Does it make sense to install a proprietary video card driver in ubuntu?

Question

NVIDIA

Video card 740M, by default it is X.org X server, is it worth switching to proprietary from nvidia. Steam is, I can play, I'm interested in performance, and indeed. There is a game LIMBO - slows down, hl2 - norms.
14.04

Answer 1

Of course, put it, native firewood is better than universal ones :)

Answer 2

the default is X.org X server, is it worth switching to proprietary from nvidia

Question from the series "I drink kvass; should I switch to C++?".
Worth it if you want to play.
PSXorg does not go anywhere.

Answer 3

Without proprietary drivers, you won't run nVidia Optimus. You will not notice any more differences if you are just an advanced user. Do you need Optimus or not - decide for yourself, google to help.