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How does one go about switching from an AMD GPU to NVIDIA? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Can I install the NVIDIA drivers with an AMD GPU plugged in or do I need to do it in tty once the new GPU is installed. Sorry if this is a dumb question, I've never had to do it before. I'm using CachyOS which is Arch based.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yes, I unfortunately need the proprietary drivers. Unless the open source ones have gotten a whole lot better in the 4-5 years I've been using Linux on my desktop. I really hope AMD steps up their game because their cards are just worse performance wise.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Unless the open source ones have gotten a whole lot better in the 4-5 years

Good news!

They're not perfect, but they are a lot better. Worst case just change it post install when you know nothing funky will happen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Thanks! I'll give the foss drivers a try. I doubt I'll stick with them but I'd love to be wrong.