diff --git a/_posts/2024-07-23-steam-on-linux-fixing-it.md b/_posts/2024-07-23-steam-on-linux-fixing-it.md index 917ac4a..eced5a4 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-07-23-steam-on-linux-fixing-it.md +++ b/_posts/2024-07-23-steam-on-linux-fixing-it.md @@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ If you are experiencing slow download speeds on Steam, you can try it: ### Shaders compilation taking forever +**Important:** On decent GPUs, shaders compilation are just a waste of CPU time and can be disabled. However, on low-end GPUs, shaders compilation will help to run the games better. To disable shaders compilation, you can go to `Steam > Settings > Downloads > Shader Pre-Caching` and disable the `Enable Shader Pre-Caching` option at the end of the page. + If you are experiencing shaders compilation taking forever, you can try it: - **Increase the number of threads**: By default, Steam uses only 1 thread to compile shaders, you can increase the number of threads by modifying the `$HOME/.steam/steam/steam_dev.cfg` file, adding the following content: @@ -45,6 +47,8 @@ unShaderBackgroundProcessingThreads 6 # Note: make sure to NOT use more threads ### Artifacts when navigating the store +**Important:** This issue is not common as of now (2025) - thanks Nvidia, but it was common in the past. Have in mind that disabling GPU accelerated rendering on web view can cause the store to be a lot slower, especially on high-resolution displays. + If you are experiencing artifacts when navigating the store, you can try it: - **Disable the Steam webpages hardware acceleration**: Steam uses a web browser to show the store, and sometimes the hardware acceleration can cause artifacts. To disable the hardware acceleration, go to `Steam > Settings > Interface` and disable the `Enable GPU accelerated rendering in web view` option.