Video Card Linux Compatibility

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Graphics cards (Nvidia) require proprietary drivers to operate correctly. Linux is an open-source platform, and many Linux operating systems choose not to ship closed-source drivers. Both Nvidia and AMD support Linux distributors in limited ways, and the drivers might be available to download at the respective manufacturer’s website’s download section.

AMD Radeon GPUs often use open-source drivers. Linux developers do not control the drivers AMD does. Cards not supported will never get drivers, no matter how many Mint editions come out.

Some Cards

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 Super

Radeon RX 560 Graphics

AMD Radeon R7 250

Nvidia GT 640 1GB

Nvidia is still not working together with the nouveau development team. Lately a developer of Nvidia left the nouveau team. They are not providing the firmware and the documentation, which is essentially important to develop drivers for this video card,

Linux Mint Forum: Hardware Support, Graphics Cards & Monitors

VisionTek Radeon 5450 2GB DDR3 (DVI-I, HDMI, VGA) Graphics Card - 900861,Black/Red

MSI Gaming GeForce GT 710 2GB GDRR3 64-bit HDCP Support DirectX 12 OpenGL 4.5 Heat Sink Low Profile Graphics Card (GT 710 2GD3H LP) 

ZOTAC GeForce GT 710 1GB DDR3 PCIE x 1 , DVI, HDMI, VGA, Low Profile Graphic Card (ZT-71304-20L)

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