diff --git a/docs/misc/linux/arch-system-setup/desktop.md b/docs/misc/linux/arch-system-setup/desktop.mdx similarity index 92% rename from docs/misc/linux/arch-system-setup/desktop.md rename to docs/misc/linux/arch-system-setup/desktop.mdx index 461e476..9da1a58 100644 --- a/docs/misc/linux/arch-system-setup/desktop.md +++ b/docs/misc/linux/arch-system-setup/desktop.mdx @@ -165,6 +165,24 @@ yay -S xf86-video-intel vulkan-intel mesa lib32-mesa intel-hybrid-codec-driver i ```bash yay -S supergfxctl nvidia nvidia-prime nvidia-settings nvtop cuda-tools ``` +Installig the nvidia drivers is as simple as installing the package. A reboot is recommended in order to take effect. + +It is recommended (AT YOUR OWN RISK) to put the nvidia driver on the `IgnorePkg`-list in the pacman config file. This way shader caches of steam don't need to be revalidated on every update and the chance of catching a faulty update is reduced. To do this, update or uncomment the line in the config file: + +```properties title="/etc/pacman.conf" + +IgnorePkg = nvidia nvidia-utils nvidia-dkms +``` + +:::warning + +Keeping the drivers on the ignore list keeps them outedated. Any bug-fixes and security updates won't be installed. + +This can also break the system - so be warned. Usually there's a fallback for only one of the plugged in monitors to turn on in a 4:3 aspect ratio which is enough to manually update the drivers and fix the issue with `sudo pacman -S nvidia nvidia-utils`, then reboot. + +TL;DR: Definetly do this at Your own risk! + +::: # Desktop Environment & Window Manager