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    GPU temp monitors

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rasenganx, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. rasenganx

    rasenganx Notebook Guru

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    I was wondering which temperature monitor out of these four are the most reliable: HWmonitor, Rivatuner, GPU-Z and Everest? I've used all four to monitor my GPU temp on my Vostro 1400 but I get different readings. HWmonitor and GPU-Z reported my GPU to be at 47 on idle whereas, Rivatuner and Everest reported 57 degrees roughly 10 degrees higher. Which program am I suppose to believe?

    Thanks
     
    rasenganx, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    hmm.... HWMonitor and Everest report the same temp for my m1330

    not sure about Rivatuner or GPU-Z...
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 27, 2008
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    thats weird...i use HWmonitor and rivatuner, and they both display the same temps for my GPU.

    i use HWmonitor for general monitoring and rivatuner for its static server feature. the static server helps me monitor FPS and GPU temps, while i'm gamin in full screen mode.
     
    houstoned, Aug 28, 2008
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    I think you can believe HWmonitor... Its pretty reliable and been widely accepted as a good temp monitoring utility.
     
    fonduekid, Aug 28, 2008
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  5. rasenganx

    rasenganx Notebook Guru

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    So I tested the programs on another computer and it seems that Rivatuner and HWmonitor reports the same thing. Anyone that has a vostro 1400 have the same problem?
     
    rasenganx, Aug 29, 2008
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