Intel reveals secret sauce to keep gaming laptops running quieter and cooler

If you’ve ever played video games on a laptop that sounded like a small aircraft trying to take off, Intel has heard you (and your laptop). The company’s Chinese division has launched “AI Quiet Plus,” a new certification and optimization program for gaming laptops (via VideoCardz). 

As the name suggests, the feature uses artificial intelligence to dramatically reduce fan noise and surface heat while maintaining performance. 

How does AI Quiet Plus actually work?

It might be a bit confusing at first, since AI Quiet Plus isn’t a chip or a software update that you can download on the go. As mentioned earlier, it’s a certification standard that OEM partners must meet to carry the label.

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