Hello gurus, As I posted the Guide for those ready to make the switch to Linux gaming thread, it was obvious that for those wanting to make the switch, software, or the lack of what to use for* is holding them from taking the plunge. Therefore, I create this thread where to post useful, GUI software alternatives needed in Linux for every task is needed. One cay say that I could post that information in my previous thread, and it would be both right and wrong. Right, because it involves software for Linux, wrong because it will generate discussions who will derail the thread from its proposed trajectory. I'll post whatever software I know and use day in, day out in my Linux computer and add some more that could be useful. However, every guru is invited to post information meaningful for this thread. In no particular order: Stacer Stacer is an open source system optimizer and application monitor that helps users to manage entire system with different aspects, its an all in one system utility. CPU-X CPU-X is a system profiling (Information) and monitoring application (Resource usage). It can detect the Processor (CPU), Memory (RAM), Chipset (Motherboard). CoreCtrl CoreCtrl is a Free and Open Source GNU/Linux application that allows you to control with ease your computer hardware using application profiles. Hardware Lister lshw (Hardware Lister) is a small tool to provide detailed information on the hardware configuration of the machine. It can report exact memory configuration, firmware version, mainboard configuration, CPU version and speed, cache configuration, bus speed, etc. System Monitoring Center System Monitoring Center gets information about system performance and usage. WattmanGTK This is a Python3 program which uses a simple GTK gui to view, monitor and in the future overclock a Radeon GPU on Linux. GreenWithEnvy Utility to provide information and overclock your NVIDIA card Ryzen Controller Ryzen Controller is an open source utility that unleashes the power of AMD Ryzen™ laptops ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIGINE Benchmarks UNIGINE benchmarks can be effectively used to determine the stability of a GPU under extremely stressful conditions, as well as check the cooling system's potential under maximum heat output. Geekbench Geekbench is a cross-platform benchmark that measures your system's performance with the press of a button. Phoronix Test Suite The Phoronix Test Suite carry out automated tests. KDiskMark KDiskMark is an HDD and SSD benchmark tool with a very friendly graphical user interface.
gamescope You can use it to set higher resolution than your native resolution is (so something like Virtual Super Resolution) to see less aliasing + you can also use FSR 1.0 or NIS 1.0.3 with it. https://github.com/ValveSoftware/gamescope https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Gamescope I'm not sure if it works with all games, you need to test it.
BlueMail: https://snapcraft.io/bluemail Make sure you use the snap version. For some reason the flatpak version refuses to let me log into gmail. Other people based off of my Googling also have the same issue.
If anyone decides to go Manjaro you can install Mangohud along with Lutris through the package/app manager.
After spending a couple days trying to get vkbasalt to work or even install I came across this: https://github.com/kevinlekiller/reshade-steam-proton Reshade for Steam proton games.
confirmed working on games running through Lutris After installing Reshade-Steam-Proton to the games directory where the main .exe is located follow these steps: Confirmed working in Battlefield 4. Honestly this makes vkBasalt very unnecessary.
