How to read CPU temps in Vista x64?

[cmdrdredd]

Core Temp tells me the driver failed to load and spams popup windows until I end the process, TAT doesn't work either, speed fan doesn't report properly.

What do I use?

 

[o1die]

Looks like you're covered with adequate cooling. I wouldn't even bother with monitoring, cause most of the programs aren't accurate. If you're cpu overheats, you'll get random reboots. If you're worried, skip the overclocking, or use a water cooled setup with 120mm radiator.

 

[brock01]

im in the same boat as ya cmdrdredd

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: o1die
Looks like you're covered with adequate cooling. I wouldn't even bother with monitoring, cause most of the programs aren't accurate. If you're cpu overheats, you'll get random reboots. If you're worried, skip the overclocking, or use a water cooled setup with 120mm radiator.

yeah, but I am experimenting with different fan configurations (push vs pull), different fan speeds and am measuring over time (orthos or DC app). I'm wondering exactly how much difference I'm seeing.

I know this thing is stable and isn't overheating, but again I like to keep track of this during experimentation.

I have tried Asus's software and it seems to work on Vista now...only thing I can find, but this is not a core temp.

 

[PCTC2]

Everest Ultimate Edition works for the core temps. They're just a little below TAT temps.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: PCTC2
Everest Ultimate Edition works for the core temps. They're just a little below TAT temps.

That is what I use too. The sidebar gadget is nice to have.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Are you using Asus probe II? On my P5B-E with XP x32 probe II, coretemp, and TAT all read within 1c of each other under load, and are most of the time in agreement.

At idle Asus probe shows 2-3c cooler than the other two

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
Are you using Asus probe II? On my P5B-E with XP x32 probe II, coretemp, and TAT all read within 1c of each other under load, and are most of the time in agreement.

At idle Asus probe shows 2-3c cooler than the other two

yeah that's what I use because it seems to work ok.

 

[Pabster]

Everest Ultimate. It's one of the few with a native 64-bit low level driver.

 

[aka1nas]

Speedfan 4.32 works fine in Vista 64 and has a signed driver. You do need to run it as administrator to get all the performance counter data.

 

[soydios]

has Asus updated their PC-Probe app to work with Vista 64-bit? every other driver and software application works with my P5W-DH and Vista

 

[cmdrdredd]

yeah it works in x64

 

[n7]

Yeah i noticed your sig had grown to 4 GB of RAM (like mine), & i had this feeling Vista was why

There is a way to get Core Temp working: http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.com/fo...1&sid=78a66ca41fb4c332caabd4c247329c32

But i haven't bothered personally.

I'm using PC Probe 2, even though it reports a bit higher than Core Temp & iTAT.

Speedfan also works.

My beloved Sidebar w/ PC Probe 2 hiding behind: http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/3850/sidebarpcprobe2li8.jpg

 

[boglwe]

Originally posted by: adairusmc
<blockquote>quote:
Originally posted by: PCTC2
Everest Ultimate Edition works for the core temps. They're just a little below TAT temps.</blockquote>

That is what I use too. The sidebar gadget is nice to have.

how or where is that side bar gadget you speak of in everest UE?

 

[PCTC2]

Under the preferences windows where you configure the taskbar temp icons, there's a section for the sidebar gadget.

 

[jonmcc33]

Abit has a program on your drivers CD called AbitEQ that will show you temps. Try that.