Yeah gonna be getting a new 512 ssd and will probably do this

Those are basically the only two reasons Linux is better than Windows (at least for certain usages)

Couldn't have written a more misinformed response even if you tried it

But yeah for general usage is pretty good, for coding is definitely better (unless you're doing something MS specific)

But everything else I'd rather stay on Windows tbh. Especially productivity and gaming.

Anyway, if you want to try a gaming distro go for Ubuntu or Pop OS (Ubuntu fork).
Other interesting options are Deepin (nice MacOS - like UI), and KDE Neon (advanced desktop environment and huge customisability).

Depends on the user imo. What type of linux?