Why are my laptop fans spinning all the time at high speed even though CPU usage is under 20%?
I am using an ASUS ROG GL553VD. When I use Windows everything is okay, but in ubuntu 18.04 (actually, in all versions) it keeps running fans all the time even though the CPU usage is under 20%.
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I am using an ASUS ROG GL553VD. When I use Windows everything is okay, but in ubuntu 18.04 (actually, in all versions) it keeps running fans all the time even though the CPU usage is under 20%.
18.04 asus fan
edited 3 mins ago
enharmonic
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asked 15 hours ago
Dipto MondalDipto Mondal
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Your laptop has a Nvidia graphics. Have you installed the drivers? If so, which version? Please edit and update the question.
– GabrielaGarcia
13 hours ago
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I am using an ASUS ROG GL553VD. When I use Windows everything is okay, but in ubuntu 18.04 (actually, in all versions) it keeps running fans all the time even though the CPU usage is under 20%.
18.04 asus fan
edited 3 mins ago
enharmonic
71
asked 15 hours ago
Dipto MondalDipto Mondal
61
I am using an ASUS ROG GL553VD. When I use Windows everything is okay, but in ubuntu 18.04 (actually, in all versions) it keeps running fans all the time even though the CPU usage is under 20%.
18.04 asus fan
18.04 asus fan
edited 3 mins ago
enharmonic
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asked 15 hours ago
Dipto MondalDipto Mondal
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edited 3 mins ago
enharmonic
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asked 15 hours ago
Dipto MondalDipto Mondal
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edited 3 mins ago
enharmonic
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edited 3 mins ago
enharmonic
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edited 3 mins ago
enharmonic
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asked 15 hours ago
Dipto MondalDipto Mondal
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asked 15 hours ago
Dipto MondalDipto Mondal
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asked 15 hours ago
Dipto MondalDipto Mondal
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Your laptop has a Nvidia graphics. Have you installed the drivers? If so, which version? Please edit and update the question.
– GabrielaGarcia
13 hours ago
add a comment |
Your laptop has a Nvidia graphics. Have you installed the drivers? If so, which version? Please edit and update the question.
– GabrielaGarcia
13 hours ago
Your laptop has a Nvidia graphics. Have you installed the drivers? If so, which version? Please edit and update the question.
– GabrielaGarcia
13 hours ago
Your laptop has a Nvidia graphics. Have you installed the drivers? If so, which version? Please edit and update the question.
– GabrielaGarcia
13 hours ago
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It might not be a software problem. After a few years, the thermal compound that's sandwiched between the CPU and the heatsink becomes hard and brittle and doesn't conduct much. If you're able to get to it, I recommend buying a kit that includes:
- a cleaner to get the old heatsink off
- a prep compound to prepare the CPU surface for the new thermal compound
- and the thermal compound itself.
One thing you might try first to make sure it's not a software issue, is to boot from a LiveCD, open a few browser tabs like you described, and see if the fans race. If they do, it's very likely the hardware issue I described.
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
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If the CPU would overheat at 20%, the windows system would shut off after a few minutes. But he says everything is OK, so it's unlikely.
– emk2203
14 hours ago
Indeed. If it works as expected in Windows there's no reason to suspect hardware issues. Please read the question carefully before answering.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
Thank you for your answer @Eric...But I don't think there is a hardware issue..
– Dipto Mondal
9 hours ago
add a comment |
If you have not installed any of the power management services in Ubuntu, you may find these to be helpful:
First, install Tlp, Thermald, and Lmsensors to create power sensing and management. From the terminal:
sudo apt install tlp thermald
sudo apt install --install-suggests lm-sensors psensor
There are configuration files for Tlp located in /etc/default/tlp which you can customize to fit your needs. You can issue sudo tlp start to start the process, but I would reboot.
Secondly, there are a set of utilities to set the fan speeds for various sensed temperatures. The following is quoted from https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1165469-control-fan-speeds-lm_sensors-isnt-working/?tab=comments#comment-595825859
sudo apt-get install lm-sensors
sudo sensors-detect
just follow the prompts. Add the recommended lines to /etc/modules.
Now, if you don't want to reboot, you'll have to manually activate the
modules.
sudo modprobe module1 module2
where module1 etc. = the module names provided from sensors-detect.
Next, you need to create your fancontrol file. The easiest way is to
run pwmconfig.
sudo pwmconfig
and work your way through the instructions there.
