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(AMD) HTPCs and VRR/HDR

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 2 Oct 2025 - 7:56pm

So I've seen a decent amount of people talking about using those Ryzen 9 NUC-likes as HTPCs and many of them outright running SteamOS rather than Bazzite which actually sounds nice (although I'll probably still go Bazzite. And that actually sounds perfect and is closer to how I game on my TV these days anyway. Something like Silksong or Stardew I can run natively and I can stream the heavier games from my desktop over Moonlight (or even just Steam Link if I am lazy). And now I don't have to deal with MS nonsense to navigate to the Moonlight app or bluetooth weirdness on my Shield.

But I guess I am kind of confused due to my limited knowledge. From what I understand, we basically have to use display port with AMD for VRR/HDR because of licensing and drivers with HDMI. But my TV (well, actually my receiver) is HDMI 2.1 and doesn't have display ports.

Am I SOL? Because I don't mind piping a 1080/1440 image to my 4k TV. HDR is not a MUST but it is nice to take advantage of. But VRR I am more or less not able to live without ESPECIALLY when I am pushing hardware harder than I should. And there is a big difference between turning down specs to run a handheld display at a steady frame rate and doing the same on a TV.

So... any insights? I am hoping I am just stupid and misunderstanding something?

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Mesa or Mesa-git?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 2 Oct 2025 - 7:53pm

Okey so the question is pretty simple, i have used nvidia gpus most of my life. But i recently switched to Amd gpu because i like tinkering with my gpu (expose voltage controls nvidia) and nvidia drivers haven't been the best with DX12 games. I know the git version is for developers, but in general how stable it is? A little unstability i wouldn't mind especially since i like reporting bugs and tinkering with stuff. Just how good or bad is it in general?

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Any luck with Nolvus on Linux?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 2 Oct 2025 - 7:46pm

So I've been trying to set up the nolvus modpack for skyrim se on arch for a while now but the dashboard won't work for me (like it does not even open up) and setting it up manually using LIMO is a pain and i am not 100% certain that it'll work out in the end.
Is there any other way to set it up or has someone some good recommendations on how to get the dashboard working

There are some 2y old posts on here about that topic but the links are dead and there is really no explanation given

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Dwarf Fortress gets some more fixes, a preview of the Siege Update due soon and a modding jam

Gaming on Linux - 2 Oct 2025 - 6:51pm
The much loved Dwarf Fortress just got another small update to fix up some issues, and an exciting preview teaser of the upcoming Siege Update.

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Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Get lots of Warhammer games in the latest Humble Bundle

Gaming on Linux - 2 Oct 2025 - 6:42pm
WAAAGHtober! A Warhammer Humble Bundle has launched with a number of highly rated titles for some October action.

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Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Need help with virtualization

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 2 Oct 2025 - 6:29pm

First, i would like to say that i did some research already but could not get a conclusive answer.

My system has an amd igpu and a nvidia dgpu. Im using hyprland on arch btw. I've been trying to do the following:

  • have my system normally use the nvidia gpu for everyday tasks and gaming on linux(successfully did that)

  • have a windows vm that i pass through the nvidia gpu to use(where im stuck)

What i want to do is have the nvidia gpu detach from linux mid session and attach to the vm. Similarly have a way to detach it from the vm when im done with it and use it in linux like normal.

Is this even possible? If not what would be the closest compromise that would achieve something similar.

I already know that i can use only the igpu for linux and leave the nvidia one only for the vm but thats not what i want.

Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated 👍🏻

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is ti possible to add a non steam game to steam so it can run via proton

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 2 Oct 2025 - 6:16pm

i have tried selecting the add a non-steam game to llibrary but it wouldnt launch

any tips

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