Valve has significantly improved Steam's Performance Monitor, adding CPU temperature monitoring, real-time frame statistics, and more. Proton is also enabled by default on Linux, making it easier for gamers to play Windows games on the platform.
Steam has been upgrading its Performance Monitor extensively, and the latest beta update brings some significant changes. One notable addition is the support for CPU temperature monitoring on both Windows and Linux . This requires a kernel-mode driver on Windows, which can be disabled if desired, and it operates only when the Performance Monitor is displaying detailed CPU information.
For gamers concerned about security, Valve acknowledges the inherent risks associated with kernel-level software, stating that the driver will only be installed and active when the Performance Monitor is in its full CPU detail view. Beyond CPU temperature, the Performance Monitor has also been expanded to display more gaming performance data. Gamers can now see real and generated frames, along with loads, temperatures, and RAM usage, providing a comprehensive view of their system's performance. While other applications offer similar functionalities, having these features integrated seamlessly into Steam's platform is undeniably convenient for PC gamers worldwide. This update also coincides with the news that Proton, Valve's compatibility layer that allows Windows games to run on Linux, is now enabled by default on Steam's Linux client. This move is significant as it removes a barrier for Linux gamers who wanted to leverage Proton's capabilities without manual configuration. This enhancement further solidifies Steam's commitment to providing a more inclusive and versatile gaming experience across different operating systems
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