Curiosity about operating systems transitions
So what do all you folks think about this? I assume that the bulk of you DN members are windows users or at least started out as windows users.
Does this seem like a real direction that gamers in general are taking or is it just a passing fad? Are the concerns outlined in the video any that you are worried about?
Please reply with your thoughts and the current operating system of your current gaming desktop or laptop computer as part of your answer.
https://youtu.be/Wtg_s1GQiMU
Does this seem like a real direction that gamers in general are taking or is it just a passing fad? Are the concerns outlined in the video any that you are worried about?
Please reply with your thoughts and the current operating system of your current gaming desktop or laptop computer as part of your answer.
https://youtu.be/Wtg_s1GQiMU
I was running OpenSuse for 6 months about 7 years ago. Linux desktop sucks. It sucked back then, it sucks today (perhaps even more). That being said, windows 11 is absolutely horrible. I run windows 10 LTSC. There's a way to make custom windows image, allowing you to exclude junk you don't want, but I can't be bothered these days honestly.
Godspeed for Steam-OS. I'm not sure if I'll be using it though, since I need PC for non-gaming stuff too.
Godspeed for Steam-OS. I'm not sure if I'll be using it though, since I need PC for non-gaming stuff too.
I have been contemplating about moving to Linux for a long time. But what keeps me on Windows is compatibility. I simply worry that not every game I want to play would work. And that's not even getting into mods and unoffical tweaks that are specifically designed for Windows systems. And my backlog of games is quite large (350+).
I'm a bit curious: how is dual booting these days? Some years back I tried it, but it had issues.
Not completely related, but I'm a bit pissed about the current situation of PC storage prices. SSDs are now more expensive. The RAM problem also sucks, but I don't think I'd be able to afford a new PC build even if prices were normal. My current PC is kind of dated. Quad core and PCI-e 3.0 . I guess those limit my current GPU pretty badly.
On the positive side, my PC could handle the vast majority of stuff I play. It may have something to do with the fact that most of the games I play are either 2D or between 5 to 28 years old. Guess not buying many games over 12€ also helps.
I'm a bit curious: how is dual booting these days? Some years back I tried it, but it had issues.
Not completely related, but I'm a bit pissed about the current situation of PC storage prices. SSDs are now more expensive. The RAM problem also sucks, but I don't think I'd be able to afford a new PC build even if prices were normal. My current PC is kind of dated. Quad core and PCI-e 3.0 . I guess those limit my current GPU pretty badly.
On the positive side, my PC could handle the vast majority of stuff I play. It may have something to do with the fact that most of the games I play are either 2D or between 5 to 28 years old. Guess not buying many games over 12€ also helps.
It sucked back then, it sucks today (perhaps even more).
I am really curious about the reasoning behind this, as in my opinion Linux as a desktop OS has improved tremendously over the years.
I have a Linux OS on my gaming laptop, and it is by far the best OS I've ever had. Not even Windows 7 (which may very well have been the only Windows OS I kind of liked) comes close.
how is dual booting these days?
It should work fine if you install Windows first, then your Linux distro - preferably on another internal drive - and its bootloader.
Dual booting with two Linux distros can be a massive pain, as the swap partitions are likely to mess things up and Calamares enjoys nuking your existing bootloader. I have two Linux distros on my main laptop, and I had to fix /etc/fstab on my main distro after installing Linux Mint because installing it prevented my main distro from booting due to a UUID being modified or something.
I have another laptop with Windows 11, and the only reason I keep Windows on it is for the compatibility issues (I didn't run into all that many though, as WINE, Lutris, Bottles and Proton can run most Windows programs/games I'm interested in). Kind of hard to update my DualSense firmware on Linux without a Windows virtual machine, for example.
I may post more detailed thoughts later on if I find the time for it.
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There's a way to make custom windows image, allowing you to exclude junk you don't want, but I can't be bothered these days honestly.
Good heavens. You mean with Windows PE, right? I still have nightmares about it.
I am really curious about the reasoning behind this, as in my opinion Linux as a desktop OS has improved tremendously over the years.
I have a Linux OS on my gaming laptop, and it is by far the best OS I've ever had. Not even Windows 7 (which may very well have been the only Windows OS I kind of liked) comes close.
how is dual booting these days?
