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- Grow your games collection
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- Graphic cards
- Power supply units
- Mice
- Motherboards
- Mousepads
- CPU Coolers
- Laptops & Desktops
- Keyboards
- Monitors
- One-Stop Registration and Updates
- Customized Themes
- ROG
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Armoury Crate — Asus Laptop
So I made the grave mistake of buying an Asus laptop to have Ubuntu on. The laptop comes with an app called Armoury Crate, which is used to change the back light of the keys and OC the CPU/GPU when you are in Windows OS. on Windows I have my settings set to power saving, so the cpu and gpu don’t run hot when I am just web browsing. But when I switch to Ubuntu (dual boot) my cpu/gpu settings reset back to default factory setting (gaming mode, so they start working overtime) and the laptop gets super hot, and my battery life goes down to 1 hour. (all I am doing in Ubuntu is coding and some web browsing). Is there any way I can disable this stupid app in Ubuntu? Also, I called Asus Customer support for help and they said they only support Windows, and will only solve Windows problems. Edit: i forgot to mention that my laptop has NVIDIA optimus
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With CPUfreq, you can choose the mode you want the laptop to run in. There are three modes, performance, on demand and power saver. Running the laptop in Power Saver mode reduces overheating. The tool is easy to use thanks to its indicator applet in Ubuntu. To install CPUfreq in Ubuntu based Linux distributions, use the following command:
sudo apt-get install indicator-cpufreq 
When installed, just choose the power saver mode from the indicator applet.
Last I know, CPUfreq doesn’t conflict with TLP. I think it should not conflict with thermald and Laptop Mode Tools as well (if you install them as well).
Out of the four tools mentioned, which one should go with?? Answer differs from person to person. I usually install TLP along with CPUfreq. But you can try each one of them one by one to see which one works the best for you. It will be easier to see the performance of these tools if you monitor your computer’s temperature. We are going to see next on how to monitor hardware temperature.
Armoury Crate
The Armoury Crate app helps you manage every aspect of your rig – from initial setup to RGB illumination. Pinpoint the latest updates, drivers, manuals and offers, and connect instantly with your gaming peers.
Aura Sync
via Armoury Crate
Synchronize Aura Sync-enabled devices and customize lighting effects via the intuitive Armoury Crate app. Create awesome light shows using the entire color spectrum and a wide range of dynamic lighting effects
Aura Creator
Advanced customization
Take Aura Sync to the next level with the new Aura Creator software by creating richly-detailed, multi-layered LED lighting effects via an intuitive video-editing style interface.
Scenario profiles enhance your experience
Automatic switching between Scenario Profiles puts you in the right mode for the moment. Define your preferred operating mode and other system settings for individual applications and games, and personalize how your PC behaves for different tasks.
Grow your games collection
Discover, explore, and pick up great games at lower prices with Game Deals. A rotating calendar of discounts gives ROG VIPs exclusive access to major deals every week. Organize your growing collection with Game Library, which puts control of all the games downloaded to your PC in one convenient place.
Supported Features
Armoury Crate is on a mission to unify the configuration and control of all ASUS and ROG software and gear. Integrating numerous software, it allows complete control of your rig’s key components and features – all from one centralized interface.
*Feature availability may vary by model.
Headsets
- Audio
- RGB lighting control
- Wireless mode power settings
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
- AniMe Matrix™
Graphic cards
Power supply units
Mice
- Macro
- Button assignment
- Performance settings
- RGB lighting control
- Wireless mode power settings
- Surface calibration
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
Motherboards
- Dashboard
- FanXpert
- AniMe Matrix™
- Shutdown effect
- Aura Sync (RGB & Addressable header)
- Audio
- OLED panel setting
- Driver, utility & BIOS
- Manual & document
Mousepads
- Button assignment
- RGB lighting control
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
CPU Coolers
- RGB lighting control
- Aura Sync
- Firmware update
- OLED panel setting
- Fan control
Laptops & Desktops
- Dashboard
- Keystone
- System
- Macro
- AniMe Matrix™
- RGB lighting control
- Game Visual
- Scenario Profiles
- Aura Sync
- Redemption
Keyboards
- Macro
- Key assignment
- Touch panel
- RGB lighting control
- Wireless mode power settings
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
- AniMe Matrix™
Monitors
One-Stop Registration and Updates
Create your Armoury Crate profile, register products, plus download the latest drivers, firmware and apps.
Customized Themes
For a unified look, You can select a desktop theme to match your gaming setup.
ROG
TUF Gaming
ASUS
ROG Elite Rewards
A global loyalty program designed to serve gamers. Join the program now to rack up ROG Elite Points and redeem amazing prizes ― all through Armoury Crate.
Armoury Crate
The Armoury Crate app helps you manage every aspect of your rig – from initial setup to RGB illumination. Pinpoint the latest updates, drivers, manuals and offers, and connect instantly with your gaming peers.
Aura Sync
via Armoury Crate
Synchronize Aura Sync-enabled devices and customize lighting effects via the intuitive Armoury Crate app. Create awesome light shows using the entire color spectrum and a wide range of dynamic lighting effects
Aura Creator
Advanced customization
Take Aura Sync to the next level with the new Aura Creator software by creating richly-detailed, multi-layered LED lighting effects via an intuitive video-editing style interface.
Scenario profiles enhance your experience
Automatic switching between Scenario Profiles puts you in the right mode for the moment. Define your preferred operating mode and other system settings for individual applications and games, and personalize how your PC behaves for different tasks.
Grow your games collection
Discover, explore, and pick up great games at lower prices with Game Deals. A rotating calendar of discounts gives ROG VIPs exclusive access to major deals every week. Organize your growing collection with Game Library, which puts control of all the games downloaded to your PC in one convenient place.
Supported Features
Armoury Crate is on a mission to unify the configuration and control of all ASUS and ROG software and gear. Integrating numerous software, it allows complete control of your rig’s key components and features – all from one centralized interface.
*Feature availability may vary by model.
Headsets
- Audio
- RGB lighting control
- Wireless mode power settings
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
- AniMe Matrix™
Graphic cards
Power supply units
Mice
- Macro
- Button assignment
- Performance settings
- RGB lighting control
- Wireless mode power settings
- Surface calibration
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
Motherboards
- Dashboard
- FanXpert
- AniMe Matrix™
- Shutdown effect
- Aura Sync (RGB & Addressable header)
- Audio
- OLED panel setting
- Driver, utility & BIOS
- Manual & document
Mousepads
- Button assignment
- RGB lighting control
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
CPU Coolers
- RGB lighting control
- Aura Sync
- Firmware update
- OLED panel setting
- Fan control
Laptops & Desktops
- Dashboard
- Keystone
- System
- Macro
- AniMe Matrix™
- RGB lighting control
- Game Visual
- Scenario Profiles
- Aura Sync
- Redemption
Keyboards
- Macro
- Key assignment
- Touch panel
- RGB lighting control
- Wireless mode power settings
- Firmware update
- Aura Sync
- Scenario profiles
- AniMe Matrix™
Monitors
One-Stop Registration and Updates
Create your Armoury Crate profile, register products, plus download the latest drivers, firmware and apps.
Customized Themes
For a unified look, You can select a desktop theme to match your gaming setup.
ROG
TUF Gaming
ASUS
ROG Elite Rewards
A global loyalty program designed to serve gamers. Join the program now to rack up ROG Elite Points and redeem amazing prizes ― all through Armoury Crate.