System Monitor is a powerful desktop application that provides comprehensive real-time monitoring of your system's performance metrics. Using modern UI/UX design principles and efficient data collection algorithms, System Monitor delivers CPU, RAM, GPU, Network, Battery, and Temperature monitoring with floating desktop widgets and customizable visualization options for optimal system oversight.
System Monitor consists of:
- 🖥️ Main Dashboard: Comprehensive system overview with real-time metrics visualization.
- 🎛️ Desktop Widgets: Floating, draggable widgets for continuous monitoring outside the app.
- 📊 Extended Information: Detailed system identity, status, and running processes analysis.
- ⚙️ Settings Panel: Customizable appearance, widget visibility, and performance configurations.
- Live CPU usage with historical graphs
- Memory consumption tracking with detailed breakdowns
- GPU utilization and performance metrics
- Network activity monitoring (upload/download speeds)
- Dark Mode: Sleek, modern dark theme interface
- Minimal Mode: Clean, essential-only monitoring view
- Responsive Design: Optimized for various screen sizes
- Intuitive Navigation: Easy-to-use control panels
- Floating desktop widgets for all metrics
- Drag-and-drop positioning
- Minimize/expand functionality
- Real-time data updates outside main application
- Configurable refresh rates (0.5-5.0 seconds)
- Low system resource consumption
- Efficient data collection algorithms
- Background monitoring capabilities
System Monitor provides comprehensive system monitoring with real-time data collection for optimal performance tracking.
| Component | Metrics Tracked |
|---|---|
CPU |
Usage percentage, historical graphs, process load |
RAM |
Used/Free memory, utilization percentage, optimal status |
GPU |
Graphics utilization, memory usage, performance status |
Network |
Upload/download speeds, connectivity status |
Battery |
Charge level, power status, charging state |
Temperature |
System temperature monitoring and alerts |
Processes |
Running processes count, top resource consumers |
🔧 Perfect for system administrators, developers, and power users who need continuous system performance oversight.
- Windows 10/11 (Pro 22H2 or later recommended)
- .NET Framework or .NET Core runtime
- Administrative privileges (for advanced system metrics)
# Download the latest release
# Visit: https://github.com/AtharIbrahim/System-Monitor/releases
# Extract files to desired location
# Example: C:\Program Files\SystemMonitor\
# Run the application
SystemMonitor.exe
# Grant necessary permissions when prompted
# (Required for temperature and advanced metrics)# Enable/Disable Widgets:
Settings → Widget Visibility → Toggle desired widgets
# Adjust Refresh Rate:
Settings → Performance → Refresh Rate (1.0 seconds default)
# Customize Appearance:
Settings → Appearance → Dark Mode / Minimal Mode# Basic Usage:
1. Launch SystemMonitor.exe
2. View real-time metrics on main dashboard
3. Click widget buttons to enable floating monitors
4. Access Settings for customization
5. Use Minimal Mode for background monitoring- Development: Monitor resource usage during coding/compilation
- Gaming: Track GPU/CPU performance during gameplay
- System Administration: Continuous server/workstation monitoring
- Troubleshooting: Identify resource bottlenecks and performance issues
- Platform: Windows 10/11 (x64 architecture)
- Framework: .NET Core/Framework
- Update Frequency: Configurable (0.5-5.0 seconds)
- Resource Usage: Low-impact background monitoring
- Widget Support: Unlimited floating widgets
Athar Ibrahim Khalid
🔗 Links:
- GitHub: https://github.com/AtharIbrahim/
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
- Website: Portfolio
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.