It should work fine if you install Windows first, then your Linux distro - preferably on another internal drive - and its bootloader.
Dual booting with two Linux distros can be a massive pain, as the swap partitions are likely to mess things up and Calamares enjoys nuking your existing bootloader. I have two Linux distros on my main laptop, and I had to fix /etc/fstab on my main distro after installing Linux Mint because installing it prevented my main distro from booting due to a UUID being modified or something.
I have another laptop with Windows 11, and the only reason I keep Windows on it is for the compatibility issues (I didn't run into all that many though, as WINE, Lutris, Bottles and Proton can run most Windows programs/games I'm interested in). Kind of hard to update my DualSense firmware on Linux without a Windows virtual machine, for example.
I may post more detailed thoughts later on if I find the time for it.
EDIT :
There's a way to make custom windows image, allowing you to exclude junk you don't want, but I can't be bothered these days honestly.
Good heavens. You mean with Windows PE, right? I still have nightmares about it.
I am really curious about the reasoning behind this, as in my opinion Linux as a desktop OS has improved tremendously over the years.
It's not a single reason, but a bunch of annoyances that accumulate. Off the top of my head, font rendering was quirky and horrible, I had to download very specific versions of ffmpeg to be able to play videos in browsers. The last straw was mod-probing the kernel to fix wi-fi issues. I just said to myself "why tf am I doing this?" and promptly deleted the OS (it was arch btw ).
how is dual booting these days?
I actually never had problems with this. At one point, I had windows 10, OpenSuse, nomad BSD and OpenIndiana on the same PC. (OpenIndiana was on a different disk though).
Good heavens. You mean with Windows PE, right? I still have nightmares about it
As stated above, I know it's possible, but when I discovered it, I was already tired from distro hoping and OS installations, so I never tried it. I've put windows LTSC 4 years ago, and it still works beautifully.
It's not a single reason, but a bunch of annoyances that accumulate. Off the top of my head, font rendering was quirky and horrible, I had to download very specific versions of ffmpeg to be able to play videos in browsers. The last straw was mod-probing the kernel to fix wi-fi issues. I just said to myself "why tf am I doing this?" and promptly deleted the OS (it was arch btw
).how is dual booting these days?
I actually never had problems with this. At one point, I had windows 10, OpenSuse, nomad BSD and OpenIndiana on the same PC. (OpenIndiana was on a different disk though).
Good heavens. You mean with Windows PE, right? I still have nightmares about it
As stated above, I know it's possible, but when I discovered it, I was already tired from distro hoping and OS installations, so I never tried it. I've put windows LTSC 4 years ago, and it still works beautifully.
it was arch btw
Arch is actually a great place to start if you want to learn how Linux works... But if you need a system that requires little maintenance it's probably not the best distro, as you found out.
I had to download very specific versions of ffmpeg to be able to play videos in browsers
Never had that issue.
The last straw was mod-probing the kernel to fix wi-fi issues.
Wifi is one of the very few areas where Windows can still outshine Linux, in my opinion. It is what gave me the most trouble on my Linux laptop (with sound issues being a close second). Finding out that Noble Numbat doesn't support Wifi properly on my laptop and I'm stuck with 2.4Ghz Wifi was just... ugh.
Regardless, after spending quite a bit of time studying Linux maintenance, I can say that having a mostly secure OS and being able to do almost anything I need/want is a relief. I use a distro based on Ubuntu LTS Noble Numbat (namely, "Tuxedo OS"), and I usually just use an Arch distrobox every time one of the packages in Noble Numbat is too outdated for my tastes.
Arch is actually a great place to start if you want to learn how Linux works... But if you need a system that requires little maintenance it's probably not the best distro, as you found out.
I had to download very specific versions of ffmpeg to be able to play videos in browsers
Never had that issue.
The last straw was mod-probing the kernel to fix wi-fi issues.
Wifi is one of the very few areas where Windows can still outshine Linux, in my opinion. It is what gave me the most trouble on my Linux laptop (with sound issues being a close second). Finding out that Noble Numbat doesn't support Wifi properly on my laptop and I'm stuck with 2.4Ghz Wifi was just... ugh.
