One can use a thermald helper script to set the CPU Max temperature on your machine.
Attached is the script, one has to specify the max temp in milli degrees C, so for 80 degress C, enter 80000, example: sudo ./thermald_set_pref.sh [sudo] password for king: ****thermald preference**** 0 : DEFAULT 1 : PERFORMANCE 2 : ENERGY_CONSERVE 3 : DISABLED 4 : CALIBRATE 5 : SET USER DEFINED CPU MAX temp 6 : TERMINATE Enter thermald preference [1..6]: 5 Enter valid max temp in mill degree celsius 80000 ** Attachment added: "thermald management script" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/955287/+attachment/3968543/+files/thermald_set_pref.sh -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/955287 Title: Ubuntu should handle "hot" CPUs by taking preemptive action and warning users To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/955287/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs