Some messed up details here: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/01/pluton-microsofts-new-security-chip-will-finally-be-put-to-the-test/ [External Link]

Pluton will also be responsible for automatically delivering firmware updates through the Windows Update. By tightly integrating hardware and software, Microsoft expects Pluton to seamlessly install security patches as needed.

Yeah, and how is that supposed to work on Linux?

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The biggest benefit is increased percentage of gaming GPUs with open drivers.

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Quoting: F.UltraSo this is basically TPM3.0 but with a new fancy name.

I see. Then I guess in theory it shouldn't be better or worse than current TPMs Linux wise.

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How is that Pluton different from current TPMs? Though I'm suspicious of MS being involved in it.

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In regards to future proofing - hard to say. On one hand you don't want to change monitors often. On the other hand they do improve gradually. I think the most practical is to have a monitor that's somewhat better than you current GPU can saturate. So over a few GPU upgrades it will sync up. But not too much better. Since by the time that will sync up, new monitors at that time will be better in some other ways too.

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Quoting: PhiladelphusVery interesting discussion of framerates! I'm starting fresh on monitors this coming year (after moving internationally and passing on my old one), and I was thinking of making the jump from 60 Hz to something higher like 144 Hz. After reading this discussion, might it be worth going even higher (like 240 Hz, say) as a sort of future-proofing? (I'm planning on using whatever monitor I get for as many years as possible.) Variable-refresh rate would be a given, which I gather should smooth over issues where I can't actually reach the maximum possible FPS, right?

Yes, VRR / adaptive sync makes the monitor change refresh rate to match the framerate to prevent tearing. Personally, I don't see the need for 270 Hz monitor yet, so I went with 180 Hz / 2560x1440. But if you can get one for reasonable price, then why not. Just don't go for 4K in such case. 4K with high refresh rate won't be feasible for quite a while still until GPU performance will catch up.

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Quoting: ambersthirdcousinI find it very interesting that most people on gamingonlinux have nvidia gpus, and not amd gpus.

That's not really interesting, this situation is the relic of the past simply reflecting the inertia of things. What's more interesting is the trend of Nvidia usage dropping and AMD growing. That tells the real story.

It has been flat for a while due to shortages since almost no one is upgrading today, but the trend of Nvidia usage on Linux dropping will continue once shortages and pricing will normalize.

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Quoting: ElectricPrismRight, being able to saturate each refresh with a new frame is an important part of getting the use out of it. I'm on AMD RX 6900 XT so it's not a problem, it's not cheap though or even practical for most people at this time.

I have 6800 XT which is only marignally weaker than 6900 XT. And as above, with ultra settings in something like CP2077 I get 70 fps at 2560x1440 (LG 27GP850 with adaptive sync, 180 Hz max). Which I think is great, but it simply means current generation GPUs are not there yet to benefit from 270 Hz. Unless of course you use more mid range games that aren't so demanding.

I agree that monitor tech seems to be progressing slower than it could. For example variable overdrive for some reason is not common place yet.

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Quoting: ElectricPrism240-270 is good enough IMO if you are doing FPS, 144 is meh.

Good enough in FPS is also relative, if your GPU can't saturate that. Something like CP2077 at 2560x1440 only produces around 70 fps for me. Can't even imagine what kind of GPU will be needed to get 270 fps in it, but I guess in a few generations of them it would be doable.

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Quoting: AnzaI wonder if anybody has done tests if people can tell the refresh rates apart. Could be interesting.

There are tests that demonstrate the difference: https://blurbusters.com/motion-tests/tools/ [External Link]

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