The latest Nvidia driver 375.20 is now available. The interesting change is that it increases the OpenGL shader cache size, which may help with games like Deus Ex Mankind Divided on Linux.
One of the issues Deus Ex has, is that it will often re-cache everything when you load it up (that long loading time when you first open it), this driver should hopefully be a fix for that. I can't test it yet myself, as I am waiting for the PPA to be updated.
On top of that it also adds in support for newer GPU models, adds in support for xorg 1.19 and more. It's nice to see Nvidia so quick to ready their drivers for newer versions of xorg.
Find the full changelog here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
One of the issues Deus Ex has, is that it will often re-cache everything when you load it up (that long loading time when you first open it), this driver should hopefully be a fix for that. I can't test it yet myself, as I am waiting for the PPA to be updated.
On top of that it also adds in support for newer GPU models, adds in support for xorg 1.19 and more. It's nice to see Nvidia so quick to ready their drivers for newer versions of xorg.
Find the full changelog here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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salamanderrake Nov 18, 2016
You do know its 370.28 not 270.20
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First time only? it's doing it almost all times i start the game, rare time don't. And it take a really long while. For example dying light only did it first time i ran it, and when it updated. But Deus ex is doing it almost 50% the times i start it. Is it normal?
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Last edited by bubexel on 18 November 2016 at 10:01 pm UTC
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First time only? it's doing it almost all times i start the games, rare time don't. And it take a really long while. For example dying light only did it first time i ran it, and when it updated. But Deus ex is doing it almost 50% the times i start it. Is it normal?No it's not normal, as mentioned this driver might help fix it.
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367.57 using it, but well, i will download the lastest now. Let's try it.
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salamanderrake Nov 18, 2016
Sorry, thats 375.28 not 375.20
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Sorry, thats 375.28 not 375.20
Linux x64 (AMD64/EM64T) Display Driver
Version: 375.20
Release Date: 2016.11.18
Operating System: Linux 64-bit
Language: English (UK)
File Size: 72.37 MB
http://www.nvidia.co.uk/download/driverResults.aspx/111630/en-uk
Last edited by wolfyrion on 18 November 2016 at 11:02 pm UTC
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It's nice to see Nvidia so quick to ready their drivers for newer versions of xorg.
And that's why their cards are the logical choice for Linux, FOSS ideology/ideals notwithstanding.
Last edited by JudasIscariot on 18 November 2016 at 11:44 pm UTC
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Avehicle7887 Nov 19, 2016
Just checked my cache folder and it seems it has topped the 64mb many moons ago, 128mb feels a bit shallow still but better than nothing so Nvidia has my thanks. :-)
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Just checked my cache folder and it seems it has topped the 64mb many moons ago, 128mb feels a bit shallow still but better than nothing so Nvidia has my thanks. :-)
The changelog indicates there's a variable you can set if you want to make it larger.
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I can't install this driver. It complains about the EGL path not being set, and I have no idea where to manually set the path. :/
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Now, if only Nvidia would bring over some features that they have in their Windows driver/control panel.
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MadVillain Nov 19, 2016
Can someone tell me how long it usually takes for this ppa to get an update?
Last edited by MadVillain on 19 November 2016 at 7:17 am UTC
Last edited by MadVillain on 19 November 2016 at 7:17 am UTC
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One of the issues Deus Ex has, is that it will often re-cache everything when you load it up (that long loading time when you first open it), this driver should hopefully be a fix for that.
I can confirm that it does indeed fix this. :D
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[email protected] Nov 19, 2016
One of the things I hate about Windows is the NVIDIA Experience thing. Thank God for repositories on Linux and the general experience of installing packages.
While fragmentation is still present, when it comes to ease of installation, it's either in the kernel or just a matter of enabling the relevant repo and installing.
For most software. Heck, even compiling from source is easier, lol. Less effort than going to a website, looking for the right driver and going through a wizard to install.
While fragmentation is still present, when it comes to ease of installation, it's either in the kernel or just a matter of enabling the relevant repo and installing.
For most software. Heck, even compiling from source is easier, lol. Less effort than going to a website, looking for the right driver and going through a wizard to install.
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I recently update on Arch to this version... but I found a lot of games where appear freezes, bad renders and some suddenly "black textures". All are old problems that we have seen in the past, but I'm discovering on games like Grid Autosport, Mad Max and many of my best games (right now I cant try Deus).
Very bad update for me...
Very bad update for me...
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I recently update on Arch to this version... but I found a lot of games where appear freezes, bad renders and some suddenly "black textures". All are old problems that we have seen in the past, but I'm discovering on games like Grid Autosport, Mad Max and many of my best games (right now I cant try Deus).
Very bad update for me...
Just ran some tests, no freezing here, no bad renders and no black textures. Tried with Mad max, will try with grid once installed
Running arch here too
Kernel 4.8.8-2
Driver 375.20
GTX680
Last edited by Spl-it on 19 November 2016 at 12:10 pm UTC
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For now working without issues (for now tested with wine 1.9.23) on xubuntu 16.04 x64 (manual installation) with lastest updates (kernel 4.4.0.49)
Test 30fps
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Test 48fps
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^_^
Last edited by mrdeathjr on 19 November 2016 at 12:42 pm UTC
Test 30fps
View video on youtube.com
Test 48fps
View video on youtube.com
^_^
Last edited by mrdeathjr on 19 November 2016 at 12:42 pm UTC
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