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How to check your CPU temperature in real-time without using any software!

I'll say it right away: if you already know how to do this, please don't clutter up the thread with unnecessary comments.
This is for average users.

1) Turn on your computer.
2) Hold down the Delete key (this will take you to the BIOS).
3) You'll see H/W Monitor – click on it.
4) You'll see (the first value is in Celsius, the second is in Fahrenheit).
For example:
You should see something similar:
System Temperature 30°C/88°F
CPU Temperature 36°C/96°F
The first value is the temperature of your system (use the Celsius value – in my case, it's 30°C).
The second value is the temperature of your CPU – 36°C.
In most cases, this value should not exceed 50 degrees Celsius...!!! If you have an *AMD* processor, they are very sensitive to high temperatures and can burn out.
You should also see Smart FAN Tolerance (1°C)
And... Smart FAN Target (50°C/122°F)
This is how you can see accurate temperature information!

Also, if you hear a strange noise coming from your computer case, it might be a fan that's malfunctioning. It's a good idea to remove the side panel of your computer once a month and check how the fans are working. Remove any obvious clumps of dust (make sure your PC is turned off).
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To exit the BIOS, press Esc, then Y, then OK (confirm with F10). That's all there is to it

And you can also avoid messing around with BIOS settings and just download the appropriate programs.

Dear Night Nazgul, sometimes it's physically impossible to work with a program due to a *Windows* crash or a major *glitch*. Like a *blue screen of death*.
And this option is the most reliable. Besides, you can prevent problems with your hardware in time.

Indigo, I followed your advice. My system temperature is 37°C, and the CPU temperature is 52°C. The Smart FAN has four separate settings, increasing in value. I'm not very knowledgeable about hardware, so I got a little worried. How serious is the situation? Just in case, I'm attaching system information. I understand that it's not very powerful, as I originally bought it primarily for studying and only added a graphics card after the release of Heroes of Might and Magic 5. I couldn't find anything more suitable for the motherboard's connector. Also, could you please explain how the fans should work? I assume that if I look inside the computer, I'll see them... spinning. They spin very fast. :) And they make noise. In general, the noise itself indicates that they are spinning. :) System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 7/24/2008, 19:31:08 Machine name: 1682666418534C2 Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) Language: Russian (Regional Setting: Russian) System Manufacturer: ECS System Model: P4M800-M7 BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.53GHz Memory: 1280MB RAM Page File: 154MB used, 1314MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode ------------ -------------------- --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6200 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 6200 DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0221&SUBSYS_01301462&REV_A1 Display Memory: 128.0 MB

Ivanho, hello!
1) Turn off your computer.
2) Remove the side panel of the *system unit*.
2.1) Turn it on.
3) Observe the fan's operation! Is there any noise coming from it? Is it rotating normally?
4) Don't put the side panel back on at all! There are no lethal currents on the board. It's summer now, and I always remove the side panel for the summer.
5) For now, there's nothing critically wrong *for Intel(R) Celeron(R) – they are durable*.
But! Do everything as I said, and your processor's temperature will drop.
If something is wrong with the cooler = replace the cooler!

Sincerely, Indigo

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Don't turn it on right away. Wait 10-20 minutes. Let the system cool down, if the cooler is working properly.
Let me know how the temperatures are after all this.

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There shouldn't be any humming from the cooler. *No loud noise*. Just like when a fan is running.

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How can I put it? If there's a characteristic *buzzing* sound, then something is wrong with it! We'll replace it.

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I have to go now, let me know. If the temperature doesn't drop, we'll replace the cooler. I'll find one. Expect to pay around 300 rubles, maximum.

4) Don't put the side panel back on at all! There are no lethal currents on the board. It's summer now, and I always take the side panel off for the summer.

No, you shouldn't do it this way. A closed panel ensures airflow inside the system unit and, as a result, more effective cooling. When the panel is removed, this airflow is lost, and the fans working to exhaust and intake air (if any) end up working in vain. Moreover, the air temperature is still high in the summer, no matter what. So, removing the panel can only be harmful. I myself used to keep the panel off out of ignorance, and when it was time to upgrade my computer, I faced criticism about it. I also looked up the opinions of experts online.

Everyone has their own opinion :)
But there's a simple way to check: the criterion of truth is an experiment.
I'll check it today. I'll post an update on Monday.

P.S. Something is wrong with the fan. When I installed "Tribes of the East," the computer started making a siren-like noise and annoying the household. It only happened when "Tribes of the East" was running, and also with "IL-2." Then it completely died. :smile34: They revived it at the service center. I thought I would have to replace the video card (it was still under warranty). But they said they just updated the BIOS.:smile28: Since then, it hasn't made that siren noise, but it still makes quite a bit of noise. I don't have a way to measure the dB, but you can hear it from another room through the hallway.
Bye everyone! See you on Monday.

