TechOctober 27, 20251 min readEN0 comments

Linux Gaming: Fixing RTX 4090 Ultrawide Issues

My RTX 4090 system is configured to dual-boot Windows 11 and Fedora KDE, but the Linux experience has been less than ideal due to display issues. I use two ultrawide and two 16:9 monitors, and running games through xwayland often fails to recognize the correct 3440×1440 resolution on my main display. As a result, I’ve <a class="more-link" href="https://www.wumeicn.com/linux-gaming-fixing-rtx-4090-ultrawide-issues/">Read more</a>

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TechOctober 23, 20251 min readEN11 comments

PC Upgrade: From GTX 1070 to AMD on Linux

My current system, built around an aging i5 3570 processor and a GTX 1070, has clearly reached the point where an upgrade is necessary. While I’m ready for a new PC, a few decisions remain. Having recently switched to Linux Mint, I’ve been impressed by its clean interface, straightforward software management, and out-of-the-box compatibility—even for <a class="more-link" href="https://www.wumeicn.com/pc-upgrade-from-gtx-1070-to-amd-on-linux/">Read more</a>

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TechOctober 23, 20251 min readEN9 comments

Linux Gaming: GTX 1080 Beats AMD in KOTOR 1

During a recent playthrough of *Knights of the Old Republic 1* (GOG version 1.03 via the Heroic Games Launcher flatpak), I tested performance across different GPUs while keeping all other hardware and software consistent. On AMD hardware using mesa/radv 25.2—specifically a 6900XT and a 9070XT—the game experienced significant stuttering, with frame rates dropping to 35–45 <a class="more-link" href="https://www.wumeicn.com/linux-gaming-gtx-1080-beats-amd-in-kotor-1/">Read more</a>

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