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PayPalCoreCtrl, a free and open source Linux app that's been compared to AMD's official Wattman has a brand new release out. The application, made by developer Juan Palacios, has an aim to make tinkering with your hardware performance setup easy.
It lets you setup application profiles to have your Linux PC automatically adjust hardware frequencies, voltage, fan speeds and more when something is launched (or globally). With the latest update released May 31 it adds in support for AMD NAVI, had a rework of advanced power management controls for newer hardware, there's a workaround for high cpu load on some hardware plus French and Catalan translations.
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You can find the source code up on GitLab, available under the GPL license.
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I asume that for navi10 is minimal requirement linux kernel 5.6 or 5.7 for undervolting and underclocking? Because kernel 5.4 in Ubuntu 20.04 has quite unfinished and buggy driver support for navi10.
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gradyvuckovic Jun 4, 2020
This is exactly the kind of thing Linux needs to encourage more gamers to make the switch to Linux.
Next we just need a universal app for managing your devices, like headsets, keyboards, mice, for changing hotkey mappings, RGB lighting, DPI settings, etc.
Next we just need a universal app for managing your devices, like headsets, keyboards, mice, for changing hotkey mappings, RGB lighting, DPI settings, etc.
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This is exactly the kind of thing Linux needs to encourage more gamers to make the switch to Linux.
Next we just need a universal app for managing your devices, like headsets, keyboards, mice, for changing hotkey mappings, RGB lighting, DPI settings, etc.
Yes please.
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I wasn't aware of that program I'll give it a whirl, that's for sure! :D
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This is exactly the kind of thing Linux needs to encourage more gamers to make the switch to Linux.
Next we just need a universal app for managing your devices, like headsets, keyboards, mice, for changing hotkey mappings, RGB lighting, DPI settings, etc.
I'd rather not have a "universal app" for doing all of that but I agree with you otherwise. I use Piper for my mouse settings/RGB lights and have been keeping an eye on OpenRGB should I feel the desire to turn my motherboard RGB lights on (but it also supports keyboards/mice/other devices!).
I know there are specific tools for Razer/Corsair mice but as far as I'm concerned I'd rather have the application support as many models as possible. Unless Razer/Corsair/others start contributing their firmware to the LVFS I'm unlikely to switch away from Logitech. It's awesome to see my mouse firmware get updated via a normal system update.
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Para-Gliding Jun 4, 2020
one ring to control them all
that's what I need on my tower and laptop.
Do you know what hardware are supported? A list somewhere? Did'nt find in gitlab site.
that's what I need on my tower and laptop.
Do you know what hardware are supported? A list somewhere? Did'nt find in gitlab site.
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I thought it was only for wireless desktop mice though, not gaming peripherals, like my MX518 Legendary. Either way, never had a problem with it. My former Rival 300 had to be updated because it froze 1h after boot.This is exactly the kind of thing Linux needs to encourage more gamers to make the switch to Linux.
Next we just need a universal app for managing your devices, like headsets, keyboards, mice, for changing hotkey mappings, RGB lighting, DPI settings, etc.
I'd rather not have a "universal app" for doing all of that but I agree with you otherwise. I use Piper for my mouse settings/RGB lights and have been keeping an eye on OpenRGB should I feel the desire to turn my motherboard RGB lights on (but it also supports keyboards/mice/other devices!).
I know there are specific tools for Razer/Corsair mice but as far as I'm concerned I'd rather have the application support as many models as possible. Unless Razer/Corsair/others start contributing their firmware to the LVFS I'm unlikely to switch away from Logitech. It's awesome to see my mouse firmware get updated via a normal system update.
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I thought it was only for wireless desktop mice though, not gaming peripherals, like my MX518 Legendary. Either way, never had a problem with it. My former Rival 300 had to be updated because it froze 1h after boot.
Correct, there are only limited devices supported right now, but any effort is better than this:
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I agree ^^I thought it was only for wireless desktop mice though, not gaming peripherals, like my MX518 Legendary. Either way, never had a problem with it. My former Rival 300 had to be updated because it froze 1h after boot.
Correct, there are only limited devices supported right now, but any effort is better than this:
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Is there something like this but with manual switching of profiles instead of per-app?
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WoooooW! awesome
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I thought it was only for wireless desktop mice though, not gaming peripherals, like my MX518 Legendary. Either way, never had a problem with it. My former Rival 300 had to be updated because it froze 1h after boot.
If the "it" here refers to Piper, the supported devices are not restricted to wireless mice. I've used it for both my old Rival and my current Rival 310.
They list an MX518, but I don't know if it's the same model as your MX518. If it is different you could help them to add your device.
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appetrosyan Jun 5, 2020
Any luck running it on Arch? I can't seem to get it to run on Arch, keep getting the
Can't start helper: Aborting...
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Actually I was referring to firmware updates through LVFS.I thought it was only for wireless desktop mice though, not gaming peripherals, like my MX518 Legendary. Either way, never had a problem with it. My former Rival 300 had to be updated because it froze 1h after boot.
If the "it" here refers to Piper, the supported devices are not restricted to wireless mice. I've used it for both my old Rival and my current Rival 310.
They list an MX518, but I don't know if it's the same model as your MX518. If it is different you could help them to add your device.
I tested Piper and it's a great project, works with the MX518 Legendary out of the box. I don't really have a use for it at the time though, I keep using my mouse with the factory defaults and acceleration disabled through gnome-tweaks.
As I was pointing to, the fact I had to plug and update my Rival's firmware on Windows is frustrating, and I'll stay clear from SteelSeries form now on.
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Actually I was referring to firmware updates through LVFS.
Ah, then yes: companies that use LVFS 👍 Companies that don't 👎
It would be really good if Nvidia got on board, since GPUs often benefit from a firmware upgrade, but Nvidia gotta Nvidia.
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Actually I'm quite surprised that AMD didn't upload any GPU firmware yet, as cards like the RX 5600 XT need it badly, but at least they have an account and the page states they are "evaluating the service". Nvidia's official statement is a big sound "no"...Actually I was referring to firmware updates through LVFS.
Ah, then yes: companies that use LVFS 👍 Companies that don't 👎
It would be really good if Nvidia got on board, since GPUs often benefit from a firmware upgrade, but Nvidia gotta Nvidia.
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Noticed this article in light of just having updated to a fully AMD PC. But, sadly, Mint 19.3 is based on Ubuntu 18.04, which isn't supported by CoreCtrl. You need to use the non-LTS Ubuntu 19.10, or LTS Ubuntu 20.04 to run this. I guess I'll have to wait another fortnight for Mint 20 to land.
Adding my PC details here:
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Adding my PC details here:
!My PC Details
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