For three years there has been a bug report around 4K@120Hz being unavailable via HDMI 2.1 on the AMD Linux driver.

The wait continues…

  • nivenkos@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    This destroys any chance of Valve making an Xbox-competitive home console with SteamOS :(

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        8 months ago

        You’re not going to bring in new users to a platform if they can’t use an HDMI cable that utilizes the full capabilities of their TV. Not everyone has USBC option or especially DP on their already purchased televisions.

        Why do people ignore this? This isn’t about me or you understanding and sacrificing and adapting to use Linux desktop. We’re talking about real issues hindering adoption from the common user who doesn’t care their steam device is using Linux.

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          8 months ago

          You get a cable that is usb-c on one end and HDMI on the other. Not that hard.

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            8 months ago

            When I built my all AMD system 1.5 years ago I tried ALL the adapters. Did I get video, sure. But I wasn’t getting all the features of HDMI 2.1. Has that been addressed? Because even looking at reviews today it’s mixed.

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              8 months ago

              But I don’t think that can manage 4k 60Hz HDR + Dolby Atmos, etc. that modern games consoles have?

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              8 months ago

              My understanding is that on Linux, you will not get VRR on an AMD GFX card using a usb-c adapter. Which is why this update from the article we are all commenting on is so disheartening.

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        8 months ago

        This stops them releasing a more powerful home version though. As SteamOS/Linux will not be able to support modern HDMI2.1 features.