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Ubuntu Desktop - Gaming

Video Drivers

Enable 32-bit libraries

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

AMD Mesa Driver Install

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa -y
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libgl1-mesa-dri:i386 mesa-vulkan-drivers mesa-vulkan-drivers:i386 -y

NOTE: Did you run into an error?

Make sure you are running Ubuntu 20, Linux Mint 20, or Pop OS 20! - Older versions are not recommended.

Nvidia Proprietary Driver Install

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa -y
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-450 libnvidia-gl-450 libnvidia-gl-450:i386 libvulkan1 libvulkan1:i386 -y

NOTE: Not working?

Are you using a recent nVidia card?

I recommend at least GTX 900 Series or Above!

Arch Based Distributions

Enable Multilib for 32- bit support in /etc/pacman.conf.

NOTE: You can remove the # to enable multilib shown below.

/etc/pacman.conf

[multilib]
Include = /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist

sudo pacman -S lib32-mesa vulkan-radeon lib32-vulkan-radeon vulkan-icd-loader lib32-vulkan-icd-loader -y

References

https://christitus.com/ultimate-linux-gaming-guide/

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