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What Tj. Max, Min, Max and Load really mean, plus the colour codes that tell you when to worry.

We check the driver, the installer, permissions and data use, and show how to verify the SHA-256 hash.

Accuracy, footprint, sensors, logging and alerts compared side by side, with a clear recommendation.

Safe idle, gaming and stress ranges for desktops and laptops, and when a reading is a warning sign.

Run Core Temp from a folder or USB stick, keep settings with it and use it on any Windows PC.

Nine proven steps from free quick checks to a full repaste, with Core Temp to measure every change.

Install safely, keep temperatures visible in the taskbar, start with Windows and fix missing icons.

Watch temperatures in game, log full sessions and spot throttling before it costs you frames.