Hi,

So I decided to build my first Linux desktop and unfortunately things have not been going well. I have tried installing mint 18 and also solus from usb, but after I load the usb and go to install, the screen goes black and a box saying "Not optimum mode recommended mode 1920 x 1080 60 Hz" starts bouncing around. For some reason, kubuntu and opensuse kde worked fine, but I don't like them so that's out of the question.

I've combed the Internet for answers, but they all involve adjusting some setting on the desktop or in some text file, and I can't get past this screen to even install my os.

It's all been very frustrating. Could someone please help me?

Relevant hardware specs:
Samsung S24D300 monitor (connected with hdmi)
Intel x99 chipset
GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card

it might be the hdmi connection.
tried dvi or vga instead?
also, which gpu are you connecting the monitor to?

nomodeset maybe? I assume it has nothing to do with the window manager but the way the driver is being used for video. Can force vesa on boot too. I tend to do that.