Real Temp - New temp program for Intel Core processors

[loonym]

I've been really surprised that there's no sticky

[unclewebb]

The trick to making this thread like a sticky is to just keep adding new features then I can come here every few days and post about them!

My bag of new ideas is running low but there's still a few things I'd like to do with RealTemp.

You can fix the reading in everest if you take the Tjmax from Realtemp and apply it in options in everest.

This is partly true. You can adjust TjMax in CoreTemp and Everest so your load temps will be the same as RealTemp but those other two programs don't let you make any corrections to compensate for the inaccurate idle temps that come from these sensors.

[jas420221]

Or just ask the mod team?

[CompuTronix]

The requirements for a Sticky, as I understand it at least in part, must be a concise document which is instructional, such as a How To, or a Guide, that provides users with a procedure to solve a problem, or achieve a goal. Unfortunately, for this reason, I don't think the Moderators will Sticky this thread, but I hope they'll make an exception and prove me wrong.

In the interim, how about this:


Since our beloved uncle has many times over earned the right to be appointed to the highest Office Of Overclock Land, let him henceforth and forever be known as ...

The Sovereign Of The Royal Centigrade, King Kevin I.

He shall be protected under The IR Coat Of Arms, and he shall hold The Royal Thermal Scepter.

He shall also be known by his Royal Titles ...

I. Grand Inquisitor Of The Secret Scrolls.
II. Jouster Of The Evil Fabricator.
III. Wizard Of The Sacred Code.
IV. Programmer The Realm.
V. Alchemist Of The Royal GUI.
VI. Bestower Of The Magic BETA.
VII. First Knight Of The Round Wafer.
VIII. Lord Of The VID.
IX. Master Calibrator Of The Cores.
X. Defender Of The Peasant n00bs.

... And he shall be ceremoniously and formally Coronated at The Royal Box, where much merriment and strong ale shall be had by all, and whenst all shall place their RAM unto virgin sockets! Lands and Titles shall be awarded for he who shows courageous Vcore!


OR ...

Perhaps uncle would appreciate it a little more if we all contributed at least some beer $$$ just to says thank you very much for such a unique and truly outstanding temperature monitoring utility!

Bless you my King ... er... uh... unclewebb! Where do we send the checks?

Comp

[unclewebb]

Thanks Comp, I'm honored. This 78 page story is a bit long winded for sticky status but maybe someday in the future when I'm done adding features and testing I can go back and weed through all of the excellent information hidden in this thread and try to come up with a concise page or three of the important stuff.

[CompuTronix]

unc,

Although I was totally serious about the first part, and not so much the middle part, I was especially serious about the last part! I for one, am in a rather unique position to appreciate your work.

When you click on Core Temp's help, then about, there's an option to Please Donate to Arthur! Since you're much more deserving, I'd rather see you have some dough.

How do we take care of you? Wouldn't you like a beer? Or perhaps to retire? Or at least to quit your day job? Where do we send dough?

[Talonman]

Wow!! Been away fron this thread in a while..

Just updated to the latest version. Love it!

Looking foward to your future additions too.

As always... Thanks 1,000,000.00

[unclewebb]

Or at least to quit your day job? Where do we send dough?

What do ya mean? RealTemp is my day job!

The wife keeps twisting my arm trying to get me to get off my azz and to go out and get a real job but I've been avoiding that topic for quite a while. I haven't done much programming for about the last decade so this project has been fun. Some people like golfing or working on cars. My hobby is programming.

At the end of the day I still need to eat though so if you want to help support my habit / addiction then you can always PayPal me some cash. I won't complain.

I looked into creating a PayPal button for RealTemp but it seemed like too much work.

You can PayPal whatever loose change you have to:
monitrex@yahoo.ca

Thanks.

[Movieman]

The trick to making this thread like a sticky is to just keep adding new features then I can come here every few days and post about them!

My bag of new ideas is running low but there's still a few things I'd like to do with RealTemp.



This is partly true. You can adjust TjMax in CoreTemp and Everest so your load temps will be the same as RealTemp but those other two programs don't let you make any corrections to compensate for the inaccurate idle temps that come from these sensors.

See, you didn't talk to the right person.
Thread will be stuck in 15 seconds..

[BeastNotro]

I have 5 cents in loose change in my pocket is that OK to send..... LOL

[unclewebb]

Thread will be stuck in 15 seconds..

