I'm getting an old PC from a friend that has a GTX 1650 Super and an i5 10400. I'm curious if there are any downsides to using the proprietary Nvidia drivers on Fedora 43 with KDE Plasma. Are there known issues or risks I should be aware of, like things breaking or compatibility concerns?
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One thing to keep in mind is that if you enable secure boot, it can cause issues with proprietary drivers. You might need to disable that feature to get everything running smoothly. Just a little heads up!
The biggest downside is probably that you can't modify or view the source code of these proprietary drivers, which goes against the open-source spirit of Linux. But let's be real, if you need the performance boost, the trade-off might be worth it for you.
From what I know, using proprietary Nvidia drivers generally gives better performance than the open-source ones, especially for gaming and graphics tasks. However, it's important to ensure that your GPU is compatible with the specific driver version you're planning to install. Since your GTX 1650 Super utilizes the Turing architecture, it should work fine with the latest drivers. Just be cautious and double-check compatibility!
You're on the right track! Just make sure to verify that the driver supports your specific card model.
Exactly, and always keep an eye out for any specific bugs related to your distro!
Totally agree! Sometimes you just need to prioritize performance over transparency.