Change CPU frequency in Linux

[wollyvio]

I have another PC and I want to install Linux on it but I don't know if Linux can change the CPU frequency so I'm asking for guidance.Can you change the CPU frequency in Linux Ubuntu?

[coffeecat]

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[909mjolnir]

I think there's a freelance tool called "indicator-cpufreq" which runs in the systray or whatnot. you can set the 'cpu governor' with that. I used to use that on Xubuntu and Ubuntu Studio.
It's for XFCE I think. There's some other ones similar to that. And you might be able to do it manually with a script too. If you run into blockages, check with the forums about hardware specifics. Some computers have a different interface than others about setting 'cpu power' levels or something like that. I've hand both kinds of systems years ago, so I kinda remember.

It's also useful to have a manual switch so you can go into super low power mode and save battery time. I did that once and my computer said that the battery would last 24 hours!!!!
I was so pumped about that. Good luck.

I just found this Python appScript(s): https://github.com/xuancong84/indica...eq/tree/master

But I really don't know how to install that. Git stuff confuses me, sorry.

[him610]

I have another PC and I want to install Linux on it but I don't know if Linux can change the CPU frequency so I'm asking for guidance.Can you change the CPU frequency in Linux Ubuntu?

You can change the CPU frequency in the BIOS settings.