Asking about graphic drivers and a problem in Ubuntu (seeking help)
Asking about graphic drivers and a problem in Ubuntu (seeking help)
I just set up Ubuntu on an NVMe drive and everything worked fine. That changed when I installed the dedicated GPU drivers for my GTX 1080 Ti via Software and Updates. After rebooting, I managed to log in and perform basic tasks, but issues arose. My cursor would freeze and vanish, then reappear elsewhere on the screen. Sometimes the display would hang entirely, leaving me only able to move the cursor until functionality briefly returned after a few seconds. There were moments when the screen completely froze, forcing me to shut down the PC. I even tried older proprietary drivers, but they didn’t help. When Ubuntu itself crashed, I couldn’t find a solution. After a clean install without the original drivers, things have been stable so far. I’m considering switching to proprietary drivers because they seem to offer better performance and reliability compared to open-source options. Could there be a way to resolve this driver problem? What exactly is causing these issues? I’m pretty sure it’s related to the driver changes after reinstalling. I’ve used the GPU for three years without any problems. Also, I reinstalled Windows 10 on a different drive, and I noticed the screen would briefly go black during video playback or document editing—something that didn’t occur before. Thank you for your assistance!
You are sourcing the drivers from Software and Updates. They seem to be somewhat outdated. Have you looked at those drivers? https://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/...ubuntu/ppa
Thank you for the update! It seems the 450 drivers are indeed relatively new, though they appear to be only nine weeks old on the site. I also installed the most recent version, but encountered a problem that resolved when switching back to the Nouveau drivers.
Consider testing PopOS—it runs on Ubuntu but comes with the latest NVidia drivers included. Alternatively, if you prefer Linux, invest in an AMD card next time. There hasn’t been much improvement since Linus Torvalds famously said "NVidia, f*** you!" when demanding proprietary support instead of open-source options.