ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton
Proton 8.* and G-sync: game frozen when the monitor is turned on after being turned off.
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Description
Distro: Manjaro Linux
Kernel: 6.1.31-2-MANJARO
Video Card: Nvidia RTX 3060
Nvidia driver version: 530.41.03
Monitor: LG UltraGear 27gp850b G-Sync Compatible
Proton version: 8.*
Note about the Issue:
The issue occurs only in Proton 8., in Proton 7. is not present.
The issue occurs only if I have G-Sync enabled in Nvidia OpenGL settings.
The issue occurs with any game.
Description of the issue:
If I have a game running (paused or not) and I turn off the monitor by pressing the joystick or the monitor turns off by power saving settings, when it is turned on again the game is frozen.
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Research direction
No source file, test, or entry point is named in the report. Start by reproducing the freeze with Proton 8.* while G-Sync is enabled, turning the LG monitor off and on during any game, then compare with Proton 7.*; done means the game remains responsive after the monitor is restored.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100