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How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • Well, that didn't work so I proceeded with the fresh install.

    It works right out of the box. No strange behavior and it's lightning fast. I'm both relieved to have it working and a little sad that the answer was "kill it with fire" as I've learned nothing.

    Anyway, thank you for your help. :) Time to go get everything up again

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • looks like it is.

    ii  libvulkan1:amd64                        1.3.280.0-1pop1~1722439676~22.04~a41a7d6                     amd64        Vulkan loader library
    ii  libvulkan1:i386                         1.3.280.0-1pop1~1722439676~22.04~a41a7d6                     i386         Vulkan loader library
    ii  mesa-vulkan-drivers:amd64               24.0.3-1pop1~1711635559~22.04~7a9f319                        amd64        Mesa Vulkan graphics drivers
    ii  mesa-vulkan-drivers:i386                24.0.3-1pop1~1711635559~22.04~7a9f319                        i386         Mesa Vulkan graphics drivers
    ii  vulkan-tools                            1.3.204.0+dfsg1-1                                            amd64        Miscellaneous Vulkan utilities
    ➜  ~ 
    

    The whole log is too large for lemmy, but here is a pastebin link: https://pastebin.com/sxU2QYTc

    System76 is advising I go full nuclear and reinstall from recovery partition, which I don't really think would fix anything and I'm hesitant to do.

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • Well, back at it again. Tried ProtonGE with the same results. But the vulkan logs are interesting!

    cat ~/steam-220200.log | grep err

    err:   Presenter: Failed to create Vulkan swapchain: VK_ERROR_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
    err:   Presenter: Failed to create Vulkan swapchain: VK_ERROR_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
    err:   Presenter: Failed to create Vulkan swapchain: VK_ERROR_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
    err:   Presenter: Failed to create Vulkan swapchain: VK_ERROR_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
    err:   Presenter: Failed to create Vulkan swapchain: VK_ERROR_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
    err:   Presenter: Failed to create Vulkan swapchain: VK_ERROR_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
    

    EDIT: more context

    info:  Presenter: Actual swapchain properties:
    info:    Format:       VK_FORMAT_B8G8R8A8_SRGB
    info:    Color space:  VK_COLOR_SPACE_SRGB_NONLINEAR_KHR
    info:    Present mode: VK_PRESENT_MODE_IMMEDIATE_KHR (dynamic: no)
    info:    Buffer size:  1920x1080
    info:    Image count:  4
    err:   Presenter: Failed to create Vulkan swapchain: VK_ERROR_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
    
    

    It's filled with this error. The entire log is massive I cant even upload it to pastebin. If you want me to search for something specific lmk or how I can supply the entire log.

    EDIT2: also found:

    99664.262:00d4:00d8:err:xrandr:xrandr14_get_adapters Failed to get adapters
    
    99670.682:0180:0184:err:ole:com_get_class_object class {82c5ab54-c92c-4d52-aac5-27e25e22604c} not registered
    99670.683:00e8:033c:warn:threadname:NtSetInformationThread Thread renamed to L"wine_rpcrt4_io"
    99670.683:0180:0184:err:ole:create_server class {82c5ab54-c92c-4d52-aac5-27e25e22604c} not registered
    99670.684:0180:0184:fixme:ole:com_get_class_object CLSCTX_REMOTE_SERVER not supported
    99670.684:0180:0184:err:ole:com_get_class_object no class object {82c5ab54-c92c-4d52-aac5-27e25e22604c} could be created for context 0x15
    
    
  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • When I select proton-experimental as the version under force proton runtime, I actually see usage in rocm-smi, however I get a black screen or that weird "see behind my window effect I screenshotted" in another comment. When I let it choose, I can see the game but sit at 0% utilization.

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • Well I've installed BG3 just for the sake of testing and the DX11 launch results in a black screen. The Vulkan launch options crashing immediately...

