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What are the choices in regards to monitoring software that shows cpu and gpu usage?

What are the choices in regards to monitoring software that shows cpu and gpu usage?

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Kaspolman
Senior Member
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02-08-2026, 05:13 AM
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Here are various monitoring tools for CPU and GPU usage. Free options include tools like HWMonitor, Core Temp, and GPU-Z. Affordable paid alternatives are Resource Monitor, MSI Afterburner, and AIDA64.
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Kaspolman
02-08-2026, 05:13 AM #1

Here are various monitoring tools for CPU and GPU usage. Free options include tools like HWMonitor, Core Temp, and GPU-Z. Affordable paid alternatives are Resource Monitor, MSI Afterburner, and AIDA64.

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Toodaloo_246
Senior Member
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02-11-2026, 11:31 AM
#2
Rainmeter
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Toodaloo_246
02-11-2026, 11:31 AM #2

Rainmeter

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master_scope
Posting Freak
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02-11-2026, 12:04 PM
#3
MSI Afterburner and Rainmeter are tools for graphics manipulation.
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master_scope
02-11-2026, 12:04 PM #3

MSI Afterburner and Rainmeter are tools for graphics manipulation.

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SuperTigresss
Posting Freak
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02-12-2026, 03:47 AM
#4
Yes, both at the same time.
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SuperTigresss
02-12-2026, 03:47 AM #4

Yes, both at the same time.

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ReborntoKill
Posting Freak
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02-16-2026, 04:41 AM
#5
Rainmeter for desktop use, MSI Afterburner for gaming performance.
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ReborntoKill
02-16-2026, 04:41 AM #5

Rainmeter for desktop use, MSI Afterburner for gaming performance.

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KindOfAKing
Member
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02-16-2026, 10:54 AM
#6
Consider AIDA64 for advanced monitoring and diagnostics solutions.
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KindOfAKing
02-16-2026, 10:54 AM #6

Consider AIDA64 for advanced monitoring and diagnostics solutions.

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leowolfdu13
Member
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02-18-2026, 04:48 AM
#7
AIDA64 indeed
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leowolfdu13
02-18-2026, 04:48 AM #7

AIDA64 indeed

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Unmigrate
Senior Member
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02-22-2026, 05:06 AM
#8
I gather data with CoreTemp and MSI Afterburner, then input it into my Rainmeter Skin.
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Unmigrate
02-22-2026, 05:06 AM #8

I gather data with CoreTemp and MSI Afterburner, then input it into my Rainmeter Skin.

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__FLESH__
Member
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02-23-2026, 06:00 PM
#9
I currently use HWiNFO and OpenHardwareMonitor as my primary tools.
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__FLESH__
02-23-2026, 06:00 PM #9

I currently use HWiNFO and OpenHardwareMonitor as my primary tools.

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Rise
Member
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02-25-2026, 06:54 AM
#10
htop.
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Rise
02-25-2026, 06:54 AM #10

htop.

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