Panzer Temperature Gauge MKI for XWidget

Whether you run resource-intensive applications on your laptop or like to overclock your computer, a temperature monitor is almost essential, as components can be damaged easily if left to run for too long at high temps.

Panzer Temperature Gauge MKI for XWidget is designed to help you keep a close eye on your GPU or processor, and it features a unique interface styled after WWII tanks.

First of all, you should make sure all the required applications are available on your system. XWidget is needed to add the gauge in the first place, and you also need to install Speedfan, as the widget cannot obtain temperature data otherwise.

Unfortunately, however, it does not seem to be possible to select which component should be monitored. The highest temperature recorded in your PC is displayed, but things can get rather confusing if you wish to keep track of a specific reading.

The gauge displays the current temperature of the hottest component via a simple dial, as well as a digital indicator. If the value increases above a certain value, the over-temperature lamp lights up, alerting you that your system needs to cool down.

The gauge can be resized and positioned anywhere on your screen, and it can also be locked in place or made partially transparent.

A user-defined command is executed when double-clicking the gauge, making it possible to launch various applications easily.

When taking all of the above into consideration, Panzer Temperature Gauge MKI for XWidget is likely to be very helpful for users who need to keep an eye on system temps and also happen to be tank fanatics.

However, an additional feature is badly needed, namely the option to choose which component should be monitored at any given time.