose of for streaming of movies to the TV via HDMI. cachyos improves quality of the sound and graphics greatly. The efficiency of resources, memory, CPU’s, video, bandwidth was excellent and all without raising a sweat.
The problem was I had to find a light weight high quality expandable OS that would support my HP z620 and it's budget graphics pci card. The workstation is used as my computer and also our TV's media HDMI streamer. So my 23" monitor is used most of the time and a 55" TV is used for entertainment.
The OS also had to be an easy install, and a have a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that my wife and I could master quickly. (Note we are in our 70's) Our bandwidth was shared and also limited so we needed high quality performance with our limited resources.
cachyos was loaded without a whimper or a glitch. Within an hour we were watching a full screen movie on the 55" TV with a bonus of me being able to hear the dialog clearly at 48 db and with a greatly improved picture quality on the TV.
I still have a lot to learn about many other benefits of the cachyos as an operating system.
Being cachyos is a rolling release it also has the benefit of being continually upgraded and never having to install a new version. What a deal!!!
In my experience my mistakes are the downside of any OS, so I try to keep my expectations and experimentation within the limits of my ability to rescue myself from the any problems I somehow created. The cachyos welcome screen has links to the community blog, software, documentation and the rest of the tools and information needed to make cachyos a great productive experience and my lifeboat in the future.
To me cachyos is well beyond expectations already thanks to the effort by many very knowledgeable and gracious contributors of time and expertise.
Thank you
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-01
Votes: 6
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Very nice, distro. Gives the best of arch but makes it just work out of the box. Gaming works, daily driving just works, simple installation and setup,very satisfied with it. Kudos to the devs and hope the distro and hope it will get the love it deserves.
Feels very nice to have a linux distro that feels responsive, fast, and snappy out of the box but still has the customization and freedom of linux. Highly recommended to give it a try, even for first-timers on a rolling release distro, especially if there's an urge to dip into arch.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250530
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-31
Votes: 4
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CachyOS has been one of the best operating systems I've ever used. It's KDE implementation is fantastic, and it hasn't broken on me yet in 6 months of usage. It's fast, stable, and a great operating system. I highly recommend Cachy as your first arch based distro if you don't want to jump directly to arch. Cachy feels like someone else set it all up for you and did a really great job. The kernel manager that is built in is very cool, you can try all kinds of kernels or even build your own in a very low risk way. I don't see myself leaving cachyOS any time soon. I used to distrohop all the time, but now when I consider it I'm asking myself "what does it have that cachyOS doesn't already do better?" and there are very few distros that are even tempting to try anymore.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-30
Votes: 3
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Absolute blast, I struggled with switching to linux for 2 years, this did it, I deleted windows. This OS is perfect right now and it'll only get better. It's snappy, great for gaming, I don't know why anyone would use anything else, though I can justify bazzite for those that don't want to tinker with anything, but overall Cachyos is the epitomy of arch distros currently. CachyOS is seriously underrated in the Linux distro world. If you're into Arch but don't want to deal with the whole DIY headache, this is the perfect middle ground. It's fast, it's optimized, and it actually makes sense right out of the box—no endless tweaking required. One of the best things? The installer. It’s packed with options, so whether you want a lightweight setup or a powerhouse workstation, you can tailor it exactly how you like. Plus, gaming support is baked in, which is a huge win if you're tired of jumping through hoops to get your Steam library running smoothly.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-26
Votes: 12
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CachyOS Review: The Distro That Frozen, Redeems Itself, and Is Now My Soulmate
Oh, CachyOS, what an emotional rollercoaster! The first time I installed you, you were like that first love: fast, light, promising heaven... and suddenly, boom! — frozen screen, as if my PC had decided to take an Arctic vacation without warning. "Really? Now?" I said, as I rebooted with the dignity of a Linux user who knows this shouldn't happen (but it does).
So I left you. I tried other distros, like someone on a casual date: pure Arch (too much "I cook it, I eat it"), EndeavourOS (close but not equal), even Garuda (ugh, what a gamer set). But something was missing. And then, like in a second chance movie, I went back to CachyOS... and oh, surprise.
