How to Monitor CPU Temperature in Windows

In this article we will discuss free utilities you can use to monitor your CPU temperature in Windows. Under normal circumstances you don't need to monitor CPU temperature. However if you enjoy overclocking your PC beyond the standard specifications, monitoring the CPU temperature can be crucial. There are several free utilities available that can help you monitor the temperature.

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1. Real Temp
2. Core Temp
3. CPUID Hardware Monitor

Real Temp - Download Here

Real Temp is a temperature monitoring program designed for all Intel single Core, Dual Core, Quad Core and Core i7 processors. Each core on these processors has a digital thermal sensor (DTS) that reports temperature data relative to TJMax which is the safe maximum operating core temperature for the CPU. As your CPU heats up, your Distance to TJMax will decrease. If it reaches zero, your processor will start to thermal throttle or slow down so maximizing your distance away from TJMax will help your computer run at full speed and more reliably too.

CPUID HWMonitor - Download Here

HWMonitor is a hardware monitoring program that reads PC systems main health sensors : voltages, temperatures, fans speed.  The program handles the most common sensor chips, like ITE® IT87 series, most Winbond® ICs, and others. In addition, it can read modern CPUs on-die core thermal sensors, as well has hard drives temperature via S.M.A.R.T, and video card GPU temperature.

Core Temp - Download Here

Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint program to monitor CPU temperature. The uniqueness of it is that it shows the temperature of each individual core in each processor in your system! You can see in real time how the CPU temperature varies when you load your CPU. It's also completely motherboard independent. 

Core Temp Gadget for Windows - Download Here

Core Temp also offers a free sidebar gadget for Windows Vista and 7 for use in conjunction with Core Temp.

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