Wow, that was fast.

I have 5 cents in loose change in my pocket is that OK to send..... LOL

With about 60,000 RealTemp downloads a month, if everyone chipped in a nickel each month then I wouldn't need a day job. Of course PayPal wouldn't be too happy and they'd probably suspend my account and send me a big bill for processing fees. Making money always has complications which is why I've stuck to the freeware model. Less hassles.

BeastNotro from a western Canadian.

[WoZZeR999]

Congrats Uncle on being sticky! .. err having the thread for your program stickied. This program has come a long way, and it was well deserved.

[DJSUB]

congrats uncle good job!

[WoodButcher]

See, you didn't talk to the right person.
Thread will be stuck in 15 seconds..

Is monitrex@yahoo.ca a paypal acct. uncle? if so count on me for a 12 pack.
Have you played with a temp shutdown / safety switch yet? I just started playing with tecs and in order to avoid having to insulate and grease my mobo I plan to run just above dew point and to go below would condensate, If that cut off was something we could configure that would be great.

[BeastNotro]

Wow, that was fast.



With about 60,000 RealTemp downloads a month, if everyone chipped in a nickel each month then I wouldn't need a day job. Of course PayPal wouldn't be too happy and they'd probably suspend my account and send me a big bill for processing fees. Making money always has complications which is why I've stuck to the freeware model. Less hassles.

BeastNotro from a western Canadian.

Thks for the beers and back at ya ... you done good.... and congrats on sticky.

Where you from BC, Alberta ???

I not see where you from under your Name?

I am from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

[unclewebb]

Where are some Vista beta testers when you need them?

I'm working on adding adjustable colors to the RealTemp user interface but before I finalize that I need to make sure that RT still works fine in Vista 32/64. The updated interface looks good in XP-32 so hopefully there are no issues in Vista.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/3/...alTempBeta.zip

Download, unzip and test it out. I included the WinRing0 library files in this download so you don't have to change your present settings.

There's talk of using RealTemp to explain core temperatures at the IDF next week so I need to get this baby polished up ASAP.

[zlojack]

It seems to be fine in Vista 64 for me so far.

What would I need to do to possibly break it?

[wongnog]

unclewebb: Here's how 2.71 looks next to 2.70 on Vista x64 and default Aero theme:

[RejZoR]

Hey, i'm always available to you :P Vista of course

Looks fine though i see only Vista Basic theme right now through remote control. Btw, that button for more info above... Maybe if you'd add text "More" or "More..." on it or something like that to indicate at least a bit what it does or why it's there.

Oh and replace that "PROCHOT#" text with "CPU Thermal Status" or "Processor Thermal Status" text.

[unclewebb]

Thanks guys for your quick testing. I just did a major upgrade of the software development kit (SDK) I'm using from 1998 to 2004. The rounded buttons look a little more this century. The transition looks very smooth so far. Just making sure that I didn't create some issue somewhere.

Features with 2.71 include the Reset option in the System Tray menu and when you hover the mouse above the Minimum or Maximum temperature the date of that temperature should pop up. The date is also included in the log file now.

Adjustable colors for the gui should be added quickly now. Most of the testing of this new feature is done.

Thanks RejZoR. Good suggestions as always. With the present C++ compiler I'm using I won't be able to add the Vista features you'd like. Support for it ended at XP-SP2. At least RT doesn't look like Win98 any more!

[RejZoR]

To really polish it out, you only have to change text strings as i suggested above and remove that Font option in settings as it serves no purpose for now.
Other than that it's lock and loaded for IDF

[unclewebb]

PROCHOT# is the official Intel term but I agree that most users will have a wtf moment when they see that. PROCHOT will be retired in 2.72.

The Font option gives me some different Fonts in the System Tray. I wish there were more fonts available that are readable at that size but there isn't. I tried using the ClearType option but at that size they tend to get screwed up.

[HDCHOPPER]

swwwweeet thanks unclewebb

[RejZoR]

Unclewebb, ok, if you don't find that feature usable, but "CPU Thermal Status (PROCHOT)" would also do it.

[WoodButcher]

I'm working on adding adjustable colors to the RealTemp user interface but before I finalize that I need to make sure that RT still works fine in Vista 32/64. The updated interface looks good in XP-32 so hopefully there are no issues in Vista.

Working in vista home premium 32.