(With HWMonitor & HWInfo Installation/Monitoring!)
Are you worried about your computer or laptop overheating? Maybe you’re doing some overclocking and need a reliable way to monitor your CPU temperatures. In this article, we’ll provide you with two solutions to check your CPU temp in Windows 10. The first option is quick and easy, while the second option offers more settings to choose from and allows you to monitor your CPU temperature in your taskbar.
Solution 1
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to check your CPU temperature in Windows 10, then HW Monitor is the perfect solution for you. In this section, we’ll walk you through the steps to download and navigate HW Monitor to check your CPU temperature.
Downloading HW Monitor
To download HW Monitor, simply go to Google and search for “CPUID HW Monitor.” Click on the first link that appears and download the setup or zip file version. Once downloaded, open up the program to get started.
Navigating HW Monitor
At first glance, HW Monitor might seem a bit complicated, but don’t worry, you don’t need all the information it provides. Scroll down until you see the CPU section and locate your processor made by either AMD or Intel. You can minimize the other sections such as voltages, powers, and utilization, leaving you with just the temperatures.
Depending on your processor, you may see individual core temperatures or just the package temperature. Simply looking at the package temperature is enough to give you an average temperature of your CPU and an indication of how hot or cool it’s running at any given moment.
Clearing Min/Max Temperatures
By default, HW Monitor shows you the temperature in Celsius, but it also gives you the option to view it in Fahrenheit. You can also view the minimum and maximum temperature recorded since you opened the program. If you want to clear these numbers, simply go to the View setting and hit “Clear Min/Max.” This will reset the data and allow you to view it under different circumstances.
Overall, HW Monitor is a great option for those who need to see their CPU temperature quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, you can monitor your CPU temperature and ensure that your computer or laptop isn’t overheating.
Solution 2
If you want a little bit more control over how you view your CPU temperature, we recommend using HW Info. This program is a bit more complicated than HW Monitor, but it offers more options to play with if you want to do more serious tracking of your CPU temp.
Downloading HW Info
To download HW Info, simply Google “HW Info” and click on the first link that appears. Then, click on the “Free Download” button under the “Installer” section. This will download an exe file onto your computer. Once you have downloaded the program, go ahead and load it up.
Navigating HW Info
When you first open HW Info, you’ll see a lot of data. To find your CPU temperature, click on the “Sensors” tab at the top of the screen. This will open up a new window with a lot more data, but don’t worry, we don’t need all of it.
Scroll down until you see a few thermometers on the left-hand side. That’s going to indicate that these are temperatures. You’ll see your CPU listed here, and underneath it, you’ll see a few more pieces of information. You’ll see the CPU, the CPU die, the CPU CCD1, and the CPU CCD2. Each of these will have its own temperature.
Same as before, we can simply look at the overall CPU temperature to get an average of all of our cores. If you have an Intel processor or a different type of AMD processor, you may also see the individual cores in this list as well.
Tracking CPU Temp on Taskbar
The trick to track your CPU temp on your taskbar is super easy in this screen. All you need to do is right-click on the particular temperature that you want to track and then select “Add to tray.” If you’d like to change the color, you’re welcome to do that. If you want to track a few different pieces of information, you can color-code them the way that you would like.
If you want to make sure this program runs every time you restart your computer, you can go back into the main window, go into “Program,” go to “Settings,” and make sure that you have the “Auto Start” checkbox ticked. This will start the program whenever Windows starts, and you have a few other checkboxes you can tick if you’d like to get these programs minimized on startup so that you just see your computer temperature being monitored on the taskbar.
That’s it for HW Info. It’s a bit more complicated than HW Monitor, but it offers more options if you want to do more serious tracking of your CPU temperature.
Conclusion
Now you know how to check your CPU temperature in Windows 10! While there is no native way to do it, downloading third-party software like HW Monitor or HW Info can give you the information you need.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution, HW Monitor is a great option. It’s user-friendly and will give you the average temperature of your CPU. If you want more options and the ability to monitor your CPU temperature in your taskbar, HW Info is a good choice. It has a few more settings to choose from and you can easily monitor your CPU temperature in your taskbar.
Remember, checking your CPU temperature is important if you’re worried about your computer or laptop overheating, doing some overclocking, or for any other reason. By monitoring your CPU temperature, you can ensure that your computer is running smoothly and avoid any potential damage.
If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to drop them in the comments section and the speaker will be happy to answer them. Thanks for watching, and happy computing!
Key Takeaways
- There are no native ways to check your CPU temperature in Windows 10, but there are third-party programs that can help.
- HW Monitor and HW Info are two reliable third-party programs that can help you check your CPU temperature.
- With HW Info, you can even monitor your CPU temperature in your taskbar.
