Good CPU temp monitor [hardware]

wuzzapiman · Jun 23, 2003

The Nexus looks inviting...can it fit inside a cheiftec door? How do you install the sensors so they dont interupt with cooling?

nerdlogic · Jun 23, 2003

Hmmm...are you trying to use it to monitor CPU temps? you can put it on the HS right next to the CPU. That would be the best approach. However, you still will not get a full accurate reading of the on-die temp as your probe will still be influenced by system temps.

The Nexus works well. So do CompuNurse and DigiDoc.

orange400 · Jun 24, 2003

Another good spot would be right underneath your CPU if it'll fit. And yeah the nexus is good.

Puer Aeternus · Jun 24, 2003

I'll Vouch for the CompuNurse. Cheap and simple...well...took a while to get the probe to stick next to the core(had to use crazy glue as a last resort...I have since learned about artic lumina.

Toysrme · Jun 24, 2003

Bad spot.

Unless you want to sac cooling and drill a hole down thrgouh the heatsink/block to stick the probe right above the core <breath> The best place is to slide te probe between the heatsink and the CPU until it runs into the core.

That'll be 100X more accurate than any on-die temp reader that's thus been released.

Compunurse woot! $5-7 goodness, two thin probes!

login211 · Jun 24, 2003

i need a temp sensor thingy with 2 temps sensors at least, i know about the nexus, i'd love to buy it but i don't wanna spend too much on it

hardcano 2 is also good but it looks ****ty compared to the nexus

how's the compunurse? i've never even heard of it

Compunurse woot! $5-7 goodness, two thin probes!

is it really 5-7 bucks???

Puer Aeternus · Jun 24, 2003

CompuNurse pics and review

The review is a couple of years old I think...so the price shown is probably wrong.
For the cost you could buy a few of these to monitor all your parts..be a little hairy w/ all those extra wires but a cheap temp monitor

nerdlogic · Jun 24, 2003

Hmmm....I'm sure you can find one somewhere.

Here's a look at the digidoc5:
http://www.directron.com/doc5.html

I found one at directron, but not for $5-$7:
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/nursedual.html

nerdlogic · Jun 24, 2003

Puer Aeternus said:
CompuNurse pics and review

The review is a couple of years old I think...so the price shown is probably wrong.
For the cost you could buy a few of these to monitor all your parts..be a little hairy w/ all those extra wires but a cheap temp monitor

You got to it while I was looking for it.

It doesn't seem like you'd want the compunurse, seeing as you'd want something that looks cool and is easy to mount in a drive bay. I'd probably mount that thing on my monitor to make it easier to see. The cord looks long enough to reach.

Puer Aeternus · Jun 24, 2003

it is a pretty long cord.
Sadly my CompuNurse got a tear in the sensor and now reads "777". it is now in the grave yard of dead hardware and I cannot measure it for you.

Toysrme · Jun 25, 2003

Dibs on Puer Aeternus's battery.

login211 · Jun 25, 2003

damn that CompuNurse is us$14

i think it's a better deal to buy the hardcano 2, it's $18.99 on ebay and it has 2 temp sensors...

Puer Aeternus · Jun 25, 2003

Damn...the battery, what was I thinking

I actually threw the whole thing out(slaps own hand).

the price that you see is probably outdated...check your fave online vender, it may be cheaper..it should be cheaper.
Hope this helps...but looks like NedLogic is right..you have your eyes on the fancy hardcano....whatever works for ya

login211 · Jun 25, 2003

i don't want anything fancy but if i'm going to pay $15 for something why not spend another 4-5 and get something fancy

i've only found the compunurse for $15 and $14

no one on ebay has it either!!!!

GameFAQsRolo · Jun 25, 2003

http://www.bestbyte.net/Product.cfm?ProductID=525&CategoryID=8&Keyword=

Total is $11.99 for the compunurse. Since it's the $5 flat shipping, maybe you should pick up 2 or 3 or maybe some fans

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torchedlh · Jun 25, 2003

i just got a harcano 9 and i was pleasantly surprised. comes with 1 temp monitor, a screen for showing min and max temps the things has reached, and 4 rheostats.

arabarabian · Jun 25, 2003

I really like the DigitalDoc5 for many reasons. For one they can monitor the temps of 8 things in your case. They can have fans turn on and off when that temp sensor reaches a certain temp. They also monitor you voltage. Despite the price a DigitalDoc5 is a great option. You can get them at www.3dcool.com.

Thank You,
Daniel

nan0_man · Jun 25, 2003

I use a shim and im wondering, can i just cut a gap in it to accomodate the temp sensor(flat one)?

Cypress · Jun 25, 2003

what nexus thing are you talking about? the one i saw got a poor rating.

login211 · Jun 25, 2003

thanks for the link GameFAQsRolo, i think i'll order one... i hope they ship to canada aswell... yarg i'll order 2 so i can watch my cpu temp as well, first one if for keeping an eye on my vid card

nan0_man said:
I use a shim and im wondering, can i just cut a gap in it to accomodate the temp sensor(flat one)?

well since the shim is mainly used for preventing your cpu core from getting crushed i'd say there's no harm at all in making some room for the sensor

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