The updates had turned you into that stable, solid, and elegantly efficient distro you always wanted to be. You no longer froze at the most inopportune moments, performance was a delight (is it magic or an optimized kernel?), and on top of that, Btrfs snapshots! Because let's be honest: if you use Arch or derivatives, you're going to break something. And what better way to say "Ctrl+Z, life" than with a simple rollback.
But the real game-changer for me: DaVinci Resolve working without invoking the ancient Linux gods. I didn't have to sacrifice a goat, modify the source code of the universe, or recompile the kernel in tears. It just... worked. How? I don't know, but I'm not asking so you don't get angry.
In short: CachyOS is, without a doubt, the best Arch-based distro you can find today. Fast, stable (now I am, I swear), with useful tools out of the box and that rolling essence we love, but without leaving us stranded. If you initially thought it was dead, like me, give it another chance. Because this phoenix has been reborn, and it's coming with fire (and snapshots).
Final score: 10/10. The only thing I'm afraid of now is that it might become so popular that it loses its essence. Shhh, don't tell anyone. 😉
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-25
Votes: 3
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As a longtime Arch user, ArchyOS absolutely exceeded my expectations and has become my go-to distribution. On my HP laptop with i7-1255U processor and 16GB RAM it runs flawlessly without any issues. For professional work with Virt-manager it's truly exceptional, and OBS Studio runs incredibly smoothly for streaming and recording. The stability and overall performance are outstanding in every aspect. While I don't currently game, from extensive research I've done it also excels remarkably in gaming performance. Definitely the best Arch-based distro I've ever tried.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-23
Votes: 5
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Perfect on a Asus Zephyrus G16 Notebook with AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 CPU and Nvidia. This system needs most recent packages and performs very well with CachyOS. Especially the power handling and fan noise is top notch when used together with asusctl. Which is in the OS repos by the way. Another plus.
Cachy OS Hello handles stuff very well and makes installing the first necessities pretty straightforward. Updating is sometimes a thing, because it sits right on the edge, with new packages rolled out very early. But that is no problem, using btrfs and snapper. You can allways roll back breaking changes.
So far so good, enjoying the ride.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-19
Votes: 20
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I have AMD 5800X3D CPU and Radeon 5700XT GPU with 16GB RAM. After 25 years of Windows I am using CachyOS as a main OS for a year now. Installation was easy and straightforward. I chose GRUB and Wayland. I really have no issues with it, it is my daily driver. I do mostly gaming. Discord, CachyOS forum and Reddit are great, and the guys behind the project are really helpful and know their stuff. It is based on Arch, and many say Arch is too hard for beginners, but from my experience, CachyOS is very easy to install, configure, use and maintain.
Gaming:
CachyOS Hello app is really helpful, one click on Install Gaming packages installs everything needed for gaming.
I play Steam Native games, EPIC games through Lutris and Heroic and GOG games through Heroic launcher. CachyOS is stable, no problems whatsoever, my computer runs almost all games faster/smoother than in Windows 11.
Good to know:
CachyOS has constant updates available and sometimes (rarely) some system updates can break the system, but BTRFS and Snapper are working really well and saved me a lot of time. Snapper support comes as a button on CachyOS Hello app but it needs to be configured in Btrfs assistant. I think it should be automatically installed and preconfigured and made obvious to new users that it is active and working.
Recently Steam Native needs to be run before Lutris Epic or Heroic Epic and GOG games in order to use Proton Experimental. Not an CachyOS issue though.
Radeon 5700XT GPU tends to use around 20-30W on idle in comparison to 8W in Windows, but in games it works exceptionally well. Not a big deal anyway and it is not a CachyOS issue as far as I know.
CachyOS can be fully updated through Cachy Hello, but also through Octopi. CachyOS Hello can Remove orphans, Clear package cache, Rank repo mirrors and much more. It has CachyOS kernel manager where you can easily change kernel. Additionally you can easily and on the fly change CPU scheduler with CachyOS Configure sched-ext! I don't know if other distros have these abilities with kernels and schedulers, but in CachyOS it is trivial to try and see if it helps in games for example! I played with power control of CPU, GPU, tried different kernels and schedulers with mixed results, but the point is whatever I tried, it worked and still works!
