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*Nvidia Optimus sucks ass on Linux
It's the Linux implementation that's annoying af, not Optimus itself. Terrific on Windows.
Fuck you, Nvidia. -
I'll probably be using Windows until the problem is resolved. I couldn't even install Fedora cause my system became so unstable after updating
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Because NVidia devs suck big time, they treat *nix as a third world. Just don't buy their products.
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Sucks on Windows too :)
Specifically the syncing between the 2 gpus that adds lag when you run multiple screens.
HDMI port is wired on Nvidia and the USB c port is wired on the Intel on my Alienware.
The more fucked up thing is that there isn't really such a tangible difference unless you're running CUDA for example which will use up a lot of gpu resources so you can use the Intel for everything else while its running -
P.S. I suggest using just one of the cards for Linux with Nvidia profiles... I don't see this issue being resolved anytime soon
Nvidia Optimus sucks ass.
Seriously, getting this shit to run on Linux is a pain, and the pain never ends because you need to run all graphics-heavy programs from the terminal with a specific command, otherwise they can't even fucking detect the video card.
rant