Ok, so it seems there is no longer a xorg.conf, so how do I get to set the coolbits option now? I tried creating a config file automatically through nvidia-settings, but X fails if I do so. I have a nvidia optimus card btw...
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I am in the same boat. Please report back here should you find a solution.. I'll do the same.– MadHatterMar 15, 2019 at 22:33
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@MadHatter if you still looking for it, posted how I did it in my case, maybe it will help.– Ethuil UIMar 31, 2019 at 13:13
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In Ubuntu MATE 18.04 possible solution is to edit config in /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d, namely file 10-nvidia.conf. Here is how it looks in my case for example:
Section "OutputClass"
Identifier "nvidia"
MatchDriver "nvidia-drm"
Driver "nvidia"
Option "AllowEmptyInitialConfiguration"
Option "Coolbits" "12"
ModulePath "/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/nvidia/xorg"
EndSection
I just installed nvidia-prime via Additional Drivers GUI and then edited this file to add Coolbits option and it worked with no issues.
I assume it should work the same for main branch of Ubuntu.
I edit my input options using file 40-libinput.conf in same directory as well.
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@Szpaqn yeah, this post is ~2 years old, so some values are likely different due to system updates, different drivers etc. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:50
That was a good answer, but I think things have become slightly easier.
Unless you have some kind of custom xorg configuration you can just run this command.
sudo nvidia-xconfig --cool-bits=8
Your cool-bits number will likely vary depending on your graphics card. GreenWithEnvy gave me mine although not sure if it is accurate so double check. It is an Nvidia graphics card monitoring and overclocking software. If you haven't heard of it. You can find it on FlatHub.