Regardless, after spending quite a bit of time studying Linux maintenance, I can say that having a mostly secure OS and being able to do almost anything I need/want is a relief. I use a distro based on Ubuntu LTS Noble Numbat (namely, "Tuxedo OS"), and I usually just use an Arch distrobox every time one of the packages in Noble Numbat is too outdated for my tastes.
v;dw
On desktop, I use Windows 10 for gaming and the very few Windows-only programs I use; and Fedora for the other stuff. If/when the time comes that I'll want to get Win10-noncompatible games or upgrade hardware... I'm going to decide what to do then
On more general case, I expect Windows to stay the dominant OS for PC gaming, because I'm expecting it to stay the dominant OS for PC use in general. Apple clearly doesn't want to get out of its niche, and no other OS gets close to passing my "would recommend to a median person" test (except Android, but people will think I'm crazy if I suggest running Android on desktop).
On desktop, I use Windows 10 for gaming and the very few Windows-only programs I use; and Fedora for the other stuff. If/when the time comes that I'll want to get Win10-noncompatible games or upgrade hardware... I'm going to decide what to do then
On more general case, I expect Windows to stay the dominant OS for PC gaming, because I'm expecting it to stay the dominant OS for PC use in general. Apple clearly doesn't want to get out of its niche, and no other OS gets close to passing my "would recommend to a median person" test (except Android, but people will think I'm crazy if I suggest running Android on desktop).
Arch is actually a great place to start if you want to learn how Linux works... But if you need a system that requires little maintenance it's probably not the best distro, as you found out
All of the issues I had were there regardless of which distro I used. It just happens that I've been using Arch at the same time when I decided to quit.
Never had that issue
As the saying goes: it works on my machine
sound issues being a close second
Never had that issue
Wifi is one of the very few areas where...
I actually had 2 laptops. On one I solved it, the other simply didn't have the drivers... So checkmate
. Having to worry about wi-fi in this day and age is really something I'm not willing to put up with.
I can say that having a mostly secure OS and being able to do almost anything I need/want is a relief.
I can say the same for windows 10 ltsc... Plus I don't have to deal with things mentioned above.
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@Seseler
I dread the day when win10 becomes obsolete, since currently, there are no viable alternatives for me. Win11 is just... utter crap.
All of the issues I had were there regardless of which distro I used. It just happens that I've been using Arch at the same time when I decided to quit.
Never had that issue
As the saying goes: it works on my machine
sound issues being a close second
Never had that issue
Wifi is one of the very few areas where...
I actually had 2 laptops. On one I solved it, the other simply didn't have the drivers... So checkmate
. Having to worry about wi-fi in this day and age is really something I'm not willing to put up with.I can say that having a mostly secure OS and being able to do almost anything I need/want is a relief.
I can say the same for windows 10 ltsc... Plus I don't have to deal with things mentioned above.
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@Seseler
I dread the day when win10 becomes obsolete, since currently, there are no viable alternatives for me. Win11 is just... utter crap.
As the saying goes: it works on my machine
I don't disagree with that.
I wasn't calling you a liar or anything, btw. It was more "never had that issue so I can't really comment on that particular problem." I do apologize if I sounded patronizing.
Never had that issue
Which does make perfect sense, not everyone is going to run into issues with ALSA/Pulseaudio/Pipewire.
I can say the same for windows 10 ltsc... Plus I don't have to deal with things mentioned above.
The important thing is that we get an OS we can be happy with. If Windows 10 ltsc does the trick for you, then that's what matters. Just because some people (such as myself) are somewhat passionate about Linux, doesn't mean everyone has to agree.
I do think Linux doesn't necessarily require much more maintenance, or doesn't necessarily have more issues than Windows in general... It all depends on what you use it for, I think.
An example of something where Linux shines : On Linux, sometimes you will get the right drivers built into the kernel and everything "just works". On Windows, sometimes you have to install drivers before a piece of equipment will work.
(I know, sometimes the opposite is true, especially on Debian. )
Another example where Linux is IMO superior : Oddly enough, running old Windows games. As the video first linked to in this thread pointed out, older Windows games sometimes run much better on Linux with WINE.
