Keeping tabs on the temperature of your CPU is very critical.
you might prepare for a disaster beforehand and take measures to prevent your PC from shutting down suddenly.
While Windows users have some great tools, do not get disheartened if you are on Linux.
I have compiled a list of tools that you could easily use to monitor your Linux computers temperature.
So, lets not waste any more time and cut right to the chase.
Or you’ve got the option to use tools such as Lm-Sensor and Psensor.
Lets take a look at those.
These are the methods to check the CPU temperature in Linux:
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Out of all these, we only want the ones recording theCPUs temperature.
There are data from two sensors in the directory.
One is near the CPU (acpitz), and another one is inside the CPU (x86_pkg_tmp).
Once we launch the files, we can view the processors temperature.
Lets take a look.
So a temperature of 56000 is basically 56 degrees.
This basically pulls the recent CPU temperature and puts the value in a columnar format.
Here you’re free to see the temperatures from the respective zone listed.
If you only see the temperature from one displayed, then that is your CPUs temps.
Using Lm Sensor
Lm Sensor cancheck your CPUs temperatureon Linux.
As it is a command-line tool, you could install and monitor the temperatures entirely from the Terminal.
The command to implement the system differs based on which Linux distribution you use.
They look similar to this.
Next, you better enter the commandssensors-detectandsensorson the Terminal.
When you determine that theCPU is running hotter than normal, it is better to clean your PC.
Using Psensor
Psensor monitors the CPU temperature and reports back to you using a graphical interface.
It is easier to use if you do not like fiddling around the Terminal.
To monitor the temperature, typepsensor.
This will launch the software.
A graph will show you the CPU usage and the related temperatures.
If you have a GPU connected, you could also make the app measure its temperature too.
We explored if aCPUs high temperature affects your frame rates and causes lagduring gaming.
Do check it out.
Using HardInfo
HardInfo is an all-in-one hardware reporting and monitoring tool.
If you have usedHWiNFOon Windows, you will find some stark similarities here.
As usual, you could install it using theTerminal.
you’re free to either use the command line to access it or the graphical interface.
I find the graphical interface better, as all the components are separated into different sections.
Clicking on any one of them will show you detailed information.
Now you’re able to launch the app by typing inhardinfoin the Terminal.
Head over to theProcessorsection, and here you will find the temperature listed there.
Conclusion
Many other applications can monitor the CPUs temperature in Linux.
Just search a forum, and people will tell you about all these different apps which they use.
But I findLm SensorsandPsensorsthe most convenient.
They are easy to install and show the active temperatures right in the Terminal.
I hope this article helps you out in your quest to keep your PC cool.
With that said, its time for goodbye.
