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Quick summary
hwinfo-tui is a lightweight terminal program for Windows that shows live readings from system sensors. Built to work with HWInfo, it pulls real-time data and presents it in a compact text interface inspired by gping. The utility is free and designed to be approachable for beginners while still useful for experienced users who prefer a non-GUI monitoring tool.
Sensor readouts you can watch
- Fan speeds and cooling status (RPMs, on/off state)
- Power rail voltages and electrical measurements
- Temperatures for CPU, GPU and other components
- Clock frequencies and utilization metrics
Why use a terminal monitor
Because it runs in the terminal, hwinfo-tui avoids the overhead of heavy graphical applications and fits easily into scripting workflows or remote sessions. By sourcing its data from HWInfo, it provides detailed and reliable sensor values so you can spot trends, diagnose thermal or power issues, and make better hardware management decisions.
Quick setup tips
To get started, install HWInfo and enable sensor access, then launch hwinfo-tui so it can read the sensor feed. The interface is keyboard-driven and minimizes clutter, making it fast to scan key metrics. Keep HWInfo updated to ensure the most accurate and complete sensor coverage.
A free alternative to consider
EVEREST Home Edition is a no-cost, legacy option that some users still prefer for a GUI-based system overview. It offers a more graphical presentation and additional system information, though it tends to be heavier than a terminal utility and is an older product compared with modern tools. Choose EVEREST if you want a visual dashboard rather than a console view.
Technical
- Windows
- Free
