Is "degradation" real or a myth?

[ShintaiDK]

So let's assume that OC'ing accelerates degradation. CPU manufacturers offer K series chips, unlocked for the purpose of... overclocking.

And it appears that the manufacturers are allusive with respect to stating the specific voltage / parameter limits with respect to OC'ing.

Sounds like the degradation must not be much of a factor (at least for mild overclocks) until past the warranty period.

Maybe you should read this

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5442/...ing-protection-plan-warranty-for-overclockers
http://click.intel.com/tuningplan/

Any OC or any overvoltage = warranty void of the regular warranty.