★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
I’ve been looking for a clean way to monitor my CPU and GPU temperatures on Windows 11 without cluttering my desktop or relying on widget apps that get buried under other windows. Most solutions either require a full system tray icon that doesn’t show the actual temp at a glance, or a third-party gadget that feels outdated. windows 11 show temperature in taskbar
I tried first – great for in-game overlays, but not for a permanent taskbar readout. Then I found HWiNFO64 combined with RivaTuner or Rainmeter – powerful but overkill. ★★★★☆ (4
4.5/5 – works beautifully once set up. Then I found HWiNFO64 combined with RivaTuner or
But the best seamless experience so far? (open-source) or Xmeters (discontinued but still usable). TrafficMonitor lets you display CPU/GPU temp, usage, and network speed directly in your taskbar – no extra windows, no bloat.