how to check cpu temperature

how do u check the cpu temperature without having to go to bios.

 

i believe that either rivatuner or speedfan can do that

 

Yes, speedfan monitors your cpu temperature. Rivatuner monitors graphic card temps.

 

i downloaded that but how do i see my temperature it only says hd and the temperature.

 

I use everest home edition (free), it's a old program but still works ok. It'll show you the cpu and hard drive temperatures.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

 

Give this a try - http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

or this - http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

I personally use the first - gives a lot of information.