Tool to read temps on a 65w AMD 3600+ x2 proc?

[shambling]

Looking for a small program to read the temperatures on both cores for my 65w 1.9ghz 3600+ x2. I've tried core temp .95, but it reads one core at -1c and one at 2c.

I'd like a program that is compatible with this processor, and can list perhaps the heats of my northbridge, core 1, core 2.

I'm using stock cooling right now, but when I want to overclock I will switch out the cooler. I got it up to 2.375ghz stable on stock cooling, but I'd rather not keep it at that until I get a better cooler. I could have probably gone higher, but biostar's temp reader was showing a processor temp of 55c. Until then I'd like to be able to monitor the core temps reliably.


Motherboard is a biostar tforce 7025


edit: after doing some research, it looks like the temperature monitoring that is built into the brisbane CPU is defective. If anyone finds out anything though, let me know?

 

[drew455]

some people like the program called speedfan but i am personally not a fan. i didn't like the setup. but if it works for you i'm happy for you. hope this was helpful.

 

[shambling]

unfortunately, it looks like the brisbane core doesn't have functional hardware for speedfan or coretemp like programs to properly monitor.

I guess I'll just have to be happy with guestimating temperature based on my BIOS readings.

 

[PCKid777]

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_13118,00.html

As far as I'm concerned, this works. Scroll down to "AMD Dashboard Demo Software, Rev 2.0.0." Been using it since I did my build and even if its wrong, it still gives me headroom because its been reporting temps as high as 53C (load) with a MaxOrb in this SFF chassis...

Nonetheless, it SEEMS VERY ACCURATE. Idle temps are around 33C....

Note: You must install the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP before using this software.

 

[shambling]

Thanks, I'll try that.

I did install those drivers, so I should be fine testing that.