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    Best hardware for linux gaming

    What is your guys opinion on the most efficient hardware for linux gaming as of right now. Which hardware has the most well supported drivers? I mean Motherboards, video cards, soundcards or anything else I should know.

    I currently have a Asus sabertooth 990fx motherboard (AMD). I cant really say whether or not its working out well. My computer is not crashing so I guess that is a good sign.

    My amd 7950 video card runs like ass. I cant begin to describe how poop this card is with linux.
    I read that Nvida has very good open source drivers?
    Currently have a Asus Essence stx sound card, can't complain, it works. Nothing special with linux though.

    Are there any up to date compatability documentation I could read?

    Actually this thread should be in hardware.. could someone move it for me?
    Last edited by Chuck_Finley; March 26th, 2014 at 02:18 AM.

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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    Anything but AMD

    for ex. my hw works fine on Ubuntu but also with osx86
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    Intel Core i7 4770K
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    4
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    ovc to 4.6 Ghz
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    16 GB (Corsair Vengeance Pro Red 2x 8GB, DDR3-2400)
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    Asus GTX-770 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5
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    2 GB
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    Asus Z87 PRO
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    Samsung SSD 840 Basic, TLC, 500GB and 1TB HD
    Monitor
    LG L225WT
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    Ubuntu etc.
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    CH
    Yoke
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    Asus DVD Burner
    Logitech cordless usb MK260 and QuickCam® Sphere™

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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    I would not worry to much about the cpu & mb, the main thing you should look at is the gpu and stick with nvidia when it comes to linux.

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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck_Finley View Post
    My amd 7950 video card runs like ass. I cant begin to describe how poop this card is with linux.
    I read that Nvida has very good open source drivers?
    no, not opensource, but better proprietary drivers.

    to get more out of your card - make sure you have latest kernel and latest drivers. it might or might not work as good as nvidia in same price range. it depends how well certain chip is supported by AMD.
    Read the easy to understand, lots of pics Ubuntu manual.
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    Full disk backup (newer kernel -> suitable for newer PC): Clonezilla
    User friendly full disk backup: Rescuezilla

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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    Yes, what he said. While AMD/ATI cards more or less rule under Windows, nVidia has always had better proprietary drivers, by a long shot. If it's in your price range(~$150-190), look at the new GeForce 750ti. I use a 650ti, which runs all my games very well, and the 750ti is twice as fast, while using half the power, not needing a separate power input the way the 650ti does, and it's quieter. It's next on my to-buy list.

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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    I am going to make the swith from my gigabtye 3gb 7950 to this card

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121855

    I know its a downgrade in the windows world but if I am going to stick with ubuntu then its hopefully no contest.

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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    SteamBox - look into what hardware they use, that may help.
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    MSI GL65 - i5-10300H 16GB 512GB GTX 1650 Windows 11
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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    Lol that $6,000 steam box. You should look into that hardware

    Something to do with these people : Falcon Northwest Tiki

    source: http://www.usgamer.net/articles/how-...m-box-cost-you

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    Re: Best hardware for linux gaming

    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck_Finley View Post
    I am going to make the swith from my gigabtye 3gb 7950 to this card

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121855

    I know its a downgrade in the windows world but if I am going to stick with ubuntu then its hopefully no contest.
    That's what I'm talking about!

    I drink my Ubuntu black, no sugar.
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