Arch Linux NVIDIA RTX 4050: Installation Guide (Linux vs Zen Kernel)

Step-by-step Arch Linux installation using archinstall with KDE Plasma and NVIDIA drivers (RTX 4050). Learn how to configure Wi-Fi, partitions, kernels (linux vs linux-zen), and fix Wayland + NVIDIA issues like black screen using nvidia-drm.modeset=1. A complete beginner-friendly guide to get Arch running smoothly and ready for performance testing. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Goal (Arch + KDE + Kernels) 00:10 Wi-Fi Setup with iwctl 00:20 Network Scan & Connection 00:40 Archinstall Basics 01:00 Disk Partition & Filesystem 01:30 Kernel Selection (Linux vs Zen) 02:00 User, Desktop & NVIDIA Drivers 03:00 Installation Process 03:30 Black Screen Fix (Wayland + NVIDIA) 04:10 Mkinitcpio Configuration 05:00 First Boot into KDE Plasma 05:20 Conclusions 05:30 Closing DISCLAIMER: All logos, trademarks, and brand names belong to their respective owners. This content is independent, for educational and review purposes only, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand. The opinions and performance observations in this video are for informational purposes only and do not constitute formal benchmarking or definitive technical judgments. All tests are conducted on the same hardware, and results reflect relative behavior under identical conditions. #linux #archlinux #kdeplasma #nvidia #installation #wayland #linuxdesktop #opensource #linuxsetup