Unfortunately, any technique tends to break and fail. And computers are no exception, they contain a fairly large number of components. They can be damaged as a result of heating. In the article we will learn how to look at the temperature of the processor and video card.
What kind of temperature?
It arises as a result of the operation of components. For example, when you play games, your graphics card and processor heat up. And so that they do not burn out, fans are used. Sometimes their power is not enough, and the computer turns off.
To prevent this from happening, you need to know how to look at the process temperature in Windows 7. For this, a large number of specialized programs have been developed that show the load parameters, the temperature of the video card and processor.
And why watch?
Over time, computer components fail, due to the natural aging process. And they need to be taken care of, regularly clean the system unit from dust. Also grease the connection between the processor and the video card with a special paste.
How to see the temperature of the processor in Windows? There are several ways to do this. In this article, you will learn which programs are best used and how to use the BIOS to find out the temperature of the processor.
The first way. Through system features
So you can see the temperature, Microsoft has implemented a similar feature in the basic menu of the computer. There is all the available information about your PC, and key settings are changed.
It displays indicators from temperature sensors on the screen, to call the menu you need:
- Turn off and turn on the computer.
- When the boot screen appears, press the key that on your device brings up the basic menu of the computer. Usually it is Del, F2 or F10, it all depends on the version of the Windows operating system.
- You will see a menu in blue design, where you need to find the item Hardware Monitor. And as in the past case, the names are different, it can also be referred to as: PC Health, H / W Monitor or Status.
Valid values vary depending on the manufacturer of the video card and processor. As practice shows, the temperature should not exceed 75 degrees Celsius. To know exactly how to look at the temperature of a Windows processor and find out the temperature limits, refer to the technical documentation of your computer. Or go to the official website of the manufacturer and specify this information.
However, this method is not effective if you want to know the reason for the temperature increase. And it will not always correctly display the temperature indicators, because from the last emergency shutdown of the computer, the temperature has dropped. And when you enter the BIOS, the processor does not work at full power and does not load at all.
The second way. Core Temp Program
The application is fully Russified and downloaded on the official website for free. If you are satisfied with the program and want to support the developer, then the donation information is indicated on the main site.
You can pay for the program, it came out easy to use and minimalistic. And it offers to update your video card drivers for free. If you do not know where to look at the temperature of the processor, then refer to the "Core Temp".
It allows you to control the temperature of the processor. In addition, the program displays the temperature of each core. In real time, a change in temperature is observed, which varies depending on the load on the video card and processor.
The program allows you to view the temperature on most modern processors, including Intel and AMD. All indicators are recorded within the time you specify.
The main features of the program:
- Ability to set control over the temperature of the processor.
- Work in real time, all indicators are displayed on the monitor screen.
- There is overheat protection that is activated by the user.
- Imports temperature data to Excel.
- Alerts at a critical value indicators.
A very interesting innovation was introduced by the developers, according to data from their official website, they made synchronization between the program on the computer and the phone. Monitoring is available to all Android users, in the free version it is allowed to view information about only two computers.
The fourth way. CPUID HWMonitor
This time, the developers decided not to integrate the Russian language, and others too. The program came out only with English localization, but quite functional. The official website provides a free version that is suitable for 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
The main task of the program is to read various indicators from installed sensors. It shows the voltage, temperature and even the number of revolutions of the fans. It also broadcasts information about the number of cores and their loading, along with this it shows the version of your video card.
It supports most of the computer chips; full information can be found on the official website. And it works with video cards from "NVidia" and "AMD", displays their values in real time.
In a new update, developers introduced support for Windows 10 and fixed some problems. On the "top ten" it is recommended to run as administrator, otherwise some indicators will not be displayed.
The fifth way. Speccy
The program is provided in several languages, including Russian. Completely free for home use. It installs very quickly and has a nice design. If you do not know how to see the temperature of a Windows 10 processor, definitely use Speccy.
You can download it on third-party sites or on the official one. So that you do not pick up virus programs, the second method is recommended. If you have any questions, keep in mind that the application has a "Support" section. When you click on this item, the browser automatically opens with a new tab, where key questions about the program are voiced.
The temperature of the processor and video card is shown on the main page of the utility. Other parameters can be viewed using the menu. Shows most of the information about the computer, namely:
- System board
- The amount of RAM.
- Bit depth of the operating system.
- Temperature on sensors in real time.
- Model of a computer or laptop.
And a very large list of indicators. The application in its functionality is not inferior to the above programs, but in some ways it surpasses.
The sixth way. Speedfan
Unfortunately, the program does not have Russian localization. However, you can download from the official site a free version in English. The design of the utility is made in accordance with all minimalist principles and looks extremely simple.
And this does not prevent the program from occupying a place in our top, thanks to its functionality, it is able to lower the temperature indicators on your device. To do this, check the Automatic Fan Speed checkbox.
It also works in minimized mode, for this click on Minimaze. The program will be minimized and we will not bother you, at the same time, temperature and other parameters will be monitored.
All changes "Fan Speed" with your participation will display on the chart, which opens in the Charts tab. To do this, check the boxes on the desired indicators. If the program does not suit the fans and the temperature rises sharply, the sensors will literally start to burn. You will see a burning bonfire icon that appears instead of arrows for blowing direction.
The seventh method. Hwinfo
If you have not yet learned how to see the temperature of a Windows processor, be sure to download this utility. She combined all the possible functionality. The Russian-language segment of the Internet will be upset by downloading the HWiNFO application, because it is completely in English.
Nevertheless, the program is completely free, and there is a version for older devices with a DOS system. In a separate window shows the load on the processor, and in other parts of the program other functionality.
To see the temperature indicators, in the main window of the program, find the Sensory item and left-click on it. In the tab that opens, you can see the temperature of the processor, as well as find out the internal voltage and other important indicators.
The eighth method. AIDA64
This time the program is completely Russified, but the free version is available only 30 days. The list of functions "AIDA64" is quite wide, you can view almost all information about the computer.
To see the temperature of the processor and other components, you must:
- Open the program "AIDA64". To do this, download it on the official website or from third-party resources.
- Go to the "Menu".
- Find the "Sensors" item and click on them with the left mouse button several times.
You will be shown the values of power, voltage and temperature of the processor along with the cores. Also allows you to find out the amount of RAM, brand of computer or laptop. There is the possibility of testing your device, for this, go to the "Test" and select the item of interest.
Total
There are a lot of programs for viewing the temperature parameters of your computer or laptop. From this article you can choose absolutely any. And if the temperature readings on your device go off scale - contact the workshop and clean the system unit from dust.