CPU temperatures and fan speeds

[Mike_Envy]

Seeking the best way to monitor CPU temperatures and control fan speeds. Is there an HP app, or something else you've found that work well on a HP MB?

[Urban101]

Not HP software, but I'd recommend Coretemp and speedfan for monitoring cpu temp and fan speeds 

[Mike_Envy]

Coretemp does a nice job for temperature monitoring, but fanspeed won't display any of the fan speeds, much less allow me to control fan speeds,,, Any ideas?

[NonSequitur777]

Mike_Envy -One approach other HP Community members including myself have applied is:

1.) Install a free program such as "Real Temp" -this will show current CPU temperatures and the distance to max temp and 'thermal status'. Link: Real Temp (3.70) Download | TechPowerUp

2.) Concurrently, run a freeware CPU stress program such as "HeavyLoad" to test how your CPU fan is going to respond. When the program stresses your CPU to the max, you should observe the fan-speed ramp up considerably. Link: JAM Software - Customer Area (jam-software.de)

Assuming your CPU fan is doing what it is supposed to do, but CPU heat issues is still a concern to you, say when you upgraded your CPU, you could also look into upgrading your CPU fan, CPU heatsink, adding an additional cooling fan, etc.  And if you feel up to it, going way off the reservation -so to speak, is also an option for the not so fainted of heart.  See my desktop modifications: Solved: Upgrading HP Compaq Elite 8300 USDT - Page 2 - HP Support Community - 8118827

Good luck!