How to Check CPU and GPU Temperatures

10 Mins

Easy

Watch Video

Send to Email

Send to Phone

Monitoring the temperatures of your CPU and GPU is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and preventing overheating. This guide will help you check these temperatures in different scenarios.

Why Should I Check My CPU and GPU Temperatures?

Monitoring your CPU and GPU temperatures can help identify:

Overheating Issues: High temperatures can lead to thermal throttling and reduced performance.
Cooling Efficiency: Ensures your cooling system is working properly.
System Stability: Prevents potential hardware damage due to overheating.

Regularly checking your temperatures can help maintain the health and performance of your PC.

Monitoring your CPU and GPU temperatures can help identify:

Overheating Issues: High temperatures can lead to thermal throttling and reduced performance.
Cooling Efficiency: Ensures your cooling system is working properly.
System Stability: Prevents potential hardware damage due to overheating.

Regularly checking your temperatures can help maintain the health and performance of your PC.

Checking CPU Temperature in the BIOS

Getting into BIOS

Turn off your PC as you normally would.
Then power on your PC again by pressing the power button.
Immediately begin pressing the DELETE key on your keyboard repeatedly. Make sure you're pressing the DELETE key, not the Backspace key!
Continue pressing the DELETE key until your system enters the BIOS.

Getting into BIOS

Turn off your PC as you normally would.
Then power on your PC again by pressing the power button.
Immediately begin pressing the DELETE key on your keyboard repeatedly. Make sure you're pressing the DELETE key, not the Backspace key!
Continue pressing the DELETE key until your system enters the BIOS.

Check CPU Temperature

Once in the BIOS, ensure you're in Easy Mode. If you're not automatically taken to this mode, switch to it from the menu or by pressing the shortcut key (commonly F7, but this may vary by manufacturer).
In Easy Mode, look for a readout displaying the CPU temperature, typically found at the top of the screen.

Check CPU Temperature

Once in the BIOS, ensure you're in Easy Mode. If you're not automatically taken to this mode, switch to it from the menu or by pressing the shortcut key (commonly F7, but this may vary by manufacturer).
In Easy Mode, look for a readout displaying the CPU temperature, typically found at the top of the screen.

Checking Temperatures in Windows

Installing HWMonitor

Install and Download HWMonitor Here
Go to your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saves files.
Double-click the HWMonitor setup file to start the installation process.
A setup wizard will open. Click "Next" to proceed through the installation steps.
Read and accept the license agreement when prompted.
Choose the installation location or leave it as default, then click “Next.”
Click “Install” to begin the installation.
Once the installation is complete, untick the View ReadMe file and click “Finish” to exit the setup wizard.

Installing HWMonitor

Install and Download HWMonitor Here
Go to your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saves files.
Double-click the HWMonitor setup file to start the installation process.
A setup wizard will open. Click "Next" to proceed through the installation steps.
Read and accept the license agreement when prompted.
Choose the installation location or leave it as default, then click “Next.”
Click “Install” to begin the installation.
Once the installation is complete, untick the View ReadMe file and click “Finish” to exit the setup wizard.

Using HWMonitor

Find HWMonitor in your Start menu or desktop and open the program.
HWMonitor will display a list of your hardware components along with their current temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Keep an eye on your system’s temperatures, especially during intensive tasks, to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Using HWMonitor

Find HWMonitor in your Start menu or desktop and open the program.
HWMonitor will display a list of your hardware components along with their current temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Keep an eye on your system’s temperatures, especially during intensive tasks, to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What's Next?

Monitoring these temperatures will help you understand if your system is operating within safe limits. If you notice high temperatures, consider cleaning your dust filters and fans with the following guides: