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LACT 0.8.1 Linux GPU Control Panel Improves Voltage/Clock Controls For Older AMD GPUs


LACT 0.8.1 is out with a few important changes for this open-source Linux GPU control application that is written in Rust and rendered using GTK.

LACT provides overclocking/underclocking support for many of the capable GPUs, viewing detailed GPU information, built-in power and thermal monitoring, and other features akin to what enthusiasts and gamers are accustomed to using on Microsoft Windows. With LACT 0.8.1 there is improved support for older AMD Radeon graphics cards in now having full voltage and frequency point control from the UI. Up to now LACT had only exposed the minimum and maximum values but now there is full control for older AMD GPUs like with Radeon RX Vega:

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