How to Monitor Real CPU Temperature

Monitoring your CPU temperature allows you to stop running the unit if it is overheating.

The CPU of a computer, or central processing unit, can sometimes overheat and cause problems with your laptop or PC. Your computer's motherboard and processor have sensors that are used to monitor the temperature of the CPU and cause the fan to run when it senses that the unit is becoming too hot. For some users that like to push their CPU to the limits, there is a program that can read the temperature and tell you when to rest your unit.

Instructions

AMD Processors

1. Download "Core Temp" for AMD processors. Choose the correct bit, 32 or 64, depending upon your operating system.

2. Open the "CoreTemp" .zip file and move it to a new folder labeled "Core Temp."

3. Run "CoreTemp.exe." To do this, go to the Start menu of your computer, typically located on the left bottom corner, then click "Run," then find "CoreTemp" and click on it.

4. Read the temperature of the CPU. It will now be displayed on the bottom part of the Temperature Readings window.

Intel Processors

1. Download "Real Temp" from Techpowerup.com. Go to downloads, search and enter "Real Temp." The most current version of the software will come up for you to choose to download.

2. Extract "Real Temp." When you download it, it will be saved in a .zip file. Extract it and put it into a new file labeled "Real Temp."

3. Run "Real Temp." Go to the Start menu, choose "Run," and then type in the name of the folder where you saved "Real Temp."

4. Open the folder containing "Real Temp." Install the program by following the installation steps.

5. Read the temperature that will now be visible in a little display on the bottom corner of your screen.

References

• Laptop Overheating
• Tech Power Up