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How to optimize (overclock/undervolt) your amd sapphire gpu using SAPPHIRE TriXX app

Download & Install Sapphire TriXX

  1. Go to the official Sapphire site:
    https://www.sapphiretech.com/en/software
  2. Scroll to SAPPHIRE TriXX and click Download (make sure it’s the latest version).
  3. Open the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions:
    • Accept the license agreement
    • Choose installation folder (default is fine)
    • Let it install required drivers/components if prompted
  4. Once installed, launch TriXX from your desktop or Start Menu
  5. First Launch Setup
  • Allow permissions: Windows may ask for admin permission — click Yes
  • Select your GPU (if you have multiple)
  • Familiarize yourself with the tabs:
    • Hardware Monitor / Info → Real-time GPU stats (temps, usage, fan RPM, clocks)
    • Overclocking → Adjust core/memory clock, voltage, and power limit
    • Fan Control → Set auto, fixed, or custom fan curves
    • TriXX Boost → Resolution scaling + Radeon Image Sharpening
    • Profiles → Save and load settings.
  1. Using TriXX to Optimize
  2. Monitor Your GPU
  • Go to Info tab → watch temperatures, fan speed, and clock speeds while gaming or running a benchmark
  • This baseline helps you know how much headroom you have for overclocking
  1. Overclock for Performance
  1. Go to Overclocking tab
  2. Increase Core Clock in small increments (+25–50 MHz)
  3. Do the same with Memory Clock
  4. Optionally increase Board Power Limit (+10–20%)
  5. Apply settings, then test with a benchmark or a demanding game
  6. If stable, repeat; if unstable (crashes/artifacts), lower settings slightly.

Tip: Keep GPU temps below 80–85 °C for long-term safety.

  1. Undervolt for Efficiency (Optional)
  • In Overclocking tab, lower VDDC (Voltage) slightly while keeping clocks stable
  • This reduces heat and noise, but may require trial and error
  1. Control Fans
  1. Go to Fan Control tab.
  2. Choose:
    • Automatic → GPU manages fans
    • Fixed → Constant speed (louder, but stable temps)
    • Custom Curve → Your own temperature-to-RPM mapping
  3. Test by running a game to check noise vs. temperature balance.
  1. Boost FPS with TriXX Boost
  1. Go to TriXX Boost tab
  2. Enable TriXX Boost
  3. Choose a slightly lower resolution (e.g., 85–90% of native) with Radeon Image Sharpening ON
  4. Launch your game — you should see a noticeable FPS bump.
  1. Save Profiles
  • In Profiles tab, save different setups:
    • Max OC → For gaming sessions
    • Quiet Mode → Lower fan noise for everyday use
    • Default → Stock settings.
  1. Testing & Stability Checks
  • Use tools like FurMark, 3DMark, or demanding games to stress-test.
  • Watch for:
    • Screen artifacts (weird lines/shapes)
    • Crashes
    • Overheating
  • If problems occur, lower your OC or voltage changes.
  1. Maintenance
  • Keep TriXX updated from the official site.
  • Clean your GPU fans every few months to maintain cooling efficiency.
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How to install and use Linux Apps on a Chromebook

With a foundation of Linux, ChromeOS has the ability to install Linux apps with just a few small commands. Linux on a Chromebook is fairly full-featured. You have a full Linux environment, capable of installing apps designed for Debian pretty easily. This can be through the terminal, through app stores, or any other method that typically works on Debian.

Having Linux on your Chromebook also lets you use traditional Linux commands, like SSH, telnet, SCP, and many others. With Linux on your Chromebook, you’ll be able to extend the affordable and ultraportable system even more than ChromeOS typically allows. Linux has transformed how I use my Chromebook, and I honestly couldn’t imagine using the laptop without it at this point.

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How to install and configure Solus Budgie

1. Download Solus Budgie

  1. Go to the official Solus website: https://getsol.us.

  2. Click Download → Select Budgie edition (the flagship desktop).

  3. Download the .iso file — about 2 GB.

  4. After download, verify checksum (optional but recommended):

    • On Linux:

      bash
      sha256sum Solus-*.iso

      Compare with the checksum on the website.

    • On Windows: Use a tool like CertUtil in Command Prompt:

      cmd
      certutil -hashfile Solus-*.iso SHA256

2. Create a Bootable USB

You’ll need an empty USB (≥4 GB).

  • On Windows: Use Rufus

    1. Insert your USB.

    2. Open Rufus → Select the Solus ISO → Leave partition scheme as GPT (for UEFI).

    3. Click Start.

  • On Linux: Use balenaEtcher or the dd command:

    bash
    sudo dd if=Solus-*.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
    sync

    (Replace /dev/sdX with your USB device — be very careful!)

3. Install Solus Budgie

  1. Boot from USB: Restart your PC, open BIOS/UEFI boot menu (F12, Esc, or F2 usually), select your USB drive.

  2. Live environment: Choose “Start Solus” to boot into the live desktop.

  3. Launch installer (icon on desktop).

  4. Go through installer screens:

    • Language & Region

    • Keyboard Layout

    • Time Zone

    • Installation Type:

      • Erase disk (wipes all data — easiest)

      • Manual partitioning (if you dual-boot — you’ll need at least / and swap partitions; optionally /home)

    • User Setup:

      • Create username, password, computer name.

    • Summary → click Install.

  5. Wait until installation completes (~5–15 min).

  6. Reboot and remove the USB when prompted.

4. Post-Installation Configuration

a. Update the system

Open Terminal and run:

bash
sudo eopkg upgrade

This fetches the latest packages and security patches.

b. Install additional drivers (if needed)

  • Open DoFlicky (Solus Hardware Driver tool) from the menu.

  • It will suggest proprietary GPU/Wi-Fi drivers if required.

  • Install, reboot.

c. Enable firewall

Solus includes ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall):

bash
sudo eopkg install ufw
sudo systemctl enable --now ufw
sudo ufw enable

d. Essential apps

Solus uses eopkg as its package manager. Examples:

bash
# Web browsers
sudo eopkg install firefox
sudo eopkg install chromium# Office suite
sudo eopkg install libreoffice

# Media player
sudo eopkg install vlc

Or use Software Center for a GUI approach.

e. Budgie desktop tweaks

Install Budgie settings:

bash
sudo eopkg install budgie-desktop-view budgie-extras

Then open Budgie Desktop Settings:

  • Change Panel Layout

  • Add Applets (e.g., system monitor, workspace switcher)

  • Adjust Theme (icon packs, GTK theme)

5. Optional Customizations

Themes & Icons

bash
sudo eopkg install arc-theme papirus-icon-theme

Then switch in Budgie Desktop Settings → Style.

Enable Night Light

  • Settings → Devices → Displays → Night Light

  • Adjust schedule and warmth.

Performance tweaks

  • Disable unneeded startup apps: Settings → Startup Applications

  • Install preload (caches frequently used apps):

    bash
    sudo eopkg install preload
    sudo systemctl enable --now preload

Snap & Flatpak support

Solus supports them for extra software:

bash
# Flatpak
sudo eopkg install flatpak
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo# Snap
sudo eopkg install snapd
sudo systemctl enable –now snapd

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