Program to read cpu temp

[JohnDoemakt]

Could someone recomend me a program to read my cpu temp?

[redduc900]

I've always used Motherboard Monitor (MBM), which IMO is a very accurate tool for reading temps and voltages (it also does a lot more, and plus it's free). You can download the newest version (5.1.9.1) from Alex's site here...

http://mbm.livewiredev.com/ ;)

[JohnDoemakt]

I just downloaded the MBM tool, took off my HSF, and applyed a thin layer of AS3. I know that AS need a couple of hours before it reaches maximum effect, but I feel the temperature is a bit high.
The idle temp is 44' celsius and 57' max load.... This is a p3 750 prosessor with an aluminium HS with an 2800 rpm fan. Is the temp to high for this system do you think?

[RedDeathDrinker]

What make of heatsink is it? If it's just a generic alloy one, it won't cool your CPU as efficently as an aftermarket one, such as the AX-7 or Alpha PAL8045.

A better fan would also help, a Sunon or YS-Tech running at 35-40cfm at least.

[JohnDoemakt]

The HSF is originaly from an p3 850 133fsb, and I don't know if that one is cooler than this p3 750