What processors do ubuntu support?

[DeadSurvivor]

I was looking for parts and I decided to search if Ubuntu 12.10 supports the new trinity apu's. Some say that they need extra drivers and such and I don't want to take on that hassle due to me not knowing a single thing about Ubuntu. Anybody know what processors and graphics cards they support?

[lutzee]

Should have no problem at all, They are still x64 CPUs and should run fine graphics wise. I don't see why it wouldn't work

[DeadSurvivor]

Some forums say stuff about the graphics being disabled and needing catalyst drivers and I don't even know what that is.

[t0wer]

install 64 bit

icon should popup saying to install drivers

click ok or install

reboot

video drivers are installed, package managment is a wonderful thing

[DeadSurvivor]

install 64 bit

icon should popup saying to install drivers

click ok or install

reboot

video drivers are installed, package managment is a wonderful thing

So after that I wouldn't have to do anything with other drivers?

[t0wer]

you shouldn't. On all the computers I've installed a buntu variant on, that's all I've done.

[DeadSurvivor]

Alright thanks I was trying to make sure so before I buy the processor which is an AMD A6-5400k I needed to know if I can run the intergrated graphics with steam. Thanks alot!

[IdeaStormer]

Linux can use generic video drivers but if you want the specific AMD/NVIDIA driver you may or may not need to tinker some. I use the Nvidia driver provided by Ubuntu and it works, but some people claim they have issues with it and you can also install the NVIDIA direct driver for Linux if you choose or need to. I have yet to use an AMD GPU, company decided on one for config standards not that one was better than the other video-wise but the added CUDA option was the clincher.

[DeadSurvivor]

The GPU I am going to use is the 6770 GDDR5 and was wondering if it need more drivers or updates.

[ScottStevens]

Ubuntu is compatible with any x86 and quite a few ARM processors. For your graphics card, you will need to install the latest AMD drivers. To do so, follow the following steps:

Open a terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type the following command:

fglrxinfo

If get an output telling you what graphics card you have, your AMD drivers are already installed. if not, enter the following command:

sudo apt-get install fglrx fglrx-amdcccle

After that has finished:

sudo aticonfig --initlal

OR

sudo amdconfig --initial

EDIT: Make sure you enter the above commands BEFORE YOU REBOOT.

For NVIDIA Users:

sudo apt-get install nvidia-current

[DeadSurvivor]

Ubuntu is compatible with any x86 and quite a few ARM processors. For your graphics card, you will need to install the latest AMD drivers. To do so, follow the following steps:

Open a terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type the following command:

fglrxinfo

If get an output telling you what graphics card you have, your AMD drivers are already installed. if not, enter the following command:

sudo apt-get install fglrx fglrx-amdcccle

After that has finished:

sudo aticonfig --initlal

OR

sudo amdconfig --initial

EDIT: Make sure you enter the above commands BEFORE YOU REBOOT.

For NVIDIA Users:

sudo apt-get install nvidia-current

Thank you a whole lot! :D I will test this and I will use the commands when i install ubuntu

[jakemp]

Newer APUs on linux are pretty rough on linux, from what I hear, and take some time to smooth out. But overall, AMDs linux drivers are not so great, my 7950 drivers still have some serious issues, and the open source drivers aren't going to be usable for many months. So, you'll need the binary drivers like scottStevens said.