Apps can be installed through CachyOS Package installer, but also through Octopi (including AUR apps). Paru is also installed.
CachyOS comes with a CachyBrowser based on the newest Firefox. I had some issues with settings, so I uninstalled it and am using standard Firefox with hardening.
All in all after 5-6 distros I tried, CachyOS stays! I even installed it on an old Sandy Bridge 2 Core Intel CPU with 4 GB DDR3 and it works like 10 times faster than Windows 10 on it. The old machine lives a new life and is useful again! I was really surprised how well it works on such old hardware!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-18
Votes: 0
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So far great experience on all fronts. Great GUI installer that guides you through the process and makes it hard to mess up. Wide variety of supported desktop environments with really good pre configuration. I personally use hyprland and cachyos's preset dot files were a great jumping off point.
The optimizations really are there and are greatly appreciated as an Nvidia user and the set up of some base level arch systems like the paru package manager wrapper and inbuilt mirrors are great quality of life integrations.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-17
Votes: 2
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Excelente distribución. Por ahora mucha estabilidad y noto un incremento de velocidad, no se cuantificarlo pero es algo apreciable (venía de Opensuse Tumbleweed) y se mantiene después de instalar todos los programas y máquinas virtuales etc
Mi Hardware es muy moderno 64GB ryzen 9900x NVME Gen4 Nnvidia,
Me gusta que venga con el escritorio KDE sin personalizaciones apenas, me gusta que incluya poca paquetería por defecto.
Si habilitase Snapper automaticamente sería perfecta, me ha tocado configurarlo.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-13
Votes: 12
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For quite some time now, CachyOS has been my daily driver and it’s also proven to be a solid choice for gaming. Compared to my past experiences with distributions like MX Linux, CachyOS stands out as an Arch-based system that offers noticeably better speed and stability, all while remaining accessible and user-friendly.
The installation process is simple and straightforward even if you’ve never used Arch before, you’ll find it easy to follow. The default desktop environment is KDE Plasma, which delivers a modern look, plenty of customization options, and an overall smooth user experience.
For those looking to balance performance with reliability, I recommend using Btrfs as the file system. Limine Bootloader combined with Snapper Support, this setup allows for automatic system snapshots, so you can easily roll back changes if something goes wrong.
CachyOS comes preconfigured for speed and efficiency. Whether you're working, browsing, or gaming, the system runs fast and reliably. Even demanding applications remain responsive, with no noticeable slowdowns. Crashes and unexpected issues? I haven’t encountered any.
To help maintain long-term system stability, it’s wise to limit the use of AUR packages where possible. Instead, Flatpaks are a more secure and sandboxed alternative. KDE users in particular can benefit from installing Discover with Flatpak support.
This allows you to manage software through a graphical interface, while keeping the core system untouched.
Another strong point is the CachyOS community - it’s active, welcoming, and full of helpful resources. Whether you’re customizing your system or just need advice, you’ll always find support.
In short, CachyOS brings the power and flexibility of Arch Linux into a fast, stable, and user-friendly package. With KDE Plasma, Btrfs, Limine and Snapper integration, it’s a well-thought-out setup suitable for newcomers and power users alike. If you want a performant Linux distro that’s easy to use and great for both daily work and gaming, CachyOS is definitely worth a try.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-11
Votes: 11
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CachyOS has been really great. I'm fairly new to Linux (less than a month) and started off by distro hopping a bit between Nobara, PikaOS, PopOS and finally landed on CachyOS. Out of all of them, I've had the fewest issues with CachyOS, which is surprising given how many people don't recommend it for Linux noobs - I've found it to be extremely stable and has great game performance out of the box.
I will say that it works a bit differently than the other distros I've tried and doesn't include flatpak support out of the box so you need to install it (very easy). The default "package" manager is also not as comprehensive as most other distros I've used, but Octopi does come preinstalled (depending on your install selections) and is wonderful for package management in one place.
