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HW Monitor guides
Nine practical guides, from installing the program to understanding every reading. Each one is written to be followed with HW Monitor open beside it.
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How to download and install HW Monitor
Setup or portable ZIP: which to choose, how to check the file and how to get your first readings.
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How to check CPU temperature with HW Monitor
Where to look, what Value, Min and Max mean, and how to test your processor under load.
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Normal CPU and GPU temperatures: what HW Monitor should show
Typical idle and load ranges for processors, graphics cards and drives, and when to worry.
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HW Monitor data logging: save sensor readings to CSV
Press F5 to record every sensor, then open the file in a spreadsheet and chart it.
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HW Monitor real-time graphs: how to use them
Right-click a sensor, add it to a graph and watch up to eight curves live.
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HW Monitor vs HW Monitor PRO: which one do you need?
Both read the same sensors. See what PRO adds and whether you need it.
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HW Monitor voltages, fans and power readings explained
What VCORE, +12V and RPM mean, why utilization can pass 100% and what the star marks.
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HW Monitor themes and interface tips
Switch themes, collapse sections you do not need and keep the window tidy.
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Is HW Monitor safe? What to check before you run it
Who makes it, how to verify your download and what the program can and cannot do.
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