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    Help finding temp. monitor program for G50Vt-X5 Vista 64

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Erockn6505, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. Erockn6505

    Erockn6505 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I'm actually searching Google right now so don't think I'm just being lazy. I'd just prefer YOUR advice!
    What is the BEST temperature monitoring program for Vista Home Premium 64 bit and the Asus G50Vt-X5? I've tried looking at some of your screen shots I've found through the "search" function on here, but I just can't tell what you're using. Help please. Thanks in advance.

    EDIT: Better yet, is there a program already installed on the X5 that give you the current temps and I just haven't found it yet?
     
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Not sure if they work in Vista 64, but some ideas that come to mind are:
    CPU: CPU-Z, RmClock, HWMonitor, Everest
    GPU: GPU-Z, RivaTuner, HWMonitor, the driver itself, Everest
     
    E.B.E., Jun 7, 2009
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    RideRome Notebook Consultant

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    hwmonitor works the best for cpu, hdd, gpu and your chipset.
     
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  4. Erockn6505

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    Thanks a lot. HWMonitor seems like it would be best, is it worth paying for though? Not that I'm a cheapskate or anything. ;)
     
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    Asus has their own temp monitoring software called "NB Probe". It's not pre-installed on your notebook, so you'll have to install it from your drivers utility disk. However, I would also recommend HWMonitor since it's more thorough/detailed. It's also free :)
    http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php
     
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    NBProbe only gives very uninformative indications for the temperature like "Normal" and "Critical". Pretty useless if you ask me, what's "Normal" is open for interpretation. But maybe useful for less techie users.
     
    E.B.E., Jun 7, 2009
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    The X5 stock only speed fan reads the cpu temp correctly. All other apps CoreTemp, Everest, HWMonitor need to be adjusted the P7450's TJMAX is 90C

    HWMonitor has to be adjusted via its ini file created after running it once. CoreTemp you can adjust its offset and Everest you can change its options.

    Once adjusted ur good they all read everything else correct and everest ultimate is the only one that reads the fan speed.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jun 8, 2009
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    Not the last times I have used it it has all the info there, maybe thats for a different notebook or an older version. Infact give me a minute I may as well install it on the W90 and see what I get.

    Edit: Your right for the W90 it only has "normal" for my cpu temp.

    I know for sure on my desktop using the P5Q Deluxe it gives me temps though and lets me set temp levels for alarms and things.
     
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  9. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    Its how myne is Normal, Oh and Fan Speed says Normal too (they change as EBE describes.) The op will run into what im seeing.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jun 8, 2009
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    That program worked out great, thanks! :)

    I found NB Probe in my Asus software too. That program is lol @ best. Normal?? So does that stand for National Organi...ah, never mind... ;)
     
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    As i said in my previous post make sure u edit the tjmax in its ini file (u can use notepad) to 90 to get the right cpu temps.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jun 8, 2009
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