I've been gradually switching from Windows 10 to Linux Mint Edge for gaming, mainly to avoid the unnecessary features of Windows 11. While I have noticed a significant performance difference in the same games, like Halo 2 from the Master Chief Collection, I'm experiencing issues on Linux, such as screen tearing even when VSync is enabled. I'm wondering if this is due to running my games from an NTFS hard drive (I plan to reformat it later but haven't had time to back up my games) or if the Nvidia drivers for my 3060 Ti could be the cause. I'm keen to learn more about Linux and hoping to fully switch away from Windows, though I find it a bit challenging at times because I'm still figuring things out.
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Using NTFS can definitely lead to some performance hiccups in Linux, so that's worth considering. Also, make sure to check which Nvidia drivers you have installed for your 3060 Ti. You might want to look into updating them via the Driver Manager in Linux to ensure you have the best possible performance.
Check out some migration tips and resources. There's a migration page in the Linux community wiki that could really help you out. Just be careful with root access and avoid installing from third-party repos unless you absolutely need to.
I think I have the same driver installed (nvidia-driver-570), and it’s been working fine for me. Just double-check in the Driver Manager to see if there's something newer available.