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is it known for that? do you mind linking some documented evidence for this claim? this is my first time hearing something like this
The issue is more common in laptops and Valve's new hardware uses a laptop mobo.
https://www.makeuseof.com/finally-fixed-linux-laptops-constant-fan-noise-it-wasnt-hardware/
https://linuxvox.com/blog/control-fan-speed-linux/
https://www.makeuseof.com/finally-fixed-linux-laptops-constant-fan-noise-it-wasnt-hardware/
https://itsfoss.com/reduce-overheating-laptops-linux/
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/PowerManagement/ThermalIssues