NVIDIA Afterburner on Linux remains my biggest obstacle
NVIDIA Afterburner on Linux remains my biggest obstacle
Hey there, so I really enjoy Linux—I use it every day in a virtual machine. I’m a big fan of OpenBoxes and love how Linux runs my favorite games from Total War and Doom. That’s basically everything I play, except for Afterburner, because I like having more control over my hardware settings. I have an MSI Gaming X 1660 Ti with an Nvidia card, and I’ve kept it stable at around 925°C with maximum overclocking—temperatures never exceed 53°C even in winter. If there’s a way to manage this in Linux, especially on Ubuntu with a graphical interface, I’d be thrilled!
Nvidiux offers similar afterburner capabilities in another package, but undervolting isn't available. I think this issue stems from driver compatibility rather than a tool-specific limitation. Nvidia's Linux drivers have a poor history, so consider updating the BIOS to the card. Flashing a custom BIOS might work but comes with risks.
Thanks for the details, it's good to know I can adjust clock speeds. That would normally mean lower power usage, and it's nice to see such tools available.
A comparable tool is GreenWithEnvy https://gitlab.com/leinardi/gwe