Linux software has never really had a whole lot of attention from large companies such as AMD – but that might be about to change. One of the main draws of Linux is the vast amount of software created for free by the community.
A recent piece of software has appeared which could make life a bit easier for AMD graphics card users.
What Is This New Software?
CoreCtrl is a graphical system monitoring and performance program that can control performance characteristics and fans. This was written by software developer Juan Palacios who is known for other pieces of software such as the game DumbYard.
CoreCtrl is a free open-source application that gives you control over AMD Radeon graphics cards and also some control over your AMD or Intel CPU. It may include Nvidia support in the future but at the moment, AMD is the focus.
CoreCtrl lets users set profiles that automatically engage custom clock speeds, power settings, and even fan speeds whenever a certain game is launched.
How Do You Install It?
It’s pretty easy to install if you’re an Arch, Fedora, or OpenSUSE user – details can be found on the GitLab page. If you’re running a Ubuntu distribution, you’ll need to add the PPA and install it from that repository.
The great thing about this app is it doubles up as a hardware monitoring app. This could be an easier way in the future to monitor your CPU and GPU temperatures, check the fans’ RPMs, and the level of power consumption.
Interestingly, it works in a similar way to AMD’s WattMan utility – it even looks pretty similar. That means AMD fans will feel a bit familiar with it but there could be a bit of adjustment for Intel users or Nvidia users in the future.
If you want more information on this new app, all you need to do is head over to the GitLab page.