Do be prepared to tinker and Google/AI search just a little bit to get some things configured to begin with if you're new to Linux/Arch, but once you get the hang of it, it seems very simple and stable!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-09
Votes: 2
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CachyOS is lovely and an amazing gateway for those interested in Arch. I've never had an easier time with a distro before, ironically. That's what makes it great.
I see a lot of people say Cachy is not beginner friendly, that "Arch-based" and "beginner" will never shake hands, but I just think that's not true at all. I've been using it for quite a while now and if you have the interest to learn what it means to be on something arch-based, You'll have an easy time. The knowledge you need is much lower compared to if you were a beginner trying to set up arch on your own.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-07
Votes: 16
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CachyOS is perfect for both beginners looking to try out an Arch-based distro as well as for more knowledgeable Arch users looking to maximize system performance. It offers a handy wiki to help guide users through both the installation as well as how CachyOS makes improvements to both the linux kernel and arch packages to make them run faster and more efficiently. If you're looking for a distro that works, but is not bloated, is highly customizable, yet is easy to install and setup, is blazingly fast, but doesn't sacrifice on desktop features? Pick CachyOS.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-06
Votes: 8
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Going from Windows few choose Arch as it has a reputation to be difficult. That was correct once, but now a lot of distros prove that to be "not correct".
Grub not systemd.
KDE very easy to make to personal liking.
Friendly community.
Watched closely while installing and booting. No warnings like in many other distros about file not found - directory does not exist etc. etc.
Easy to install and esay to add apps to and remove apps not liked from.
Tried Cosmic desktop first, but reinstalled back to KDE.
Very easy to have slideshow with own pictures running so when not used as computer it can be a nice picture instead of a black empty space on the wall.
But what matters is that it is a fast OS that opens browsers, graphic apps, office really much faster than many of the other distros I have tried and that updating / upgrading is not something that mean I have to reboot every time something has been changed.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-04-30
Votes: 3
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I just HAD to investigate the new #2 distro. Boot from USB stick takes a while (it copies into RAM whcih takes 2-3 minutes). And then the installer had problems. Again, and again. Different problems. Mostly around the bootloader install, so everything "installs" and then you have nothing to boot to.
From the live environment, looks to install a very minimum set of anything. Hey, this is a pre-install so I don't expect the kitchen sink.
I really wondering why this has climbed so fast and so high? Does much the same as RebornOS, or the less good but also popular EndeavourOS. At least those two can complete the install run and boot up. They are all three in the same niche - make a user friendly Arch, offer several desktops and user-controlled software choices.
Potential: 10
Delivery: 1
Score: 3 (because I am generous and biased towards making Arch human-friendly)
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-29
Votes: 20
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I have been using CachyOS for a long time, and my opinion about the system is extremely negative. First of all, the main problem I encountered was the stability of the system. Sudden freezes and crashes became frequent and unpleasant. This created a constant feeling of anxiety that anything could happen at the most inopportune moment. For example, several times I lost unsaved data due to unpredictable reboots and system errors.
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In addition, package management in CachyOS turned out to be a real disaster. There were often problems installing and updating software, and the errors I encountered were difficult to fix. To fix them, complex commands were required in the terminal, which is not suitable for users who prefer a graphical interface and simplicity.
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Performance issues were also not long in coming. On old hardware, the system works extremely slowly, despite the claims of its optimization for less powerful machines. This is annoying and makes working on such devices almost impossible.
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In addition, support and documentation leave much to be desired. Often, the information in forums and manuals is outdated or not detailed enough. This makes finding solutions to problems that arise a time-consuming and tedious process.
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The interface setup is also disappointing. Despite the presence of many options for customization, the setup process is far from intuitive. This leads to additional problems and makes the system difficult to use.
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Overall, using CachyOS has become a source of constant problems and frustration. For those looking for a reliable and user-friendly operating system, CachyOS is definitely not a good choice.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-29
Votes: 0
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For the KDE steamdeck edition:
amazing work on rog ally 2023 with amd z1 extreme CPU.
both steam os like mode in which all buttons and controls work and kde desktop mode for convenience.Amazing customized zen kernel with super performance for browsing,streaming and gaming.VPNs work fine,Steam works and is preinstalled, installer and post install experience are simple and refreshing.Lots of options to customize OS and kernels, truly modern approach to Arch linux.
