"Core Temp" - CPU Temerature monitoring tool

[The Coolest]

Well, if you had it previously setup to start up automatically, you'll need to remove that setting and keep "Core Temp Autostart" from the Task Scheduler.

[The Coolest]

Version 0.99.7.7 - 31st July, 2010

- New: Core Temp FAQ is now available online, see About Core Temp dialog.
- New: System tray icons for CPU speed and CPU load - see System Tray setup under Options.
- New: Support for the latest mobile AMD processors.

- Fix: Multiple "Fail" messages when the computer exits sleep or plugged into/unplugged from power (laptops).
- Fix: Several mobile Intel processor recognition issues.
- Fix: When disabling Windows 7 Taskbar feature with Cycle mode, icons still continue to cycle.
- Fix: Windows 7 Taskbar settings UI bug.

- Update: "Start with Windows" function in Vista and 7 now works on a per-user basis.
- Update: Change the time and date layout of the log file name to YYYY-MM-DD HH-MM-SS.
- Update: All of the readings logged are now numeric only.
- Update: In single instance mode, the previous instance will be brought to the screen.

- Known issue: Core Temp may stop responding for a period of time or completely lockup on some systems when switching between power supplies (wall/battery) or exiting sleep/hibernation mode.

There is also a new version of the Core Temp sidebar gadget with many improvements and tweaks and a Media Center addon that I recommend you to check out here:
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/addons.html

[The Coolest]

Version 0.99.7.10 - 1st September, 2010

- New: Enable overheat protection to execute a command every time an overheating occurs or just once.
- New: TjMax for AMD 10H and 11H family processors (K10/K10.5/Puma - older Turions)

- Fix: Several mobile Intel processor recognition issues.
- Fix: Mobile AMD processor recognition issues.
- Fix: Problem with Settings window throwing errors about Scheduled tasks if "Start with Windows" was not checked.
- Fix: Core Temp may crash on systems when switching between power supplies (wall/battery) or exiting sleep/hibernation mode.
- Fix: TCaseMax calculation for socket 939 AMD processors.

- Update: Shared memory applications and AMD Phenom derivatives will now show temperature for all of the cores.
- Update: Core Temp will remember proper screen position on multiple displays, when the 1st display is on the right.

[The Coolest]

Version 0.99.8.0 - 3rd October, 2010

- New: Completely new settings dialog, much clearer and easier to use.
- New: Added Hibernation to Overheat protection options.

- Fix: Mobile Intel Core2 Quad processor recognition issues.
- Fix: Pentium Dual-Core E6000 series model detection was incorrect.

- Update: TjMax adjusted to 100c (Intel's specs) for 400 and 500 series Atom processors.

[Strages]

I'm getting an issue with the new version where the G15 applet won't stay enabled upon start up. It takes enabling the applet twice through the menu system to get it to start and then when it finally does, it just shows temperature readings, rather than showing the date, time, and other information. Also, the G15 applet font settings get reset to "Use selected font" rather than "Use built-in font" which is what I would like it to be set on. It's like the G15 applet settings are resetting themselves every time I restart Windows.

[The Coolest]

Try to click on the defaults button in the G15 section of the settings, then apply.
This should save your settings, and reapply them the next time you start Core Temp.
Core Temp will not be able to enable the applet if it is started before the Logitech software, so you may need to tweak the startup order of your applications.

[Strages]

I disabled Core Temp from starting with windows and then put a shortcut in the Startup folder, this seems to have solved the startup issue. I will give your suggestion a try tonight when I get home. I thought there might have been a problem since it's worked just fine with every other release!

[The Coolest]

The way Core Temp now automatically starts itself in Windows 7 and Vista has changed in 0.99.7, it now works with scheduled tasks, to allow it to start even on UAC enabled systems without problems and this will in some cases make it start before other applications are started.

[Strages]

Ah. Well, it seems to be working just fine now. Totally unrelated question: Do you have any plans to add reading GPU sensor in to this at all?

[The Coolest]

Core Temp is getting a plugin manager in the next release.
And I will be making a GPU temp plugin for it in the future.
In addition anyone else will be able to write their own plugins for Core Temp.

[Strages]

Awesome.

[Dead Things]

Looking forward to the GPU plugin! Thanks.

[WangChung]

Hey folks, having an issue with CoreTemp. I like the program, nice and clean and small but it's not recognizing my setup for some reason:



Temps aren't showing. Tried the 32 and 64 bit both, no go. Tried SpeedFan and HWMonitor and they both work but not exactly what I was looking for. If I have to choose between the two I'll go with SpeedFan, but I'd like to find out if there's something to be done with CoreTemp. Thanks!

[The Coolest]

Make sure you turn off ACC or any core unlocking in the BIOS. This is usually the main cause for temps not to show up.

[WangChung]

Ah OK, I'll check it out tomorrow. Thanks!

