Take your computer’s vitals
CPUID’s HWMonitor is a system information software program that keeps track of all primary health sensors of your PC. It reads CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speed. The program is straightforward and free of excess features.
An IT Doctor
The safe freeware HWMonitor collects all of the necessary information you need to make sure that your PC is running smoothly.
It’s handy to have HWMonitor installed on your PC to make sure that everything is running the way it should be. With information on the temperature of various computer components and current incoming voltage, you can know whenever your computer is in danger of overheating.
All of the info that’s recorded by this program is presented to you in a clear chart. You can check out recommended maximums and minimums for each system component, so you have an idea of where those numbers should be.
Updates are displayed in real time, which means you never have to refresh and wait for the program. The one feature that this program lacks is alerts. There’s no option to configure warnings, so you have to keep an eye on everything.
Where can you run this program?
This program runs on Windows 7, 2000, XP and Vista.
Is there a better alternative?
Yes. SIV (Systems Information Viewer) is a comprehensive Windows utility that’s useful for viewing system information like Windows, network and hardware data.
Our take
HWMonitor is a great utility to have on your PC. The program doesn’t come with a lot of extra features, but it does serves its intended purpose well.
Should you download it?
Yes, if you want to perform regular check-ups of your PC's health.
