Is It Safe to Run Vcore at 1.95?? with Good Temps?

[italyrs]

My CPU is oced at 208fsb with a 11x multi and 1.95 vcore(occasionally hitting 1.98 - 2.0 in a Windows Monitor program). My temps are 29 degrees idle chipset and 40 degress idle CPU, with a max underload of 35 degrees chipset and 50 degrees CPU. Is it ok to run it like that..... i know some people say it will take alot off of the life of the CPU, but I dont plan on having it anymore then 3 years anyways.

Thanks!

P.S. I am moving back to college soon and their is no AC in the dorms..... how do u think my performance will be hindered there. I'm anticipating an increase in system temps, so i may have to adjust the OC when i'm there.

 

[JSSheridan]

If you want it to keep this CPU for 3 years, then I would back off the voltage. I wouldn't go any higher than 1.8V. Peace.

 

[4x4expy]

Originally posted by: JSSheridan
If you want it to keep this CPU for 3 years, then I would back off the voltage. I wouldn't go any higher than 1.8V. Peace.

Agreed... If you are one of those that tries to stay current and wants milk every last drop of performance, and plans to pick up a faster CPU in 6 months, you are probably fine. If you are a college student with limited funds and need the computer for typing papers, research and such, I would back off on the vCore.

 

[rommelrommel]

Well, what CPU is it? I'm assuming tbred or barton, but what's the default voltage? Really, IMO, 1.95 is reasonable for 1.6V CPU's.

 

[Jeff7181]

1.95 is too high in my opinion.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
1.95 is too high in my opinion.

 

[italyrs]

These are my system specs
My MAX fsb is 215.

NF7 rev 2.0
AMD XP2100+ (right now 190x10.5)2.2GHZ,1.80vcore
chipset temp=28 degrees, CPU temp=36 degrees idle
Coolmaster Aero7+ heatsink and fan
80GB 7200 RPM ata 133 Maxtor HD
120GB 7200RPM Western Digital HD
512MB Kingston HyperX PC2700
512MB Kingston PC2100
Nvidia Geforce4 TI4400 Graphics Card
SoundBlaster Audigy Gamer
Lite on 16x48x
Lite on CDR 40x12x48x
Nikao Cooling Case
W/ 2 Vantec Stealth sf8025l fans

 

[italyrs]

Also, would u recommend running the system with a higher FSB and a lower multiplier or and lower fsb with a higher multiplier....... i had my system stable at 3 points.... 181fsb x12multi (2172mhz) with a 1.775 vcore. and i also had it stable at 190fsb x11.5multi (2185mhz) and a 1.8vcore??? I can also push it with a 200fsb x 11mulit (2200mhz) and a 1.85 vcore.

Input is more then welcome!

Thanks Alot!!

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
1.95 is too high in my opinion.

High, but with half decent temps your chip will last...

Some have ran @ 2.0v or higher for months at a time.. ( i know, only months ) But still... Those capacitors should hold...

 

[Soulkeeper]

what processor are you using here ?

if it is a .13u athlon processor i wouldn't run it over 1.85v if possible
the .13u process is very fragile compared to previous athlons
i've burned out several athlons (almost all a result of too much vcore) and will prob never run the athlon xp .13u over 1.8 to 1.85 nomatter what cooling i have

i've burned one out at 1.86v with subzero cooling
it's just a matter of time really


the question is how long do you wanna keep yur proc ?

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
what processor are you using here ?

if it is a .13u athlon processor i wouldn't run it over 1.85v if possible
the .13u process is very fragile compared to previous athlons
i've burned out several athlons (almost all a result of too much vcore) and will prob never run the athlon xp .13u over 1.8 to 1.85 nomatter what cooling i have

i've burned one out at 1.86v with subzero cooling
it's just a matter of time really


the question is how long do you wanna keep yur proc ?

^^ This is the best advice yet. It doesn't happen to everybody, but it happens. A lot. Running Tbreds over 1.8V kills; it's only a matter of time.

 

[italyrs]

Right now i have it stable at 190fsb x11.5multi (2185mhz) and a 1.8vcore. the temp monitor i have in windows shows it fluctuating from 1.8-1.84 occasionaly hitting 1.85..... 26 degree chipset and 34 degress cpu idle. so i guess it would be safe to say that its the highest i should run my cpu if i plan on having it a while.

Would better RAM lower the amount of vcore? I read in a few posts that people said they can get more out of their chip, but they didnt specify if they were getting higher fsb's from it or just seeing better performance overall.

 

[Jeff7181]

I still say 1.95 volts is not "safe." It's not the heat you have to worry about... there are cooling solutions out there that will keep it pleanty cool. High voltage will break down the logic gates. Voltage is electrical pressure, when you increase electrical pressure you put a strain on the circuits in the processor, and it will eventually break down. When this happens you CPU is dead. It won't melt down, it won't fry, it won't go up in smoke, it will just stop working.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

From what I've read, the electromigration and gate oxide wearout are greatly accelerated with such high voltages and your CPUs lifespan will be very short, ranging from weeks to months.

 

[mngisdood]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
From what I've read, the electromigration and gate oxide wearout are greatly accelerated with such high voltages and your CPUs lifespan will be very short, ranging from weeks to months.

Yes. Even with his good temperatures that would be the case. Back down to about 1.6 to 1.8.

 

[edmundoab]

Originally posted by: italyrs
Also, would u recommend running the system with a higher FSB and a lower multiplier or and lower fsb with a higher multiplier....... i had my system stable at 3 points.... 181fsb x12multi (2172mhz) with a 1.775 vcore. and i also had it stable at 190fsb x11.5multi (2185mhz) and a 1.8vcore??? I can also push it with a 200fsb x 11mulit (2200mhz) and a 1.85 vcore.

Input is more then welcome!

Thanks Alot!!

shoot for higher FSB dude

 

[Mickey21]

back the voltage off my vote as well. That will kill your proc in much less than 3 years, but please mention the chip type if you havent already. Not to mention, with no AC later, you will have a much harder time keeping it cool. Lower temps external exponentially hurt your temps. Find out the lowest voltage you can run and still hit your desired stable speed. If you need excessive voltage, you may want to reconsider what you desire.