Rainmeter and CPU Temp

benparker · 26 Sep 2015 at 19:53

Ok I have the latest Rainmeter installed and I understand it doesnt show CPU Temps. I installed Core temp and the plugin http://rainmeter.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18512 and placed in the plugins folder and its running in the background but it still doesnt how the temp.

I like the default lowkey skin and want cpu temp to go with it so any help is really appreciated

Orcvader · 26 Sep 2015 at 20:10

You'll need to edit the widget to get the temps off the Core Temp plugin: http://docs.rainmeter.net/manual/plugins/coretemp

So basically you'll want something like this:

Code:

[MeasureCore1Temp]
Measure=Plugin
Plugin=CoreTemp
CoreTempType=Temperature
CoreTempIndex=0

[MeterCore1Temp]
Meter=String
MeasureName=MeasureCore1Temp
;X and Y is where you want it in the widget
X=5
Y=5
FontColor=255,255,255,255
;%1 is the data it gets from the MeasureCore1Temp part
Text="Core 1 Temp: %1°C"

If you want I can give it a go and edit the default widget if it's too confusing for you, what CPU are you using?

EDIT: Seems the latest version of Rainmeter already includes the CoreTemp plugin.

EDIT: What is the default skin called again? I have too many skins

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benparker · 27 Sep 2015 at 12:50

Orcvader said:
EDIT: What is the default skin called again? I have too many skins .

I believe its called illustro? Would it be possible to see GPU temps also?

Orcvader · 27 Sep 2015 at 13:54

Does Core Temp itself read the GPU temp? If not then it may not be possible.

I'm currently using MSI AfterBurner to read off CPU temps and GPU usage/temps.

benparker · 27 Sep 2015 at 14:15

Orcvader said:
Does Core Temp itself read the GPU temp? If not then it may not be possible.

I'm currently using MSI AfterBurner to read off CPU temps and GPU usage/temps.

nope, where do I copy paste what you did in the illustro skin?

Orcvader · 27 Sep 2015 at 14:26

benparker said:
nope, where do I copy paste what you did in the illustro skin?

Not exactly as simple as that. you can copy the MeasureCore1Temp anywhere for now but then you need to decide how you want to to show on the widget. As in... underneath the SWAP Usage? As text or as a bar? etc...

benparker · 27 Sep 2015 at 14:43

Orcvader said:
Not exactly as simple as that. you can copy the MeasureCore1Temp anywhere for now but then you need to decide how you want to to show on the widget. As in... underneath the SWAP Usage? As text or as a bar? etc...

Is it possible to have under cpu usage in the system widget? So illusto style bar under cpu temp and right side will have %

Orcvader · 27 Sep 2015 at 15:28

Something like this? You sure you want % instead of C?

benparker · 27 Sep 2015 at 15:40

Yes. Oops lol yea C please. Both core right?

Also is it possible to have cpu widget with the current temps and max temps?

Orcvader · 27 Sep 2015 at 15:45

benparker said:
Yes. Oops lol yea C please. Both core right?

Also is it possible to have cpu widget with the current temps and max temps?

Yeah, I used "MaxTemperature" as that uses a temp based off both cores.

Max temp? As in the highest the CPU is suppose to reach, or the highest it has reached?

EDIT: Here's a download link to the CPU widget, just paste it into the System folder of Illustro, exit Rainmeter and restart it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwQJqwBIsTP5bFp1LTAwWjlXbjg/view?usp=sharing

benparker · 27 Sep 2015 at 20:58

Thanks but its not working. I placed in same dir with System.ini then deleted it and left your one renamed to system but didnt workm. Same as default one. CoreTemp running in the background

Edit: Working now, I placed the file in C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins instead of C:\Users\benparker\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins

Thank you

Apparentl speedfan allows you to see gpu temps, can you make it with that please?

Orcvader · 27 Sep 2015 at 21:27

Edit it, find [MeasureMaxTemp] and change the plugin field to "Plugin=Plugins\CoreTemp.dll" , save it and then refresh the widget and see if that works. I don't have CoreTemp installed so I can't really test it.

benparker · 27 Sep 2015 at 21:50

Nope that didnt work

What do you use to measure cpu temps?

Orcvader · 27 Sep 2015 at 22:11

MSI AftterBurner: http://gaming.msi.com/features/afterburner

The plugin: http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=319558

In MSI AfterBurner, click on Settings -> Monitoring and make sure CPU1 temp and CPU2 temp is checked.

I updated the file to be compatible with it, it's the same Google Drive download link.

benparker · 28 Sep 2015 at 08:35

I have used MSI afterburner and it only shows temps while gaming. But for some reason it stopped working

Orcvader · 28 Sep 2015 at 08:58

Hmm, do you have "Start with Windows" and "Start minimised" in settings -> general?

benparker · 28 Sep 2015 at 13:42

Orcvader said:
Hmm, do you have "Start with Windows" and "Start minimised" in settings -> general?

Yes they are

benparker · 28 Sep 2015 at 21:24

I installed the skin and its distorted. I have msi afterburner and coretemp installed. Other skins work except this

Orcvader · 28 Sep 2015 at 21:40

benparker said:
I installed the skin and its distorted. I have msi afterburner and coretemp installed. Other skins work except this

http://s1.postimg.org/xi4shlj2n/Clipboard01.jpg

I just realised your Illustro looks different from mine. Any chance you can upload the stock system.ini file from yours?

benparker · 28 Sep 2015 at 23:10

The skin in the middle of the screen didn't work which is this one http://dcrutgers.deviantart.com/art/MSI-Afterburner-for-Gnometer-175611672

Illustro is the 3rd widget and the other 2 I discovered today is called gnometer http://poiru.deviantart.com/art/Gnometer-1-3-0-3-182181512

Not next to PC but that's the link