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I really haven't had any issues for like 10+ years. Using Debian with Gigabyte motherboards, ThinkPad, and Dell XPS'.
I have a Gigabyte motherboard, and the only issue I've run into—even with Arch—is this specific B550 board uses some third-party sensors, and the necessary
it87module doesn't load and isn't included by default. This makes it impossible to utilize tools like CoolerControl to manage fan curves.Thankfully, some kind soul manages a DKMS module via the AUR, in spite of both Gigabyte and the IC manufacturers being less than helpful.
My board uses an IT879X and works just fine with the mainline drivers.
Mine has the IT8688, and it doesn't.