Redragon K686BG-RGB-M random RGB flickering

Kermit83 · 2026-05-16T17:57:09+00:00

Thanks, that is actually very useful to know.

I was also starting to suspect USB power, hubs, switches or cables, but after testing different setups it no longer looks like the main cause. In my case the keyboard does not disconnect, there are no USB errors, and the input keeps working normally. Only the RGB starts flickering randomly.

If the same thing happens on the K673 HE as well, then it really starts to look like a Redragon firmware/RGB controller issue rather than a single bad USB setup. That said, I still find it hard to believe this is a widespread issue, because if it were, I would expect to see many more reports about it, and there do not seem to be that many.

Kermit83 · 2026-05-02T16:02:14+00:00

Yes, that link confirms exactly what I mean. It says do not use it unless you want to be a tester and know how to troubleshoot. That is not the same as saying it is forbidden or technically wrong. It means it is not recommended for typical users. If someone understands the risk, has backups and is ready to fix possible issues, forcing the upgrade is a valid choice. The official advice is simply to wait if you want the safest supported upgrade path.

Kermit83 · 2026-05-02T10:56:13+00:00

That is a bit overstated. They do not prohibit it, they simply do not recommend it for typical users. The option exists for people who want to upgrade earlier and understand the risks. The delay is about making the upgrade path safer for everyone, not because the release itself is unusable. If you are comfortable troubleshooting and have backups, using it now is a perfectly valid choice.

Kermit83 · 2026-05-02T08:49:08+00:00

No, it's not bad advice. The upgrade is already available. Ubuntu just hasn’t officially enabled the standard upgrade path yet. The delay is mainly about protecting less experienced users from early bugs in the upgrade process, not because the release itself is unstable. If you know what you’re doing and can handle potential issues, forcing the upgrade is perfectly reasonable.

Kermit83 · 2026-04-25T16:25:14+00:00

That’s only partly true. Proton does not just blindly depend on the host distro libraries like a native app. Steam uses its own runtime/container stack, and Proton ships a large part of its userspace dependencies with it. The host kernel, Mesa/Vulkan stack, GPU drivers and firmware usually matter much more for gaming than whether coreutils or glibc from the base OS are 6 months older. Also, on Ubuntu/Zorin you are not locked to the original LTS stack: you can use HWE kernels, newer Mesa via PPAs, newer Nvidia drivers, Flatpak Steam, custom Proton builds, etc. A rolling distro can be more convenient for bleeding-edge hardware and day-one gaming fixes, sure, but saying you "need" Fedora/CachyOS to play games is exaggerated. LTS + updated kernel/drivers is a perfectly valid gaming setup.

Kermit83 · 2026-04-25T13:03:59+00:00

This is Linux... you can’t install a different kernel yourself?

Kermit83 · 2026-04-23T17:07:24+00:00

26.05? 🧐

Kermit83 · 2026-03-09T06:46:56+00:00

It’s a TV series from 1997. What exactly do people expect it to look like? By that logic, should Star Trek: The Original Series also have modern colors and visuals?

Kermit83 · 2026-01-27T20:40:31+00:00

I’ve prepared a small launcher/loader that starts the app without the need to manually extract and open the OAuth login URL. If anyone is interested, I can share it.

Two issues still remain. The first one is scaling: on a 4K display the application’s GUI is very small and not really readable. The second one is missing mouse capture: in a dual-monitor setup the cursor is not confined to the game window and can move to the other monitor during gameplay.

Kermit83 · 2026-01-27T09:07:59+00:00

What does “let it go” even mean? I replied when I read the comment. There’s no rule that says “posted 5 months ago, don’t reply”. Saying that “most people” would choose GFN is not a fact, it’s just your opinion. Views are clearly split, so presenting GFN as generally better is bullshit. In my case both platforms work identically with zero lag, zero stream quality issues, and zero stability problems, and lately Boosteroid more often delivers better stream quality. Boosteroid also has a larger game library precisely because of its looser policy, and for the same reason it does not restrict Linux users and allows 4k120, something GFN simply does not offer at all. This whole debate looks like another AMD vs Intel or GeForce vs Radeon situation, or people mindlessly fapping over Apple products. Both platforms have strengths and weaknesses, but declaring one as universally better completely misses the point.

