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How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly? (self.linux_gaming)
submitted 6 days ago by zamithal to c/[email protected]
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I purchased a system76 Thelio Mira Elite With a AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. I kinda regret not going with Nvidia at this point but it is what it is. I primarily use it as a developer workstation, but want to play games on it as well so I can be rid of my windows box.

I didn't expect it to be able to play the latest and greatest games but I did expect it to be able to play older titles reasonably well. Games launch from steam and seem to work, but I'm getting between 0 and 10 fps on the title screen of Kerbal Space Program. Other games are similarly functional but poorly performing.

Where do I start? How can I ensure my GPU is being leveraged? Is this as good as it gets?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Hmm... Yeah the GPU stuff is typically horizontal and the CPU stuff is vertical...

If that's not it, I'd start to question the OS install.

Honestly I'd reach out to System76 support as they built the system.

All you really need to know from us is ... if you've got things plugged into the right spot though, your performance should be much better than what you're reporting.