Windows 7: Temperature Monitoring Programs

whiplash · 01 Aug 2011

so i have two programs that monitor my CPU temp and they both read very different. RealTemp and PC Probe 2 are what i have. RealTemp shows idle CPU temp at 50c, while PC Probe 2 show idle temp at 30c. if i reboot now, and go to my BIOS it shows the CPU temp to be about 30c. 50 seams a little high for idle especially sense i have a good heat sink on my CPU. in addition to the heat sink i have purchased a new case, cleaned all components of dust, and purchased two 140mm fans to go with the included two 120mm fans.

which program should i trust?

TheReaper · 01 Aug 2011

I use & put my trust in RealTemp, as it monitors each core's DTS(digital thermal sensor),
which give a very accurate temperature reading.
But 50°C at idle is a bit high. If it never goes under 50C, you may have stuck sensor(s).

whiplash · 01 Aug 2011

i like that about RealTemp too. the readings move around a lot, its not stuck at one temp. it just interesting how both my BIOS and PC Probe 2 read 30c and RealTemp reads 50.

sandman · 01 Aug 2011

I use Real Temp 360 plus do you have the correct TJ max set for you processor like mine is 100 for the C2Duo E8400 which might make you reading different then Probe 2. I like the Real Temp 360 because it can monitor the GPU temp also at the same time as the cores.

karlsnooks · 01 Aug 2011

whiplash,

Download and use either Speccy or CoreTemp.

Both are adequate (and free).

mjf · 01 Aug 2011

I've been using SIW for most of my sensor monitoring.
Also Probe II that came with my ASUS MB agrees with SIW.

I don't have the link to hand but the Intel diagnostic program for their CPUs can load test your CPU and give you how much under the max temp you are.

bobtran · 01 Aug 2011

I definitely recommend Coretemp which is what I use to monitor my Q6600 quad core (you can display each core or only the highest temp core temp by your time display), settings are substantial and drill deeper than just temp, you also can set temp alarms if you so desire:

Core Temp

karlsnooks · 01 Aug 2011

To avoid stupidity, don't ask questions:

Quote:

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask

Just my twisted logic.

bobtran · 01 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by karlsnooks

To avoid stupidity, don't ask questions:

Quote:

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask

Just my twisted logic.

Cute

whiplash · 01 Aug 2011

any ideas as to why PC Probe 2 agrees with BIOS temp readings while RealTemp is way higher?

Windows 7: Temperature Monitoring Programs

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