Linux Performance Tuning for Gaming

This project contains a collection of scripts, configurations, and optimizations for maximizing gaming performance on Arch Linux and its derivatives.

Overview

Optimizing Linux for gaming requires several key adjustments:

1. Kernel Optimization: Installing gaming-oriented kernels (Zen, Xanmod)
2. System Configuration: Optimizing system parameters via sysctl and other methods
3. Service Management: Disabling unnecessary background services
4. Software Installation: Installing gaming software, drivers, and utilities
5. Desktop Environment Tuning: Configuring KDE Plasma for optimal gaming performance

Key Features

• Universal Approach: All optimizations work across different hardware vendors
• Sysctl-based Configuration: System-wide performance tuning via sysctl
• Gaming Kernels: Support for Zen and Xanmod kernels
• Gaming Software: Installation of Steam, Lutris, Wine, Proton, etc.
• Desktop Optimizations: KDE Plasma configurations for gaming performance
• Service Optimization: Disabling unnecessary services for better gaming experience

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/root0emir/ArchLinux-GamingPerformanceTuning.git
   cd ArchLinux-GamingPerformanceTuning

2. Start with the kernel manager to install an optimized gaming kernel:

   cd Scripts
   chmod +x kernel-manager.sh
   ./kernel-manager.sh

3. Install gaming software:

   chmod +x gaming-software.sh
   ./gaming-software.sh

4. Disable unnecessary services:

   cd ..
   chmod +x disable-services.sh
   sudo ./disable-services.sh

5. Apply KDE optimizations if using KDE Plasma desktop:

   # Follow instructions in KDE/kde-gaming-settings.conf

6. Apply sysctl optimizations:

   cd ..
   sudo cp sysctl.conf /etc/sysctl.conf
   sudo sysctl -p

7. Apply resource limits:

   cd ..
   sudo cp limits.conf /etc/security/limits.conf

8. Apply I/O scheduler:

   cd ..
   sudo cp 60-io-scheduler.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/
   sudo udevadm control --reload
   sudo udevadm trigger

9. Apply GRUB optimizations:

   cd ..
   sudo cp grub.cfg /boot/grub/grub.cfg

Available Optimizations

System Optimizations

• I/O scheduler optimizations
• CPU governor settings
• Memory management parameters
• Network tweaking
• Real-time priorities

Gaming Software

• Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher
• Wine, Proton, DXVK
• Graphics drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel)
• Gaming utilities (MangoHud, GameMode, GOverlay)
• Streaming tools (OBS Studio, ReplaySorcery)

KDE Plasma Optimizations

• Compositor settings for reduced latency
• Desktop effects management
• Application menu and wallpaper customization
• System tray and panel configurations

Requirements

• Arch Linux or derivative (Manjaro, EndeavourOS, etc.)
• Sudo access
• Internet connection
• Basic understanding of Linux command line

Acknowledgements

This project builds on the knowledge and work from various Linux gaming communities, including:

• Arch Linux Wiki
• Steam Proton GitHub
• GloriousEggroll
• Linux_Gaming subreddit
• Garuda Linux

License

This project is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.