cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/53483092
I'm using an ASUS ExpertBook B9 with an i7-1165G7, no dedicated GPU. I always need to switch to a performance profile in order to run games. This works fine on Windows 10 but when trying the performance power profile on an Ubuntu 24.04.3 live USB I do not hear any difference in fan speed, presumably because GNOME's power profile feature doesn't work with my hardware.
Is there any other way I can increase fan speed before playing games and then bring them back down to normal when I'm done gaming? I asked about this on Ubuntu's forum but got no response.
8 Comments
just_another_person@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 308d
ASUS laptops are notorious for this. So much so there are many projects to help make it better.
See if your model is in this one: https://github.com/dominiksalvet/asus-fan-control
denial@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 308d
Thanks for the suggestion! It looks like my model hasn't been tested yet. I'm also not very technical so installing and using this software (especially on a live USB) seems like it'd be a bit tricky. Are you aware of any other similar programs?
just_another_person@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 307d
Search on GitHub directly so something like: ASUS fan control
Also, just because your specific model isn't listed doesn't mean it won't work since many of them are similar. If you need a GUI, you may want to try one of the other suggestions instead, but in my experience, youll have more effective results with these GitHub projects that target ASUS laptops specifically.
Eeyore_Syndrome@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 308d
Software fan control?
Why not just set your fan curves in UEFI?
Or try Cooler Control.
Pretty sure power profiles are just for power/battery/CPU/APU/iGPU power use/limits. Perhaps kernel's governor settings even.
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 308d
That only really applies to custom built desktops. Almost no oem machines give you any real options in the bios. Outside of maybe gaming laptops.
Eeyore_Syndrome@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 308d
Oh dam. 🫠.
besselj@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 308d
I use LACT. My use case is just to adjust the fan curve to keep the fans constantly running, since I hate the sound of them starting and stopping all the time.
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