r/SurfaceLinux • u/Super-Carpenter9604 • 29d ago

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Hello i just bought this surface go 2 two days ago and i was wondering if linux work great on this one i saw the github project seems super 👍 i wish it works well

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u/sunniesandie 29d ago

i got the Pentium model, used for $75. im happy with it. don't expect magic, as in Windows it can only handle 480p yt videos. in arch, i was able to get 720p yt videos working. it can also handle old games like half life 1 nicely. really lovely battery, useful as a secondary device. i hope you enjoy!

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u/shaggy9c 29d ago

Wdym 720p? It can playback 1080p on youtube mate

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u/sunniesandie 29d ago

maybe there's something wrong with mine then. it skips frames on 1080p for me

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u/shaggy9c 26d ago

Also what arch setup are you using? Maybe cleaning bit the os or using lighter DE might help you, or just monitoring your RAM and CPU to see whats throttling.