Hello everyone, I am a beginner Linux user. I have a had very little experience with it and would very much like to know more. Eventually I want to have my computer running strictly Linux.

I have experimented with a few distributions but almost all of them have had issues with my current setup. I always have trouble setting up the drivers for my video card and mouse. I have dabbled in Ubuntu(primarily), Fedora and Linux Mint.

My question is which distribution would you all suggest I use based upon my specs.

My System Specs:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 925 @ 2.80 Ghz
RAM: 8 GB of DDR3
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6870 w/ 1GB VRAM
Ethernet: Killer Xeno Pro 2100 & On-Board
Mouse: R.A.T 5

If anything else is needed to help determine the right distro please let me know.

All help is much appreciated.

Welcome to LinuxQuestions!

Anything should work on that computer, but with AMD video there's often a problem finding the best driver. This official site offers a download
http://support.amd.com/en-us/download
and this has links to advice on how to install
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=139595

As DavidMcCann has pointed out, any Linux OS should be fine with your hardware.

For Ubuntu, Mint etc these links may help you.

AMD 6870 GPU:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2259753

RAT 5 mouse:
https://blog.carroarmato0.be/2013/12...use-and-linux/