Hey everyone! I've got a Lenovo Legion Tower T5i with some decent specs, including a 10th Gen Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Currently, I have an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, but it's been acting up lately. I also have Ubuntu set up on a separate partition. I don't play many games and my computer is about 4-5 years old, so I'm not looking for top-of-the-line options. Could anyone recommend a good GPU that offers decent value for the price? Also, apart from the GPU, do you think there's anything else I should consider upgrading?
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What version of NVIDIA drivers are you running? There have been some known issues with certain versions, but others are stable. For the 2000 series, as long as you have the right drivers, it should run fine.
Honestly, if you're not gaming much, tapping into the integrated graphics from your CPU might suffice. But if you want to stick with a dedicated GPU, I'd recommend sticking with NVIDIA if you can get it working again, since switching to another brand might result in downgrades, unless you go for an AMD card that's within your budget.
If the NVIDIA GPU is giving you issues, it might be worth looking into an AMD card instead for a more straightforward experience. They tend to be less hassle and also more affordable. Just disable secureboot in your BIOS and ensure the NVIDIA drivers are correctly installed if you want to keep using your current setup.
First things first, what exactly is going wrong with your GPU? Have you checked if you're using the latest drivers or if the open-source drivers that come by default are causing issues? Sometimes that makes a huge difference.
For a budget-friendly upgrade, definitely consider AMD. They often pack a good punch for less cash and work well with various Linux distros like Fedora or Garuda, which might enhance your overall experience.
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