Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

Computer is running hot.

I am running XP Home on a Dell Inspiron 8500 laptop.

Thanks

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

It's usually a file called ctemp under C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM. Good luck.

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

Or in your BIOS upon startup.

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

There is nothing in my System folder titled temp. I will check the bios, but that looked more like a test when I tried it.

I will do a search on Google and see if there is a free system diagnostics software or something that shows you your cpu temp, etc...

If anyone else has a suggestion with XP Home, please let me know.

Thanks

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

Try SiSoft Sandra, has some useful tools.

CNet Download Page

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

I use "MBM 5" (Motherboard Monitor).

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

I downloaded MBM5, but it needed to know what the motherboard was. I then downloaded PC Wizard to find out what the motherboard was, and it also had what I was looking for.

It says my processor is at 60' celsius and the meter is in the red. Is this really bad or just marginal?

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

Download CpuZ, it will give you information about everything inside your computer. Use that to get your motherboard type for MBM.

edit: www.cpuid.com

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

It depends on the CPU.

Re: Where do you check your CPU temp?
 

EDIT:

I now see you have a laptop. Disregard what I said, I was talking desktops.