I may be a Linux noob guys but I'm not a mining newb.
I know I could lower intensity. I shouldn't have to do that. I'm using the same settings on Windows and there isn't any lag at all, which is the only reason I am asking this question. Linux has all the rave of being better and faster than Windows and so far I am not seeing that. I also updated the drivers to the newest ones. There is still lag. I am guessing it's normal from your guy's answers.
I even use Intensity 13 (highest for my card) on my main windows rig that I am on now and I can surf the web and watch movies while it's mining. Just as an example. Hell I even played GTAIV the other day while it was mining (because I forgot the turn the miner off), granted the game was slower, I played for a whole couple hours before I realized I was still mining in the background. This was on max settings in full HD with a heavily modified game. I can't even move the mouse on Linux.
Hashrate is also faster in Windows. Same exact settings. Though I'm sure that just needs readjusting.
It's just a simple question, not a complaint. I was just wondering if it was normal and if there was a solution other than sacrificing hashrate. I am likely to stay with Linux anyway given it's abilities.
