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, and the drivers are available to download at the respective manufacturer’s website’s download section.

AMD Radeon GPUs use open-source drivers.

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 Super

Radeon RX 560 Graphics



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


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