GPU/CPU temperature logging

I've just upgraded my system and am having some issues when gaming. It runs fine for maybe 20 mins and then the video gets choppy. I'm thinking it must be temp related as I've checked just about everything else I can think of. I'm looking for software that will log cpu and gpu temperature data to a file that I can then look at and see if the temps are high at the times when I experience choppy video.

I'm currently using speedfan to log cpu temp, but it apparently doesn't support my video card, and it's accuracy can be questionable from what I've read on other forums. Everest and Rivatuner are the two solutions I see recommended, but I haven't been able to figure out how to enable logging in either of them. Suggestions?

My system: ASUS P5Q-E, Q6600, 2x2GB, HD 4850.

No, everything is at defaults.

Start Everest and under 'File' select preferences.
Then select Hardware Monitoring and under that, logging.
click on the format you want to save in and where you want to save the logs (I use HTML).
Then select what you want to log.

Should be that easy. With ultimate, I found a quirk where I had to create a dummy .htm file in my save directory before it would actually start saving the logs. But once I did that I was good to go.

Keep in mind that your GPU is pretty new - Everest might not recognize it and be able to get temps for it.

Riva works like a charm, I'm surpised you had trouble with it.

First download the Rivatuner Core 2 Duo Temperature Monitor Plugin then read the instructions on this page. That will give you Core and GPU monitoring in a nice graphic format. It really is pretty sweet.

Dude, I am not sure what is going on with rivatuner. GURU3d did their 4870x2 preview and mentioned using rivatuner 2.09....ok...last I heard though it was not doing so well with the 4800s. Not sure what is up with that.

Well, i feel ripped off

HWMonitor to the rescue(and yes the fan is at 35%(4870) if not it would be in the 60-70's(i have seen it run the fan at 0% even tho it still turns when its cold enough), but i set it to 35% when i fold and or game and just leave it that way.)

I downloaded HWMonitor, but it doesn't appear to be detecting my GPU. I searched on the web site but didn't see a list of supported GPUs, but I find it strange that a 4870 would be compatible and a 4850 is not. Not a big deal, since it doesn't appear to support logging anyway. Also, your CPU temps appear to be significantly lower than mine. Could you give me some info on what would be a normal idle/load temp range for CPU/GPU in a 75-76 degree room? This SS was taken with the PC sitting there after doing absolutely nothing for more than an hour:



I was able to get Everest logging by following the instructions in one of the posts up above, but it also doesn't appear to be detecting the GPU. Same thing with Riva. Am I a victim of having hardware that is too new?

Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. As far as CPU temps, are mine high? I believe my Q6600 is the G0 stepping, I read on the newegg reviews that G0 was supposed to run cooler, or something to that effect. I'm sure I could find this info on the forum, but since I've already got the thread open, figured I'd ask.

Hi guys

Maybee this answer comes a little bit late, but I have a HD 4870 and I have just downloaded GPUZ v 0.2.8 and it supports logging into files

cheers