Hello DAL,
I've been trying to use a couple different applications like PC Wizard and CPUID to see my CPU temperature. I can get my HDD and my GPU temps but not my CPU. Dell has them restricted as everything stock is write only. Anyway around this?

Thanks much,
3iz

Below is my canned text on monitoring temps. If these don't help, you will need to reveal the details of your system.

Your motherboard utilities disk should have a monitoring program (or check for a more recent version on your motherboard or PC maker's website). If none, I recommend CoreTemp for newer Intel and AMD64 CPUs. SpeedFan is a great and popular alternative, or you can try Motherboard Monitor. Unfortunately, I have found that these programs often have problems properly identifying and labeling the sensor they are reading. The temperatures shown are as accurate as the inexpensive, low-tech sensors will allow, but it may say System Fan instead of CPU Fan. Fortunately, the programs do allow you to edit the labels, so I use Everest to verify the temperatures (as it is able to put sensor to label correctly), then edit the label in the monitoring program. In Everest, look under Computer > Sensor, then wait a couple seconds for the readings to appear. Unfortunately, Everest does not minimize to the system tray to show real-time temperatures, otherwise, you could use Everest instead of the others.

I also found this: Dell Inspiron Inspiron/Latitude/Precision fan control

I have tried all four programs, one I actually had to download because it was a new suggestion. The program's show GPU and HDD but no CPU. As for the bonus find/link, I ran the program but it didn't find anything because I have a Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 I guess.

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Hmmm, don't know. Are you just curious or are you concerned you are having heat issues?

Srry for the late reply,
No issues really. I was just trying to make sure everything is functioning properly before I give it to my sister.

Good brother! Don't forget to sit down with her and show her how to keep her security updated, and system clean and safe.