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How can I change fan speeds on Linux for performance? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 week ago by denial@lemmy.ca to c/techsupport@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

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 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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 points 1 week ago

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.