Kubuntu doesn't support my RTX 3080 graphics card.
Kubuntu doesn't support my RTX 3080 graphics card.
The relevant information is displayed directly in the console output when accessing the X Server settings.
Execute the command directly in the terminal after installing inxi.
After applying the drivers via "sudo ubuntu-drivers auto-install," I encountered: Graphics: Device-1: NVIDIA GA102 [GeForce RTX 3080] driver: nvidia v: 560.35.03 Display: unspecified server: X.Org v: 24.1.2 with: Xwayland v: 24.1.2 driver: X: loaded: nvidia unloaded: fbdev,modesetting,nouveau,vesa dri: swrast gpu: nvidia,nvidia-nvswitch resolution: 1920x1080~60Hz API: EGL v: 1.5 drivers: swrast platforms: x11,surfaceless,device API: OpenGL v: 4.5 vendor: mesa v: 24.2.8-1ubuntu1~24.10.1 renderer: llvmpipe (LLVM 19.1.1 256 bits) API: Vulkan v: 1.3.290 drivers: N/A surfaces: xcb,xlib Would have liked to capture a screenshot, but Spectacle won't open after this final restart. Now the Nvidia X Server Settings display some real GPU info, though it's not as detailed as other images I've seen online.
You've just set up Linux and are unsure about the changes or settings. It's normal to feel confused after installation. Take your time to explore the options and adjust them as needed.
Mint typically allows changing to X11 or Wayland during the login screen.
The discussion is quite mixed, so let's begin fresh. Here are some practical tips:
1) Avoid rushing the setup. Consider dual-booting first. Learning this process takes time, and if you can't easily switch back to Windows quickly, you might end up giving up. Take your pace—expect a smooth transition won’t happen overnight, but it could be worth the effort.
2) Start with Kubuntu 22.04 LTS. I found it to be reliable and stable. Even though it uses an older Plasma version, the differences between Plasma 5 and 6 aren’t too significant. It supports X11 by default and works well with Nvidia graphics. If you tried Kubuntu 24.10 earlier, you might have needed to switch back to a longer-term release because it didn’t run smoothly on your GPU. Wayland isn’t fully stable yet for Plasma 6, and I remember it sometimes behaved poorly on my system. X11 and Wayland are basically the ways your desktop interface is displayed—X11 is traditional but outdated, while Wayland offers newer features but can be a bit shaky at first. You probably don’t need to switch unless Wayland becomes more dependable.
3) When installing drivers, skip the complicated Nvidia guides. I followed a simpler path: check `sudo ubuntu-drivers list` in the terminal to see what’s available. If needed, update your system via the Discover app first. Then download the latest driver package and install it with `sudo ubuntu-drivers install nvidia:570`. After installation, use the Driver Management tool (or similar) to add the GPU driver—start with the default “Nouveau” driver, but switch to the newer 570 driver if possible. This usually resolves issues. Finally, run `nvidia-smi` in the terminal to confirm everything is working properly.