Burn2Cool has just reached Version 4.0 — a major update that refines thermal control and unlocks more sustained CPU performance under Linux while keeping the same thermal safety guarantees.
What’s new at a glance
Finer thermal management that delivers more power with less throttling while maintaining safe temperatures.
Web UI for easy monitoring and full configuration from your browser.
REST API + Socket API for automation, integrations, and remote control.
Command-line control binary for scripting and headless systems.
TUI (terminal UI) that mirrors the CLI’s capabilities for quick in-terminal control.
Tray GUI for fast profile switching and one-click access to the Web UI.
Compatibility
Burn2Cool is no longer limited to the Asus ROG Strix Hero III. Version 4.0 is designed to work across devices and vendors — in practice it can be adapted to most laptops and desktops that expose the necessary thermal and power controls.
Technical highlights
The thermal governor has been reworked to be far more granular and responsive. That means workloads get higher sustained clocks and fewer thermal interruptions without compromising safety. The control stack now exposes programmatic interfaces so you can integrate Burn2Cool into monitoring stacks, CI systems, or custom tooling.
Who this is for
Power users and enthusiasts who want maximum sustained performance on Linux laptops and desktops.
Developers and sysadmins who need programmable control and remote management.
Anyone who wants a simple GUI or terminal-based tool to tune thermal profiles quickly.
Try it out
Explore the code, documentation, and release notes on GitHub:
https://github.com/DiabloPower/burn2cool/tree/main.
For historical context and the original discussion, see the old ROG forum thread:
https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/rog-strix-series/burn2cool-cpu-throttling-under-linux-done-right-rog-s....
