"Core Temp" - A program for accurate K8 temperature monitoring

[The Coolest]

Version 0.99.7.3 - 5th July, 2010

- New: "Start Core Temp with Windows" feature on Windows Vista and 7.

- Fix: Taking a screenshot would not capture the whole window in Vista/7 with aero mode.
- Fix: Windows 7 taskbar Cycle mode only shows up after the first interval has elapsed.
- Fix: Overheating protection UI bug.
- Fix: The Mini-mode menu was not checked when Mini-mode was activated.
- Fix: Corrected the placement and size of the load label on Phenom based processors.
- Fix: Order of appearance of the system tray icons in Windows 7.

- Update: The appropriate G15 menu is now checked depending on the status of the G15 plug-in.
- Update: Added support for 12 core processors to temperature offset adjustment window.

[Oliverda]

Thanks and keep up the great work!

Btw, how can I force the gadget to show all 6 cores?

[The Coolest]

You need to downloaded the new version, 1.3, from the website.
Close the old one first, kill sidebar, open sidebar, uninstall the gadget. Install 1.3.

[Oliverda]

You need to downloaded the new version, 1.3, from the website.
Close the old one first, kill sidebar, open sidebar, uninstall the gadget. Install 1.3.

It works! Thanks a lot.

[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.

[closeracing]

Is it accurate below 0c ?

[The Coolest]

I don't think the sensor can report temps below 0c. Only in the K8 that was possible.

[bryanw1995]

so I introduced the 15c offset, but now that tjmax shows as 70c shouldn't we enter a 30c offset instead? my 1055t is running around 72-73c loaded 24/7, but has no thermal throttling that would be expected if it were really over tjmax.

[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.

[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.

[Swiftdeathz]

Thank's for the update. I use coretemp on both my Intel and AMD rigs. The main feature that attracts me to it is the ability to change the polling rate from 1000ms to 5000ms and the ability to shutdown the PC if thermal limit is reached in Overheat Protection.

A few issues I've found with this version (affected older version as well), I don't know if this is a bug or intended. Where it reads the VID, is this always supposed to just read the default/stock value of the voltage or should it display the current voltage? If it's the former, then it's working as intended, if it's the latter then it's never worked. Other programs are able to read and display the current voltage of the CPU which is good to be able to see if the voltage is dropping during load etc.

Second thing is this new install method is not pleasent. My antivirus gave me a popup asking me if I should allow this program to install and I had to allow my firewall to let the install program go out to the internet to be able to install this app. This is a major security risk IMO for some people and they will not be happy with this approach. I'm sure other more novice user's won't mind but I think this app is intended not for the novice users anyway. I know this new install method will probably net you some cash which is fine, but it definitely raises some red flags as far as security goes.

Thanks again for creating such an awesome app.

[Dirk Diggler]

Thank's for the update. I use coretemp on both my Intel and AMD rigs. The main feature that attracts me to it is the ability to change the polling rate from 1000ms to 5000ms and the ability to shutdown the PC if thermal limit is reached in Overheat Protection.

A few issues I've found with this version (affected older version as well), I don't know if this is a bug or intended. Where it reads the VID, is this always supposed to just read the default/stock value of the voltage or should it display the current voltage? If it's the former, then it's working as intended, if it's the latter then it's never worked. Other programs are able to read and display the current voltage of the CPU which is good to be able to see if the voltage is dropping during load etc.

Second thing is this new install method is not pleasent. My antivirus gave me a popup asking me if I should allow this program to install and I had to allow my firewall to let the install program go out to the internet to be able to install this app. This is a major security risk IMO for some people and they will not be happy with this approach. I'm sure other more novice user's won't mind but I think this app is intended not for the novice users anyway. I know this new install method will probably net you some cash which is fine, but it definitely raises some red flags as far as security goes.

Thanks again for creating such an awesome app.

