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Modulating fan speed on Oryx Pro? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The fan speed curve on the Oryx Pro is wild. It seems to have basically two speeds: jet engine takeoff and dead silent. Is there a way to control this better that doesn't involve editing firmware? I see some posts from earlier this year on this topic but wondering if the situation has evolved — I don't really want to do something that won't be well-supported.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I uninstalled tlp when I read the system76 battery tips guide said it conflicts with system76-power which I didn't realize. I can also use battery saver power mode when the fans are running a lot for seemingly no reason. I think it's related to microcharging the battery that's at full power but I've been plagued with this same problem on my oryx pro for a few years. I have tried to diagnose and reinstall and monitor everything and nothing makes a big difference.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I am not sure if System76 tests fan-speed control before shipping. A lot of people report being burned by this.