Yet another example where Linux is superior : Advanced control over your system. There's actually very little you can't fix yourself if something goes wrong, provided you have enough experience. People may have fewer technical issues with Windows for "normal day-to-day use", but I find that when something goes very wrong, good luck fixing Windows without a full reinstall.
An example where Windows is superior : Oddly enough, maintaining compatibility, sometimes. I'm not impressed with the current state of package management on Linux (even Linus Torvalds isn't, IIRC; he even said something along the lines of "that's one thing that no distro ever got completely right"). I believe it's unlikely to get better anytime soon.
Another example where Windows is superior : Running those few Windows programs that WINE and its derivatives heavily struggle with.
Yet another example where Windows is superior : Things have improved a lot on Linux with tools such as EasyEffects and presets, but "auto audio equalization" seems superior on Windows at times, with little manual intervention being required compared to Linux (especially when it comes to getting half-decent sound with laptop speakers).
because I'm expecting it to stay the dominant OS for PC use in general.
Well, most people are used to using Windows, and it does come pre-installed with computers most of the time.
I don't disagree with that.
I wasn't calling you a liar or anything, btw. It was more "never had that issue so I can't really comment on that particular problem." I do apologize if I sounded patronizing.
Never had that issue
Which does make perfect sense, not everyone is going to run into issues with ALSA/Pulseaudio/Pipewire.
I can say the same for windows 10 ltsc... Plus I don't have to deal with things mentioned above.
The important thing is that we get an OS we can be happy with. If Windows 10 ltsc does the trick for you, then that's what matters. Just because some people (such as myself) are somewhat passionate about Linux, doesn't mean everyone has to agree.
I do think Linux doesn't necessarily require much more maintenance, or doesn't necessarily have more issues than Windows in general... It all depends on what you use it for, I think.
An example of something where Linux shines : On Linux, sometimes you will get the right drivers built into the kernel and everything "just works". On Windows, sometimes you have to install drivers before a piece of equipment will work.
(I know, sometimes the opposite is true, especially on Debian.
)Another example where Linux is IMO superior : Oddly enough, running old Windows games. As the video first linked to in this thread pointed out, older Windows games sometimes run much better on Linux with WINE.
Yet another example where Linux is superior : Advanced control over your system. There's actually very little you can't fix yourself if something goes wrong, provided you have enough experience. People may have fewer technical issues with Windows for "normal day-to-day use", but I find that when something goes very wrong, good luck fixing Windows without a full reinstall.
An example where Windows is superior : Oddly enough, maintaining compatibility, sometimes. I'm not impressed with the current state of package management on Linux (even Linus Torvalds isn't, IIRC; he even said something along the lines of "that's one thing that no distro ever got completely right"). I believe it's unlikely to get better anytime soon.
Another example where Windows is superior : Running those few Windows programs that WINE and its derivatives heavily struggle with.
Yet another example where Windows is superior : Things have improved a lot on Linux with tools such as EasyEffects and presets, but "auto audio equalization" seems superior on Windows at times, with little manual intervention being required compared to Linux (especially when it comes to getting half-decent sound with laptop speakers).
because I'm expecting it to stay the dominant OS for PC use in general.
Well, most people are used to using Windows, and it does come pre-installed with computers most of the time.
I do apologize if I sounded patronizing.
Not at all. I'm just giving away my story and opinion. Did I sound like I was being patronized? DID I SOUND LIKE I WAS BEING PATRONIZED!!
If Windows 10 ltsc does the trick for you, then that's what matters
For now. As I've replied above, I am worried about the day win10 becomes a no-no. If current situation doesn't change, I won't be looking for salvation and eternal glory in the tender, blissful hands of win11 or macOS.
Another example where Linux is IMO superior : Oddly enough, running old Windows games.
Oh yeah... I've bought a cd of Prince of Persia 3D back in 1999. The game is unfinished and has a game breaking bug around 4th level. 20 years later (2019) I've found unofficial patch and promptly installed virtual box to run windows 98. It didn't work there, but it did on WINE for whatever reason. Better late than never I guess
but I find that when something goes very wrong, good luck fixing Windows without a full reinstall.
