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    gpu cpu temp software??

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ironbeast, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. ironbeast

    ironbeast Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a fairly new system i got it in may.
    i7 (cpu)
    ati dual 4870 (gpu)
    4 gigs of ram
    i would like software to see how hot it is running.i am fairy new to pc gaming where is the best place to learn about computers software. everybody talks in abreviations and i get lost here.i play bfbc2 and crysis.which i downloaded from steam. are there any software downloads that well make pc gaming even better.its got to be in pre school language becuase i love gaming but everything techincal hates me.lol and yes i been reading the forums but like i said i get lost.
     
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    Download HWinfo32
     
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    GPUz will also work, and allow you to keep a log file of the temps
     
    dave-p, Jul 31, 2010
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    HWMonitor has a free version which gives you (cpu temp) but you still need something like GPU-Z.0.4.3 to measure (gpu temp).
     
    FalconMachV, Jul 31, 2010
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    everest ultimate ..whit gadget on desktop...
     
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    ironbeast Notebook Enthusiast

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    i downloaed everest ultimate but there was an error.so i deleted the program it didnt work with my system.for some reason.
     
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    hwmonitor does work!please help translate.
    core#0 60 c 59 c 62 c
    core#1 57 c 56 c 59 c
    core#2 61 c 60 c 63 c
    core#3 56 c 55 c 57 c
     
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Those are your CPU temps. If you want to know how hot it runs in games, you need to leave it open during gaming. Then you will have an idea of the min/max temps it reaches during gaming and idle time.
     
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    HWinfo32 will show temps/min/max for everything that has sensors on one page. It even shows GPU utilization

    [​IMG]
     
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    ironbeast Notebook Enthusiast

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    how com yours computer runs so much cooler then mines.
    average temp for me is 55 iddle down the line.where you live alska.lol
    what kind of cooler are you using.how you have it set up so it runs this cool, idle.and i just downloaded HWiNF032. i have the same 4870's like you but my run at a way higher temp.i just ordered a nzxt cryo lx for it i hope it helps.
     
    ironbeast, Aug 2, 2010
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    I keep the back end of the laptop propped up and I also replaced the thermal paste. They barely break 70c with Furmark running, even with them overclocked.

    Also, if you have yours overclocked through software, the GPU's wont downclock during normal windows operation, this could also be your problem. If you do have them overclocked this way, id recommend flashing the bios with your settings (assuming they're stable) so that they will drop in clock speeds when you aren't playing a game.

    and no, i live in Texas :p, its 100 degrees outside.
     
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    whats the thermal paste??what is the best overclocking software to get. i am new to pc gaming.

    also i just downloaded frapps.it stays at a steady 60 fps at start up but when i start palyin online bfbc2 online it drops down to between 30 and 40. well the overclocking software increase my fps while game paly. and if so can you guide me threw these steps. and you must use baby speech becuase i am a noob.
     
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    Will this work for Windows 7 64bit?
     
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    yes, thats what im using.
     
    ttnuagmada, Aug 2, 2010
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