Linux GPU Overclocking Guide - GreenWithEnvy & CoreCtrl

[@PhazerTech]

GreenWithEnvy currently doesn't support Wayland. If you're running Wayland check out Tuxclocker as an alternative to GWE: github.com/Lurkki14/tuxclocker Also CoreCtrl has been super reliable for me, but if you prefer there's also a newer alternative to it called LACT: github.com/ilya-zlobintsev/LACT Both are good choices and offer the same features.

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

I'm still am tryin to figure out how to boot in ubuntu 24.0.4 with my geforce 3090 fan go in auto spin. No issues with my AMD GPU fans.

[@thelegendaryqwerty]

Nice Video didn't know you need this extra steps for core ctrl

[@PhazerTech]

Thanks haha yea the link to the extra steps is at the bottom of the page so it's easy to miss.

[@Schooz1]

Great Job on this teaching being literally a brand-new user this is so valuable for alternative to MSI Afterburner in my opinion anyways, thank you for taking the time there is so much to learn

[@PhazerTech]

You bet! Check out my Linux playlist for more helpful guides to get you up and running with Linux.

[@Schooz1]

@@PhazerTech I have finally gotten a chance to dive into this, all is working 100% long story short, after many attempts, no luck with getting OC to activate. Tried several times with the proper copy and paste into Terminal and it showed that it made the update even used value 24 for both OC and Voltage close and reopen also reboot didn't work. Any thoughts on what could have gone wrong or what I can do for it to work?

[@PhazerTech]

@@Schooz1 Which distro and GPU? Also the value should be 12 not 24.

[@Schooz1]

​@@PhazerTech I am on Mint 22 Kernel 6.8 and GPU 3060ti on 550 driver

[@PhazerTech]

@@Schooz1 Not sure. I looked around a bit and some people say they've had issues with the 550 driver. www.reddit.com/r/pop_os/comments/1dnklev/greenwithenvy_and_nvidia_x_server_settings_dont/ You could try the solution mentioned in the bottom comment. Also someone suggested to try a coolbits value of 31. Alternatively you could try a different app other than GWE. For example my pinned comment has an alternative. This is also another one: www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/17kx3vu/how_to_crudely_overclock_your_nvidia_gpu_on/

[@oustted]

These videos have been so helpful and make me want to start giving Linux a try

[@PhazerTech]

Great to hear!

[@oustted]

@@PhazerTech thinking about trying Ubuntu, mint, or nobara those seem like good options to try have heard mixed things on nobara but definitely trying Ubuntu just gonna learn how to dual boot

[@frailingsosa]

What do you think about LACT?

[@PhazerTech]

Thanks for the support! LACT looks good and is newer than CoreCtrl, but it doesn't really do anything that CoreCtrl can't do. I've been using CoreCtrl ever since I got my 6700 XT and haven't had any issues with it. That's why I picked it for this video, I know it's reliable. I think both are good options though and at the end of the day it's personal preference.

[@Rippeee]

@@PhazerTech LACT supports Nvidia too, I'm still using Corectrl for AMD rigs, but all the Nvidias I have replaced with LACT, it seems to work better for me.

[@toquita3d]

Sadly the bits part didn't work for me, I still can't create an OC profile. I'm on a 4070 Ti SUPER.

[@Rippeee]

I couldn't get GreenwithEnvy to work either, soon as I change the cool bits and reboot, it boots in the black screen (This only happens on systems with Dual GPU'S). I found a workaround to create a new file /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-coolbits.conf and then do the device section, identifier, and cool bits directly inside that config. So it goes on top of the default one and don't break the original Xorg and bork the system. Corectrl works nicely and no problems at all on AMD side. There is another alternative for Nvidia, and it seems to work better than greenwithenvy, atleast for me it did. It was originally made for amd, but the latest release supports Nvidia too, it's called LACT

[@CaracuSC]

Thanks for the amazing tutorials and resources. I am using Nobara and Core Ctrl and I don't miss Windows at all (I was dual booting, but I am now only using Linux). The only other quip I have is using my 8bit do controllers (Ultimate bluetooth controller and the Pro Controller 2) with their gyro functions outside of Steam (Heroic, Lutris). I am so happy to only use Linux, though, so it is totally worth it.

[@PhazerTech]

That's great to hear! I also use an 8Bit Do controller but mine is the standard wired version and it works great on Linux. I did a quick search and it looks like you can get the gyro functions working using this driver: gitlab.com/fabiscafe/game-devices-udev Also see more discussion here: www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/14jdjbe/8bitdo_pro_2_on_linux/

[@CaracuSC]

@@PhazerTech wow, thank you very much! I really appreciate your help and the fact that you took the time to search for the information. I'll take a look at the links and I'll let you know if it worked, 😃🙏.

[@PhazerTech]

@@CaracuSC No problem, yes let me know how it works for you!

