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On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Michael Hampicke <gentoo-user@××××.biz> wrote: |
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> I use the ati-drivers package, and I'd say there are pretty solid now. I |
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> first started using ati-drivers with my HD2600 card card - as the kernel |
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> drivers did not support the power saving mechanisms of the card. No |
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> power saving on the HD2600 meant just when idling: 60 degree C and a |
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> power usage of over 30 watts more then when using the kernel driver. Not |
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> to mention the noise of the fan. When I bought my new HD 7770 card last |
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> year, it was not supported by the kernel, so I sticked with the |
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> ati-drivers. Everythings works as it's supposed to. Dual screen setup |
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> with different solutions, power saving when idling, 3D power when you |
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> need it (steam games), opencl works fine too. |
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I just bought a 7770 myself, and have been interested in getting a |
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dual monitor setup with ati-drivers. What steps do I have to take? |
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