GOL user nauticalnexus has put up a Linux Kernel for Arch users that will allow you to use AMDGPU and AMDGPU PRO on older AMD cards.
Note: I am not an Arch user, nor do I own any AMD card to test it myself. I have spoken to the author who put this Kernel up and they claim it's pretty stable.
This could be a good way for some of you on the older Sea Islands cards to get things working until official support comes in a later Kernel.
The cards that this should add support for are: HD7790, R7 260/260x, R9 290/290x, R7 360/360x and the R9 390/390x.
AMDGPU already supports some Sea Islands cards, but not all of them. This Kernel should allow you to try it out on other cards that are hidden behind a flag that currently disables a bunch of them.
It's still experimental, so try it at your own risk.
They also sent over a shot of it running:
Find the packages here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Note: I am not an Arch user, nor do I own any AMD card to test it myself. I have spoken to the author who put this Kernel up and they claim it's pretty stable.
This could be a good way for some of you on the older Sea Islands cards to get things working until official support comes in a later Kernel.
The cards that this should add support for are: HD7790, R7 260/260x, R9 290/290x, R7 360/360x and the R9 390/390x.
AMDGPU already supports some Sea Islands cards, but not all of them. This Kernel should allow you to try it out on other cards that are hidden behind a flag that currently disables a bunch of them.
It's still experimental, so try it at your own risk.
They also sent over a shot of it running:
Find the packages here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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No Southern Islands for me :(
Last edited by z3ntu on 21 August 2016 at 9:32 pm UTC
Last edited by z3ntu on 21 August 2016 at 9:32 pm UTC
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Mageia has had the 4.7 kernel with this option for a few weeks now :P It's what I' using on my 290x
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Nice inspiration of theme and icons. Just installed them via:
Thx alot!
sudo pacman -S arc-icon-theme gtk-theme-arcThx alot!
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DamonLinuxPL Aug 19, 2016
Quoting: pete910Mageia has had the 4.7 kernel with this option for a few weeks now :P It's what I' using on my 290x
You mean 4.7 from Cauldron repository? (testing from upcoming Mageia 6?)
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What about R9 270 support? I believe its the 7850 rebrand?
What are the benefits of using this Kernel? Kthxta
What are the benefits of using this Kernel? Kthxta
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Quoting: DamonLinuxPLQuoting: pete910Mageia has had the 4.7 kernel with this option for a few weeks now :P It's what I' using on my 290x
You mean 4.7 from Cauldron repository? (testing from upcoming Mageia 6?)
Yes.
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ElectricPrism Aug 20, 2016
Why is Arch the sensible linux distro for gaming? Well because we have pacman of course!!
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Quoting: ElectricPrismWhy is Arch the sensible linux distro for gaming? Well because we have pacman of course!!
It really can't be overstated how great pacman/AUR are. They've made finding and installing software much easier than hunting around for PPAs. And though Arch may have a rep for being a difficult distro for newbies, Distro's like Antergos and Manjaro do a great job of lowering the barrier of entry.
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