diff --git a/src/freedreno/computerator/main.c b/src/freedreno/computerator/main.c
index 5224bf0cf9a..8e60c17279d 100644
--- a/src/freedreno/computerator/main.c
+++ b/src/freedreno/computerator/main.c
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		}
 	}
 
-	int fd = drmOpen("msm", NULL);
+	int fd = drmOpenWithType("msm", NULL, DRM_NODE_RENDER);
 	if (fd < 0)
 		err(1, "could not open drm device");