accurate temperture reader
accurate temperture reader
in hwmonitor i see just one temperature reading, whereas in hwinfo it displays a different value that is considered more precise for temperature monitoring.
HWInfo has consistently proven more dependable for me. Other options like Core Temp and Real Temp are available, though they may still yield varying temperature measurements.
It varies by system. Not every device measures temperatures identically, and updates may be needed once new gear is released. You might want to check BIOS temperatures against what you see in Windows. Certain devices use a temperature offset that some programs don't recognize.
someone has used CPU-Z to monitor the CPU, but I notice the temperatures aren't as precise anymore. I prefer hw-info, though I've heard it might lead to stability problems. Probably just the real temperature readings.
Winterlord:
anyone has ever tried the HW Monitor by cpu-z? I used it often, but the temperatures don't seem very precise anymore. I prefer hw-info, though I've heard it might lead to stability problems. Probably just the real temps.
I stopped using HWMonitor after it reported my CPU was at 9.0GHz.
volkgren :
BIOS performance will differ from Windows since BIOS imposes a demand on the CPU.
I've heard this before and it's not accurate if you assume the strain is significant or deliberate. Certainly, BIOS adds some stress to a CPU, just like all software running on it, including Windows. However, BIOS doesn't intentionally burden a CPU, since doing so would be extremely unreasonable given its role in maintaining stability. Applying an unnecessary load could cause instability, thereby reducing the overall reliability of the BIOS setup. The only contribution BIOS makes to a CPU is what's essential.
The tendency for CPUs to overheat in BIOS environments stems from the absence of advanced power-saving features, causing them to operate at a fixed base frequency.
BIOS proves helpful in detecting sensors, particularly when software fails to label them correctly or inaccurately.
Devices like PCI or motherboard sensors, along with VRM sensors, often display stable temperature ranges, which can be confirmed via BIOS. CPU temperatures are less consistent, but the original poster didn't specify a need for precise readings.
If your goal is the most precise CPU temperature measurement, consider using tools from AMD or Intel. You might also utilize these utilities to assess how closely your software's readings align with actual sensor data—though as smashjohn notes, slight variations in polling times can affect accuracy, so it's important to account for this before concluding software reliability.
The BIOS temperature will differ from Windows since BIOS operates at a fixed base frequency while Windows employs power-saving techniques like dynamic frequency adjustment. This means the two systems will have distinct temperatures and aren't directly comparable.