So… I used to run GTX 660, then moved to RX 560 as it released, because more comfy drivers, but…

Now, it so happened, that I will be getting 1070Ti. Which, I am really happy, but, I am curious, how is… Nvidia nowadays on Linux?

e.g Whether gamescope works, or how bad the performance degradation of DX12 games via VKD3D on Pascal is?

  • Skull giver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl
    8·
    1 year ago
    • Doesn’t work with Wayland unless you’re a masochist
    • Steam UI is laggy, mostly because of Nvidia shenanigans; HoloISO and such don’t support Nvidia at all.
    • Requires proprietary Nvidia driver (the open source driver only works for 20 series and up)
    • Steam/Lutris + proton + compatibility tools work fine. Windows grade performance from what I can tell, maybe a few FPS lower or higher but nothing shocking
    • Idle power consumption is a bit high because of Nvidia shenanigans
    • Proprietary driver taints the kernel (because of its proprietary nature). If you have secure boot enabled, disable it or set up signing the kernel modules with your own keys; there are no pre-signed Nvidia kernel modules because of Nvidia shenanigans.
    • CUDA works if you’re into that sort of thing
    • No usable DLSS for the 10 series cards, but FSR works just fine
    • Nyoelle@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
      6·
      1 year ago

      I think I will survive without Wayland… I will miss gamescope a bit, but, it is what it is.

      Steam UI… good thing I don’t spend much time there.

      Proprietary driver, shouldn’t be a problem. (seems it is easy to install, at least on NixOS) And I don’t run secure boot, so, no issues on that front :D

      No DLSS, I will survive. FSR cute anyway :3

      Also thanks for extensive reply, I appreciate :)