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No new kernel versions listed for update (discuss.tchncs.de)

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I am running Linux Mint 22 with Cinnamon v6.2.9 on kernel v6.8.0-53-generic and would like to upgrade to a newer kernel. I tried via the update Manager, but the newest kernel listed is the one already in use and I am wondering why?

Are the kernels listed based on my hardware?
Is my Cinnamon version too old for newer kernels?
Is my Mint Version too old for newer kernels?
Do I need to update my BIOS? I was too scared to do that in the past three years I owned my system.

Here are my specs:

CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
GPU nVidia GTX 1060 6GB
16 GB RAM @ 3600mHz
MoBo MSI B550 A-Pro

I quite new to Linux and don't really know what I am doing. Therefore, if you need any other information I'll be happy to provide it.

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[–] stuner 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Is there a particular reason that you want to update your kernel? Generally, the best idea as a new user is to stick with the default kernel that your distro provides What Stable Kernel Should I Use. Given your hardware, I'd expect that kernel 6.8 should work fine for you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I am upgrading my GPU soon, and wanted to prepared, if I'd need to upgrade kernel for new drivers. Flirted with an intel GPU for a bit and read that 6.11(?) was recommended. But I decided to got AMD so, that may be unnecessary now.

[–] stuner 1 points 5 days ago

Makes sense. But for an Arc B580 you'd probably want 6.12 or newer (according to https://www.phoronix.com/review/intel-arc-b580-gpu-compute). Unfortunately Linux Mint is not that great for running the very latest hardware (and especially GPUs).