Yum install akmod-nvidia xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs If you do not feel comfortable using this tool, you can then install the drivers on your own using the yum It will automatically configure the extra repositories, like RPMforge, renamed RepoForge, and then allow you to install the Nvidia graphics drivers. I have highlighted how you can configure repositories inĪ RedHat-family friendly repo guide, originally written for Scientific, but still quite useful here.Īlternatively, you can use a tool like easyLife, which will do the You will need to configure additional repositories before you can search and install the desired drivers,īecause Fedora only ships with FOSS stuff by default. But we will not try anything manually for now. To go before you can use your Nvidia driver. Now, on Nvidia-enabled systems, by default, you will have the open-source Nouveau driver running. However, if you still feel somewhat insecure, check my general Linux You know that your machine has an Nvidia card, and this is why you want the appropriate drivers for your I will skip this step, because the whole reason you're here is because In case you need the info I am British and my motherboard is an ASUStek H110M-A/M.2.If you browse the Web carefully, you will notice many guides telling you how you can discover whether your Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I would appreciate any advice anyone has! I have done some looking around but honestly I don't know what the specs mean or what is a good price.

Is it okay to run an Nvidia GPU on Linux, what problems might occur and are they worth worrying about?Īnd if I should upgrade, what GPUs should I look at? Preferably AMD, with comparable or better performance than a 1050ti. I have been using a 1050ti for the past few years, but the poor thing is really on its last legs and needed some emergency surgery to keep running, so this seems like a good time to upgrade especially with GPU prices finally coming down. I am planning to switch to Linux (Kubuntu to be specific) but have heard Nvidia GPUs have awful drivers on Linux. I am new to this forum and not particularly techy so apologies if this is a silly question / in the wrong place!

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