Finally, run sensors -s to make your fan configuration take effect.
sudo sensors -s
Now, you can check your temps.
sensors
Now to run fan control, type:
sudo /usr/sbin/fancontrol &
A nice way to visually inspect temps is with gkrellm. To get it:
sudo apt-get install gkrellm
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
I suspect this has to due with Nvida running withnouveauinstead of the proprietary drivers. I never had to install the things you recommend here.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia Depends upon the laptop, I think. My (admittedly older) Dell has in some releases, had a tremendous heat problem, and without Tlp, my battery life is nill. I think it was 18.04, my fans used to spool up at login...
– Charles Green
12 hours ago
I'm waiting for some reply to my comment under the question. The reasons for my suspicions are a high-end gaming laptop with a current Nvidia card + newbie + lack of Nvidia drivers (a knowledgeable user with this problem and Nvidia drivers would have mentioned it in the question, I think).
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I'm of the impression that it the NVidia drivers were not loaded, then the card would be inactive and either an on-board video or llvmpipe would be used. The llvmpipe would result in high CPU and temperatures . Tlp and Thermald would assist and Psensors would visually show high temps internal to the box...
– Charles Green
11 hours ago
There are open-source and proprietary drivers for Nvidia cards. The problem happens withnouveau, the default open-source driver. Proprietary drivers that really works need to be explicitly installed but are available at the Ubuntu repositories or the graphics drivers PPA.nouveauhas poor support for newer chips.
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
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It might not be a software problem. After a few years, the thermal compound that's sandwiched between the CPU and the heatsink becomes hard and brittle and doesn't conduct much. If you're able to get to it, I recommend buying a kit that includes:
- a cleaner to get the old heatsink off
- a prep compound to prepare the CPU surface for the new thermal compound
- and the thermal compound itself.
One thing you might try first to make sure it's not a software issue, is to boot from a LiveCD, open a few browser tabs like you described, and see if the fans race. If they do, it's very likely the hardware issue I described.
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
652312
1
If the CPU would overheat at 20%, the windows system would shut off after a few minutes. But he says everything is OK, so it's unlikely.
– emk2203
14 hours ago
Indeed. If it works as expected in Windows there's no reason to suspect hardware issues. Please read the question carefully before answering.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
Thank you for your answer @Eric...But I don't think there is a hardware issue..
– Dipto Mondal
9 hours ago
add a comment |
It might not be a software problem. After a few years, the thermal compound that's sandwiched between the CPU and the heatsink becomes hard and brittle and doesn't conduct much. If you're able to get to it, I recommend buying a kit that includes:
- a cleaner to get the old heatsink off
- a prep compound to prepare the CPU surface for the new thermal compound
- and the thermal compound itself.
One thing you might try first to make sure it's not a software issue, is to boot from a LiveCD, open a few browser tabs like you described, and see if the fans race. If they do, it's very likely the hardware issue I described.
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
652312
1
If the CPU would overheat at 20%, the windows system would shut off after a few minutes. But he says everything is OK, so it's unlikely.
– emk2203
14 hours ago
Indeed. If it works as expected in Windows there's no reason to suspect hardware issues. Please read the question carefully before answering.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
Thank you for your answer @Eric...But I don't think there is a hardware issue..
– Dipto Mondal
9 hours ago
add a comment |
It might not be a software problem. After a few years, the thermal compound that's sandwiched between the CPU and the heatsink becomes hard and brittle and doesn't conduct much. If you're able to get to it, I recommend buying a kit that includes:
- a cleaner to get the old heatsink off
- a prep compound to prepare the CPU surface for the new thermal compound
- and the thermal compound itself.
One thing you might try first to make sure it's not a software issue, is to boot from a LiveCD, open a few browser tabs like you described, and see if the fans race. If they do, it's very likely the hardware issue I described.
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
652312
It might not be a software problem. After a few years, the thermal compound that's sandwiched between the CPU and the heatsink becomes hard and brittle and doesn't conduct much. If you're able to get to it, I recommend buying a kit that includes:
- a cleaner to get the old heatsink off
- a prep compound to prepare the CPU surface for the new thermal compound
- and the thermal compound itself.
One thing you might try first to make sure it's not a software issue, is to boot from a LiveCD, open a few browser tabs like you described, and see if the fans race. If they do, it's very likely the hardware issue I described.
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
652312
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
652312
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
652312
answered 14 hours ago
Eric MintzEric Mintz
652312
652312
1
If the CPU would overheat at 20%, the windows system would shut off after a few minutes. But he says everything is OK, so it's unlikely.
– emk2203
14 hours ago
Indeed. If it works as expected in Windows there's no reason to suspect hardware issues. Please read the question carefully before answering.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
Thank you for your answer @Eric...But I don't think there is a hardware issue..
