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If you use a DE with X11, then you probably have a compositor. The compositor does nice things like window shadow and effects. But it also reduces fps, adds input lag, and introduces stuttering. That's why you should disable it when running a game. | If you use a DE with X11, then you probably have a compositor. The compositor does nice things like window shadow and effects. But it also reduces fps, adds input lag, and introduces stuttering. That's why you should disable it when running a game. | ||
== Disabling composition for your games == | |||
Disabling composition will dramatically improve input lag and ''"smoothness"''. Here is how to do it: | |||
* If you use KDE: This can be done with a switch in Lutris settings. Right click the game -> <code>Configure</code> -> <code>System options</code> -> <code>Disable desktop effects</code>. If you use Steam or Heroic, you have to manually disable composition with <code>shift</code> + <code>alt</code> + <code>f12</code>. The same combination re-enables it. | |||
* If you use Gnome: You don't have to do anything. | |||
* If you use Cinnamon: Go to <code>settings</code> -> <code>general</code> -> <code>disable compositing for full-screen window</code> | |||
Revision as of 15:30, 8 February 2022
If you use a DE with X11, then you probably have a compositor. The compositor does nice things like window shadow and effects. But it also reduces fps, adds input lag, and introduces stuttering. That's why you should disable it when running a game.
Disabling composition for your games
Disabling composition will dramatically improve input lag and "smoothness". Here is how to do it:
- If you use KDE: This can be done with a switch in Lutris settings. Right click the game ->
Configure->System options->Disable desktop effects. If you use Steam or Heroic, you have to manually disable composition withshift+alt+f12. The same combination re-enables it. - If you use Gnome: You don't have to do anything.
- If you use Cinnamon: Go to
settings->general->disable compositing for full-screen window