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Unread 07-03-2005, 08:35
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Re: Motherboard Monitor

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Originally Posted by jdiwnab
I tried Motherboard Monitor, but was getting very odd info. BIOS was telling me that the processor was about 55C. MBM told me that it was 67C and peaked at 150C (very fast spike). It also told me the case temp was 9C (but the readout on the case said 73F, 40C, nowere near what MBM said) I knew my processor was hot, but I wanted to monitor the temp in windows. But MBM didn't work right for me.
It is possible you do not have all the optional temp sensors installed. If that is the case, the software makes a feel good reading out of thin air. Most motherboards come with a temp sensor installed on the board but the proc is optional.
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