I am on kubuntu and on a intel igpu. The search results mostly read arch plus nvidia as a bad combination. Perhaps or probably i just got lucky with my hardware.
I want a simple desktop with small elements to maximize real estate for windows.
While using a top AND bottom bar on the screen. Thats exactly my humour. I am specific about that, because its what confuses me the most about many gnome distros when they so that. The vertical space is the most important one, don't waste it with additional bars.
You probably (already) love thunderf00t videos. If not, look him up.