Whether you're a newbie or a DIY expert, checking your CPU temps is an easy and effective way to make sure your PC is running in peak condition.

Learning how to check your CPU temperature is a great way to troubleshoot PC problems and make sure you're getting maximum performance from your processor.

Your CPU temperature affects your computer's performance and can indicate its overall health. We'll show you how to monitor it and what to do when it spikes.

Run Core Temp, either from the option at the end of the installation wizard or from the desktop icon. To check your CPU temperature, look next to the CPU #0 or Core #0 field under Temperature ...