[@CaracuSC]

@@PhazerTech will do!

[@Memes4days001]

NV control X extension not found

[@leonpano]

why my gwe used to work for long time but after (unkown time) then overclock nvidia card never worked again on linux for me(windows afterburner still works) reinstalled system is the same coolbit is already set gwe always give like failed to apply overclock or fan setting...

[@dawnmccarthy1]

After the cool-bits command, the overclocking menu is still greyed out. I tried value of 12, and the value of 8 like it said in the interface. Also, Corestrl is only showing me CPU, not GPU. Guess my card needs replacing...

[@PhazerTech]

Which distro? You could also try the alternatives I posted in the pinned comment

[@dawnmccarthy1]

@@PhazerTech Ubuntu 24.04 Maybe it's the older graphics card? Is only a NVIDIA 1650... And got a new monitor that may be too strong for it.

[@PhazerTech]

​@@dawnmccarthy1 I used a 980 Ti and it worked fine, so I don't think it's because the card is too old. The monitor shouldn't make a difference either. Hard to say whats wrong but if you have the time maybe try another distro such as Kubuntu like I did.

[@dawnmccarthy1]

@@PhazerTech I'll try it out on my other hard drive tonight. Though my graphics choppiness started after getting a new monitor. Maybe the 550w power supply isn't strong enough? We'll see after I try kubuntu.

[@PhazerTech]

@@dawnmccarthy1 If you're seeing choppiness and glitches then it's possible there's a hardware issue. But if it were the PSU then you'd see problems during a game or heavy load. The choppiness might be due to monitor settings and vsync. Also I just remembered right now that some other people reported not being able to modify the OC even after setting coolbits. They say it eventually fixed itself. I'm guessing after a system update and rebooting, so keep that in mind.

[@krischanhapunkt2598]

Great Guide! Is there any Way to Control the Core-Voltages with Nvidia GPU‘s under Linux? Like with MSI Afterburner under Windows?

[@PhazerTech]

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't think that's possible at the moment, but it might be soon. Nvidia has finally gone open source with their Linux drivers, so things should be improving soon. For now you could set a negative offset on your core clock which will also reduce the voltage.

[@CesarinPillinGaming]

Question: Is there a way to set up a curve similar to AFTERBURNER? Or set the voltages efficiently?

[@PhazerTech]

Do you mean voltage curve? At the moment no, but Nvidia finally went open source with their drivers recently, so chances are we'll see more features in the near future.

[@CesarinPillinGaming]

@@PhazerTech alright, thanks for the info. I think that was the last thing I needed to be honest.

[@cdhrc-xi6hr]

TY for video, do you have the same tool but for the cpu? I got a fan speed issue, it's not at full speed when CPU get hot (90+°C).

[@PhazerTech]

You'll need to use the motherboard bios for that.

[@cdhrc-xi6hr]

@@PhazerTech there is no option for that in mine :( but TY

[@PhazerTech]

@@cdhrc-xi6hr Actually I just came across this fan control app, hopefully this helps: gitlab.com/coolercontrol/coolercontrol

[@stufflike5844]

I'm new to Linux ( Fedora ) so wouldn't I have to create the path "/etc/apt/preferences.d/corectrl" with the command "touch" in front since I tried doing it like you but I get an error saying no location found while trying to save with ctrl+X

[@PhazerTech]

That step is only for Debian and Ubuntu based distros. Fedora doesn't have PPAs. To install CoreCtrl on Fedora all you need to do is enter: sudo dnf install corectrl

[@robfahey7363]

Great video, been wondering how to do this on Linux

[@HankBaxter]

Total noob question, but does AMD's Adrenalin software not work on Linux?

[@PhazerTech]

Correct, it doesn't work. Many of its features are still available on Linux though.

[@HankBaxter]

@@PhazerTech actually, after finishing your video, what really matters, basic overclocking, is there. So should be good to go.

[@PhazerTech]

@@HankBaxter Yep CoreCtrl handles overclocking and fan control. Many other features such as scaling, FSR, framerate limit, anti-aliasing, overlays, and other things found in Adrenalin are also available on Linux, but not through CoreCtrl. Check out Gamescope, MangoHud, and vkBasalt for those features.

[@thomaszachariadis634]

For Intel GPUs?

[@PhazerTech]

As far as I know there aren't any OC tools for Arc cards on Linux yet.

[@jb1139]

RIP. Been ripping my hair out trying to get my gpu to run properly. Was hoping i didn't need the proprietary drivers for this one. Proprietary drivers make the system hang on GUI reboot. Really wish nouveau had some sort of a gui so I could adjust clock speeds. its limiting my gpu clock to 33mhz...

[@ChrisHalden007]

Great video. Thanks

[@aceofhearts1119]

Great, thanks a lot!

[@NetNeelsie]

Thank you.