However I would like to see the GPU recognized as well and the option to turn on the lights of the device easily. And keyboard to appear in Jan.ai' s appimage like it does in other apps.
Cachy OS as of now is amazing, much better than few years ago.
Thanks Devs !
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 1
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This is, in my opinion, the best distribution for gamers. Cachy os has many graphical tools that help you configure the system according to your own preferences. I personally recommend the BORELto kernel. In my opinion, games run best on it. The default environment of this distribution is KDE and I recommend it for running games. In CachyOS Hello, we can install all the packages needed to run games with 1 click. (I recommend removing Wine after installing them and installing Wine-cachyos). You should also remember that even on such a distribution, not every game will want to run without a problem. I would like to point out right away that unfortunately, Efootball 2025 caused me major problems with operation. This is not yet a distribution that allows you to play this title without any problems. You can forget about online games on Linux. They usually do not work at all due to anti-cheat. But it is still worth getting to know this distribution. If you play offline, especially older games, why do you need Windows? It is worth installing OS caches. I recommend this distribution, which in my opinion has huge potential to become the new "Windows" for gamers.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 2
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For an Asus TUF user. CachyOS have been a blessing.
Since kernel 6.14 they have baked in the needed Armory Crate Drivers.
This helps a lot when I don't have to run a lot of different kernels and instead run the stable kernel from CachyOS.
Also their wiki and community is really helpful. I had a odd issue that I thought was something to do with my KDE, but it was actually the AMD driver in the kernel having issues because of the frame rate. I added one row in to GRUB and it been rocksolid since.
They listen to feedback as well! The Discord is very active and the "top dog" is even in there chatting away. (Especially about cats!) Who don't love cats I mean?
From the latest version, they included now snapshots out of the box with Luminie. How can it not be easier? What do I talk about here? Well Snapshots is something breaks, you can rewind back to when it was working. You got to remember that CachyOS is a rolling distro, sometimes stuff breaks. I haven't had a break so far with CachyOS running it now for several months, but breaks will happen eventually. Then a rewind is fantastic!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 3
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The only distribution that could bring back to life my 10 years old laptop with KDE without sacrificing the looks by installing a lightweight DE. It's actually impressive how much of a difference it is in terms of performance and optimization compared to other distributions. I also installed it in my main device and have been using it since almost 3 months, I was a little scared that since it was based on Arch it would be kinda unstable, but so far I've been loving it and all the features that are avaible from the CachyOS Hello program make it way more appealing than installing Arch and then manually configuring those features.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-26
Votes: 4
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Installation failed
I wanted to change my Manjaro / Windows 11 dualboot to CachyOS / Windows 11 and also try CachyOS. The KDE Plasma installation failed three times on my Acer V5. I did not have these problems with Arch-Installl or EndeavourOS.
1st attempt with refind and btrfs
2nd attempt with refind and ext4
3rd attempt with grub and ext4
The 3rd attempt only had 2 errors (language selection and grub). In detail, not everything has been tested as perfectly as with the other systems, as the focus is on innovation.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-23
Votes: 2
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This brought my older laptop back to life. I initially had Mint on it. It was having troubles with Wifi for whatever reason. Honestly, I prefer kde plasma over gnome. It seems more polished and overall decent looking. Everything worked right out of the installation of CachyOS. The best part of this is it based off of Arch. The way it compiles and sets up the kernel to work right with your hardware is truly amazing. I noticed a performance boost because of it. This is not going to provide a "miracle" to certain types of hardware. You shouldn't expect it to. The way it handles updates provides robust stability and security. Some may find themselves having to still use commands to get some things to work. This doesn't bother me. I had to use a few commands to get my printer working. It was super easy to do. Linux distros have come a long way. CachyOS is a major step in the right direction. You can easily try it out for yourself either in a virtual machine or booting from a USB/CD.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250422
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-23
Votes: 2
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Flawless configuration and gaming experience, OOTB. I have a Intel desktop with a Geforce 4070 card.
