I've tried some linux distro, most of them have HCL- hardware compatibility list. so u can check ur hardware there or simply run the live cd version to test your harware before you install them. i personally recommend Ubuntu for beginner like me, just enable community repositories for 3rd party driver and software. Or maybe you can buy professional support from Ubuntu, since you are willing to pay . For me, I'm happy with openSolaris for other task besides online gaming