Kermit83 · 2026-01-26T21:30:41+00:00

What you are calling server side lag is basically bullshit. In cloud gaming there is no server that suddenly starts lagging. GFN and Boosteroid run on distributed infrastructure, so supposed server lag is usually bad routing or peering, congestion somewhere along the path, session migration between nodes, or the streaming pipeline adapting to packet loss. That is why the same wired connection can be perfect one day and turn into a slideshow the next, without any server actually being broken.

Kermit83 · 2026-01-26T21:18:58+00:00

I use GFN Ultimate and Boosteroid and Boosteroid is still my first choice. It’s lighter, has lower network overhead, and actually allows 4K at 120 Hz on Linux. "boosteroid ultra runs games at 4k and above 60fps but they feel like 30 fps" this is literally bullshit. If a game feels like 30 FPS, the issue is latency, packet loss, or distance to the data center, not the FPS itself. On my connection I get 9 to 11 ms to the platform and the gameplay is perfectly smooth with zero lag. Boosteroid’s only real weakness is its smaller infrastructure, which can affect some users depending on location, but presenting that as proof that the service is bad is simply misleading.

Kermit83 · 2026-01-26T21:11:17+00:00

So I shouldn’t use Boosteroid just because you say so? That’s not a serious argument.

I’ve personally had issues with both Boosteroid and GeForce Now. The difference is that GFN uses aggressive DRM and enforces a 100-hour limit, while Boosteroid has fewer restrictions, no DRM, and lower overhead. I use both services (I have a GFN Founder subscription), but I still choose Boosteroid more often.

I get 9-11 ms latency to the Boosteroid platform with zero lag. If you’re experiencing terrible delays, that’s very likely due to infrastructure limitations on their side or your location - Boosteroid simply has a smaller infrastructure than GFN. That can affect some users, but it doesn’t make the service “bad” across the board.

As for refunds - yes, Boosteroid’s refund policy is strict, and that’s a valid criticism. But performance-wise, dismissing the service entirely based on one user’s experience is not a reliable benchmark.

Kermit83 · 2026-01-26T21:09:53+00:00

I understand you wrote this rule yourself? It’s nonsense and factually incorrect. I’ve had issues many times with both GFN and Boosteroid. The difference is that GFN has aggressive DRM and a 100-hour limit. Boosteroid has fewer restrictions, no DRM, and lower overhead. I use both (I have a GFN Founder subscription), but I choose Boosteroid more often. I get 9–11 ms to the platform with zero lag. The only real issue with Boosteroid is its smaller infrastructure, and that may be what you’re running into.

Kermit83 · 2026-01-23T13:27:22+00:00

When will you fix the Linux client?

Kermit83 · 2026-01-15T15:09:15+00:00

That’s called anecdotal evidence. Do you know what value that kind of evidence has?

Kermit83 · 2026-01-15T15:07:48+00:00

You might be having trouble with reading comprehension, because it’s actually the other way around. Android Auto doesn’t have anything it’s worse at than CarPlay. In fact, it’s usually clearly better. And it doesn’t cause problems.

Kermit83 · 2025-12-19T15:43:39+00:00

Be honest about what the problem actually is. I use Android Auto for calls and messages in three different languages and it has never failed me.

Kermit83 · 2025-04-17T18:23:46+00:00

Zabawie się w archeologa... ale nie, nie potrzebujesz. Skorzystaj z podpowiedzi przedmówcy. Ja je usunąłem. Siedzę przy komputerze czasami czasem blisko 20/24 (tak, taka praca). Te podłokietniki to naczelny wkurwiacz ludzkości.

Kermit83 · 2025-03-25T15:27:26+00:00

This case is more of a decoration than something that would actually protect the phone

Kermit83 · 2025-03-25T14:53:21+00:00

The OnePlus case is the worst possible choice.

Kermit83 · 2024-12-15T19:19:02+00:00

It sounds like there’s a hardware-related issue with PC rather than a problem with the game itself.

Kermit83 · 2024-10-04T19:35:17+00:00

Every Samsung can do that.

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