One of the founders of FOSS community in my country gave me a very practical advice when I was starting out with linux... "Keep your data away from OS". If something goes horribly wrong, I might try to fix it, but I prefer to have a backup option of turning it off and on again.
Another example where Windows is superior : Running those few Windows programs that WINE and its derivatives heavily struggle with.
Ehr... I can't really claim windows is superior because it runs windows specific software.
Not at all. I'm just giving away my story and opinion. Did I sound like I was being patronized? DID I SOUND LIKE I WAS BEING PATRONIZED!!
If Windows 10 ltsc does the trick for you, then that's what matters
For now. As I've replied above, I am worried about the day win10 becomes a no-no. If current situation doesn't change, I won't be looking for salvation and eternal glory in the tender, blissful hands of win11 or macOS.
Another example where Linux is IMO superior : Oddly enough, running old Windows games.
Oh yeah... I've bought a cd of Prince of Persia 3D back in 1999. The game is unfinished and has a game breaking bug around 4th level. 20 years later (2019) I've found unofficial patch and promptly installed virtual box to run windows 98. It didn't work there, but it did on WINE for whatever reason. Better late than never I guess
but I find that when something goes very wrong, good luck fixing Windows without a full reinstall.
One of the founders of FOSS community in my country gave me a very practical advice when I was starting out with linux... "Keep your data away from OS". If something goes horribly wrong, I might try to fix it, but I prefer to have a backup option of turning it off and on again.
Another example where Windows is superior : Running those few Windows programs that WINE and its derivatives heavily struggle with.
Ehr... I can't really claim windows is superior because it runs windows specific software.
but I find that when something goes very wrong, good luck fixing Windows without a full reinstall.
By the way, I think I can actually give a recent example :
On Linux, I had an issue with KDE becoming broken after installing a faulty package, and none of my desktop shortcuts would work anymore. I used a TimeShift backup, ran a few tests, spotted the faulty package which broke my system, and everything went back to normal.
On Windows, I was getting file system errors and did a file system repair with Chkdsk. Chkdsk then got stuck and decided to freeze the computer for what seemed like forever on the next reboot, and I had no other choice but to force-shutdown the computer. I was aware of the risks, and sure enough, my NTFS partitions were damaged beyond repair. I had to reformat nearly everything to a blank state with a Linux USB stick, then I used a UEFI recovery tool which wouldn't work anymore because I'd reformatted the main partitions, so I had to figure out how to restore the original partition layout in order for the UEFI recovery tool to be able to function properly. Then it restored a very old version of the operating system, and I had to wait for many hours before my computer could go back to its proper state, what with the updates and all. I nearly lost my OS and wasted a whole day due to this. I never had an issue like this on Linux, and I've been using it for more than 10 years.
promptly installed virtual box
I don't know whether you will be interested, but just so you know, you can legally get VMware for free nowadays, although it does require creating an account.
Ehr... I can't really claim windows is superior because it runs windows specific software.
Fair point.
By the way, I think I can actually give a recent example :
On Linux, I had an issue with KDE becoming broken after installing a faulty package, and none of my desktop shortcuts would work anymore. I used a TimeShift backup, ran a few tests, spotted the faulty package which broke my system, and everything went back to normal.
On Windows, I was getting file system errors and did a file system repair with Chkdsk. Chkdsk then got stuck and decided to freeze the computer for what seemed like forever on the next reboot, and I had no other choice but to force-shutdown the computer. I was aware of the risks, and sure enough, my NTFS partitions were damaged beyond repair. I had to reformat nearly everything to a blank state with a Linux USB stick, then I used a UEFI recovery tool which wouldn't work anymore because I'd reformatted the main partitions, so I had to figure out how to restore the original partition layout in order for the UEFI recovery tool to be able to function properly. Then it restored a very old version of the operating system, and I had to wait for many hours before my computer could go back to its proper state, what with the updates and all. I nearly lost my OS and wasted a whole day due to this. I never had an issue like this on Linux, and I've been using it for more than 10 years.
promptly installed virtual box
I don't know whether you will be interested, but just so you know, you can legally get VMware for free nowadays, although it does require creating an account.
Ehr... I can't really claim windows is superior because it runs windows specific software.
