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    Hardware Monitoring ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Thumper_pup, Nov 4, 2010.

  1. Thumper_pup

    Thumper_pup Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi im not sure if this is the wright place to post this
    but hoping some can help me

    what is a good PC Hardware Monitoring system
    id like to monite speeds and usage of hardware
    and temps and other stuff also

    i know there are sevral programs out there but not sure what is acutaly good and what is not thanks
     
    Thumper_pup, Nov 4, 2010
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Hwmonitor for the basics, PCWizard for more detailed info.
     
    Bog, Nov 4, 2010
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    Computer Diagnostics & Network Audits Software | Lavalys.com
    We have created and developed market leading computer diagnostics, hardware monitoring, network audit, and benchmarking software solutions based on our proven, award-winning EVEREST technology. Our products are used all over the globe in homes, offices and corporate networks alike.
     
    cassar, Nov 4, 2010
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  4. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    Before getting into 'hardware monitoring', you need to ask yourself "why?"

    Do you have a problem, do you anticipate a problem, do you just like blinky lights??

    Everything you load and run on a computer commits/uses resources that might be better directed towards what you really want to be doing.
     
    newsposter, Nov 4, 2010
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    HWinfo32 is good...and Newsposter, most programs such as these use next to nothing in terms of resources anyway.
     
    Amnesiac, Nov 4, 2010
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    Thumper_pup Notebook Evangelist

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    the reason i was thinking of this is
    id like to be able to keep an eye on temps of the CPU and GPU
    make sure it doenst get to hot
    i am thinkning about getting into Crisis or back into WOW

    also id like to be able to see where something may not be functioning to its fullest and then ill know if maybe its damaged or needs ot be repaired i guess
     
    Thumper_pup, Nov 4, 2010
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