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Best GPU type for Linux gaming PC?
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I haven't had great success, it causes more problems than it is worth if you aren't willing and knowledgeable to troubleshoot any finicky behavior. The nvidia drivers just end up causing a headache. I would never recommend anyone buy an nvidia GPU if they dont have a specific requirement like run local AI/LLMs using CUDA or raytracing (I guess). AMD can also run local LLMs using ROCm, just not supported for 5000 series or lower.
The only Linux distro I (and my friends) have had any success with nvidia GPUs is Bazzite/Aurora. Bazzite is gaming focused and has special nvidia OS images.
@Lemongrab @linux_gaming I’ll second this. Nearly all of my woes whilst distro-hopping went away after I bought and installed a 7900XTX.