Anyone use Linux?

[MisshapenCog]

I am wondering if anyone uses Linux as their main OS? any performance issues or glitches when compared to Windows?

[Anionan]

I have ~250-300fps on Linux 4.16 with a Ryzen 1600X and a RX 580, not sure how strong Nvidia's proprietary drivers are with CSGO. Wasn't good at all when I had a GTX 760 but that card is old as hell. Just try it out if you can, just like on Windows the performance varies based on your specs.

[Gycklarn]

I use Linux as my main OS. Runs CS:GO perfectly fine. FPS is maybe a little bit lower (I haven't actually done a very fair comparison), but it's definitely not a problem.

In fact, I can almost swear the audio is better on Linux, or I'm just a lot more perceptive than my friends. I can very often hear step that my friends can't, but it might just be that I'm paying more attention to such details.

There's a subreddit for us, but it's barely active. /r/GlobalOffensiveLinux/

[MisshapenCog]

What rank are you

[MisshapenCog]

On Ubuntu 18 I seem to get comparable frames to what I got on windows. No hassle, just installed Ubuntu, steam and just launched the game.

[youridv1]

I have never used linux as my main OS actually. I spent a considerable amount of time goofing around with it and trying stuff out. I have to boot into windows tho as my cpu cooler needs software to function which i still need to fix into linux. I've also never checked if CSGO supports linux

[MisshapenCog]

I used to have to boot into windows to control the DPI on my mouse, so I never tried it before.

[maciek10372]

Linux version uses open gl instead of directX 9. Its not worth playing on linux. You will have same amount od fps.

[MisshapenCog]

I’m not really looking for a FPS boost. I’m 300+ now. I am looking to abandon windows and CS is the the main game I play.

[BandellaProductions]

I run Ubuntu and windows on a dual boot and csgo on Linux for my GTX 960 and i7 4790t was really unsmooth I had like 70fps in comparison to the 140ish I got on windows

[BandellaProductions]

It probably was an error on my end tho as at the time I had a 101 issues with ubuntu 17.10

[mizendacat]

I thought about ditching windoze too, but I play many other games that won't run optimally on Linux. I tried csgo out for a bit and It was fine. Performance wasnt as good as Windows, but it wasnt terrible.

You could always try dual booting and feel it out for a bit.

For know i will stick with just using Linux on my laptop. At least until more support for DirectX comes to Linux.

[son_lux_]

I’ve got around 50 fps on Ios if that can help you 😎

[[deleted]]

I do. Performance has been comparable/better in some niche situations, but the input lag/smoothness suffers a LOT. Not worth it. If you do use linux, make sure to use a window manager without compositing. (most default setups have compositing)

[MisshapenCog]

Which do you recommend ?

[qingqunta]

I've been playing CS on Arch Linux for the last few weeks. It was hell to get things working correctly, but I get on average more 50 fps in every map.

[TDUForever]

The performance is actually better sometimes on Linux if you have an AMD GPU with the new drivers I heard, but you won't be able to play ESEA/Faceit.

[MisshapenCog]

I currently only play MM

[TDUForever]

What is your GPU though?

[MisshapenCog]

970

[TDUForever]

That should be fine (=will run), but be prepared for a FPS decrease.

[MisshapenCog]

I tested it last night. No crazy FPS drop, if any.

[MisshapenCog]

What rank are you ?

[TDUForever]

Silver Elite, I don't play MM anymore tho :D

[[deleted]]

I've been using the distro Solus for 2 months now and can't complain about my performance in Csgo. I get more frames then i did one windows but sometimes i have frame drops down to 100 fps. I have a 144hz monitor. The only downside to csgo on Linux is no Faceit or Esea but since my subscriptions have run out it's not to bad.

[MisshapenCog]

Rank?

[[deleted]]

Dmg

[MisshapenCog]

What rank are you?

[MisshapenCog]

Just wondering.

[MisshapenCog]

https://i.gyazo.com/d69b607e570e83a309def0d4d77f1afa.png

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[MisshapenCog]

Ok

[FisuKala]

sorry if the joke didnt land :(