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Ensuring that technology doesn’t get too hot during operation is of the utmost importance. The software on this page will help you monitor the current running temperature of the multiple components of your machine that generate heat.

  1. Argus Monitor icon
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    Monitoring temperatures and status of system components such as CPU, GPU and hard disk drive, fan speeds

    37 Argus Monitor alternatives
    Argus Monitor: Overview of system temperatures (CPU, GPU, HDD)

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Turbo Boost: Intel® Core i7 860 processor running one core in Turbo Boost mode with four multiplier steps above the 860's default speed.
    SMART Status: Overview of disk drive S.M.A.R.T. attributes
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    SMART Warning: Warning about a likely hard drive failure because of decreased critical S.M.A.R.T. attributes.

    Argus Monitor Features

    1.  Fan Speed
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Performance Monitoring
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    5.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
  2. HDDScan icon
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    HDDScan is a freeware utility for storage devices diagnostics (HDD, RAID, Flash). The program can scan storage device for bad blocks, show S.M.A.R.T. attributes and change some HDD parameters such as AAM, APM, etc.

    28 HDDScan alternatives
    HDDScan screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    HDDScan Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Diagnostics
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
    4.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
  3. Camomile icon
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    Camomile, developed by Outbyte, is a comprehensive CPU optimization application designed to enhance the performance and longevity of your laptop. It effectively manages system loads, maintaining optimal temperatures to prevent overheating and extend hardware lifespan.

    23 Camomile alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
  4. OMEN Gaming Hub icon
     2 likes

    Take gaming to the next level with OMEN Gaming Hub, OMEN's dynamic software solution. Optimize your hardware, earn real-life rewards, manage your games, play remotely, and more. Think of it as a rare in-game item that boosts all of your character's stats.

    37 OMEN Gaming Hub alternatives
    OMEN Gaming Hub screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    OMEN Gaming Hub Features

    1.  Optimization
    2.  Overclock
    3.  Lights
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
  5. FanCtrl icon
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    FanCtrl is a software that allows you to automatically control the fan speed on your PC.

    8 FanCtrl alternatives
    FanCtrl screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    FanCtrl Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Fan Speed
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
    4.  Small-footprint
  6. NZXT CAM icon
     14 likes

    Manage performance, temperatures, and devices all from a single application. NZXT CAM is fast, efficient, and easy-to-use, allowing you to control every aspect of your computer.

    27 NZXT CAM alternatives
    NZXT CAM screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dashboard
    Overclocking
    +2
    Mobile Companion Monitor

    NZXT CAM Features

    1.  In-Game Overlay
    2.  Overclock
    3.  FPS counter
    4.  Fan Speed
    5.  Temperature Monitoring
    6.  Performance Monitoring
  7. Lm-Sensors icon
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    Lm-Sensors is a free and open-source application that provides tools and drivers for monitoring temperatures, voltage, and fans.

    28 Lm-Sensors alternatives
    Lm-Sensors screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Lm-Sensors Features

    1.  Fan Speed
    2.  Temperature Monitoring
  8. GOverlay icon
     5 likes

    GOverlay is an opensource project that aims to create a Graphical UI to help manage Linux overlays.

    9 GOverlay alternatives
    GOverlay screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    GOverlay Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Performance Monitoring
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  OPENGL
    6.  In-Game Overlay
  9. Intel® Power Gadget icon
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    Intel® Power Gadget is a software-based power estimation tool enabled for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processors or newer. It provides real-time processor package power information in watts using energy counters.

    17 Intel® Power Gadget alternatives
    Intel® Power Gadget screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Intel® Power Gadget Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
  10. Hardware sensors monitor icon
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    Hardware sensors monitor utilizes sensor chips on smart motherboards to track system and CPU core temperatures, voltages and cooling fans. By quickly catching an overheated computer, you can prevent disasters such as system instability or damage.

    21 Hardware sensors monitor alternatives
    Main screen

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    System tray details
    Settings
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    S.M.A.R.T. data

    Hardware sensors monitor Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
  11. StableBit Scanner icon
     7 likes

    StableBit Scanner is a state of the art disk health monitoring tool.

    • Monitors the SMART data of your disks, and presents them in an easy to read, meaningful way.
    • Lists detailed information about your disk, including the connection type, bus speed, and supported features.
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    34 StableBit Scanner alternatives
    SMART information

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Surface Scans
    Surface Scans
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    File Recovery

    StableBit Scanner Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
    4.  Disk Maintenance
    5.  Multiple languages
  12. Active@ Hard Disk Monitor icon
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    Active@ Hard Disk Monitor is a disk utility that checks and monitors the status of your hard drives to help prevent data loss. The system is based on the Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.).

    29 Active@ Hard Disk Monitor alternatives
    Active@ Hard Disk Monitor screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Active@ Hard Disk Monitor screenshot 1
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    Active@ Hard Disk Monitor Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
  13. Temperature Monitor icon
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    Temperature Monitor is an application to read out all accessible temperature sensors in Macintosh computers. The program can visualize the history graphs of the readings, display measured values in a large variety of fashions, or announce readings by speech output.

    15 Temperature Monitor alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Temperature Monitor Features

    1.  Sensors
    2.  Temperature Monitoring
    Discontinued

    Development, support and advertizing for Temperature Monitor have ended on October 1, 2014.http://www.bresink.com/osx/TemperatureMonitor.html

  14. DHE DriveInfo icon
     3 likes

    DHE DriveInfoshows HDD information: Manufacturer, Product ID, Serialnumber, Firmware, ATA-Standard, BUS Info (S-ATA 150/300/600, P-ATA, USB, SCSI), Size, Buffer Size, Rotation Rate, Formfactor, Features, AAM, APM, Master Boot Record, Disk ID, Bootloader

    30 DHE DriveInfo alternatives
    DHE DriveInfo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    DHE DriveInfo Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
  15. AMD64 CPU Assistant icon
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    AMD64 CPU Assistant monitors the temperature of AMD64 CPU cores (AMD64 K8 processor on Socket 754/S1/940/F1207/939/AM2/ASB1/S1g1) using the on-die thermal sensor.

    32 AMD64 CPU Assistant alternatives
    'Charts' tab
    'CPU' tab
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    'DRAM' tab

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AMD64 CPU Assistant Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    2.  Temperature Monitoring
    3.  AMD
    4.  CPU Monitoring