Linux Gaming

20008 readers

181 users here now

Discussions and news about gaming on the GNU/Linux family of operating systems (including the Steam Deck). Potentially a $HOME away from home for disgruntled /r/linux_gaming denizens of the redditarian demesne.

This page can be subscribed to via RSS.

Original /r/linux_gaming pengwing by uoou.

No memes/shitposts/low-effort posts, please.

Resources

WWW:

Discord:

IRC:

Gaming on Linux

Matrix:

Telegram:

Gaming on Linux

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

monolalia@lemmy.world

Garuda on Surface Pro 5 - performance nightmare (feddit.org)

submitted 1 week ago by Noerknhar@feddit.org to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

16 comments fedilink hide all child comments

I installed Garuda Dr460nized on a Surface Pro 5. WiFi drivers were missing, but manual install from USB helped.

However, performance is a nightmare. Sound stutters, even Steam itself doesn't run well.

Any ideas? I know people run games like Left 4 Dead on Windows on these systems.

I'm absolutely new to Arch, and haven't touched Linux in years. However, I was able to confirm the iGPU is detected and a driver is installed.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (7 children)

Hey, just wanted to provide an update: gave it a shot and installed everything. Then there thing didn't boot anymore. Reverted to previous kernel. 🤣

[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (6 children)

That's... odd. I wonder if it's a Garuda thing.

I've now installed four different flavors of Linux on a variety of Surface devices. Haven't had that happen to me, but I also didn't try Garuda.

Sorry to hear about that.

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (5 children)

I'm on CachyOS, as Garuda was not a good experience. Also Arch, thought.

Only step from the instruction I skipped was the safe boot one. Anyways, touch pad isn't that important. I just hoped I could get more out of the 620 integrated graphics.

[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Maybe try Endeavour? I haven't used Cachy, but I've heard it's a little more unstable. And I know I've gotten Endeavour to work.

Here's a list of what I've got actively installed now, in case it helps:

SP4 - Endeavour, SP6 - Ubuntu vanilla, Mint Cinnamon

I don't have access to a 5, otherwise I'd play around and try to help.

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks, I'll give it a shot!

Any chance you could run basemark on the 4?

[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

A powerhouse of a gaming PC ;-)

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Thank you! Still way better than my SF5... 😅

I'll give Endeavour a try next week.

[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 hours ago

Oof. Painful to hear your 5 is being so clunky. Hopefully Endeavour helps!

load more comments (3 replies)