Table of contents:
- How to find out the temperature in Windows
- How to check the temperature on macOS
- How to see the temperature in Linux
- What temperature is considered normal
2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
It is enough to install a small program and compare its performance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Overheating of components shortens their service life, and in some cases instantly disables the computer. This is why it is important to keep an eye on the temperature, especially when you are playing, watching high definition video, or in a hot room. Notebook owners are also at risk, as this form factor often suffers from cooling problems.
How to find out the temperature in Windows
Use one of the listed programs.
Speccy
Immediately after launch, Speccy displays a list of components and the current number of degrees near them. The utility has been translated into Russian and provides information very clearly, therefore it is perfect even for those people who do not like to understand technology.
HWMonitor
Among power users, programs like HWMonitor are popular. It works the same as the previous one, but does not contain detailed descriptions of the components. But it displays more detailed data, including the maximum and minimum temperature readings since the start of the program.
AIDA64
Professional utility for determining the state of computer components. Shows a lot of information about the processor, motherboard, video card, memory and other hardware, including temperature. The program is very popular, despite the fact that it costs money. You can use AIDA64 for free for 30 days.
How to check the temperature on macOS
On macOS, the following utilities can help you find out the temperature.
Macs Fan Control
The program monitors the temperature of your Mac's processor, video card, motherboard and drives. In addition, she knows how to adjust the fan speed.
iStat Menus
More advanced program, but paid. It is located in the macOS system tray and displays detailed information about the temperature and load of the processor, video card, disks and other components. IStat Menus has quite a few options that allow you to customize how it should look on the system panel. The utility can be used for free for 14 days.
How to see the temperature in Linux
Install any of these options.
Psensor
A simple program that is available in the repositories of almost all Linux distributions. It is able to display the temperature of the processor, motherboard, hard drives and video card, monitor system resources, and also control the fan speed. To install Psensor on Ubuntu and the like, enter the command
sudo apt install lm ‑ sensors hddtemp psensor
Glances
An extremely functional system monitoring tool that displays not only the temperature, but also a bunch of other useful information, such as the status of disks and network connections. Suitable for advanced users. It has no graphical interface and works from the command line. In Ubuntu, it can be installed with the command
sudo apt install glances
… And run by simply typing in the terminal
glances
HardInfo
If Glances seems confusing to you, or if you don't like the command line, try HardInfo. This program collects and displays information about the system in a user-friendly graphical interface. To find out the temperature of your components, go to the "Sensors" section in the main window of the utility. In Ubuntu and similar distributions, HardInfo is installed with the command
sudo apt install hardinfo
What temperature is considered normal
First of all, you should monitor the temperature of the video card, processor and drive. These parts of the computer are more susceptible to heat than others. Manufacturers call different conditions for the normal operation of components, but on average they are as follows:
- Processor - up to 95 ° C.
- Video card - up to 95 ° C.
- HDD storage - up to 50 ° C.
- SSD storage - up to 70 ° C.
Ideally, most of the working time, the temperature of the components should be well below these indicators and kept in the region of 30-50 ° C. Especially when you are not overloading the system with resource-intensive tasks.
If the temperature of your components exceeds the manufacturer's recommended values, take care of the computer cooling.
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