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NZXT CAM vs HWMonitor: catalog facts
NZXT CAM	HWMonitor
Free Free to download and use, with no account required.	Freemium Free, ad-supported on the website, with a paid PRO version.
Windows	Windows
Real-time CPU, GPU, memory and temperature monitoring on any Windows PC Controls fans, RGB and Kraken LCD on NZXT hardware	Reads a wide range of motherboard, CPU, GPU and drive sensors Portable zip version available
Windows only Device control features only apply to NZXT hardware	Windows only Graphs and remote monitoring are in the paid PRO version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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