If you want to monitor your system’s CPU usage, there are numerous applications that can help you out. However, widgets are designed to provide the required info and improve the appearance of your desktop at the same time.

Panzer CPU Gauge MKI for XWidget is a well-designed widget that is meant to resemble an indicator found on the dashboard of a WWII tank, and it offers multiple customization options.

Of course, this component relies on the XWidget engine, so you need to ensure the application is installed on your PC beforehand.

Once it has been imported, the gauge is displayed on your desktop, and it can be moved to any position or resized with the help of the mouse wheel. The widget indicates CPU usage using a classic dial, but also in percentage form.

Naturally, Panzer CPU Gauge MKI for XWidget was created with a specific user base in mind. To put is simply, if you like tanks, the widget’s visual design should be to your liking.

The pins placed in each of the gauge’s four corners can be clicked to perform various actions, such as lock the widget’s position or bring up the preferences panel. Moreover, you can pause or start the CPU monitor by clicking two of the buttons on the right side of the gauge.

It is possible to specify which command should be run when double-clicking the widget. By default, the Windows Task Manager is launched, but you can replace it with any other program.

On the whole, Panzer CPU Gauge MKI for XWidget is great for users who wish to monitor processor usage with the help of a panzer-themed gauge. It is very easy to manage, does not look out of place and also offers plenty of customization options.