[Solved] Replacing GTX1080 - need recommendations

[Hultan]

I recently converted to Linux from Windows, and one thing that does annoy me is the quality of the nvidia drivers on Linux. I have a GTX1080 today, and I am getting all kinds of weird effects, especially when using the mouse wheel in various applications (mostly in browsers). I have tested the four latest nvidia drivers (up to 415) + nouveau and they are all bad in my opinion.

So, I am thinking of buying a new graphics card with better Linux support, so what card do you ladies and gentlemen recommend? Is there a card that works perfectly in Linux? Price is not really important, I just want a graphics card that works perfectly.

I guess if anyone have gotten a GTX1080 to work perfectly on Linux and can give me some hints on what settings to change, I guess that would be better than buying a new card.

Info about my machine:

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System:    Host: CURIE Kernel: 4.15.0-39-generic x86_64 bits: 64 gcc: 7.3.0
           Desktop: Cinnamon 3.8.9 (Gtk 3.22.30-1ubuntu1)
           Distro: Linux Mint 19 Tara
Machine:   Device: desktop Mobo: MSI model: Z270 GAMING PRO (MS-7A59) v: 1.0 serial: N/A
           UEFI [Legacy]: American Megatrends v: 2.40 date: 06/27/2017
CPU:       Quad core Intel Core i7-7700K (-MT-MCP-) 
           arch: Skylake rev.9 cache: 8192 KB
           flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 33600
           clock speeds: max: 4500 MHz 1: 2854 MHz 2: 3985 MHz 3: 3884 MHz
           4: 4123 MHz 5: 4082 MHz 6: 4173 MHz 7: 3903 MHz 8: 3619 MHz
Graphics:  Card: NVIDIA GP104 [GeForce GTX 1080] bus-ID: 01:00.0
           Display Server: x11 (X.Org 1.19.6 ) driver: nvidia
           Resolution: 1920x1080@60.00hz, 1920x1080@60.00hz, 1920x1080@60.00hz
           OpenGL: renderer: GeForce GTX 1080/PCIe/SSE2
           version: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 415.18 Direct Render: Yes
Audio:     Card-1 NVIDIA GP104 High Def. Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 01:00.1
           Card-2 Intel 200 Series PCH HD Audio
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1f.3
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.15.0-39-generic
Network:   Card: Intel Ethernet Connection (2) I219-V
           driver: e1000e v: 3.2.6-k bus-ID: 00:1f.6
           IF: enp0s31f6 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 3750.8GB (10.1% used)
           ID-1: /dev/nvme0n1 model: Samsung_SSD_960_EVO_250GB size: 250.1GB
           ID-2: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD20EZRZ size: 2000.4GB
           ID-3: /dev/sdb model: Samsung_SSD_850 size: 500.1GB
           ID-4: /dev/sdc model: Samsung_SSD_850 size: 1000.2GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 916G used: 355G (41%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sdc1
RAID:      No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 29.8C mobo: 27.8C gpu: 0.0:51C
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Repos:     Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-earth-pro.list
           deb http://dl.google.com/linux/earth/deb/ stable main
           Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/graphics-drivers-ppa-bionic.list
           deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/graphics-drivers/ppa/ubuntu bionic main
           deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/graphics-drivers/ppa/ubuntu bionic main
           Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/microsoft-prod.list
           deb [arch=amd64] https://packages.microsoft.com/ubuntu/18.04/prod bionic main
           Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/official-package-repositories.list
           deb http://mirror.zetup.net/linuxmint/packages tara main upstream import backport
           deb http://mirror.zetup.net/ubuntu bionic main restricted universe multiverse
           deb http://mirror.zetup.net/ubuntu bionic-updates main restricted universe multiverse
           deb http://mirror.zetup.net/ubuntu bionic-backports main restricted universe multiverse
           deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ bionic-security main restricted universe multiverse
           deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu/ bionic partner
           Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/spotify.list
           deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free
           Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/teamviewer.list
           deb http://linux.teamviewer.com/deb stable main
           Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vscode.list
           deb [arch=amd64] http://packages.microsoft.com/repos/vscode stable main
           Active apt sources in file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/webupd8team-java-bionic.list
           deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/webupd8team/java/ubuntu bionic main
           deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/webupd8team/java/ubuntu bionic main
Info:      Processes: 281 Uptime: 5:39 Memory: 6593.5/32127.8MB
           Init: systemd runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 7.3.0
           Client: Shell (bash 4.4.191) inxi: 2.3.56 

[JerryF]

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CPU:       Quad core Intel Core i7-7700K (-MT-MCP-) 
           arch: Skylake rev.9 cache: 8192 KB
           flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 33600
           clock speeds: max: 4500 MHz 1: 2854 MHz 2: 3985 MHz 3: 3884 MHz
           4: 4123 MHz 5: 4082 MHz 6: 4173 MHz 7: 3903 MHz 8: 3619 MHz
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I see that you have an i7-7700K which means that you have built-in cpu graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630.

I'd try going into your computer settings and activating the internal graphics (wording will probably be different).

See if that works out for you.

[Hultan]

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CPU:       Quad core Intel Core i7-7700K (-MT-MCP-) 
           arch: Skylake rev.9 cache: 8192 KB
           flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 33600
           clock speeds: max: 4500 MHz 1: 2854 MHz 2: 3985 MHz 3: 3884 MHz
           4: 4123 MHz 5: 4082 MHz 6: 4173 MHz 7: 3903 MHz 8: 3619 MHz
...

I see that you have an i7-7700K which means that you have built-in cpu graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630.

I'd try going into your computer settings and activating the internal graphics (wording will probably be different).

See if that works out for you.

Interesting, when you say "computer settings" do you mean NVidia X Server Settings? I did not find anything there...

[JerryF]

Sorry, should have been more specific. In BIOS computer settings.

For my desktop, I disabled the on-board graphics, then I installed a video card because I was having such a difficult time with Windows 8, then 10 on it being so slow. I figured that maybe having the internal graphics off and using the installed video card would help. It didn't.

So, when I finally got rid of Windows and installed Mint on the desktop, I removed the video card and re-enabled the on-board graphics. It now runs version 19 with no problem.

[Hultan]

Sorry, should have been more specific. In BIOS computer settings.

For my desktop, I disabled the on-board graphics, then I installed a video card because I was having such a difficult time with Windows 8, then 10 on it being so slow. I figured that maybe having the internal graphics off and using the installed video card would help. It didn't.

So, when I finally got rid of Windows and installed Mint on the desktop, I removed the video card and re-enabled the on-board graphics. It now runs version 19 with no problem.

Ahh, I see, I'll go into my BIOS and see what I can find there. Thanks!

[firepower]

i have a GTX1070 and a intelHD 530 on a laptop. I have lots of problems with video and drivers.
viewtopic.php?f=59&t=276201

in bios you need to enable or switch from discrete to hybrid graphics or optimus gaphics or integrated to use the intel HD graphics.
I found if i used any kernal higher than sub version 22 i get black screen after grub menu using the intel kernel drivers

nvidia drivers are a pain to get working correctly with intel optimus prime switching.
intel drives work ok if you dont need performance of nvidia drivers.

try intel or just stick with nvidia.
you may need to purge nvidia drivers if you get in to trouble, search forum on how to purge and reinstall clean nvidia drivers.
V396 are probable the best to use until the V400 series become stable.

[Hultan]

I finally solved my screen tearing problems so now I don't need a new card anymore. This video helped me get rid of 90-95 % of my screen tearing problems:

https://ruclip.com/video/Sw7s5M3fgcE/ho ... linux.html

Thanks for the help though, everyone that has commented!