How to find out CPU temp while gaming

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The most CPU-taxing game I have is Assassin's Creed Unity. When I run it, I load HWMonitor in the backgroup, so that I can find out the max temperature I hit while playing. I generally get 60, once I got 62. I want to find out whether the CPU is consistently hitting this temperature, or if it is only momentarily hitting this temperature every so often. The former means I need a CPU cooler, the latter means the need is less urgent.

I was wondering if there is any program I can run in the background the graph the temperature over time. (The alternative is to set my TV as a second monitor, so I can see HWMonitor while I play, but I presume this will tax my system more.)
 
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Hello... The point being is that, If your GPU is transfering more heat in your case and Thus to the CPU Heatsink, A different CPUCooler is not adressing the problem here... and there wiill be no change here.
You must understands that a heat sink can tranfer heat, in a opposite direction, AND attract heat to your CPU.
By taking a cover off your case, You will be best able to reduce this effect for your Tests... better understanding the problem leads to the best solutions.
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Hello... are you using a AMD CPU? because an intel CPU you would be fine. A Very "Simple Test" is to Take a cover off your case and just compare the peak differences, maybe you just need a case fan, because your GPU is creating all the Peak temps in your Case.
Your GPU can be the highest heat generator, your CPU next.
 
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I probably should have mentioned it in my first post, I am running an AMD FX6300, not an Intel.


I already have one case fan funneling outside air directly at my GTX 760. My GPU might be physically hotter (I need to double check that actually), but the GPU is not in danger of over-heating.
 
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Hello... The point being is that, If your GPU is transfering more heat in your case and Thus to the CPU Heatsink, A different CPUCooler is not adressing the problem here... and there wiill be no change here.
You must understands that a heat sink can tranfer heat, in a opposite direction, AND attract heat to your CPU.
By taking a cover off your case, You will be best able to reduce this effect for your Tests... better understanding the problem leads to the best solutions.
 
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Case removed, and I played for about 20 minutes. Max temp was 54 C this time, but this was after doing some dusting with an airblower. I will do a more rigorous test over the weekend. I am ordering a Hyper 212 EVO though.
 
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