Loud fan on Ubuntu - what to do?

• Sep 26, 2025
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If the fan of your PC is under Ubuntu seemingly getting louder and louder, and also constantly in operation, it's usually due to incompatible graphics card drivers. As you install the correct video card drivers, we show you here.

Loud fan on Ubuntu video driver change!

1. Click the links in your Ubuntu toolbar, click the Gear Icon. Alternatively, you can search the "system settings" in the Dash.
2. In the opened "system settings" area, select "System", "Software & update".
3. Here click on the tab "Additional drivers".
4. Select a proprietary video driver for the AMD graphics cards (or Nvidia).
5. Then click on "apply Changes" and Close the window.
6. After a restart of Ubuntu the fan of your computer or laptop should run quiet again.
7. The Problem is, as before, is not the cause is probably on the software side. In this case read our practical tips - one for the CPU fan in a Desktop PC and for Laptop cooling fan.

Has been tested this procedure under the latest Ubuntu-Version 13.10 Saucy Salamander. Read as you on Ubuntu, the work area to switchto more comfortable work can. In addition, we will explain you how to in Ubuntu Windows driver install.

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