It is really awesome that CachyOS builds and provides additional software (that is not part of the regular Arch repos), like Heroic Launcher.
Been using for regular browsing, studying, coding, gaming (Steam, Heroic Launcher with Epic and GOG games) native games and also Windows games using Proton. No headaches, no hiccups, everything is fast, even software updates. The wiki is a great complement to the Arch Wiki. Ah, of course, the community is really supportive.
Props to ptr1337 & team!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-22
Votes: 2
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Great distro, all hardware within the PC works right out of the box. Configuring my HP Color Laserjet, and my HP Inkjet were easy as well. It's fast, very fast in fact, and because of how well it runs I haven't used my dual boot configuration to even bother with Windows anymore.
I am able to do all of my normal work with Web and Graphic design. Documents like spreadsheets and word processing are handled by Libreoffice, Thunderbird easily replaces Outlook, etc.
Gaming is another great point with this distro, Both with Steam and with games installed via Lutris. World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, and Marvel Rivals all play absolutely flawlessly!
I couldn't be more pleased with how well it all runs and "feels" in CachyOS!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-19
Votes: 3
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Nice Linux distro. Pretty fast and clean...
...but...
None of my printers/scanners (USB) Canon or Brother work. I tried everything I could find on the Internet. Playing with CUPS configuration, re-installation, disabled, enabled, several different commands sequences in Konsole. No help. Drivers installation via Octopi did not help. The Internet is full of complains regarding printers not working with CachyOS.
"Printers" section does not even show up in the Systems Settings menu.
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In any of my previously used distros (too many to list here ;), they worked. I could simply install 'deb files drivers provided by the printers' manufacturers, without any circus tricks with cups, cups slots, cups paths, etc, etc... and the printers/scanners worked.
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Honestly, if the printers worked, the rating would be 10.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-18
Votes: 13
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After another round of distro hopping, I've now landed on CachyOS again. Absolutely clean, fast installation. No unnecessary baggage like many other KDE distributions with what feels like 100 automatically installed apps that I'll never need. CachyOS does this really well: minimal baggage, not a single "foreign app." Even YAY isn't pre-installed, but it's quickly done using the terminal. Then you quickly install your desired configuration and can get started.
All hardware such as printers, scanners, etc. are immediately recognized and integrated out of the box.
CachyOS runs quickly and without any bugs on my system, what more could you want?
Compared to my previous favorite, Siduction, the list of installed apps is at most half as extensive.
As already mentioned, completely unnecessary stuff like various terminals, multiple media players, and even two screenshot apps, what's the point?
I had to uninstall a massive amount of apps to get a clean, lean system. With CachyOS, it's the exact opposite: a bare-bones system that's easy to customize.
In summary, an absolute recommendation, and thanks to the Arch background, it's always equipped with the latest versions of the kernel and all programs.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-16
Votes: 2
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Even though this distro shy away being called a gaming distro...IMHO for all my intel/nvidia hardware, this turned out to be the best one in terms of performance and stability. Not to mention it has schedulers that you can change on the fly to see which one gives the best performance in real time for your favorite games. Been on it almost a year and have it in almost all my laptops/computers at home.
I also have it in dual boot for my main desktop with that dreaded w11 with secure boot - CachyOs wiki has a detailed guide and script on how to do it.
Highly recommended if you're looking to jump windows 10/11 and looking for a overall solid performer distro!
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-15
Votes: 1
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Very easy to install, and great looking distribution. Works very well on my Macbook9,1 (2016 model). I had previously used vanilla Arch on this model, which also worked well, but had some teething problems with regards hardware functionality.
Installing and configuring Cachy to use the rEFInd bootloader (notably one of the standard options given during the installation process); I was finally able to persistently solve the audio problems common to old MacBooks (hardware/NVRAM muting on each boot/reboot).
Hyprland WM work well; stable and responds quickly on the modest hardware I have (Intel M7-6Y75, 8GB RAM, integrated graphics).
