Speccy Pro User Guides

How to Interpret CPU & GPU Temperatures

Speccy Pro uses color-coded indicators to show thermal health. Understanding these numbers is critical for preventing overheating.

• Normal (Green): Below 60°C. Your system is running cool.
• Warm (Yellow): 60°C - 80°C. Common during gaming or heavy rendering.
• Critical (Red): Above 85°C. Risk of throttling or shutdown. Check your fans and airflow immediately.

Exporting Snapshots for Support

When asking for help on tech forums, a Speccy Pro snapshot provides all the context experts need.

1. Open Speccy Pro and wait for the analysis to complete.
2. Go to File > Save as Snapshot to create a `.speccy` file.
3. Alternatively, select File > Save as XML or Save as Text for plain-text reading.
4. You can also use File > Publish Snapshot to generate a private web link to share instantly.

Dealing with Data Inconsistencies

Sometimes Speccy Pro might report a different value than Windows Task Manager. Here's why:

• RAM Frequency: Speccy Pro often reports the actual bus speed (e.g., 1600MHz), while marketing materials quote the effective speed (DDR means "Double Data Rate", so 3200MHz). Multiply Speccy Pro's number by 2 to see if it matches.
• CPU Temperature: Different sensors (Core vs. Socket) can report different values. Speccy Pro prioritizes the on-die digital thermal sensor for accuracy.

PC Health Check Best Practices

Regular monitoring ensures long-term stability.