Which CPU reading on HWINFO to use?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
CosmicRustle

CosmicRustle

Reputable
Nov 14, 2015
47
0
4,540
On HWINFO's sensor window I see two readings for my CPU.
One called CPU [#0]: AMD FX-6350
and another for my motherboard called MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693) which also has another CPU reading
See image for more detail.

As you can see from the attached image, the CPU temp according to the MSI970 mobo is ridiculously high compared to the real CPU reading. Anybody know why this is?

Thanks and sorry if this is in wrong place

http://imgur.com/a/hlRH3

hlRH3
 
Solution
synphul
Try using amd's own overdrive software to read temps for amd cpu's more accurately. You'll also likely get more accurate readings from the cpu under load than at idle. Overdrive should tell you the cpu's thermal margin in terms of how many degrees C until it throttles so the lower the number the hotter it's running. Other software can have issues reading amd cpu temps.
Sort by date Sort by votes
synphul

synphul

Champion
Mar 11, 2011
9,477
7
54,965
Try using amd's own overdrive software to read temps for amd cpu's more accurately. You'll also likely get more accurate readings from the cpu under load than at idle. Overdrive should tell you the cpu's thermal margin in terms of how many degrees C until it throttles so the lower the number the hotter it's running. Other software can have issues reading amd cpu temps.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom