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Bazzite 44 update leaves CPU fan running noisy before settling down
Original: Since the # Bazzite 44 update, my CPU fan had been noisier than ever. Nothing helped, yet the PC stayed cool as a cucumb
A Linux gamer reports that after updating to Bazzite 44, their CPU fan ran noisier than ever even though the PC stayed cool. After trying fixes without success and preparing to replace the thermal paste, the fan quietly returned to normal on its own within a couple of days. The account has struck a chord with users who have seen similar temporary fan behaviour after system updates.
Why now: Bazzite 44 recently rolled out and users are comparing notes on fan noise and hardware behaviour after updating.
Evidence
- Since the # Bazzite 44 update, my CPU fan had been noisier than ever. Nothing helped, yet the PC stayed cool as a cucumber. I was gathering courage to replace the thermal paste when I realised yesterday I hadn’t heard it. This morning: whisper quiet again. Sometimes patience is… · Saturnessa@social.older-gamers.eu
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