StealthThunder
November 30th, 2003, 11:16 PM
I was wondering if it was possible to retrieve the CPU Temp through windows xp using VB, C++ or C#. I have an P4 Abit motherboard w/ factory temp reader. thx
Striek
December 2nd, 2003, 01:42 AM
It is definitely passible, as there are a number of applications available to do it. You need to know the address of the temperature pin in order to get it, though, and I don't know how to do that.
However, you might want to take a look at Motherboard Monitor (http://mbm.livewiredev.com/). It will monitor things like core voltage, fan speed, and case temp as well. Very handy utility.
nihil
December 2nd, 2003, 02:30 AM
Striek is quite right....it is theoretically possible but very difficult to put into practice :(
The main problem is that the MoBo and processor combinations are so varied, and the manufacturers are apparently reluctant or slow in releasing those details.
I tested two monitoring systems for guys a couple of years ago, I deleted both apps as I knew they were reporting rubbish (the box would have exploded!!!)_They are most reliable with home built machines and least reliable with branded ones like Dell. I suspect that this might be due to customised BIOSes???.
I tested with seven machines. Only 5 were recognised, and only 2 gave believable results.
Cheers