– Dipto Mondal
9 hours ago
add a comment |
1
If the CPU would overheat at 20%, the windows system would shut off after a few minutes. But he says everything is OK, so it's unlikely.
– emk2203
14 hours ago
Indeed. If it works as expected in Windows there's no reason to suspect hardware issues. Please read the question carefully before answering.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
Thank you for your answer @Eric...But I don't think there is a hardware issue..
– Dipto Mondal
9 hours ago
1
1
If the CPU would overheat at 20%, the windows system would shut off after a few minutes. But he says everything is OK, so it's unlikely.
– emk2203
14 hours ago
If the CPU would overheat at 20%, the windows system would shut off after a few minutes. But he says everything is OK, so it's unlikely.
– emk2203
14 hours ago
Indeed. If it works as expected in Windows there's no reason to suspect hardware issues. Please read the question carefully before answering.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
Indeed. If it works as expected in Windows there's no reason to suspect hardware issues. Please read the question carefully before answering.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
Thank you for your answer @Eric...But I don't think there is a hardware issue..
– Dipto Mondal
9 hours ago
Thank you for your answer @Eric...But I don't think there is a hardware issue..
– Dipto Mondal
9 hours ago
add a comment |
If you have not installed any of the power management services in Ubuntu, you may find these to be helpful:
First, install Tlp, Thermald, and Lmsensors to create power sensing and management. From the terminal:
sudo apt install tlp thermald
sudo apt install --install-suggests lm-sensors psensor
There are configuration files for Tlp located in /etc/default/tlp which you can customize to fit your needs. You can issue sudo tlp start to start the process, but I would reboot.
Secondly, there are a set of utilities to set the fan speeds for various sensed temperatures. The following is quoted from https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1165469-control-fan-speeds-lm_sensors-isnt-working/?tab=comments#comment-595825859
sudo apt-get install lm-sensors
sudo sensors-detect
just follow the prompts. Add the recommended lines to /etc/modules.
Now, if you don't want to reboot, you'll have to manually activate the
modules.
sudo modprobe module1 module2
where module1 etc. = the module names provided from sensors-detect.
Next, you need to create your fancontrol file. The easiest way is to
run pwmconfig.
sudo pwmconfig
and work your way through the instructions there.
Finally, run sensors -s to make your fan configuration take effect.
sudo sensors -s
Now, you can check your temps.
sensors
Now to run fan control, type:
sudo /usr/sbin/fancontrol &
A nice way to visually inspect temps is with gkrellm. To get it:
sudo apt-get install gkrellm
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
I suspect this has to due with Nvida running withnouveauinstead of the proprietary drivers. I never had to install the things you recommend here.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia Depends upon the laptop, I think. My (admittedly older) Dell has in some releases, had a tremendous heat problem, and without Tlp, my battery life is nill. I think it was 18.04, my fans used to spool up at login...
– Charles Green
12 hours ago
I'm waiting for some reply to my comment under the question. The reasons for my suspicions are a high-end gaming laptop with a current Nvidia card + newbie + lack of Nvidia drivers (a knowledgeable user with this problem and Nvidia drivers would have mentioned it in the question, I think).
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I'm of the impression that it the NVidia drivers were not loaded, then the card would be inactive and either an on-board video or llvmpipe would be used. The llvmpipe would result in high CPU and temperatures . Tlp and Thermald would assist and Psensors would visually show high temps internal to the box...
– Charles Green
11 hours ago
There are open-source and proprietary drivers for Nvidia cards. The problem happens withnouveau, the default open-source driver. Proprietary drivers that really works need to be explicitly installed but are available at the Ubuntu repositories or the graphics drivers PPA.nouveauhas poor support for newer chips.
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
|
show 3 more comments
If you have not installed any of the power management services in Ubuntu, you may find these to be helpful:
First, install Tlp, Thermald, and Lmsensors to create power sensing and management. From the terminal:
sudo apt install tlp thermald
sudo apt install --install-suggests lm-sensors psensor
There are configuration files for Tlp located in /etc/default/tlp which you can customize to fit your needs. You can issue sudo tlp start to start the process, but I would reboot.
Secondly, there are a set of utilities to set the fan speeds for various sensed temperatures. The following is quoted from https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1165469-control-fan-speeds-lm_sensors-isnt-working/?tab=comments#comment-595825859
sudo apt-get install lm-sensors
sudo sensors-detect
just follow the prompts. Add the recommended lines to /etc/modules.
Now, if you don't want to reboot, you'll have to manually activate the
modules.
sudo modprobe module1 module2
where module1 etc. = the module names provided from sensors-detect.
