Another guy from /r/linux_gaming here, I've got a lot of experience with the AMD side of Linux gaming, and know how to walk you through setup of things on most distros (Debian, Ubuntu,fedora,arch Linux,Solus,manjaro, and some others).
Gunning for that new blade, my luck has been pretty good the past few days so lets hope! On a different note if i do win anyone want that early 2014 laptop