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Compiz using GPU or CPU???
Hi,
I'm using the latest (3.4a) version of Sabayon Linux. It's great. The graphics and design are amazing. It comes pre-installed with loads of goodies. It uses NVIDIA binary drivers out of the box.
Anyways, the problem is that compiz runs slower/jerkier than with other distros. Effects get stuck midway (such as opening/closing windows). The OpenGL screensavers seem to run slower than normal. I tried re-installing the NVIDIA binary drivers manually, but no improvement. I have a GeForce 8500GT graphic card.
How can I be 100% sure my system is using the GPU to its fullest to render? Is it possible that rendering is taking place in software? My CPU is Core2Duo 6350. I see the NVIDIA Logo when X starts. My xorg.conf file looks like this (entries unrelated to graphics are not included):
Section "Module"
Load "dbe"
Load "i2c"
Load "glx"
Load "ddc"
Load "type1"
Load "freetype"
Load "extmod"
Load "synaptics"
Load "vbe"
# Load "dri"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
#Option "DPMS"
VertRefresh 43 - 60
HorizSync 28 - 80
EndSection
Section "Device"
Identifier "nVidia"
Driver "nvidia" # do not remove vesa
#Option "RenderAccel" "on"
#Option "XAANoOffscreenPixmaps"
#Option "BusType" "PCI"
#Option "ColorTiling" "on"
#Option "EnablePageFlip" "on"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
# The Identifier, Device and Monitor lines must be present
Identifier "Screen 1"
Device "nVidia"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
#Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "true"
# The favoured Depth and/or Bpp may be specified here
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
ViewPort 0 0
#Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
ViewPort 0 0
#Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
ViewPort 0 0
#Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection
EndSection
Section "DRI"
Mode 0666
EndSection
Section "Extensions"
#Option "Composite" "Enable"
EndSection
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