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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by frost206, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. frost206

    frost206 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering how do I monitor my CPU's, Ram Memory, and Graphics Card's heat?
     
    frost206, Jul 10, 2008
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    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    HWMonitor.
     
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    CPU and Memory usage, I use a Windows Sidebar Gadget. Can't remember the name, but it's a very popular one.

    Heat, I use Rivatuner. Great way to monitor temps. If you have an Nvidia GPU, you could also use Ntune.

    Google for the info. (I find it better to find these things yourself than to be linked- you learn something along the way!)

    Edit- HWMonitor, as mentioned above, is better for viewing temps of your CPU's, HDD/HDD's, and GPU at the same time. Great program, I just use Rivatuner for temps during gaming.
     
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    does rtnr have a display in game? i use hwmtr and alt tab at the moment.
     
    AccordSiR87, Jul 10, 2008
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Yes sir, there is a guide in the "Dummy Guide" section on how to enable it. Very useful! (Thank Gophn)
     
    KGann, Jul 10, 2008
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    frost206 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow thanks for the fast reply's =)

    Edit* Is 60-70 C bad?
     
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    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Yeah, Vista already has those two for CPU and HD usage installed so there's even no need to DL anything. :)

    I use the HD one all the time. It's a great tool to have. :D
     
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    GPU? Idle, that seems a little high. Under load, that's not bad at all.
     
    KGann, Jul 10, 2008
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    HWMonitor says it like that, and yes Idle, let me see once under load.

    EDIT* Getting around right under 80 when under load, I dont know mine just stays the same all the time =P

    even though i think thats bad.
     
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    What GPU is it?
     
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    frost206 Notebook Enthusiast

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    nVidia Geforce Go 7800 GTX

    also KGann could you please look at
    my " CS1.6 FPS Problem" Topic
     
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    The 7800 GTX runs hot by nature, so you should be okay!
     
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    frost206 Notebook Enthusiast

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    haha alright thanks i was worried for a second =P
     
    frost206, Jul 10, 2008
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