Graphic Card for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS...

[nos]

Hello, currently I have this monitor: https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/02e9c18

And also this graphics card: ATI Radeon HD6850

When I was using Windows 8.1 I had a resolution of 2560x1080 and had no problems. Now I have moved to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS but I can't set that resolution, I have tried everything and nothing, the maximum I can set is 1920x1080.

I have been looking at not very expensive graphic cards and I have seen these 2, I don't know which one will be more recommendable:

• ASUS GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5
• ASUS RX550 4G EVO

If there is any better option, can you recommend me. I don't want to spend too much since I won't use it for gaming. What I want is to be able to take full advantage of the monitor and not have problems in the future with the resolution.


Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 108694]

open Software&Updates then click on the Additional Drivers tab it will search for any drivers you may need, if it finds any install them then reboot - you can also open the Ubuntu Software Center and search for "fglrx" package and install that

 

[Brickwizard]

the ATI Radeon HD6850 is an old card you may need to install AMD ATI legacy drivers
see link for legacy drivers

https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/gpu-630

 

[Alexzee]

Hello, currently I have this monitor: https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/02e9c18

And also this graphics card: ATI Radeon HD6850

When I was using Windows 8.1 I had a resolution of 2560x1080 and had no problems. Now I have moved to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS but I can't set that resolution, I have tried everything and nothing, the maximum I can set is 1920x1080.

I have been looking at not very expensive graphic cards and I have seen these 2, I don't know which one will be more recommendable:

• ASUS GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5
• ASUS RX550 4G EVO

If there is any better option, can you recommend me. I don't want to spend too much since I won't use it for gaming. What I want is to be able to take full advantage of the monitor and not have problems in the future with the resolution.


Thanks.

The Asus RX550 4 G-Evo looks like a good card if you want to replace the one you have.

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That GPU is out of stock on Amazon so you will probably have to shop around.
Good luck!

 

[KGIII]

You might also be able to do something with xrandr. Take a look here:

How to set custom resolution using xrandr when the resolution is not available in 'Display Settings'

I'm a new Linux user trying to change the screen resolution as there is no option under display. I have successfully managed to add new resolutions by fluke by following online guide. I don't have ...

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