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First, consider the following points:
Why would you want to do this?
Using the NVIDIA GPU all the time allows for smoother transitions and richer animation effects. Premium desktop environments like GNOME benefit greatly from this.
Enabling the NVIDIA GPU all the time leads to lower CPU load and memory consumption, which would otherwise be high due to the added in-memory video buffer.
Why might this not be ideal?
Using the NVIDIA GPU all the time can cause a slight increase in battery consumption. This shouldn't be a concern if your device is plugged in while in use.
The increased heat generation from the constantly enabled NVIDIA GPU might be a concern. You wouldn't want to play demanding games (AAA titles) on Proton while using your laptop on your lap.
Step #1: Update from the existing repositories
Execute
sudo dnf upgrade
Once to update all your packages first.
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Step #2: Add the RPMFusion repository for NVIDIA drivers
Then you need to add the *RPM Fusion repository for NVIDIA drivers*. To do that, open up *GNOME Software* and click on the *hamburger menu* (three horizontal lines) on the top-right corner. Then click on *Software Repositories* from the dropdown menu. There you will see this.
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Select *RPM Fusion for Fedora 32 - Nonfree - NVIDIA Driver* and *ENABLE* it. It requires elevated privileges so enter your password and it will be done.
Step #3: Update from the newly added repositories
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
to fetch all available updates from the newly added repository.
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Step #4: Install the driver and its dependencies
sudo dnf install gcc kernel-headers kernel-devel akmod-nvidia xorg-x11-drv-nvidia xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs.i686
to get the driver and all necessary dependencies.
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Step #5: Wait for the kernel modules to load up
You **must** wait 5-10 minutes for the kernel modules to load. Please do not proceed to the next steps immediately.
Step #6: Read from the updated kernel modules
sudo akmods --force
sudo dracut --force
This would force the configuration to be read from the updated kernel modules which now have the NVIDIA drivers in them.
Step #7: Reboot your system
Wait for 3-5 minutes for the changes to take effect and then reboot your system.
Log in to a session with Xorg-X11.
From the desktop, go to the *About* page in the *Settings* application. You are likely to see the following output.

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