Overclockers will do anything to maintain a temperature that ensures stable operation, especially during the summer. I've read about many methods, some of which are quite amusing, and reportedly even effective, like removing the side panel and pointing a fan at it. I don't know how effective or correct this is, but the average user definitely doesn't need to resort to such measures. Vaishan is right. To maintain a normal temperature, it's also recommended not to skimp on coolers. Cheap, no-name coolers often fail, and there's also a high chance that they will become quite noisy very quickly. It's best to install a mid-range cooler from brands like ZALMAN, Thermaltake, etc. Not to mention that they generally work more efficiently, and their lifespan is usually much longer than that of cheap coolers, so it might even turn out that it's more cost-effective to buy a more expensive and reliable cooler.

No, that's not the right way to do it. A closed lid ensures airflow inside the system unit and, as a result, more efficient cooling. When the lid is removed, this airflow is lost, and the fans working to exhaust and intake (if any) end up working in vain. Moreover, the air temperature is still high in summer, no matter what. So, removing the lid can only be harmful; I myself once kept the lid off out of ignorance, and when it was time to upgrade my computer, I faced criticism about this. I also looked at the opinions of experts online.

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And didn't you think that you can rearrange the fans? Who needs intake and exhaust in the heat, when it's over 40 degrees...? Sometimes, in a cramped system unit - the size of a *walnut* -)))
You take a good 120mm fan and glue it to the front of the motherboard. 100% airflow. And 50% less noise. Proven over the years.
With this combination, the temperature on the motherboard and the processor decreases noticeably. And all this is intake and exhaust :) For;
Overclockers:D

You know, I didn't regret spending money on a real cooler. And I don't regret it.
I bought a *Zalman 9700 LED*. This is more than 500 grams of copper (Cu) + a high-quality and fast (with a regulator), quiet fan. And you know what? It was worth it. I have a dual-core 3 GHz processor. The temperature on it is always *normal*, under any load:smile20:
So, I advise you not to do it randomly, but based on what has been tested by me personally)

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Ivanhoe, I said, do it anyway. Okay.

If we're talking about a standard configuration (and forced air cooling is exactly that), then nothing needs to be removed. But if you're planning to install additional fans where they weren't originally, then it depends on the situation. In fact, you could even create a liquid nitrogen cooling system, or connect the system to a water source from a battery, and do many other things. These are the real overclocking tricks. Compared to that, coolers seem like child's play.

If we're talking about a standard configuration... Vayshan, I think 99% of gamers have a http://forum.heroesworld.ru/=стандартная configuration. I learned about overclocking, liquid nitrogen, and heating pipes about 10 years ago.

Here, I took the time to photograph my system unit. (It's like this in winter and summer – without the side panel)

1 fan in the center, 120x120, that's all you need)

By the way, I also have a Zalman CNPS9700 LED, it works in quiet mode, the case is always closed (although there are 4 more fans inside), and the temperature readings are simply excellent, and it's quiet too.

It's all just hot air for
Overclockers.

I didn't understand what that phrase meant back then.
A standard configuration means the standard position of the coolers, and attaching them manually where they shouldn't be is no longer standard, which means that users of standard systems (of which, according to your assessment, 99% are on our forum) shouldn't remove the side panel of the system unit. If there's a side cooler, that's fine, but as I said, that's not standard.

For the CPU, the standard one is sufficient, and there's an additional one on each hard drive =)

No, that's not the right way to do it. A closed case ensures airflow inside the system unit, which results in more efficient cooling. When the case is open, this airflow is disrupted, and the fans that are designed to exhaust and intake air (if there are any) end up working in vain. Moreover, the air temperature is still high in the summer, no matter what. So, removing the case can only be detrimental. I myself used to keep the case open out of ignorance, and when it was time to upgrade my computer, I faced criticism about this. I also looked at the opinions of experts online.

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And one more thing. I don't know what experts you were looking at.) Probably *American*.This is according to their supposedly good standards; thoughtless guys assemble system units in Russia *Intake = Exhaust*).
On our military equipment, everything has always worked only with *Intake*. For example, *RZC*, control units = only intake, with strong airflow. Exhaust is useless. This has been verified by everyone who thinks. Simple children's physics. I only use intake, and I've been doing it for a long time, for all ordinary users. And dust still accumulates anyway. And cleaning the dust is necessary, at least once every 2 months. This is according to our standards.