    Here is my steam logs when launching KSP I think the only thing of interest is this:

    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: W: "opt/amdgpu/share/libdrm" is unlikely to appear in "/run/host"
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: W: "opt/amdgpu/share/drirc.d" is unlikely to appear in "/run/host"
    
    Adding process 42106 for gameID 220200
    Adding process 42107 for gameID 220200
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: pv_runtime_provide_container_access: Setting up runtime without using bwrap
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: EGL ICD #0 at /usr/share/glvnd/egl_vendor.d/50_mesa.json: libEGL_mesa.so.0
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #0 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_hasvk_icd.i686.json: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel_hasvk.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #1 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/radeon_icd.x86_64.json: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_radeon.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #2 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_icd.x86_64.json: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #3 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/virtio_icd.i686.json: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_virtio.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #4 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_icd.i686.json: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #5 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/radeon_icd.i686.json: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_radeon.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #6 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_hasvk_icd.x86_64.json: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel_hasvk.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #7 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/lvp_icd.i686.json: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_lvp.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #8 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/virtio_icd.x86_64.json: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_virtio.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan ICD #9 at /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/lvp_icd.x86_64.json: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_lvp.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan explicit layer #0 at /usr/share/vulkan/explicit_layer.d/VkLayer_INTEL_nullhw.json: libVkLayer_INTEL_nullhw.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan explicit layer #1 at /usr/share/vulkan/explicit_layer.d/VkLayer_MESA_overlay.json: libVkLayer_MESA_overlay.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan implicit layer #0 at /home/zamithal/.local/share/vulkan/implicit_layer.d/steamfossilize_i386.json: /home/zamithal/.steam/debian-installation/ubuntu12_32/libVkLayer_steam_fossilize.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan implicit layer #1 at /home/zamithal/.local/share/vulkan/implicit_layer.d/steamfossilize_x86_64.json: /home/zamithal/.steam/debian-installation/ubuntu12_64/libVkLayer_steam_fossilize.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan implicit layer #2 at /home/zamithal/.local/share/vulkan/implicit_layer.d/steamoverlay_i386.json: /home/zamithal/.steam/debian-installation/ubuntu12_32/steamoverlayvulkanlayer.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan implicit layer #3 at /home/zamithal/.local/share/vulkan/implicit_layer.d/steamoverlay_x86_64.json: /home/zamithal/.steam/debian-installation/ubuntu12_64/steamoverlayvulkanlayer.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Vulkan implicit layer #4 at /usr/share/vulkan/implicit_layer.d/VkLayer_MESA_device_select.json: libVkLayer_MESA_device_select.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing glvnd loadable module #0: /usr/share/glvnd/egl_vendor.d/50_mesa.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: libEGL_mesa.so.0
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Captured glvnd loadable module #0: /usr/share/glvnd/egl_vendor.d/50_mesa.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: SONAME
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing vulkan loadable module #0: /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_hasvk_icd.i686.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel_hasvk.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing vulkan loadable module #1: /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/radeon_icd.x86_64.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_radeon.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing vulkan loadable module #2: /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_icd.x86_64.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing vulkan loadable module #3: /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/virtio_icd.i686.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_virtio.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing vulkan loadable module #4: /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_icd.i686.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing vulkan loadable module #5: /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/radeon_icd.i686.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libvulkan_radeon.so
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Capturing vulkan loadable module #6: /usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/intel_hasvk_icd.x86_64.json
    pressure-vessel-wrap[42106]: I: Checking for implementation on x86_64-linux-gnu: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvulkan_intel_hasvk.so
    
  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • So steam play was already enabled, it looks like it defaults to "steam Linux runtime 1.0 (scout). When I select different versions of proton runtime I get different behavior dependig on which one I select.

    Proton 9 says that it cannot switch to my monitors resolution,

    Proton experimental and hot fix launch the game (I can hear it!), but things are ... Weird. It only renders the windows behind it and the custom game cursor. When I alt enter to bring it into Windows mode, it's still just the windows/desktop that would be behind the game but now it's scaled differently.

    EDIT:

    It's hard to tell but the above screenshot is the game window

  • Big Tech Has Disrupted the Social Contract
  • Anyone reading this should know that you do have options beyond the tech company's support line. A good support line helps resolve small disputes without the intervention of the law. It's a win win for everyone because getting lawyers involved is never fun, but it is an option.

    As soon as I was pulled over with my child in the car, I would absolutely lawyer up. You shouldn't need to provide proof to support that the vehicle is suspended, but the support agent needs to provide proof to their boss on why they approved a refund. This ain't your job, simply say "unbelievable, I'll be in touch with a lawyer, have a nice day."

    My state has a phone number you can call. There you describe your legal issue and they attempt to locate a lawyer near you and get you in contact. I've used this service and won my case. My lawyer would only claim payment if they won the case, and all payment came from the opposing party, leaving me with a 0$ bill.

    You can sue Turo, their customer support is not the final arbiter and in fact I would still recommend the original author of this post look into that. Because of the continued harassment from Turo and the "Host", I guarantee at least one lawyer would love to take this case.

    You are not defenseless, don't let tech companies push you around.

