Linux for gaming?
Linux for gaming?
I've set up a gaming version of Ubuntu. It installed smoothly, but some updates slowed things down. Steam and Rocket League worked fine. Rocket League takes 3-5 minutes to start, even on an SSD. After about 30 seconds the sound starts but video doesn't respond for a long time. Once it does, it's very choppy—like using the integrated graphics and only 10 frames per second. I checked for extra drivers and found three listed for my GTX 970, but it's using the open-source one. When I clicked the NVIDIA driver and tried to apply it, it just swapped back to the default. The system reports video as Gallium and a bunch of letters. If you need help with this, just let me know and I'll walk you through it step by step.
Typically you need to execute these commands in the terminal to confirm you have the most recent driver. Begin by updating your system completely. Run sudo apt-get update, then sudo apt-get upgrade, followed by sudo apt full-upgrade (reboot if prompted). Add the PPA for the driver using sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa. After that, refresh your packages with the new PPA with sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get upgrade, then reboot again. Navigate to the advanced settings and choose the latest available version of the property driver. If you haven’t installed the microcode driver for your Intel CPU yet, you’ll be prompted to enter your sudo password for verification. After installation, restart the system and let me know. Just a note, Ubuntu may have some compatibility problems; I favor Arch-based distributions personally. [Antergos is essentially Arch with an installer.]
Everything worked out, but after restarting it kept looping through login. Typed in the password and the screen would flicker, then power up or shut down, bringing me back to the login page. Guest access behaved the same. I’m not sure why I’m doing this, so I’ll wait for Linux to be more user-friendly. It took me about five minutes to locate the terminal. Appreciate the advice from everyone.
I might face consequences for this comment, but unless the software is built for Linux, purchase and set it up. This is just the start of your issues with Linux gaming.
I've observed that NVIDIA drivers sometimes behave unpredictably with *Buntu* and its variants these days. This issue varies based on your hardware setup, often causing it to revert to default options like Nouveau or VESA. It appears the problem might relate to how the distribution is packaged or configured, though it doesn't seem to stem from NVIDIA itself. It's quite amusing how this presents a more challenging hurdle than when I first began using Arch. I should mention that starting fresh is usually a learning curve, which is why dual booting was recommended so you could progress at your own speed. It's a casual note, but it feels like a classic "who came first" dilemma—Linux support is much lower than Windows support because fewer people use Linux. If you're considering another attempt, try Manjaro; it offers a live USB option that lets you boot with proprietary drivers right away. Alternatively, testing on a laptop without heavy usage might help ease the transition. Why not? I always advise using what suits your situation best. But with Windows 10, especially if you're looking for a smoother experience, the trade-offs are worth it. I'm not focusing on privacy issues, as those can be subjective, but rather on the real challenges and odd design choices that make Windows 10 a far less pleasant choice compared to what it promises.