Are these the proper instructions to install DXVK? | Arch Linux Community | Page 1

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:06 AM

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I want to use WINE to use Steelseries GG and other software. I ask Chat GPT, and it said that to make WINE faster, DXVK can help. I asked how to install DXVK, and it gave me these results. I'm not sure if they are 100% correct, or if they are the only steps/

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:12 AM

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You HAVE to do your own research instead of proompting https://chat.com

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https://linuxconfig.org/improve-your-wine-gaming-on-linux-with-dxvk

LinuxConfig

Improve Your Wine Gaming on Linux With DXVK

Add DXVK to an existing Wine prefix, improving performance. This guide focuses on Ubuntu, but the procedure will work on any distribution. A working Linux install with root privileges.

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:14 AM

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Can you also link AMD Driver Installation. I used CHAT GPT for that as well

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:15 AM

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https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/set-up-dxvk-in-wine-on-linux/

AddictiveTips

How to set up DXVK in Wine on Linux

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:16 AM

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formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:16 AM

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zealous folio Can you also link AMD Driver Installation. I used CHAT GPT for that as well

AMD drivers are in the kernel so you don't have to install them

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:16 AM

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I wish I knew

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:17 AM

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zealous folio

apt is the ubuntu package manager

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on arch linux you use pacman

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replace apt install with pacman -S

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:17 AM

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I have Yay

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Should I type yay install ......

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:18 AM

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use pacman when you can

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yay is pacman + community packages

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:28 AM

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formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:31 AM

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What is your GPU?

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:31 AM

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AMD RX 570 8GB

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:31 AM

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zealous folio

the packeges are named differently on different distros

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:32 AM

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Arch Linux KDE Plasma

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Is this the one sudo pacman -S vulkan-icd-loader vulkan-validation-layers vulkan-tools
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formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:38 AM

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I have no idea

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:38 AM

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formal lance https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/set-up-dxvk-in-wine-on-linux/

just follow the guide

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yay -S dxvk-bin

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^ that installs the dxvk package from the AUR

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:41 AM

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formal lance ^ that installs the dxvk package from the [AUR](https://aur.archlinux.org/)

SO that is all I gotta do, notin els

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:41 AM

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I think?

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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/wiki/DXVK_Compatibility_List

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this might be useful

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:42 AM

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formal lance I think?

according to the guide, yes

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:42 AM

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zealous folio Is this the one sudo pacman -S vulkan-icd-loader vulkan-validation...

you definitely need that icl loader and tools

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:42 AM

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So just type that, and I'm done?

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Thx

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 9:43 AM

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Let me know if it works

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That's a great, beginner-friendly guide: https://dev.to/hishantik/gaming-on-linux-using-wineproton-with-dxvk-a-complete-guide-2mh6

DEV Community

Gaming on Linux Using Wine/Proton with DXVK & Lutris: A Complete Guide

Overview Linux gaming has improved dramatically in recent years, thanks to Wine, Proton,...

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 9:49 AM

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It worked I guess

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Also what is the best AMD GPU Underclocking tool

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And how do I make it every time I type a command it doesn't ask my for password and how do I change password

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 10:23 AM

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formal lance Let me know if it works

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The Sign in password and Email things are blank

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 10:25 AM

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What is the app?

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 10:26 AM

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zealous folio

Is it working?

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 10:27 AM

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formal lance Is it working?

Not that eitehr

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How do I make the passwrd and email visible

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 10:47 AM

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I have no idea man

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I've never used that app

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I don't even know what it is

foggy scroll Mar 17, 2025, 11:00 AM

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zealous folio I want to use WINE to use Steelseries GG and other software. I ask Chat GPT, and...

Whole instructions are wrong. Please avoid using a chatbot

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... dxvk

tiny flickerBOT Mar 17, 2025, 11:01 AM

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#10951 📣 https://github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/HowToDXVK.md
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foggy scroll Mar 17, 2025, 11:02 AM

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zealous folio

What is this

foggy scroll Mar 17, 2025, 11:02 AM

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zealous folio And how do I make it every time I type a command it doesn't ask my for password ...

You don't. Get used to enter your password

foggy scroll Mar 17, 2025, 11:03 AM

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zealous folio Also what is the best AMD GPU Underclocking tool

.aw amd

tiny flickerBOT Mar 17, 2025, 11:03 AM

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foggy scroll .aw amd

AMD

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/AMD

foggy scroll Mar 17, 2025, 11:03 AM

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Read

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.aw improving performance

tiny flickerBOT Mar 17, 2025, 11:03 AM

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foggy scroll .aw improving performance

Improving performance

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Improving_performance

zealous folio Mar 17, 2025, 11:45 AM

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Also what is the best way to get virtual surround sound

formal lance Mar 17, 2025, 12:11 PM

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zealous folio Also what is the best way to get virtual surround sound

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/sdqowb/is_there_any_reliable_way_to_get_virtual_surround/

From the linux_gaming community on Reddit

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foggy scroll Mar 17, 2025, 9:08 PM

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zealous folio Also what is the best way to get virtual surround sound

James DSP 4 Linux or easy effects

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... jamesdsp

#Are these the proper instructions to install DXVK?