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New (not that much) to Linux/Ubuntu. Thinking of replacing Windows and also help regarding AMD Radeon graphics card

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I recently bought a new Lenovo Y40-80 laptop and it comes with an AMD Radeon R9 M275 graphics card. I know this is not a high-end graphics card. I am not a hardcore gamer, and play only a few games like TF2 and DOTA2.

Now the query: In Windows, I can easily enable it for a game (DOTA2, etc.) through AMD Catalyst Control Center. What I wanted to know was how can I use my graphics card for an installed game while on Ubuntu? Or is it not possible at all? Because if I decide to go ahead with the scenario that I completely remove Windows, it would be a waste as I won't be able to use the graphics card.

Looking forward to hearing from the community. Thanks in advance!

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answered 1 Year ago avilyexplor · Accepted Answer

Ubuntu should work OK with this laptop. You can test it first by booting from LiveCD.

You can install Catalyst Control Center and switch adapters in Ubuntu.

It is done by running in terminal

sudo apt-get install fglrx-updates

Or it can be done in GUI

System Settings -> Software & Updates -> Additional Drivers

But you will have to switch adapters manually.

Windows games will not run well on Ubuntu. Some of them will run using wine. But do not expect good performance.