Hey Forum, I have a question considering MBM 5 and my MSI k7n2 board. What is the exact sensor for MBM 5 to display the CPU temperature. I get three temperatures: 120, 100, 98. I usually just guess ...

One of the first things you get to learn about computers is that any amount of processing produces some amount of heat as a byproduct. It's not unusual for even a well-cooled computer processor to ...

A good temperature for your desktop computer's CPU is around 120℉ when idle, and under 175℉ when under stress. If you're using a laptop, you should look for CPU temperatures between 140℉ and 190℉. If ...

Sarfraz is an avid PC enthusiast who has a decade of experience in PC hardware. He has written extensively on all types of consumer PC components and peripherals on Xtremegaminerd since the time when ...

I have a Core i7-6700K with max boost speed upped from 4GHz to 4.5GHz. I have a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler and an Asus Z170 Pro motherboard. I always have HWINFO64 running, mainly to ...

A CPU fan is more than just a fan. It is attached to CPU with power pins/wires and a sensor that tells it how fast to run. If the CPU is heating, the sensor will make the fan run faster. As such, the ...