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • My goal for this system was to eject windows from my life prior to the launch of Windows recall. That and host a bunch of docker containers in an environment more reliable than windows. I got impatient waiting for cosmic to reach full support, but still wanted to go with the distro system76 ships as "theirs" as opposed to putting Ubuntu on their hardware. I haven't checked if cosmic is officially out yet but will likely switch over when it is. I'm a novice with Linux btw. I can use it to host and run my software but wanted a prepackaged solution for my devbox so that I have a much lower chance of breaking it. Also things like my Wacom tablet just worked out of the box, which is all big plus.

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • It doesn't appear to be set and additionally I don't appear to have the libgl1-mesa-swx11 package mentioned in that post.

    set|strings|grep LIBGL

    apt list | grep libgl1-mesa

    libgl1-mesa-dev/jammy 24.0.3-1pop1~1711635559~22.04~7a9f319 amd64
    libgl1-mesa-dev/jammy 24.0.3-1pop1~1711635559~22.04~7a9f319 i386
    libgl1-mesa-dri/jammy,now 24.0.3-1pop1~1711635559~22.04~7a9f319 amd64 [installed,automatic]
    libgl1-mesa-dri/jammy,now 24.0.3-1pop1~1711635559~22.04~7a9f319 i386 [installed,automatic]
    libgl1-mesa-glx/jammy-updates 23.0.4-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 amd64
    libgl1-mesa-glx/jammy-updates 23.0.4-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 i386
    

    This does remind me that while developing a webgl canvas based javascript app the other day I was forced to go into firefox's about:config and set webgl.force-enabled = true. I should have dug deeper on that.

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • Yeah I'm pleasantly surprised by the unanimous responses that AMD seems to be the way to go in this space. At this point I know it's not using my GPU at all, so you are right that nvidia wouldn't be any different

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • This is Pop_Os, which is System76's 'ubuntu like' distro that comes shipped with vendor maintained drivers. It comes preinstalled with steam and is intended to be able to use it right out of the box. I've opened a ticket with them to discuss it further

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • Now i'm starting to doubt since this these responses have been so ubiquitous, but it's definitely not plugged into the motherboard's gpu slot. The motherboard has a single hdmi and displayport port. It, like all the other motherboard ports have a matte-black finish that matches the case. The displays are plugged into the glossy silver PCIE aligned hdmi and display ports, which doesn't match the rest of the case. The card is doublewide, occupying 2 pcie slots and is labeled "ASROCK".

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?
  • Yeah it appears my card isn't being used at all, which explains the poor performance. Honestly the fact the system runs as well as it does without it is impressive. I'm reaching out to system76 for their diagnostics on why this might be

  • How can I tell if my GPU is being utilized properly?

    I purchased a system76 Thelio Mira Elite With a AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. I kinda regret not going with Nvidia at this point but it is what it is. I primarily use it as a developer workstation, but want to play games on it as well so I can be rid of my windows box.

    I didn't expect it to be able to play the latest and greatest games but I did expect it to be able to play older titles reasonably well. Games launch from steam and seem to work, but I'm getting between 0 and 10 fps on the title screen of Kerbal Space Program. Other games are similarly functional but poorly performing.

    Where do I start? How can I ensure my GPU is being leveraged? Is this as good as it gets?

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    Graduating from user to power user

    I've got a Pop_OS system76 machine that runs well straight out of the box. I love it and it's my daily driver. However I'd like to learn more about how it works, Linux internals and how to use it to the best of its capabilities. I want to learn about things like system-d Wayland, error logging (there seems to be a few of them) directory structure and drivers. For instance, how do I know that my and GPU is being leveraged to the fullest?

    I DONT want to build a system from the ground up, which I expect to be a common suggestion.

    I'd prefer to read literature, blogs, and articles relevant to me, my system and not dated.

    Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

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    What Gamepad do you recommend?

    I'm looking for a set of gamepads to play local co-op games with my fiance. A while back I purchased an Xbox Elite controller expecting it to be sturdy since, it's Microsoft's premium controller targeted at both Xbox and PC. Shortly later, my bumper broke which appears to be because the bumpers are just a piece of plastic being bent over and over. It looks like they ported this same defect over to the Xbox Elite 2 controller without fixing it and at this point, I'm done.

    I was looking at Sony controllers, I'm a little worried about there compatibility with PC (Windows and Linux) and also the fact that I have large hands.

    Scuff also came up, but their prices are pretty high and IDkK how durable they are.

    What do you suggest?

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