A computer is a complex device. Often it is not easy to cope with it, since the user can expect system errors and hardware failures. To prevent this from happening, it is important to periodically diagnose the system for problems. Including it is necessary to monitor the temperature of the processor and video card.
For what?
First you need to understand why you need a temperature monitor for the processor and video cards. The fact is that there are several components in the system that can generate a lot of heat. Powerful cooling systems are usually installed for them. But not always this option really helps.
If you do not monitor the temperature in the case, you can allow excessive heating and failure of some or all of the components. For example, the same video card can burn out, and with it the motherboard.
Elevated temperatures can cause component performance to deteriorate due to heating. This will affect the performance of the system. Friezes and logs can be noticeable.
By the way, excessive heat may not be noticeable in normal use. If the user launches a resource-intensive program or game, the computer starts to slow down. To prevent this from happening, you should diagnose the system, including the temperature monitor of the processor and video card.
Cooling system
The main task of CO is to remove heat from the computer case. All modern PCs are equipped with a main cooler on the processor, and, if possible, several fans in the case. A video card can also have 1 to 3 fans. But sometimes they fail or are not powerful enough.
Most often, the user is faced with cooling problems at the time of overclocking. Acceleration forces you to increase the voltage, respectively, increases the consumption of electricity and heat. Some models are not designed for overclocking, so sellers recommend purchasing an improved cooling system.
It is necessary to monitor temperatures in the case of gaming systems. Gaming projects are resource-intensive programs, so they squeeze the maximum out of the hardware. Sometimes it does not stand up, which leads to poor performance due to overheating.
Check
With the program, controlling the temperature of the processor and video card is much easier. But it can be performed not only with utilities. Sometimes the BIOS will help in this matter.
But, as a rule, utilities are the easiest way. In addition, they help to collect computer information much faster. The result is more detailed and more accurate.
Among the most popular programs are worth mentioning:
- HWMonitor;
- AIDA64;
- Speccy
- GPU-Z;
- CPU-Z;
- Speed fan;
- Core temp;
- MSI Afterburner
- Open Hardware Monitor;
- RivaTuner.
This is the ten most popular and accurate programs. They help to know the temperature of the components on the motherboard. Some of them deal with general system diagnostics and help to understand the specification of each element.
BIOS
Of course, using the program, controlling the temperature of the processor and the video card is the easiest option. But you can do this through BIOS. What it is?
The BIOS is represented by a set of firmware. They are needed so that the system can work holistically. The eponymous menu is on every computer. To get into it, you need to know the combination.
Sometimes it is displayed at boot time. You can also find it by writing the name of the motherboard, or at least the manufacturer in Google. If you cannot find the information you need, try to guess the combination yourself.
To do this, turn off the PC, and after turning on, start clicking on one of the keys. For example, Del, Esc, F12, F8, etc. Very rarely, the BIOS is launched using two or more buttons.
There are many versions of this menu now. Therefore, it is impossible to describe the instructions for each. In the latest updates, temperature information is immediately on the main screen. If it is not, you will have to find the appropriate tab. It can be called H / W Monitor, CPU Temperature, CPU Information, etc.
Hwmonitor
This is one of the most popular programs for viewing the temperature of the processor and video card. She is free. You can download it from the official site, as well as from any other resource. Its main advantage is the Russian interface.
The task of this program is to check the temperature of components, study the efficiency of coolers, monitor changes in the operation of mechanisms. The utility accurately collects data on the processor and video card from any manufacturer.
The program interface is simple. After starting, it immediately loads all the data about the system. They are distributed in groups. There is information about the voltage, temperatures of the processor, hard drive, video card, etc. There is information about the operation of fans.
The program copes with the temperature monitor of the processor and video card in games and other demanding applications. Just start HWMonitor and leave it running in the background. After you can start the game and return to the program. It is important that the game is really resource-intensive, otherwise it will be difficult to identify the problem, if any.
AIDA64
They have known about this program for a long time. It used to be called Everest. Along with renaming the utility has changed slightly. The interface has changed a bit, and the monitoring result has become more accurate.
Of course, this program is rarely installed in order to monitor the temperature. Usually it is used as an accurate diagnosis. It helps to know the model of each component, works with the indicators of the system and analyzes errors.
You can install it from the official site. It is free for the first 30 days, after which you will need to pay from 3 to 14 thousand rubles, depending on the version. The program periodically receives updates, therefore it always works stably. There is a version in Russian.
Installation does not take much time. Just download the file, run it. During installation, specify the location to save the program files. After you can run. If you download the utility from a third-party resource, try to carefully install it, since the owners of such sites add other files to the package that may harm the system.
