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Libre Hardware Monitor
github.com/LibreHardwareMonitor/LibreHardwareM…
Hardware & Diagnostics
Open-source projectOpen source
Libre Hardware Monitor tracks computer temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load, and clock speeds.
About Libre Hardware Monitor
Libre Hardware Monitor is free, open-source software that monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load, and clock speeds. It provides a Windows Forms application that presents readings in a graphical interface, and a separate library for use in other applications.
It can read data from motherboards, Intel and AMD processors, NVIDIA, AMD and Intel graphics cards, HDD, SSD and NVMe drives, and network cards. Some sensors require administrator privileges, and readings can vary by motherboard manufacturer.
Key features
- Show readings in a Windows Forms graphical interface
- Read motherboard sensor data
- Read Intel and AMD processor data
- Read NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics card data
- Read HDD, SSD, NVMe, and network card data
- Provide library for use in other applications via NuGet
Best for: Best for Windows users and developers who want to view hardware sensor data or reuse monitoring in their own applications.
Good for
- Free and open source software licensed under MPL 2.0
- Includes both a graphical application and a library for other applications
- Reads data from motherboards, processors, graphics cards, drives, and network cards
Watch out for
- Some sensors require administrator privileges to access data
- Sensor reading accuracy can differ by motherboard manufacturer
Libre Hardware Monitor at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Hardware & Diagnostics
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Libre Hardware Monitor FAQ
What devices can it read data from?
Motherboards, Intel and AMD processors, NVIDIA, AMD and Intel graphics cards, HDD, SSD and NVMe drives, and network cards.
Do I need administrator privileges?
Some sensors require administrator privileges to access the data.
Is this project affiliated with librehardwaremonitor.com?
No. The project states it is not affiliated with that site and advises avoiding it.
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