Safe Temperature Monitor ?

Hello, I have new MacBook pro 15 inch with retina display!
Processor 2,8 ghz
Memory 16 gb
I use a lot of programes that need a good graphics like games, so anytime i play any game my computer can get very hot !
I used smcfuncontrol for a while, but then i found many people complaining about it as, it has negative effect on yr computer long term, so i quickly uninstalled it ! (used it for two or one day). But then my mac is stil very hot and i want to have a programme that is SAFE to use, just to see my temprature !
I dont want to control my funs, i just want to see my temprature of computer !
I found different programes such as "Temprature Monitor", but i am still not sure if i should use it !
So is there any SAFE programes that i can use ?

This is the link to Bresink:
http://www.bresink.com/osx/TemperatureMonitor.html
I do not believe that fan control will damage your MBP, but may accelerate the wear on your fans. I personally have faith in the Apple engineers who designed the MBP and how they set the fan speed/temperature balance. I would suggest a cooling pad if you find that you are running applications that create high temperatures.
Ciao.

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