How to Check Your PC Temp

The internal operating temperature of your personal computer (PC) is displayed as part of the BIOS system of your computer. It varies depending on the time of operation, power usage and energy-saving options that you are using with the computer. While you can install third-party software to monitor the internal temperature, you can also check the temperature by going into the booting system of your PC during start-up.

Instructions

1. Reboot your computer. When you restart your computer, your PC will go through a coded system called BIOS. You can read the screen, but usually pressing F2, F7 or the delete key when your computer is booting up will take you to the processing or BIOS main screen.

2. Locate temperature tab. The BIOS main screen will have different tabs with information on them. Choose the temperature option, and your PC's temperature will be displayed.

3. Restart your computer. To get out of the BIOS menu, restart your computer.

Tips & Warnings

• About an hour into using your computer, reboot your computer and check the temperature. This will give you a better indication of the actual temperature of your computer.

• The internal temperature of your PC will be lower if the PC has been dormant or turned off for hours.

References

• Microsoft