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Reminder: Update your PC info for the next round of statistics updates

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This is your once a month reminder to make sure your PC information is correct on your user profiles. A fresh batch of statistics is generated on the 1st of each month.

You need to be logged in to see when you last updated your PC info! You can see the statistics any time [url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/users/statistics]on this page[/url].

While we don't currently have a drop-off implemented for old/stale data, it will be added in likely early next year. If you want to make sure you're included at any time clicking update without any changes will update the last time you edited them.

The drop-off for old data will be done in months, since people aren't likely to change hardware that often.

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GustyGhost Oct 25, 2017
Participating in this survey has a ratcheting effect on my choice in hardware. I feel as though I can never migrate to anything less powerful than what I have because it would harm the overall "score" of Linux gamer computer strength.
Linas Oct 25, 2017
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Vega, baby!
Eike Oct 25, 2017
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Quoting: AnxiousInfusionParticipating in this survey has a ratcheting effect on my choice in hardware. I feel as though I can never migrate to anything less powerful than what I have because it would harm the overall "score" of Linux gamer computer strength.

So, you would downgrade without it?
GustyGhost Oct 25, 2017
Quoting: EikeSo, you would downgrade without it?

Not sure. I certainly can get by on a lot less. And I can't be the only one who doesn't completely enjoy dedicating so much space to a monolithic wind tunnel box gaming PC.
Hamish Oct 25, 2017
Quoting: AnxiousInfusionParticipating in this survey has a ratcheting effect on my choice in hardware. I feel as though I can never migrate to anything less powerful than what I have because it would harm the overall "score" of Linux gamer computer strength.

So am I letting the side down then by having a more than five year old rig that uses a ton of second hand parts?

Isn't one of the strengths of Linux that we can make it work on all kinds of hardware?
Eike Oct 25, 2017
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Quoting: AnxiousInfusionNot sure. I certainly can get by on a lot less. And I can't be the only one who doesn't completely enjoy dedicating so much space to a monolithic wind tunnel box gaming PC.

How would you be using the free(d) space under your desktop?
Liam Dawe Oct 25, 2017
It's not a competition remember guys, no need to feel you're letting anything down :)
eridanired123 Oct 25, 2017
[center]Here an abstract showcasing some of the most interesting data:[/center]

Gnome is rising while Cinnamon and Unity are waning. The others DE look stable with KDE and Gnome on the head holding 22% and 23% of the pie respectively.

Only 10% claims to never use Wine, while almost 50% said to have used it over the last month.

Gamers think that 8GB of RAM is a thing of the past as more and more of us are upgrading our systems. 16GB looks like the next standard for gaming.

Apparently Ryzen has been a success for AMD, trends show that users are slowly changing their preferences (very slowly). In the GPU department, behaviour is quite similar. Screw you nVidia!

Still, the most used model is GTX 970...

Still want to see that dude/gal's 9 monitor monster. Wonder if he/she is using 1920x1080 on it like the other 61% of mortals.

If one thing hasn't changed is that for Gamin On Linux, a good desktop is the ideal gaming rig. Only a stable 18% use something else to enjoy their games.

Ubuntu vs. Arch, they are on equal ground sharing more than 40% of the pie. What does the future holds for us folks?
GustyGhost Oct 25, 2017
Quoting: EikeHow would you be using the free(d) space under your desktop?

The space would go towards nothing. I am normally a minimalist for sure. Such things as integrated audio from the monitor to avoid a bulky 2.1 stereo with a spider web of cables to route. And it's all much easier to clean :D

Quoting: Hamish
Spoiler, click me
So am I letting the side down then by having a more than five year old rig that uses a ton of second hand parts?

Isn't one of the strengths of Linux that we can make it work on all kinds of hardware?

Not at all since freedom > power IMO. In fact, I recycle electronics on the side so I understand the allure of withered technology. It would be especially fulfilling to use something older with Coreboot support.
Shmerl Oct 25, 2017
@liamdawe: in the trends section, color bars above the graphs (map) are a bit hard to read, because they just show a thin color outline around a gray rectangle. It would be way more readable as solid color.


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