CPU temp

CPU temp is a tiny and lightweight tool designed to display the temperature in the upper left corner of the desktop. Even though the CPU temperature does not need to be checked daily, it does not mean that it should be neglected.

Similarly to checking a car's oil, keeping an eye on the temperature of the processor enables users to detect potential problems and take the necessary actions to address them before it is too late. This is especially true for systems that need to constantly bear higher loads, such as video games or rendering software, for instance.

Generally speaking, the normal temperature of a CPU when idle should be around 50 degrees Celsius or 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Once a higher load is opened, it is perfectly normal for the temperature to increase as the computer consumes more power. Then again, even in these conditions, the temperature should not exceed 80 degrees Celsius / 176 degrees Fahrenheit on desktops and 95 degrees Celsius / 203 degrees Fahrenheit on laptops.

CPU temperatures that go over the aforementioned numbers could be an indicator that the cooling system is malfunctioning, which in turn may lead to crashes, data loss or the computer can simply die out. CPU temp simply displays the temperature on the desktop in an area that is rarely used so that it can be checked when it is convenient.

In addition to accounting for the age of the PC, users should check whether the computer is clean, if the cooling system can be changed or upgraded and if the PC's fan spinning is under load. At the same time, it is recommended to check whether the device is intended for use with higher loads, as some are not to the surprise of many users out there.