Hey everyone! I'm thinking about making the switch to Bazzite for its Windows Recall feature, but I've got a few questions. First off, I have a 9800X3D and a 9070XT, and while I know that switching means I'll lose 4K at 120Hz since I'm using a TV, I'm curious if 1440p or 1080p works well with full VRR ranges from <20Hz to 120Hz on AMD? I generally play at 1080p.
Secondly, I own an Elgato Stream Deck. How challenging is it to set that up on Linux, especially for someone who's a complete newbie?
I'm also wondering if there's an alternative to AMD's Adrenalin software?
Additionally, I'm looking for an alternative to HWinfo64. I don't require all the sensors, but I'd like something that can monitor min/max/avg stats for CPU cores and GPU temps in a table format to review after gaming.
Lastly, I love playing Bethesda games and modding them—how difficult is that to do on Linux? Thanks for any advice!
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For the VRR question, I've found that 1440p and 1080p work pretty smoothly with VRR on AMD cards. You might lose some high-end performance, but the lower resolutions often keep it within the desired refresh ranges. Just make sure to check your settings in the display options after switching to Bazzite!
Getting the Elgato Stream Deck to work on Linux can be tricky for beginners. There are some community workarounds, but it usually involves using software like `Decky Loader` or `streamdeck-ui`. Don't worry if you're new; just follow the guides available online, and you'll likely get it running!
Yeah, I was able to get mine working with some patience. Just take it step by step!
For monitoring your system, you might look into using `Psensor` or `lm-sensors`. They won’t have all the features of HWinfo64, but they can provide you with temp monitoring and more basic stats. They should suit your needs for analyzing performance post-gaming!
As for alternatives to AMD's Adrenalin, you might check out tools like `Radeon Profile`, which let you tweak settings without all the bells and whistles of Adrenalin. It's not as comprehensive but gets the job done for many users.
That's good to know! Glad to hear AMD is holding up well with the lower resolutions.