[The Coolest]

Hey guys...
I know it took forever, but Core Temp version 1.0 (RC1) is here at last!
There were many delays due to life, college projects and other things that just got in the way.
I hope that the improvements and enhancements which v1.0 brings will make up for it.
So without further ado here is the change log for the new version.

Version 1.0 RC1 - 18th August, 2011

*** Core Temp Monitor is now available, an Android app to monitor your machines from anywhere in the world!
More information is available here

- New: Multilingual interface. Core Temp now natively supports adding non-English languages.
- New: Plugin system - 3rd party developers can now create plugins and extensions for Core Temp, both native code and .Net is supported, please see this for more information.
- New: Intel Sandy Bridge and AMD Fusion (Brazos, Llano) support.
- New: Max TDP detection on supporting processors.
- New: Power consumption on Intel's Nehalem and newer processors.
- New: Added support for VIA processors. (C3 - detection only, Temperature by Acpi Thermalzones)
- New: Added support for Intel Pentium and AMD K5 and newer processors. (detection only, Temperature by Acpi Thermalzones)

- Fix: All of the user reported bugs and many more unreported problems.

- Update: Optimized the startup code, Core Temp should now launch 2 to 4 times faster.
- Update: Optimized many other aspects of the code, Core Temp should now consume much less CPU time than before.
- Update: Restored support for older OS: Windows XP is now fully supported, Windows 2000 requires security updates KB935839, KB835732 and GDI+. In some cases hotfix KB816542 may be needed as well.

[dante`afk]

does coretemp read wrong numbers?

cpu-z and realtemp is showing me 21x191 = 4Ghz
coretemp shows me 12x191 = 2,2Ghz

if i run prime95, it jumps to 21x191..

??

i disabled C1E and EIST to clarify things and it still shows 12x191

[The Coolest]

This happens due to the new frequency calculation algorithm, it will go back to the previous one with the next RC, which should be out this week.
More info on the change here.

[The Coolest]

Version 1.0 RC2 - 7th September, 2011

- Fix: Temperature spikes to TjMax on Sandy Bridge CPUs.
- Fix: Settings not saved properly bug.

- Change: Changed frequency detection back to the original for Intel processors.
- Change: Removed power consumption feature on older CPUs (only supported by Sandy Bridge now).

- Known issues: Occasionally wrong FSB detection (Workaround: Press F5 in Core Temp).
- Known issues: Recognition of Atom E600 series.

[DerekT]

I find the spyware added on to the download and installation to be distasteful. Nod32 halts my download so I can not install and halts do to the additional spyware toolbar.

http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/showthr...2-going-bezerk

wtf?

I can't add anything to the PROS section because I didn't install the product - the malware scared me away from Core Temp and CNet!

Cons

Stay away from this program! Spybot reports Malware! CNET, I'm very disappointed with this. You are no longer a reliable site to download programs! Better clean this up fast and apologize to your patrons!

Summary

Stay away from this program! Spybot reports Malware! CNET, I'm very disappointed with this. You are no longer a reliable site to download programs! Better clean this up fast and apologize to your patrons!

Read more: Core Temp - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3...#ixzz1jOebQn7U

http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3...-10794077.html

[KGB7]

I find the spyware added on to the download and installation to be distasteful. Nod32 halts my download so I can not install and halts do to the additional spyware toolbar.

http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/showthr...2-going-bezerk

wtf?



http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3...-10794077.html

Thanks for the links, i almost installed this software full of malware.

[The Coolest]

CNet seems to be wrapping any software they host in their own installer, with their own revenue-producing add-ons.
Core Temp does come with an installer which sometimes gets flagged incorrectly by NOD, there were some other AV software at the beginning, but it has been dealt with.
The installer Core Temp now comes with may not look very trustworthy or professional from perspective of power users, but it is safe. It allows you to opt-out of the offers by clicking Decline.
Also, if interested you can get a standalone version (no installer), in a ZIP archive by clicking on "More downloads..."

[felix_w]

Never had a single problem...I always download the latest version in the way described above, Standalone...

Thank you for this software

[KGB7]

CNet seems to be wrapping any software they host in their own installer, with their own revenue-producing add-ons.
Core Temp does come with an installer which sometimes gets flagged incorrectly by NOD, there were some other AV software at the beginning, but it has been dealt with.
The installer Core Temp now comes with may not look very trustworthy or professional from perspective of power users, but it is safe. It allows you to opt-out of the offers by clicking Decline.
Also, if interested you can get a standalone version (no installer), in a ZIP archive by clicking on "More downloads..."

Way to blame CNET, while you package it with toolbars and god knows what else!

[The Coolest]

Where in my post have I blamed CNet? I was simply stating a fact, where their installer "installs" my installer.
My package does offer to install additional items, as I said you can opt-out or just download the standalone version if you don't like it.