HOWTO : Cooler CPU on Kali Linux 2016.1

In general speaking, more powerful CPU generates more heat. However, cooler CPU may provide better performance in some situations. The following guide is for Kali Linux 2016.1 or Debian Linux.



Step 1 :



apt-get install linux-cpupower cpufrequtils thermald



Step 2 :



cpupower frequency-set -g powersave



Step 3 :



nano /etc/rc.local



Place the following line right before "exit 0".



cpupower frequency-set -g powersave



Remarks :



(1) To check the result :



watch -n 1 -d sensors



(2) To reset to "performance" or "ondemand", you just replace "powersave" to "performance" or "ondemand".



That's all! See you.