Fair point.
Well, I experimented with Linux Mint for a bit. I learned a few things, like how this distro is not ideal if you want a simple experience out of the box. Maybe I'll some day find one more to my tastes. Also, do not attempt to get Nvidia drivers for your Linux machine from the official Nvidia site. I had to learn the hard way this is not how things work.
I also discovered something about my computer though. For some reason, both the PSU and my graphics card are prone to overheating. I'm starting to thinl this has something to do with me sometimes losing video signal in Windows too.
Can you guys suggest anything about the overheating issue? My PSU is not exactly top tier, my graphics card is a Gigabyte RTX 5060, and bandwith for the card is limited to PCI-e 3.0. Also, my monitor is 4K.
I also discovered something about my computer though. For some reason, both the PSU and my graphics card are prone to overheating. I'm starting to thinl this has something to do with me sometimes losing video signal in Windows too.
Can you guys suggest anything about the overheating issue? My PSU is not exactly top tier, my graphics card is a Gigabyte RTX 5060, and bandwith for the card is limited to PCI-e 3.0. Also, my monitor is 4K.
The power supply is the most important part in the PC, although with a single card, a 500W model from a reputable manufacturer (Corsair, Seasonic, Cooler Master, but perhaps not Thermaltake) should be more than enough. If you ever suspect any issue with it, it's best to swap it out before it's too late. Intergenerational losses from PCI Express 4 to 3 are generally only about 5%. Otherwise, I assume the current weather is to blame. If you have an office chair with a tube to go up and down with, that can cause video signal loss as well.
Interesting. While my power supply isn't the best, it's supposedly from a brand name. It is suspect, however. I guess I should probably avoid harder wotkloads until I can get a replacement. TBH, I also think the graphics card might have issues too, as it doesn't seem to termal throttle. Then again, I had different issues with my previous GPU. It was a Radeon, and the issue was also related to power. Damn, I'm beginning to think the PSU is the culprit. I'm not making the same mistake again though. I will check to make sure it's a quality one, even if it's from a reputable brand.
Edit: Well, I searched online, and someone had the suggestion to disable G-sync to fix the signal drops. It worked. No more signal loss. The thermal issues are still cause for concern though.
Edit: Well, I searched online, and someone had the suggestion to disable G-sync to fix the signal drops. It worked. No more signal loss. The thermal issues are still cause for concern though.
Well, I experimented with Linux Mint for a bit. I learned a few things, like how this distro is not ideal if you want a simple experience out of the box.
I could be mistaken but if you find Linux Mint complicated, I have a bad feeling about what your experience with a lot of other distros could be. Linux Mint is supposed to be one of the "simpler" distros out there, I'm afraid.
Also, do not attempt to get Nvidia drivers for your Linux machine from the official Nvidia site.
This. I find it somewhat amusing that even *Arch Linux* of all distros has a warning against doing so, given that Arch users aren't usually scared of spending a lot of time doing somewhat complicated maintenance.
Can you guys suggest anything about the overheating issue?
On Linux you can manually lower your CPU's max frequency (and you can also lower the maximum number of cores) as well as your GPU's max frequency, to prevent them from overheating. I don't know if there is a way to do this on Windows. If the problem occurs while playing video games, have you tried stuff like limiting the frame rate, lowering the detail level, etc. ?
EDIT : Apparently there's a Windows app called AMD Adrenalin for AMD GPUs that can help with overheating problems. As for Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU fine tuning... you might want to google Intel XTU and MSI Afterburner.
I could be mistaken but if you find Linux Mint complicated, I have a bad feeling about what your experience with a lot of other distros could be. Linux Mint is supposed to be one of the "simpler" distros out there, I'm afraid.
Also, do not attempt to get Nvidia drivers for your Linux machine from the official Nvidia site.
This. I find it somewhat amusing that even *Arch Linux* of all distros has a warning against doing so, given that Arch users aren't usually scared of spending a lot of time doing somewhat complicated maintenance.
Can you guys suggest anything about the overheating issue?
On Linux you can manually lower your CPU's max frequency (and you can also lower the maximum number of cores) as well as your GPU's max frequency, to prevent them from overheating. I don't know if there is a way to do this on Windows. If the problem occurs while playing video games, have you tried stuff like limiting the frame rate, lowering the detail level, etc. ?
