Switching from Windows 11 (ASUS TUF F15) to Kubuntu

Hi everyone,

I’m a Linux beginner and I’m planning to fully switch from Windows 11 to Kubuntu 24.04 LTS. I just wanted to sanity-check this before I wipe my system 😭

My laptop specs:

->ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)

->i5-11400H

->16GB RAM

->RTX 2050 (hybrid graphics)

->MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi

->NVMe SSD

->Secure Boot currently enabled

->Intel RST enabled (planning to switch to AHCI)

My goals: ->Fully replace Windows (no dual boot)

->Use it for coding + daily use

->Learn Linux properly

->Rice it later (custom themes, panels, etc.)

->Stable (hopefully) long-term setup

A few concerns:

->Is Kubuntu 24.04 a good choice for a total beginner?

->Will NVIDIA hybrid graphics be annoying to manage?

->Is disabling Intel RST → AHCI safe before installation?

->Anything I should absolutely do before wiping Windows?

I tried Ubuntu 24, Arch on an older i3 laptop before and it felt a bit heavy, which is why I’m leaning toward KDE. (Also ricing, hehe)

I’m okay with learning, but I don’t want to brick my laptop on day one. 💀

Any advices, would be appreciated