I recently installed Linux Mint Cinnamon Edition (version 22.3) on my Lenovo T440s, which has an i7-4400U processor and 8 GB of RAM with a 256 GB SSD. However, I've faced significant issues. The first installation got stuck at the bootloader, and during the second and third installations, the fan noise was incredibly loud, which is unusual for my laptop. With only 1.2-1.4 GB of RAM being used, the main problem seems to be the CPU and GPU running hot, causing battery life to plummet to around just 30 minutes. The laptop starts lagging after about a minute of use, and I'm looking for suggestions to improve performance and reduce fan noise.
3 Answers
It seems like your main issue is around CPU-GPU-RAM optimization. The high CPU usage is a problem if RAM and GPU are within normal limits. If you're looking for a lighter distro to save battery and make it easier to get accustomed to Linux, you might want to consider something like Xfce or LXQt versions of Linux. They could help manage resources better.
Having an i7-4600U instead of the 4400U can also impact performance. As for cooling, Windows has apps like Fan Control, but for Linux, there are alternatives like `fancontrol` or other fan management tools you might want to check out. Also, you could look into optimizing CPU and GPU settings with apps like LACT.
Have you checked if there's a BIOS update available for your laptop? Sometimes a simple update can improve performance and efficiency significantly.
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