Usage Guide
Main window
Open SentinelBox by clicking the tray icon. The dashboard shows live metrics for each detected GPU:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Core die temperature in °C |
| GPU Load | Shader/compute utilization (%) |
| VRAM Usage | Used vs total VRAM in GB |
| Fan Speed | Current fan speed in RPM and % |
| Power Draw | GPU power consumption in watts |
| Core Clock | Current GPU clock speed in MHz |
Data refreshes every second.
Multi-GPU support
If your system has more than one GPU, SentinelBox shows each one in a separate panel. Use the GPU selector at the top to switch focus between devices.
iGPU filtering
To hide integrated GPUs: Settings → GPU Visibility → uncheck the GPU you want to hide.
Alerts
Configuring thresholds
- Open Settings → Alerts
- Set thresholds for temperature, GPU load, and VRAM usage
- Choose notification type: Tray popup, Sound, or both
- Click Save
System tray
The tray icon color indicates GPU status:
- Blue — normal operation
- Yellow — approaching threshold (within 10%)
- Red — threshold exceeded
Right-click the tray icon for quick access to Open, Settings, and Quit.
Settings overview
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Refresh interval | How often metrics update (1s default) |
| Start with Windows | Run on login |
| Minimize to tray | Hide window instead of closing |