HD7770 vs GTX650 for LINUX gaming

[Jubawub]

Hi, I can't afford Windows 7 so I will either use Zorin OS, Ubuntu, or OpenSUSE. However I'm not sure which one I should use. Obviously in Windows, the HD7770 kicks the GTX650's butt, but is it any different on Linux? I will be running games on WineHQ, like Far Cry 3, Skyrim, Battlefield 3, CS: GO etc.. (also future games)

Thanks

 

[mace200200]

Nvidia cards work better under Linux, I would step up to the 650 Ti though. Much much better performance for the money: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/681?vs=680

 

[whooleo]

GeForce cards have MUCH better drivers under linux/unix. They also have better OpenGL performance or at least use to. I recommend linux Mint, it's based off of Ubuntu but it's much more stable (uses a more stable Debian branch) and has packages with fxce, KDE, MATE, and cinnamon.

 

[Jubawub]

Nvidia cards work better under Linux, I would step up to the 650 Ti though. Much much better performance for the money: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/681?vs=680

I would, but I'm on a $100-$105 budget. Maybe if I got an FX-6100 instead of a 6300, then I could go to a 650ti, but I haven't checked the prices

EDIT: ok, so I can get an FX-6100 instead and get an EVGA 650ti that 3 reviews say works wonderful on Linux

 

[whooleo]

I would grab a Phenom II X4 965 instead, cheaper and better IPC.

 

[Jubawub]

I would grab a Phenom II X4 965 instead, cheaper and better IPC.

Yes, for a while I was thinking that, but I want to live stream, and 4 cores doesn't seem like enough :/

 

[whooleo]

Live stream and game on linux? That's new. Your going to probably be better with an i5 or if you want AMD still go at LEAST with the 6300, the 6100 uses the rubbish bulldozer architecture.

 

[Jubawub]

Live stream and game on linux? That's new. Your going to probably be better with an i5 or if you want AMD still go at LEAST with the 6300, the 6100 uses the rubbish bulldozer architecture.

xD love your reaction! [strike]But the thing is, I can't afford both the 6300 and the 650ti, unless I somehow make myself a case, mooch a Hard Drive from someone, or buy a PSU off a hobo for $10 :/[/strike] oops, didn't read that thorough enough And I found another 650ti from Gigabyte that is $10 cheaper, so now I just have to find a PSU around 500w under $30

 

[whooleo]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

Best quality budget PSU I could find.

If your going to be gaming and live streaming I recommend you save a little to get an i5-3570K/2500K and OC the hell out of that thing. Or as I said, if you REALLY want AMD, grab at LEAST a 6300.

 

[Jubawub]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

Best quality budget PSU I could find.

Yeah, but there goes my build up to $430 :/ http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QXD8 tell me if you can maybe lower the price somehow

 

[whooleo]

I would just grab the Phenom II X4 965 for now and upgrade to a FX-8320 later or steamroller. Upgrading to a FX-6300 from a Phenom II X4 965 is just a side grade that's why I say 8320.

 

[Jubawub]

I would just grab the Phenom II X4 965 for now and upgrade to a FX-8320 later or steamroller. Upgrading to a FX-6300 from a Phenom II X4 965 is just a side grade that's why I say 8320.

Ok, the Phenom it is! (I also found this which is cheaper than the other one)

 

[Jubawub]

Also what would be a good CPU cooler for overclocking (though I bet you are going to immediately say Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus )

 

[whooleo]

I would just grab the Phenom II X4 965 for now and upgrade to a FX-8320 later or steamroller. Upgrading to a FX-6300 from a Phenom II X4 965 is just a side grade that's why I say 8320.

Ok, the Phenom it is! (I also found this which is cheaper than the other one)

Question, are you familiar with wine?

 

[whooleo]

Yes... Hyper 212

 

[Jubawub]

I would just grab the Phenom II X4 965 for now and upgrade to a FX-8320 later or steamroller. Upgrading to a FX-6300 from a Phenom II X4 965 is just a side grade that's why I say 8320.

Ok, the Phenom it is! (I also found this which is cheaper than the other one)

Question, are you familiar with wine?

somewhat...

 

[whooleo]

Hehe your going to have a fun time with wine.... and I'm not talking about getting drunk.... (bad joke I know)

 

[Jubawub]

Hehe your going to have a fun time with wine.... and I'm not talking about getting drunk.... (bad joke I know)

Erm.. is that a fun as in "you will be ripping your hair out, wondering why you should have built a better build" ?

 

[whooleo]

More like "How the do I get this to WORK!!!!!" Right now gaming is best done on Windows (unfortunately). But that might change in the future. It's just some stuff works well in wine and some don't (READ: ALLOT DON'T).

That's why I looked at you funny when you said you wanted to stream and game on linux...

 

[Jubawub]

More like "How the do I get this to WORK!!!!!" Right now gaming is best done on Windows (unfortunately). But that might change in the future. It's just some stuff works well in wine and some don't (READ: ALLOT DON'T).

Haha, well I know Far Cry 3 and Skyrim can run on Wine, and CS: GO will be out on Linux soon, so I won't need Wine for that, but I'm not so sure on Battlefield 3

 

[whooleo]

http://www.anandtech.com/show/2897/5

 

[Jubawub]

That's why I looked at you funny when you said you wanted to stream and game on linux...

Yeah, I refuse to feed the Windows beast, and give Linux the recognition it deserves. I'm pretty happy I live in the same state as Torvalds (and 2 towns away) and might even get the change to meet him some day!

 

[Jubawub]

http://www.anandtech.com/show/2897/5

Yes, it is also wise to have both Wine and Crossover, just in case something performs better on one than the other

 

[whooleo]

If you ever do get a chance to meet him tell him one thing, campaign for native linux games! Because well they're lacking...

If only linux could take centre stage...

If you read the end of the article then you'll get a glimpse of the fun of getting games to work.

 

[Jubawub]

If you ever do get a chance to meet him tell him one thing, campaign for native linux games! Because well they're lacking...

If only linux could take centre stage...

If you read the end of the article then you'll get a glimpse of the fun of getting games to work.

Also your article is from 4 years ago, Wine has gotten a lot better