A few noob questions about Linux upgrade v2

[WonderMouse]

A few questions about upgrading xl2411z to v2 firmware

First off, I have an amd cpu (fx6300) and an amd gpu (7870) will this be a problem? the gpu does not have VGA, only dvi and hdmi (I'm currently using dvi to vga adapter and then a vga cable from the adapter to my monitor. (I also have a macbook that has intel and nvidia but only mini display port output)

if after all that I can still upgrade, can I install linux onto a usb? (currently have windows 8 installed) is it possible to do it with windows?

Finally is v1 firmware a big deal, I will use the monitor for csgo and work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have never used linux before and have no idea what im doing and if I can even upgrade at all. I really would like to order this monitor today but that fact that its most likely going to be v1 scares me, but only if i cant upgrade it.

Thanks

[Q83Ia7ta]

AMD GPU is ok. I've made it with AMD netbook.
Bootable USB is easy. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/ ... on-windows
V1 and V2 only differs when using BenQ Blur Reduction. With V2 it's a bit adjustable.
It's possible with DVI to VGA adapter. http://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic ... t=60#p6074
Good luck and don't afraid of Linux.

[WonderMouse]

AMD GPU is ok. I've made it with AMD netbook.

But what about amd cpu?

Thanks very much for the information

[Q83Ia7ta]

AMD GPU is ok. I've made it with AMD netbook.

But what about amd cpu?
Thanks very much for the information

CPU doesn't matter. In my case CPU and GPU are both by AMD.

[WonderMouse]

Okay thanks very much, I will try the linux method on Monday I think (as long as my xl2411z is v1 firmware) as I don't really need the blur reduction anyway.

My xl2411z arrives in 4 hours! time for some CS:GO!!!