Next, you need to create your fancontrol file. The easiest way is to
run pwmconfig.
sudo pwmconfig
and work your way through the instructions there.
Finally, run sensors -s to make your fan configuration take effect.
sudo sensors -s
Now, you can check your temps.
sensors
Now to run fan control, type:
sudo /usr/sbin/fancontrol &
A nice way to visually inspect temps is with gkrellm. To get it:
sudo apt-get install gkrellm
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
I suspect this has to due with Nvida running withnouveauinstead of the proprietary drivers. I never had to install the things you recommend here.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia Depends upon the laptop, I think. My (admittedly older) Dell has in some releases, had a tremendous heat problem, and without Tlp, my battery life is nill. I think it was 18.04, my fans used to spool up at login...
– Charles Green
12 hours ago
I'm waiting for some reply to my comment under the question. The reasons for my suspicions are a high-end gaming laptop with a current Nvidia card + newbie + lack of Nvidia drivers (a knowledgeable user with this problem and Nvidia drivers would have mentioned it in the question, I think).
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I'm of the impression that it the NVidia drivers were not loaded, then the card would be inactive and either an on-board video or llvmpipe would be used. The llvmpipe would result in high CPU and temperatures . Tlp and Thermald would assist and Psensors would visually show high temps internal to the box...
– Charles Green
11 hours ago
There are open-source and proprietary drivers for Nvidia cards. The problem happens withnouveau, the default open-source driver. Proprietary drivers that really works need to be explicitly installed but are available at the Ubuntu repositories or the graphics drivers PPA.nouveauhas poor support for newer chips.
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
|
show 3 more comments
If you have not installed any of the power management services in Ubuntu, you may find these to be helpful:
First, install Tlp, Thermald, and Lmsensors to create power sensing and management. From the terminal:
sudo apt install tlp thermald
sudo apt install --install-suggests lm-sensors psensor
There are configuration files for Tlp located in /etc/default/tlp which you can customize to fit your needs. You can issue sudo tlp start to start the process, but I would reboot.
Secondly, there are a set of utilities to set the fan speeds for various sensed temperatures. The following is quoted from https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1165469-control-fan-speeds-lm_sensors-isnt-working/?tab=comments#comment-595825859
sudo apt-get install lm-sensors
sudo sensors-detect
just follow the prompts. Add the recommended lines to /etc/modules.
Now, if you don't want to reboot, you'll have to manually activate the
modules.
sudo modprobe module1 module2
where module1 etc. = the module names provided from sensors-detect.
Next, you need to create your fancontrol file. The easiest way is to
run pwmconfig.
sudo pwmconfig
and work your way through the instructions there.
Finally, run sensors -s to make your fan configuration take effect.
sudo sensors -s
Now, you can check your temps.
sensors
Now to run fan control, type:
sudo /usr/sbin/fancontrol &
A nice way to visually inspect temps is with gkrellm. To get it:
sudo apt-get install gkrellm
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
If you have not installed any of the power management services in Ubuntu, you may find these to be helpful:
First, install Tlp, Thermald, and Lmsensors to create power sensing and management. From the terminal:
sudo apt install tlp thermald
sudo apt install --install-suggests lm-sensors psensor
There are configuration files for Tlp located in /etc/default/tlp which you can customize to fit your needs. You can issue sudo tlp start to start the process, but I would reboot.
Secondly, there are a set of utilities to set the fan speeds for various sensed temperatures. The following is quoted from https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1165469-control-fan-speeds-lm_sensors-isnt-working/?tab=comments#comment-595825859
sudo apt-get install lm-sensors
sudo sensors-detect
just follow the prompts. Add the recommended lines to /etc/modules.
Now, if you don't want to reboot, you'll have to manually activate the
modules.
sudo modprobe module1 module2
where module1 etc. = the module names provided from sensors-detect.
Next, you need to create your fancontrol file. The easiest way is to
run pwmconfig.
sudo pwmconfig
and work your way through the instructions there.
Finally, run sensors -s to make your fan configuration take effect.
sudo sensors -s
Now, you can check your temps.
sensors
Now to run fan control, type:
sudo /usr/sbin/fancontrol &
A nice way to visually inspect temps is with gkrellm. To get it:
sudo apt-get install gkrellm
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
edited 8 hours ago
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
answered 14 hours ago
Charles GreenCharles Green
13.5k73758
13.5k73758
I suspect this has to due with Nvida running withnouveauinstead of the proprietary drivers. I never had to install the things you recommend here.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia Depends upon the laptop, I think. My (admittedly older) Dell has in some releases, had a tremendous heat problem, and without Tlp, my battery life is nill. I think it was 18.04, my fans used to spool up at login...
