Panzer Temperature Gauge MKI Coretemp for XWidget

Laptop users and overclockers need to track their computers’ internal temperatures carefully, as components can be damaged quite easily if they get too hot.
Panzer Temperature Gauge MKI Coretemp for XWidget is a simple desktop widget designed to help you monitor your CPU. It relies on Core Temp for the actual readings, and it displays them in a well-designed, military-style gauge.

Handy core temperature monitor

First of all, you should make sure the required software is already installed before attempting to use this widget. Both Core Temp and XWidget are necessary, and the former needs to be running at all times.
Once everything has been set up, you can just double-click the downloaded file to add the widget to your desktop.
The temperature gauge can be resized using the mouse wheel, and it is also possible to lock its position on the screen, alter its transparency or keep it on top of all other windows.

Keep an eye on each core’s temperature

The widget consists of an old-fashioned gauge that displays the recorded temperatures in analog and digital form.
You can switch between the available cores and view their individual temperatures, but the widget also displays the highest recorded value at all times.
If the CPU’s temperature exceeds a certain value, the warning lamp alerts you that the component needs to cool down.

Military-themed widget for enthusiasts

As its name suggests, the gauge is based on a WWII-era tank, and users who appreciate this visual style should be very happy with it.
Looks are not everything, of course, and the widget also enables you to run a certain command when double-clicking the gauge.
All in all, Panzer Temperature Gauge MKI Coretemp for XWidget is a well-designed widget that allows you to monitor your CPU. It obtains temperature data from Core Temp, offers several customization options and is very easy to manage.