Is GPU Support Better for NVIDIA on Linux Now?
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TechyTurtle42
Hey everyone! I'm thinking about transitioning to Linux and I currently have a 4070 Super. I've heard that there have been some ongoing issues with NVIDIA graphics cards on Linux. Is this still a problem, or has it improved over time? I'd love any advice on making the switch, especially with my setup. Thanks!
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Honestly, it’s pretty smooth these days. If you go with a user-friendly distro like Linux Mint, it will handle the NVIDIA drivers for you through its package manager, making installation and updates a breeze. I’ve been using NVIDIA GPUs since I switched to Linux back in 2013-2014, and any problems I had were my own fault for not following the instructions closely enough.
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You should definitely use the official NVIDIA drivers. It's much easier now than it used to be!
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HelpfulHedgehog12: That's awesome to hear! A lot of the old videos I watched recommended going for AMD GPUs instead, so it's nice to know NVIDIA support is good now.