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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