AMD or Nvidia for Linux Considering Future Events?

[VitrasSlade]

Currently I have an i5 4690k with two GTX 970s gaming under Windows 10 and everyday stuff in Linux Mint. What I plan to do later this year is have two PCs: one for regular stuff under Linux and the other strictly for gaming in Windows. With the development of Vulkan, I am thinking about what I will do with my Windows gaming PC if it is successful. So, considering future possibilities, would an AMD or Nvidia card be better?

I'd like something on par with what I have, as I was originally considering EVGA's FTW GTX 980ti. The main reason for me reconsidering is how much cheaper Freesync monitors are compared to Gsync models. If AMD drivers are still too much of a headache, I may rather go with spending some extra money for Nvidia's stuff. Thanks!

 

[JMW22]

Oh, I just looked that up and it seems you can't have G-sync and lightboost on at the same time, nor G-sync and Ultra Low Motion Blur:

http://www.blurbusters.com/zero-motion-blur/lightboost-faq/
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/31tjyn/is_nvidias_lightboost_successor_ulmb_ultra_low/

So I think I'm just going to get the lightboost monitor and not worry about G-sync. In two years maybe they'll be able to do adaptive sync and ULMB at the same time, and then I can start weighing my options for another monitor upgrade.

 

[renz496]

Yes at it is ULMB and Gsync is a trade off. You can't use them at the same time. Initially it is a tech related to nvidia 3D vision. They were called as light boost to boost image brightness when playing games in stereoscopic 3D. But it seems they can also benefit games that not played in stereoscopic 3D with reducing motion blur caused by the LCD monitors.