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Title: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: christillis on September 04, 2011, 08:56:27 pm

Hi there,

First post (yey!).

I've got a GA-Z68XP-UD4 board and Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). I've noticed that while the BIOS hardware monitor has a temp of mid 30's (C), EasyTune Software installed on the operating system reads mid 20's.

I have a Corsair H80 Liquid CPU cooler, perhaps this is the issue?

Any comments appreciated in advance!

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: Aussie Allan on September 04, 2011, 09:24:59 pm

 Possible BIOS update glitch...........probable Easy Tune code error......nothing to really worry about.....I remember some months back when people were getting a -30c reading ;D........they'll probable nailit in the nest prod update.........you can always download a couple more temp apps....run them......then average out the figures..........let us know which ones the most accurate........

  Your BIOS temp figure should be spot on  ;)

  Aussie Allan

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: christillis on September 04, 2011, 09:31:53 pm

Hi Allan,

Thanks for responding from down under so swiftly!

Yes I was expecting a 30's temp, although I was unsure as I'm using water cooling for the first time (only for the CPU, mind) and was partially hopeful for a cooler system...so far the only difference is the noise and the hole it left in my wallet  ;D

Cheers!

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: TigetLi on September 04, 2011, 09:45:00 pm

Hello Chris,

I compared ET6 CPU Temp reading against my BIOS reading. I also Looked at the CPU Temp readings provided by Core Temp 3.60 and AIDA 64. ET6 appears to be undereading CPU Temp by 6 to 8 deg C depending on which program you compare it to. A variation of 1 to 2 deg C in readings is common.

Get yourself  one or two other Temp monitoring programs and compare their readings

See attachment for example - ET6 - AIDA 64 - Real Temp

Good Luck

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: christillis on September 04, 2011, 09:55:49 pm

Hi TigetLi,

Thank you for your addition, very much appreciated.

Once my finances have stabilised, I'm hoping to get a Corsair Link, which will help a little bit - especially providing a easy visual colour reference should temps rise too excessively. I'll definitely get AIDA, looks like some HQ software indeed.

Thanks again,
Chris

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: TigetLi on September 04, 2011, 10:09:07 pm

Glad to be able to help Chris,

Google for Real Temp 3.60 and download and use it. It's free and will serve you well.

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: F5BJR on September 04, 2011, 10:29:28 pm

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http://openhardwaremonitor.org/

Pierre

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: christillis on September 04, 2011, 10:54:29 pm

Quote from: TigetLi on September 04, 2011, 10:09:07 pm

Google for Real Temp 3.60 and download and use it. It's free and will serve you well.

Thanks TigetLi, very kind of you!  :)

Quote from: F5BJR on September 04, 2011, 10:29:28 pm

http://openhardwaremonitor.org/ Pierre

Thanks for the linkie Pierre.

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: TigetLi on September 04, 2011, 11:23:00 pm

Link provided by Pierre is for OpenHarware Monitor beta O.5.x. Real Temp 3.67 avail from here http://www.mediafire.com/?n99nq4kn95u6i6a (http://www.mediafire.com/?n99nq4kn95u6i6a)

Title: Re: Temperature variation between BIOS and EasyTune hardware monitor
Post by: christillis on September 04, 2011, 11:56:05 pm

Quote from: TigetLi on September 04, 2011, 11:23:00 pm

Link provided by Pierre is for OpenHarware Monitor beta O.5.x. Real Temp 3.67 avail from here http://www.mediafire.com/?n99nq4kn95u6i6a (http://www.mediafire.com/?n99nq4kn95u6i6a)

Already downloaded buddy  ;) ...and temps are showing roughly in between BIOS and EasyTune  ;D