🚀 Want the latest NVIDIA drivers on Linux without relying on outdated distro packages or waiting for updates? In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the safest and most reliable method to manually install NVIDIA GPU drivers directly from NVIDIA's official website. ✅ Works on Debian, Ubuntu, and other Debian-based distributions. ✨Perfect for RTX 5000 series GPUs. 🔧 This guide ensures you're using Release channel drivers for maximum stability, performance, and compatibility. 🧠 What You'll Learn: Updating your Linux system Checking your GPU with lspci Downloading the correct NVIDIA driver (Release channel vs Beta) Verifying supported GPU models Disabling Nouveau (open-source NVIDIA driver) Installing required dependencies Switching to non-GUI mode Installing the NVIDIA driver Re-enabling the GUI and rebooting Confirming successful installation with nvidia-smi 📌 Commands Used (for easy reference): ``` sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y lspci sudo touch sudo nano sudo update-initramfs -u sudo apt install -y build-essential linux-headers-amd64 pkg-config libglvnd-dev sudo systemctl set-default sudo reboot chmod +x NVIDIA-Linux-*.run ./NVIDIA-Linux-*.run systemctl set-default reboot nvidia-smi ``` 🙋‍♂️ About Me I'm a software engineer specializing in Computer Graphics, Game Development, GPU Hardware Acceleration, AI Inference, and Cross-Platform C++ Development. I create high-quality tutorials to help you master advanced topics in a simple and practical way. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an update. Join the pack—you're always welcome here! 💬 Questions or need help? Drop a comment below and I’ll respond as soon as possible. #nvidia #LinuxGaming #NvidiaDrivers #LinuxTutorial #Debian #Ubuntu #rtx5060ti #rtx5060 #geforce #GPU #LinuxTips