Is the new app requesting internet access because of *** Core Temp Monitor is now available, an Android app to monitor your machines from anywhere in the world!
More information is available here

[The Coolest]

Just to clarify:
I'm using a new installer, it's a partnership with W3I (www.w3i.com) which are partners with Yahoo and other publishers.
The installer is web based, once a user launches it and clicks "Accept" for the Core Temp EULA, if he\she is eligible, it offers to install the Yahoo Toolbar - if you are not interested, you can click Decline and it will download and install Core Temp, it uses the standard installer in the background.
This is the reason why it asks for internet access, and looks a little "pretty" and non-standard.
On Core Temp's page, if you click on the "Extras" link, you can still download the standalone versions of Core Temp, as before.

The "Core Temp Monitor" is an Android only (at this point) app which you install on your phone\device. It requires a server, which comes as a Core Temp plugin.
This thread on the Core Temp forum explains the install and configuration procedure in detail.
The app is currently down due to several issues which I'm working on getting fixed as we speak, so it should be available again soon.

[VIP3R]

Great work

I cant wait to try out the app.

[PatRaceTin]

Core Temp is my favorites

good to see upgrade

[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.

[The Coolest]

Hey guys. I know I haven't updated RC3 in a very long time, and since we got Ivy Bridge, BD and now Trinity, and soon we'll have PD CPUs that the current version doesn't properly support.
Well at last I've had the chance to finish up RC4. It adds support for all of the CPUs I just mentioned and fixes some minor bugs and problems we still had with RC3.
It's now available in both the installer version, and as always a standalone version is there too, so if you're still with me feel free to check it out.

[The Coolest]

Wanted to update this thread a bit. As most of you know, there is an Android app which can connect to your PC.
I've been working on an app for Windows Phone, and the beta has been released. At this point only people with phones that have been dev-unlocked can install it as the app itself is not on the market place yet, but I would appreciate feedback on it before it goes through admission to the market place.

Download link

[BeepBeep2]

Thanks for the update! ^

[The Coolest]

Core Temp Monitor for Windows Phone is now available for download from the Windows Phone Store



There is currently 2 bugs I found in this release:
1. If the phone is locked while CTM is still running and some time passes, CTM doesn't resume properly. It won't display any monitors and will probably crash. So I would recommend to close the app when you're done with it, before locking the phone.
2. There is a mysterious issue when some times when the application starts, it will display a 'Connection interrupted' dialog with a 'Parameter: index' error. In such case, just exit the app and launch it again.

I'm working on getting these two problems sorted, but would really appreciate feedback on other serious problems so they can be fixed before I resubmit the app, which can take several days to be approved.

[mav2000]

What about an app for us iPhone users. Thanks for the great work

[The Coolest]

I'm not sure when I'll be able to start working on this. Currently the plan is to finish the WP app, fix all reported bugs and problems, then make a Windows 8 app (for the start screen), and then an iOS version. And also keep working on the Core Temp itself. This is a lot of work.
Although there is a contingency plan. I'm considering to have my friend do the iOS version, as he already has some experience with writing iOS apps. But it's a bit early to tell exactly which route I will go with.
As I'm using these apps as my intro into all these new (for me) platforms.

[The Coolest]

Version 1.0 RC6 - 9th October, 2013

- New: Digital signature. Core Temp is digitally signed by 'Artur Liberman', it is now easy to tell that you have a genuine copy of Core Temp.
- New: Update Checker. Core Temp can now notify you when a new version is available.
- New: You can now hide the taskbar button and use the system tray icons to pop the window back up.
- New: Added support AMD's new Richland APU.
- New: Added support for Intel Haswell and Ivy Bridge-EP CPUs.
- New: Preliminary support for Bay Trail-T Atoms.

- Fix: BSOD on some Windows 7/8 + UEFI enabled machines.
- Fix: AMD FX system freezes/crashes/BSOD.
- Fix: Driver failure when closing Core Temp on another Windows user account.
- Fix: Corrected detection of certain Xeon processors.

- Update: Ram utilization notification icon added to the Settings --> Notification Area.
- Update: Logitech G15 applet now supports CPUs with up to 10 cores.
- Update: System tray icons' tooltips now display their respective core information.
- Update: Log file will now also contain power consumption.
- Update: Log file will now keep track of each core on AMD CPUs as well.

[felix_w]

RC6 Standalone version is not available yet ?