I originally switched from AMD to nvidia because of driver quality.
Last gen I got a 7900XTX when it launched. Turns out the tables have turned. AMD drivers are now much higher quality than nvidias.
I would agree nvidia has better hardware in terms of performance per watt, but even then it’s a mixed bag. A doesn’t get you anywhere if the drivers prevent you from using that performance.
I’ll continue to buy AMD until the situation changes.
Why wait with windows? You can switch right now. Your currently computer would probably run faster too, as uninstalling windows means uninstalling bloat.
It’s not trivial to move everything over to a new device (which installing a new OS would effectively be). I waited about a year to install Linux as I was going to upgrade my computer and didn’t want to two of these moves in such a narrow time
Installing Linux doesn’t magically transfer over all your files. My comment did not reference the time taken to install Linux. Additionally, for a first time Linux user, it may not be immediately clear where certain things, like mods or save files for games need to go.
EDIT: you’d also have to install and set up all your software (independent of which OS you install). None of this is particularly difficult, but it takes time and you need to think about it in advance to avoid missing a bunch of files or programs
You actually could “magically” transfer all of your files depending upon your computer is configured. If you have enough free space, you could potentially partition it differently and install Linux on a secondary partition and be able to mount your old partition in Linux. Or you could install Linux on a secondary hard drive (internal or external) and run it from there.
I got a new PC at the start of this year. Switched to CachyOS about 2 weeks in. Unfortunately running a brand new nvidia card, but it’s my last for sure.
For those wondering, it’s rather obvious to me the whole energy talk was directed at fossil fuels. NVidia wants more fossil fuel plants.
I’ll never buy another Nvidia product and windows will not be on my next PC.
You won’t regret it.
I originally switched from AMD to nvidia because of driver quality.
Last gen I got a 7900XTX when it launched. Turns out the tables have turned. AMD drivers are now much higher quality than nvidias.
I would agree nvidia has better hardware in terms of performance per watt, but even then it’s a mixed bag. A doesn’t get you anywhere if the drivers prevent you from using that performance.
I’ll continue to buy AMD until the situation changes.
Why wait with windows? You can switch right now. Your currently computer would probably run faster too, as uninstalling windows means uninstalling bloat.
Might wanna lead with: “Your every keystroke is no longer being spied on by fascists!”
It’s not trivial to move everything over to a new device (which installing a new OS would effectively be). I waited about a year to install Linux as I was going to upgrade my computer and didn’t want to two of these moves in such a narrow time
Its 13 min. to install linux, update included
Installing Linux doesn’t magically transfer over all your files. My comment did not reference the time taken to install Linux. Additionally, for a first time Linux user, it may not be immediately clear where certain things, like mods or save files for games need to go.
EDIT: you’d also have to install and set up all your software (independent of which OS you install). None of this is particularly difficult, but it takes time and you need to think about it in advance to avoid missing a bunch of files or programs
You actually could “magically” transfer all of your files depending upon your computer is configured. If you have enough free space, you could potentially partition it differently and install Linux on a secondary partition and be able to mount your old partition in Linux. Or you could install Linux on a secondary hard drive (internal or external) and run it from there.
Well, you can learn how to do that now, or later.
I am beyond happy with my 9070 XT. I will never touch another Nvidia product as long as I live.
I got a new PC at the start of this year. Switched to CachyOS about 2 weeks in. Unfortunately running a brand new nvidia card, but it’s my last for sure.