I'm really struggling here and I think I might snap! After all the hassle with Windows, I've decided to switch to Linux to gain better control over my PC—goodbye, Microsoft! I chose Kubuntu since I've heard it's beginner-friendly. I'm not exactly tech-savvy and all the jargon makes my head spin, but I've made the leap and I'm determined not to turn back.
Getting Steam installed was a challenge in itself, and I've been trying to play War Thunder. However, the first time I booted it, I faced a dark red screen and about 9-10 FPS—totally unplayable! The second attempt resulted in a pink screen with glitchy text.
I did some digging online and found out I likely need the Nvidia drivers, but after hours of struggle trying to install them, nothing has worked. I can't even locate the Nvidia commands in Konsole. I'm at my wit's end and the technical threads are mostly incomprehensible to me. My graphics card is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti.
Update: I managed to solve it with help from a user!
5 Answers
To install the Nvidia drivers, run this command in your terminal: `sudo apt install nvidia-driver-580`. Also, make sure to disable secure boot, and verify the installation with `nvidia-smi` in the terminal to check if your drivers are loaded correctly and to identify your graphics card. Just a heads up, avoid updating to drivers 590 or higher for your card since it's no longer supported by NVIDIA.
It's crucial to mention your distro and some hardware details when asking for help with these types of issues! It influences the installation process a lot. If you're using Ubuntu, you might have an easier time with the drivers, as some distros allow easy installation through the system settings.
Just curious, which distro are you using? It can significantly change the troubleshooting process. For example, some distros let you install the driver with just a couple of clicks, while others require command-line input.
Glad you figured out the issues! Just so you know, when someone mentions 'distro', they're referring to the distribution of Linux you're using, like Ubuntu, Fedora, etc. Good luck with your gaming on Linux!
Distro? What does that mean? I thought it was just another word for a type of Linux.
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