Other solutions to common problems e.g. NVMe sleep (as documented on ArchWiki) worked fine too.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-15
Votes: 1
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At first, I almost gave up after installation due to some boot issues (likely caused by custom NVIDIA drivers + KDE), but with a bit of patience, I managed to get it running. Some of the dependencies are a bit odd - for example, I tried to replace Vim with Neovim, but for some reason, Zsh depends on Vim...
That said, even though the first impression wasn’t ideal, I immediately got the feeling that this distro had a lot of potential.
I’ve been using CachyOS for several days now, both for personal tasks (media, gaming, etc.) and professional work (development, VMs, Docker, etc.). The performance and memory management with its custom kernel are absolutely amazing - honestly, the best I’ve ever experienced.
It might not be ready for everyone just yet and could use a bit more polish, but for its raw performance alone, it deserves a solid 10/10.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-15
Votes: 1
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It is an incredible distro, a few months ago I started in gnu linux, with linux mint which is also incredible, for the sake of playing, I tried cachy os, and the truth is that I was impressed, it was stable quickly, apart from that it is an already configured arch and as a newbie everything is easier, I give a 10 to developers, I want to clarify that my minimum experience in gnu linux, any distro is good to play, it is The best thing that Linux has, its configuration, great cache OS distro.
Greetings Linux friends
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-14
Votes: 0
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I always wanted to use Linux as my daily driver as I was fed up with Windows. I was a complete novice to begin with. I used Debian distros for around 3 years which was a good experience but I wanted to use Linux for Gaming. I tried fedora which for some reason I found to be slow. I tried Nobara which was good but I found the system to unstable. The suspend was hit or miss and the scaling issues basically made the OS of 90's. All this made me to try CachyOS, which was the research of getting the best and most optimised gaming distro. Which I think it is(afaik).
Pros:
1. GUI Installer with plethora of options available out of the box. The installation was a breeze. I finally was able to use Gnome on a gaming distro. Nvidia drivers are working out of the box.
2. Btrfs integration works out of the box. I once broke my system.It just takes a live boot to get it back using timeshift in literally few minutes.
3. I get to use AUR. All the apps are optimised. The kernel is game ready out of the box. All the gaming libraries are just one command away.
4. If not obvious super snappy and fast in daily usage.
5. Last but not the least the community is super friendly. For the first time I have seen that the devs and the founder themselves are active in the forums.
Cons(Request):
1. There is nothing much to say in this regard. Probably I would want the Gnome version to be the default/flagship version but again very subjective.
This review is after using Cachy after more than 3 months.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-04-12
Votes: 0
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SO, the installation is minimal.
Someone could say this is a good thing. The system is snappy in general.
Since the first time installed this distro, it was giving the feeling some things are off...
I was trying to burn a usb stick.
In the package manager there were applications available to burn CD/DVD.
Yes is 2025 there were at least 2 applications for burning CDs but NOT a single one for burning a USB stick!
The people developing this OS need to become realistic.
I understand that this is a Gaming orianted distribution, but at the same time people need to be able to perform SIMPLE everyday tasks on theis computer.
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Project: CachyOS
Version: 250330
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-11
Votes: 0
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CachyOS: A Fast, Stable, and User-Friendly Arch-Based Linux
y am switching endeavour OS in one machine and CachyOS for everyday use,cachyOS in another ,as an Arch-based distro, is incredibly fast, stable, and always up to date—while still being easy to use.
The installation process is very intuitive, even for those new to Arch Linux. y installed default desktop environment, KDE Plasma, is a great choice, offering a modern, customizable, and user-friendly experience.
I installed in Btrfs as the file system. With Snapper support, you can take advantage of automatic system snapshots, making it easy to restore your system in case of issues. with this feature, you could boot up from a snapshot
of course octopi is great for installation of packages , and the kernel selector is great application
First time y use the fish shell but y did not have any issues with this terminal
Y selected the profile-sync deamon on and Bpf tune on also in tweaks
with one month using cachy-os , y never experienced any pacman database blocked , nor any kind of problems
The community is very friendly , and also there are many rewienws in you tube , due to a fast increasing upward
possitioning in page hit on distrowatch
Of course is not a distro for beginners and y am aware about possible instabilities from this higly optimized arch distro
but y have not experienced any one
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