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.

    • denial@lemmy.caOP
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      27 days ago

      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
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        27 days 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.

  • Eeyore_Syndrome@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    27 days ago

    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.

  • besselj@lemmy.ca
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    27 days ago

    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.