How do I check CPU temperature in Windows 8?

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How can I measure my computer temperature?

On my previous PC I have used some gadgets to measure the temperature.

How can I measure it on Windows 8?

My motherboard manufacturer (ASUS) makes software that does that and runs on Windows 8. — Mark Allen, Dec 05 '12 at 23:13
See http://superuser.com/questions/2119/how-can-i-measure-my-computer-temperature. Most of these should still work on Windows 8. — Brad Patton, Dec 05 '12 at 23:38

score 18 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 06 '12 at 05:48

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I use OpenHardwareMonitor which adds a Gadget you can customize

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answered Dec 06 '12 at 05:48

magicandre1981

What program did you use to capture the screenshot with the shadow behind them? I see them everywhere, but I can never find a program that does. – Cole Tobin Aug 19 '13 at 00:41
this is the screenshot from their homepage and it looks like this is Windows 7. – magicandre1981 Aug 19 '13 at 03:56
I know it's Windows 7. I'm just wondering what program saves the shadow with the screenshot. – Cole Tobin Aug 19 '13 at 04:35
@Cole"Cole9"Johnson Something like [WinSnap](http://www.ntwind.com/software/winsnap.html) – jjiceman Aug 25 '13 at 21:18

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 06 '12 at 00:32

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I use Speccy by Piriform. It does more than just CPU temp.

answered Dec 06 '12 at 00:32

Cole Tobin

score 2 · Answer 3 · edited Dec 05 '12 at 23:28

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I have always used third party software to monitor temperatures. See if this work in Windows 8 on desktop mode: CoreTemp

edited Dec 05 '12 at 23:28

Supercereal

answered Dec 05 '12 at 23:15

Wes

Yep - this works in windows 8. It also works a bit like a gadget in that it will silently stay in the background when minimized and pop up an alert when the temp reaches a critical point. – Steve Mc Jan 07 '14 at 09:12
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It also installs 'Search Protect' malware that hijacks web browsers. Don't go anywhere near it. – Kim Nov 28 '14 at 18:53

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