Hey everyone! I recently got my hands on a 9070XT, but I’m running into some issues getting it set up properly. Initially, I tried using Linux Mint 22.1, but it doesn’t seem to support the card yet. I even attempted updating the kernel and messing around with some settings, but it just didn’t recognize the 9070XT. So, I decided to switch to Nobara, but I’m still having troubles. For example, when I boot up ‘Marvel Rivals’, the game freezes on the hero screen while continuing to run in the background. It feels like a driver issue, but I’m not sure what to do next. Any advice?
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It sounds like you’re hitting some common roadblocks with bleeding-edge hardware on an older distro. Linux Mint, being based on Ubuntu LTS, isn’t the best for newer graphics cards unless you’re okay with manually tweaking drivers. Switching to a newer distro like Fedora could be your best bet; they just launched a new release that should have the right kernel and Mesa versions for your 9070XT. Plus, the Cinnamon Spin might help you feel more comfortable coming from Mint. Check it out!
You need to ensure your Mesa version is above 25 and kernel version is greater than 6.13.5 to have better luck running games smoothly. Updating those should make a noticeable difference!
Definitely make sure you’ve got the latest: Kernel, Mesa, and the amdgpu firmware. It’s crucial for running a card like the 9070XT. It might also help to try using Mesa from Git to avoid system-wide issues while testing things out.
Yup, you’re not alone with the 9070XT issues. They can be pretty pricey, running anywhere from $700 to $1200. But given the lack of support on LTS distros, I totally understand your hesitation to jump in. Just be patient; new drivers and support are coming, and it might be worth it to wait a bit.
I get where you’re coming from. There are actually 2-3 open bugs related to the 9070XT right now. Some games crash unpredictably while others run fine, so that might be part of the problem. Just hang tight; the new Mesa stack is on its way, and it should help with stability across various games.
Yeah, the high prices combined with support issues make it a hard buy. I’m holding off too until it’s more stable.