Feedback FW13 AMD + GPD G1 on Linux

Framework Laptop 13 Linux
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A simple post here to give some feedback on the use of the GPD G1 on a FW13 AMD and Linux, in one word: Amazing.

I am running NIxOS with kernel 6.9.7 and I only had to plug the G1 using the USB4 cable to use it. I first thought I would have to set the DRI_PRIME variable but it seems not be the case at least in the game I’ve tested. Diablo IV for instance is hitting 100 fps on high using the internal display (~40 fps with the iGPU).

I am honestly very surprised on the ease of use. I will try to do more test (especially the dock functions and stability) in the coming days but overall and for the moment I am very satisfied. with the product.

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I’m on kernel 6.9.8 under Arch. Are you using the mainline kernel amdgpu driver? Was there any specific setup required or was this basically plug and play? I might have to order this too :slight_smile:

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Yes I am using the mainline.
I did not setup anything special it was pretty straight forward.
I used all-ways-egpus to ensure the egpu is used on external display.
I noticed 2 things:

  • the laptop takes more time to post when booting with the egpu plugged
  • the OS crashes if I unplug the egpu even if no app is using it.
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This is awesome to hear, haven’t tried my Coolermaster eGPU on the AMD board yet.