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Reliable measurements
Standard units, range checks, and transient-value filtering keep readings consistent and easier to trust.
PrimeMonitor v2.1.0 · High-Performance Hardware & System Telemetry
Precision monitoring.
Beautifully presented.
Hardware readings, repeatable benchmark sessions, hotkey workspace profiles, taskbar metrics, game overlays, desktop widgets, history, and secure remote access — in one portable Windows application.
✓ GPL v3✓ Portable✓ Windows 10/11 x64
Efficient monitoring
Reads only the sensors required by visible views
RTSS Shared Memory V2
No game-process code injection
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Serious FPS analysis
Read FPS and frame pacing through RTSS without game injection, then save repeatable sessions with average, min, 1% low, 0.1% low, hardware peaks, comparisons, and exports.
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Secure remote dashboard
View selected metrics from phones, tablets, and browsers on your local network through password-protected remote access.
One app, many views
Built around the way you monitor
From compact taskbar readings to detailed history charts, every view uses the same consistent measurements and visual system.
Main panel & taskbar
01Vertical or horizontal panel layouts, compact taskbar-aligned metrics, multi-monitor placement, separate label/value typography, hover details, click-through, and configurable double-click actions.
Desktop & game widgets
02Responsive load, temperature, power, memory, and FPS analytics — including the large-value Game Four RTSS-style HUD, seven radial widgets, saved sizing, snapping, topmost, opacity, and clickability.
Benchmark sessions & reports
03Run a named, validated gameplay segment; capture frame statistics and hardware summaries; compare it with the previous session; then export CSV or a concise report.
Hotkey workspace profiles
04Open a saved combination of panels, widgets, Benchmark Sessions, and Prime HW Monitor with one hotkey, including monitor-aware positions and behavior overrides.
18 themes & live editor
05Edit colors, typography, sizing, spacing, borders, opacity, and taskbar presentation with live preview. Theme-aware panels and web surfaces stay coordinated.
History & diagnostics
06Review load, temperature, power, clock, FPS, network, and storage trends over 1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days, then export history to CSV.
Network tools & web UI
07Upload/download speed tests, daily traffic, and a responsive live dashboard for another device or Lively Wallpaper.
Auditable data sources
08A multilingual Data Sources page explains each metric’s source, unit, aggregation, validation, freshness, and RTSS behavior.
Prime HW Monitor
09Search, expand, and inspect the complete motherboard, CPU, GPU, memory, storage, network, cooling, controller, and battery sensor catalog in a safe live diagnostic view.
Game widgets
Complete game metrics in one compact view
Game 1 and Game 3 combine processor, graphics, memory, and performance readings in clear layouts designed for quick in-game scanning.
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Clean, fitted typography
Labels adapt to available width and stay inside the HUD at every supported scale.
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Interaction when you want it
Clickable or click-through, topmost, saved positions. Always-on-top works with windowed and borderless fullscreen.
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Independent visual identity
Transparent HUD palettes stay stable while the rest of the app follows your theme.
RTSS-style responsive HUD
Game Four · Compact
Large FPS and frame-time values sit beside aligned GPU, CPU, RAM, and VRAM readings. Resize once: the same HUD automatically shifts from a wide row layout to a compact stacked view.
FPS · Frame timeCPU · GPURAM · VRAM
Accuracy & idle efficiency
Consistent readings across every view
Panels, widgets, taskbar metrics, and the web dashboard all use the same validated measurement data.
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Visible views request what they need
Panels, widgets, taskbar metrics, and web sessions request only the measurements they display.
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Check and standardize readings
PrimeMonitor selects suitable sensors, converts values to standard units, and filters temporary invalid readings.
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Share one consistent data set
Local views and authorized web connections receive the same readings, while unused sensors remain idle.
Real application screenshots
Explore PrimeMonitor
Filter the gallery and open any image for a closer look.
Ready in minutes
Requirements & quick start
Requirements
- ▪ Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit
- ▪ No separate .NET install for self-contained releases
- ▪ RTSS optional — only required for FPS metrics
- ▪ Administrator approval may be needed for low-level sensors
Core hardware monitoring, widgets, history, taskbar metrics, and network tools work without RTSS.
Quick start
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Download
Get the latest package from GitHub Releases.
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Extract and run
Portable builds need no traditional installation.
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Choose your surfaces
Enable the panel, widgets, taskbar, or remote dashboard.
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Optional: connect RTSS
Install RTSS when you want FPS and frame-time metrics.
Local-first & open
You control what is exposed
PrimeMonitor is GPL v3 open-source software. Desktop monitoring remains local. Remote access is optional and configurable; external-interface listening requires password protection.
Password-gated remote accessProtection against abusive accessAuditable source codeLocal hardware monitoring
Common questions
FAQ
Is PrimeMonitor free?
Yes. PrimeMonitor is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU GPL v3 license.
Do I need RTSS?
Only for FPS and frame-time statistics. Hardware sensors, widgets, taskbar metrics, history, speed test, and other tools do not depend on RTSS.
Does FPS monitoring inject code into games?
No. PrimeMonitor reads the data that RTSS publishes through Shared Memory V2. Compatibility still depends on the game, RTSS, and anti-cheat environment.
Can I use PrimeMonitor with MSI Afterburner?
Yes. Both can read the same RTSS shared-memory FPS feed. Afterburner can continue overclocking and fan control; PrimeMonitor does not modify those settings.
Why does a widget disappear in fullscreen games?
Widgets are standard Windows desktop windows. Always-on-top works in windowed and borderless fullscreen; exclusive fullscreen cannot show a standard widget above the game.
Can I monitor from my phone?
Yes. Enable the optional web server and open the local address from a phone or tablet on the network. Configure a password before exposing it beyond localhost.
PrimeMonitor v2.1.0
See the machine behind the experience.
Download PrimeMonitor, choose the views you need, and tailor the monitoring experience to your desktop.
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