I've recently started using Linux Mint after being a long-time Windows user, and while it's running pretty well overall, I'm facing several driver-related issues. My touchpad and keyboard aren't too problematic, but the most pressing issue is with my video drivers. I can't play games properly, like GTA San Andreas, where I'm getting extremely low FPS—around 0 to 5 FPS at 640x480 resolution on low settings. Back when I used Windows 7 on the same laptop, it managed around 30-40 FPS at 1280x720 with low settings. I'm also experiencing visual glitches in some browser games, which I suspect might be connected to the video drivers. How can I check if I have the correct video drivers installed and download the right ones if I don't? My laptop is an Asus K40IJ.
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You should definitely check out the migration page and tips available in the Linux community wiki. They're super helpful for new users transitioning from Windows. Just remember to be cautious when installing software and avoid third-party repos unless you're sure they're safe!
To check your video drivers, run the command `lspci -vnnd ::03xx` in the terminal. It will give you information about your video hardware and the drivers in use. For your Asus K40IJ, it looks like you're using the Intel i915 driver. If you find out you're using the correct driver but still facing issues, you might want to look into optimizing your system settings or checking if your graphics card supports the resolutions you want to use. Good luck!
Thanks for the tip! I ran the command, and it confirmed I'm using the i915 driver as well. I'll see if there's anything else I can optimize.