HWMonitor

With each new advancement in the field of consumer technology, computer hardware gets more powerful, and sometimes more power-hungry, requiring better cooling. As a result, depending on the configuration, tinkerers and passionate PC users may want to have an easily accessible monitoring window displaying usage statistics necessary for deciding whether to overclock or under-volt the system.

One such program is represented by CPUID’s HWMonitor, a straightforward and handy utility designed for offering its users quick access to vital hardware readings, ranging from processor temperatures to hard driver activity tracking, at a glance.

After a quick installation process, the program instantly provides the user with a tree-style layout listing the main devices, starting with the CPU, HDD, and GPU, culminating with the battery statistics in the case of laptop devices.

For each of the aforementioned hardware elements, the application lists live readings for important statistics. In the case of the processor, the monitored details include the temperature, the amount of power it draws, how much of it is utilized and at how many MHz it is clocked, while the hard drive readings specify the values of the read and write speeds.

Each of the readings’ values are split into three categories: the current one analyzed in real-time, the minimum and the maximum recorded ones.

In terms of the battery, some welcome additions include the designed, full charge and current capacity, while also displaying the wear and charge levels on the lower part of the application screen, letting the user decide when or if the battery itself requires replacing. In terms of customization, a dark mode option is present alongside a temperature reading toggle which switches the displayed temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

The program also includes an incredibly useful monitoring data exporting function which saves the currently showcased values into a text format, which can be useful when testing the degree of stress the computer is subjected to when running certain demanding applications. A comprehensive array of details is present within the generated report, including extra details such as display adapter details.

Whether you are a PC enthusiast who wants to maximize the performance or minimize the energy footprints of your device, or if you want to simply monitor the way your computer performs under certain stress tests or workflows, HWMonitor provides all the system readings you need in a straightforward layout. For those who want more highly detailed reports, a paid version is available in the form of HWMonitor Pro.