From 2bdff56013035eb3276f5b249a9fff4c571c3d35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ac_K Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:25:44 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Created Linux Setup Guide (draft) (markdown) --- Linux-Setup-Guide-(draft).md | 77 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 77 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Linux-Setup-Guide-(draft).md diff --git a/Linux-Setup-Guide-(draft).md b/Linux-Setup-Guide-(draft).md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9d79e73 --- /dev/null +++ b/Linux-Setup-Guide-(draft).md @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ +## I want a good distro with max performance too, which one should I go with? + +`Arch Linux` definitely. If you are experienced install it via the wiki/terminal way, if not, don’t worry you can use a Live CD with an installer like https://sourceforge.net/projects/blue-arch-installer/ + +## Which desktop environment should I choose? + +For casual or Nvidia users `KDE` is the best choice for performance but looks and configurability too. If you are on `AMD` or `Intel` and you are experienced `Sway` is an awesome tiling, wlroots based, window manager to try. + +## I got `Arch` working, how do I install latest mesa drivers (AMD/Intel users)? + +One easy way is to add a repo on `/etc/pacman.conf` Edit the file, for example via nano `sudo nano /etc/pacman.conf` and append on the bottom: +``` +[mesa-git] +SigLevel = Never +Server = http://pkgbuild.com/~lcarlier/$repo/$arch +``` +Make sure to remove any hashtags from multilib if they exist. + +Then do (for `AMD` drivers): +``` +sudo pacman -Syu mesa-git xf86-video-amdgpu-git lib32-libdrm-git lib32-llvm-git lib32-llvm-libs-git lib32-mesa-git lib32-vulkan-mesa-layers-git libclc-git libdrm-git lldb-git llvm-libs-git llvm-ocaml-git opencl-mesa-git python-sphinx-automodapi vulkan-swrast-git +``` + +- If you get any conflicts, you can do: `sudo pacman -Rs kdevelop umbrelo`, then repeat the previous command. +- If you are more advanced and you want to compile, I recommend [mesa-git](https://github.com/Frogging-Family/mesa-git) with `llvm-git`. + +## How do I install Ryujinx? + +One easy way is to use my script, Pinejinx, which creates a desktop shortcut with optimizations for you. +``` +bash -c "$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/edisionnano/Pine-jinx/main/pinejinx.sh)" +``` + +Tips for the script: +- If you are on arch you better not use gamemode since `TkG` kernel is a better option. +- If you chose yes on the game and the script told you it’s not installed you have to install it yourself. +- If you want a terminal shortcut too add `alias ryujinx="~/.local/share/Ryujinx/Ryujinx"` at the bottom of your `rc` file (`.bashrc` for bash, `.zshrc` for zsh, etc.), to be able to call Ryujinx using the command `ryujinx` without any opts, you can add those too ofc. +- Want a bit more performance on AMD or Intel? Edit the `Ryujinx.desktop` file found on `~/.local/share/applications/Ryujinx.desktop` and append `MESA_NO_ERROR=1` after `env`. + +## I'm on nvidia, what should I do for performance? +First of all, install latest drivers, the vulkan beta ones usually aren’t latest. + +Secondly on `nvidia-settings` (if you don’t have it then install it) change `Image` settings to `High Performance` and disable `Sync` to `VBlank` on `OpenGL Settings`. On `PowerMizer` set `Preferred` mode to `Prefer Maximum Performance`, settings there don't persist log outs. To allow for overclocking and fan control you can run the command `nvidia-xconfig --cool-bits=31` and reboot or log out and in again. + +- If you have enabled triple buffering for any reason, disable it. If you don't know what this is then ignore this step. +- If you have a laptop with dual graphics, switch to Nvidia only since Ryujinx won't work with prime offloading. + +## I'm on AMD, what should I do for performance? +Download `CoreCTRL` and either set performance mode to `Fixed>High` or if you are experienced with hardware choose `Manual Mode`. + +## How do I get even more performance? +First of all make sure you disable the compositor when gaming, the toggle shortcut on `KDE` is `Shift+Alt+F12`, the windows should not have shadows after this. Secondly make sure you enable `XMP/DOCP` from your `BIOS Settings`. Thirdly, you can get a custom kernel, I recommend [Linux TkG](https://github.com/Frogging-Family/linux-tkg). + +One example of a `customization.cfg` file for a Ryzen 3600 with AMD GPU can be [found here](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/790357964749406249/823687653030363186/customization-2.cfg). You can ask on our discord in #support to get one if needed! + +## Ryujinx doesn't recognize my controller, what can I do? + +Make sure you plug and connect your controller BEFORE opening Ryujinx, while in controller settings move the sticks a bit then hit refresh. You don’t have to map it, just load the default profile. + +## I get a "Failed to make context current" error, what shall I do? + +That's a known problem which a user have tackled with a hack, you can apply the temporary solution {here](https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/pull/1998/files) and compile. + +## How do I install packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR) with ease? + +The best thing you can do is get an `AUR` helper like `Yay` or `Paru`, simply do: + +``` +git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay.git +cd yay +makepkg -si +``` + +Then just do `yay` following the name of the package. + + +If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask on our Discord.