Web Temp has been created for that purpose. It is compatible with several Windows temperature monitors, including the previously mentioned Speedfan, but also HWMonitor, CPUCool, and several tools that monitor the temperature of the graphic’s adapter. It makes use of the temperature monitoring options of those applications to provide in depth statistics about a PC’s temperature levels.

The statistics software is offered as a freeware and paid version. Some options are not available in the freeware version, including the ability to save statistics, use the text uploader, configure an emergency power off, or a Web Temp gallery, which offers storage space to host temperature images on the web.

Web Temp scans the computer for installed temperature monitoring software, and will automatically use the information if a compatible program is found. The developers suggest to run one cpu temp monitor and one video card monitor max at the same time, to avoid conflicting temperature reports.

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The program displays statistics about the computer in its core interface. On top are the temperature levels in a graph, below that temperatures for each cpu core, and system voltage readings.

The lower part of the program window contains fan speed information, allocated memory and cpu usage. Additional graphs can be enabled in the program’s options. It is for instance possible to display network traffic of up to four network adapters, or the hard drive capacity of selected partitions. The graphs are highly configurable. It is possible to remove information from the graphs; The application displays information about ten fans by default for instance, which can be reduced so that only the active fan speeds are reported to the user.

The options are also the location where a ftp server can be configured, which can then be used to store temperature images. Temperatures can be reported in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Web Temp is configured to automatically start SpeedFan during program start, this option can be disabled, if SpeedFan is not the temperature monitor of choice.

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Web Temp Basic Features

• WebTemp reads temperatures, voltages and fan speeds from several hardware monitoring tools
• it can read RAM and CPU usage, CPU frequency, network traffic, hard disk memory and battery capacity on its own
• it creates an image which enables you getting an overview of all the values and their condition in the past few hours
• furthermore there is a display mode for the past 24 hours
• a banner-style display which only displays temperatures or network traffic over time
• another small display called “Light” which just shows you current temperatures and fan speeds
• both of these images can be displayed transparently on top of your desktop
• additionally they can be uploaded to any FTP server of yours
• it is possible to customize the colors and names of statistics and sensors
• there is an extra window which provides you with system information like real time CPU frequency
• WebTemp consumes very little processor time and memory
• you can choose to get notifications when new versions become available
• setup does not copy any files into your windows or system directory nor does uninstall leave behind any of WebTemp’s registry settings

Web Temp is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the Windows operating system.

Proper cooling solutions ensure that PC systems do not overheat and PC temperature monitors are used to check temps and post warnings so that the user can react in time to avoid data loss and crashes.

The following paragraphs list PC temp monitor applications. It has to be noted that they only work if the hardware contains temperature sensors, which is the case for most modern motherboards, cpus and hard drives.

Speedfan

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Speedfan is a comprehensive temperature monitoring software. It displays voltages, fan speeds, cpu and motherboard temperatures as well as hard drive SMART information. Excellent program to turn down computer fans to reduce the noise level of the computer or to increase the fan speed in cases where additional cooling is required. [link]

Core Temp

core temp

A lightweight program that monitors cpu temperatures supporting both Intel and AMD cpus. It uses the Digital Thermal Sensor to displays accurate temperature and cpu information in its interface. Displays low, high and load temperatures, and supports temperature logging as well. Provided for 32-bit and 64-bit systems as an installer and portable application. [link]

Open Hardware Monitor

open hardware monitor

Open Hardware Monitor displays temperatures of the cpu, graphics adapter and motherboard in its interface besides other information about those components. Current and maximum temperatures are displayed in the list which can be used to find out if the current cooling system is sufficient for the time of year and environment. [link]

Real Temp

real temp

Displays temps of each cpu core in its interface. Listed in the interface are the current temperatures, distance to TJ Max and recorded minimum and maximum temperatures including the time they were recorded. Comes with sensor testing options and extensive settings to run programs if temperature levels reach critical levels. [link]

HWMonitor

computer temperature monitor

Very similar in functionality to Open Hardware Monitor with the addition that hard drive SMART values are displayed as well. Displays cpu, hard drive (when supported), system and video card temperature in its interface. Temperatures are tracked with min and max values displayed next to the current temps of the components. [link]

HWinfo32

hwinfo32

Displays information about a computer’s hardware. A very comprehensive tool that can pull information from available sensors to display temperature information. Available information depend largely on the thermal sensors that are available, it did display motherboard, processor and gpu temps in the sensor status interface. Current, min and max temperatures are displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. [link]

PC Wizard

pc wizard

PC Wizard, available as an installer and portable version is a comprehensive computer system information tool. Like many of those tools it contains a PC temperature monitoring module. Available are graphics adapter, processor, mainboard and memory controller temperatures, providing that the components contain sensors. [link]

Know of a program missing in that list? Let us know in the comments. Users who experience extreme heat might want to check our Practical Tips to Decrease the Temperature of your Computer for tips on how to reduce the temperature levels.

The second reason is to make sure that the hardware is working properly. If your computer ram is faulty you can run into all kinds of difficulties from crashes and bluescreens to severe data loss.I use several applications to test a new computer to reduce the chance that I will run into such difficulties.

I consider the first start the first test of the computer. Why ? Because if the computer boots properly I know that all the devices that are needed to boot are working properly at that time. I usually check the BIOS first which normally does come with a PC Health menu that displays PC temperatures. This first step is essential.

If the CPU temperature for instance would look very high (consult the CPU booklet or website of the developer if you don’t know the values) then something went wrong with the cpu cooler. It could be that the cooler has not been properly placed on the cpu or that the cooler does not have the capacities to cool it effectively.

I usually only test the memory and the cpu of the computer. Especially the memory is essential. The applications that I use for testing purposes are Prime95 (Torture Mode) and Memtest86. Memtest86 is available as a bootable ISO version which means that you can run the application before installing the operating system.

I suppose there is some Live CD that is offering additional applications, anyone having a good tip about that ?

Both applications stress test the computer and should not display errors or cause reboots and shutdowns. A reboot or shutdown usually means that the computer has a cooling problem or faulty hardware. I normally run both applications for at least six hours to make sure everything is alright.

Keeping an eye on the computer temperatures is essential in the beginning. It’s not only the cpu that is important, hard drive, video card and system temperatures are important as well and should not rise to critical levels even when stress testing the computer.

The first application that I usually start after installing the operating system and the drivers is one of those system analysers. Something like Sandra Sisoft or Everest Ultimate. The trial versions are sufficient for my needs and I uninstall the applications after a while again.

Both display the temperatures of all important components and they usually come with their own system stress tests as well.These programs are also excellent for comparing the build in hardware with the hardware that you did purchase.

Gamers can also run 3D Mark 2006 to test their system and observe the temperature level of the video card and cpu afterwards.I usually run Speedfan all the time for the first week which display all temperature sensors of the computer and has the advantage that it is a tiny application that does not use a lot of system resources.

Do you use other programs to test a computer ? Let me know about them.