The program interface is complex. To deal with it, you will have to spend some time. The program helps to monitor the temperature of the processor and video card, tests the fan speed, collects information about the memory, video card and other components. Helps to find failures and errors in the system and hardware elements.
Opening the utility, in the main window you can see all the components. By clicking on one of them, you can get more detailed information about him. At the top there is a “Report” button, which starts the analysis of the entire PC.
Speccy
The utility is similar to the previous program. With a monitor, the temperature of the processor and the video card handles perfectly. It also provides information about the operating system and PC components.
You can install it from the developer's site. For home use there is a free version. If you need a broader diagnosis, then there is a paid version of Professional. You will have to pay $ 20 for it. There is a version in Russian.
The program helps:
- collect information about Windows;
- check component temperature;
- make a report and send it by mail;
- check internet connection;
- Get information about the video card, processor, hard drive and other components.
The utility has a clear interface. Allows you to configure notifications about critical situations in the system and errors found. To check the temperature of the components, go to the RealTime menu.
GPU-Z
The program displays information about the video card and GPU. It can be downloaded from the official site for free. The interface is in English, but it is clear and simple. The main tab displays all the necessary information.
The utility determines the video card that is installed in the PC. It displays information about the model and manufacturer, specifications, memory size, driver installation date, etc.
In addition, you can additionally find out the temperature and frequency of the video core, the frequency and speed of memory, the cooler.
CPU-Z
More advanced version of GPU-Z. You can also install from the official site for free. In Russian, the program can be found on third-party resources, but in this case it will not be able to collect a full report on the status of the computer.
The utility weighs a little, so it quickly downloads and installs. Also does not require a lot of resources. Collects data on the motherboard, RAM and processor. Briefly indicates information about the video card.
A feature of this program is its compactness. It works fast and shows accurate data. It can be installed additionally paired with AIDA64 to refine the performance. Otherwise, it works with temperature, frequencies, and speed of all components.
Speed fan
The program can be downloaded free of charge from the official website. It is as simple as the two previous ones. Quickly downloads and installs on a PC. It does not require a lot of system resources.
This is a good program for monitoring the temperature of the processor and video card. It also collects data on the frequency and voltage of system components. Indicates fan speed and helps control it. Supports accurate analysis of the hard drive.
The program shows accurate data and has an interface in Russian. Works with various adjustments in the Configure menu. When setting the rotation of the fan, problems may occur in the stable operation of the PC.
Core temp
This is perhaps the simplest program showing the temperature of the processor and video card. It collects real-time data for each core. You can install the utility from the official site. In the settings there is an opportunity to choose the Russian language. Developers regularly provide updates.
Despite the lack of startup, the utility copes with the necessary tasks. Configures overheat protection, enables alerts for various events, helps import data into an Excel spreadsheet.
MSI Afterburner
This utility is known as a tool for overclocking. For a temperature monitor, the processor and video card on Windows 10 are rarely used. But it also allows you to collect data on the heating of the video card.
By the way, despite the name, the utility works not only with models from MSI, but also with products from other manufacturers. You can install the program for free from the official site.
Using it is not difficult. Just run it. It is advisable to do this at the time of starting the resource-intensive program. Thus, it will be possible to understand the temperature indicators of the video card in a calm and active state.
The utility interface is simple. On the left is a window with adjustable core frequency and memory. The temperature indicators are displayed on the right.
Open hardware monitor
This program allows you to make a monitor of the temperature of the processor and video card. The check is similar to the one that HWMonitor helps to do. The program is free and does not require installation. Simply download the file from the official site and run it.
The tool collects data on the heating of all system components. He does this using sensors on the motherboard. The table contains the current and maximum possible values, so that it is clear how critical the situation is.
Rivauner
This utility does not apply to programs for checking the temperature of the processor and video card, since it only works with the graphics adapter. But it does a good job of this, as does the GPU-Z.
On the Internet you can find the program and install it for free. Previously, Alexei Nikolaychuk was engaged in it, but later he decided to work with EVGA and MSI Afterburner. Therefore, the last update was released in 2009.
The program is aimed at overclocking AMD and nVidia graphics cards. Therefore, it allows you to track the temperature and frequency of the adapter. In the “Settings” tab, you can adjust the operation of the cooler. Using RivaTuner, you can configure basic monitor settings.
Using the utility is easy, because it has an interface in Russian. Moving through the tabs, you can find all the necessary parameters, as well as configure the operation of the adapter and fans. Overclocking itself is carried out in the "Launch" tab.