EDIT : Apparently there's a Windows app called AMD Adrenalin for AMD GPUs that can help with overheating problems. As for Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU fine tuning... you might want to google Intel XTU and MSI Afterburner.
Well, after a bit of time, some updates:
The black screen issues are gone. I have no idea if it was an Nvidia driver bug, or an issue with my display, but frankly, I'd rather libe without G-sync then having constant sync issues in games.
My main problems with Linux Mint not working out of the box were it not automatically installing a graphics driver and having to adjust display scaling, because everything was super tiny. Some other problem were due to me being new to Linux.
I'm still experimenting, using Wine and Steam's Proton. I think after a while, I will have a clearer pictue about what games work, and what games I'm better off playing on Windows.
The heat issues still worry me a bit. I'm not exactly certain the PSU should even get that warm.
Other Linux things I have yet to figure out: making num lock activate automatically at startup and making scrolling more like Windows.
The black screen issues are gone. I have no idea if it was an Nvidia driver bug, or an issue with my display, but frankly, I'd rather libe without G-sync then having constant sync issues in games.
My main problems with Linux Mint not working out of the box were it not automatically installing a graphics driver and having to adjust display scaling, because everything was super tiny. Some other problem were due to me being new to Linux.
I'm still experimenting, using Wine and Steam's Proton. I think after a while, I will have a clearer pictue about what games work, and what games I'm better off playing on Windows.
The heat issues still worry me a bit. I'm not exactly certain the PSU should even get that warm.
Other Linux things I have yet to figure out: making num lock activate automatically at startup and making scrolling more like Windows.
making num lock activate automatically at startup
Have you tried this (for Linux Mint Cinnamon) ?
Now do this: Menu - Administration - Login Window.
Tab Settings: enable Activate numlock.
Have you tried this (for Linux Mint Cinnamon) ?
sudo apt-get install numlockx
Now do this: Menu - Administration - Login Window.
Tab Settings: enable Activate numlock.
Well, time for some updates:
I managed to wreck my Windows installation. By that, I mean I can't boot it using the Windows Boot Manager option at startup. Maybe installing two OSs on the same drive just with different partitions was not a good idea? Anyways, not a big deal. I assume a reinstall would fix the issue. Starting to get accustomed to Linux Mint. Pretty usable in most cases.
The num lock solution worked. Thanks, one less problem.
Well, for the heat issues, I'm wondering if the issue is with the PSU or the graphics card. Or both. Guess I need to look out for deals on a better PSU.
I did not think this experiment would end up with me liking Linux. In some ways, it feels like some chains were lifted, others are added, many other things are learning experiences. I'm glad I started experimenting with stuff.
Edit: Question may be solved. While I was gaming, my computer randomly shut off. And it was very warm when I touched it. It seems my PSU overheats. It might not help that I have four drives connected, and the temperature outside is in the thirties C°. Also, checked my PSU. It's a Seasonic Core GM 650. At this point, I'm not going to game while I have this PSU. Getting a good PSU isn't going to be cheap.
I managed to wreck my Windows installation. By that, I mean I can't boot it using the Windows Boot Manager option at startup. Maybe installing two OSs on the same drive just with different partitions was not a good idea? Anyways, not a big deal. I assume a reinstall would fix the issue. Starting to get accustomed to Linux Mint. Pretty usable in most cases.
The num lock solution worked. Thanks, one less problem.
Well, for the heat issues, I'm wondering if the issue is with the PSU or the graphics card. Or both. Guess I need to look out for deals on a better PSU.
I did not think this experiment would end up with me liking Linux. In some ways, it feels like some chains were lifted, others are added, many other things are learning experiences. I'm glad I started experimenting with stuff.
Edit: Question may be solved. While I was gaming, my computer randomly shut off. And it was very warm when I touched it. It seems my PSU overheats. It might not help that I have four drives connected, and the temperature outside is in the thirties C°. Also, checked my PSU. It's a Seasonic Core GM 650. At this point, I'm not going to game while I have this PSU. Getting a good PSU isn't going to be cheap.