– Charles Green
12 hours ago
I'm waiting for some reply to my comment under the question. The reasons for my suspicions are a high-end gaming laptop with a current Nvidia card + newbie + lack of Nvidia drivers (a knowledgeable user with this problem and Nvidia drivers would have mentioned it in the question, I think).
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I'm of the impression that it the NVidia drivers were not loaded, then the card would be inactive and either an on-board video or llvmpipe would be used. The llvmpipe would result in high CPU and temperatures . Tlp and Thermald would assist and Psensors would visually show high temps internal to the box...
– Charles Green
11 hours ago
There are open-source and proprietary drivers for Nvidia cards. The problem happens withnouveau, the default open-source driver. Proprietary drivers that really works need to be explicitly installed but are available at the Ubuntu repositories or the graphics drivers PPA.nouveauhas poor support for newer chips.
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
|
show 3 more comments
I suspect this has to due with Nvida running withnouveauinstead of the proprietary drivers. I never had to install the things you recommend here.
– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia Depends upon the laptop, I think. My (admittedly older) Dell has in some releases, had a tremendous heat problem, and without Tlp, my battery life is nill. I think it was 18.04, my fans used to spool up at login...
– Charles Green
12 hours ago
I'm waiting for some reply to my comment under the question. The reasons for my suspicions are a high-end gaming laptop with a current Nvidia card + newbie + lack of Nvidia drivers (a knowledgeable user with this problem and Nvidia drivers would have mentioned it in the question, I think).
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I'm of the impression that it the NVidia drivers were not loaded, then the card would be inactive and either an on-board video or llvmpipe would be used. The llvmpipe would result in high CPU and temperatures . Tlp and Thermald would assist and Psensors would visually show high temps internal to the box...
– Charles Green
11 hours ago
There are open-source and proprietary drivers for Nvidia cards. The problem happens withnouveau, the default open-source driver. Proprietary drivers that really works need to be explicitly installed but are available at the Ubuntu repositories or the graphics drivers PPA.nouveauhas poor support for newer chips.
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I suspect this has to due with Nvida running with
nouveau instead of the proprietary drivers. I never had to install the things you recommend here.– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
I suspect this has to due with Nvida running with
nouveau instead of the proprietary drivers. I never had to install the things you recommend here.– GabrielaGarcia
12 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia Depends upon the laptop, I think. My (admittedly older) Dell has in some releases, had a tremendous heat problem, and without Tlp, my battery life is nill. I think it was 18.04, my fans used to spool up at login...
– Charles Green
12 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia Depends upon the laptop, I think. My (admittedly older) Dell has in some releases, had a tremendous heat problem, and without Tlp, my battery life is nill. I think it was 18.04, my fans used to spool up at login...
– Charles Green
12 hours ago
I'm waiting for some reply to my comment under the question. The reasons for my suspicions are a high-end gaming laptop with a current Nvidia card + newbie + lack of Nvidia drivers (a knowledgeable user with this problem and Nvidia drivers would have mentioned it in the question, I think).
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I'm waiting for some reply to my comment under the question. The reasons for my suspicions are a high-end gaming laptop with a current Nvidia card + newbie + lack of Nvidia drivers (a knowledgeable user with this problem and Nvidia drivers would have mentioned it in the question, I think).
– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
I'm of the impression that it the NVidia drivers were not loaded, then the card would be inactive and either an on-board video or llvmpipe would be used. The llvmpipe would result in high CPU and temperatures . Tlp and Thermald would assist and Psensors would visually show high temps internal to the box...
– Charles Green
11 hours ago
I'm of the impression that it the NVidia drivers were not loaded, then the card would be inactive and either an on-board video or llvmpipe would be used. The llvmpipe would result in high CPU and temperatures . Tlp and Thermald would assist and Psensors would visually show high temps internal to the box...
– Charles Green
11 hours ago
There are open-source and proprietary drivers for Nvidia cards. The problem happens with
nouveau, the default open-source driver. Proprietary drivers that really works need to be explicitly installed but are available at the Ubuntu repositories or the graphics drivers PPA. nouveau has poor support for newer chips.– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
There are open-source and proprietary drivers for Nvidia cards. The problem happens with
nouveau, the default open-source driver. Proprietary drivers that really works need to be explicitly installed but are available at the Ubuntu repositories or the graphics drivers PPA. nouveau has poor support for newer chips.– GabrielaGarcia
11 hours ago
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Your laptop has a Nvidia graphics. Have you installed the drivers? If so, which version? Please edit and update the question.
– GabrielaGarcia
13 hours ago