Lifespan of K6-2

[Erki]

I would like to know what shortens CPU's life while overclocking: higher voltage or higher than normal speed?

I have an 400 Mhz one running @500 with 2.4V and hoping to hit 550 in November (in July got 523 with it @2.5V). Hope he lasts at least 1.5 years or hopefully more. It has run from January to July at stock speed and 2.2V. Till now @500. And now 550Mhz(hopfully).

Will it last at least 1.5 years (I've got nice Titan Golden orb cooling it)?

Erki

 

[they call mr big]

i don't know, but I think it might be voltage be the killer, specially with bad cooling, your cooling is fine

 

[AndyHui]

Most CPUs are designed to run for about 5-10 years.....overclocking heavily and additional voltage will usually cut the life down to 3-4 years....as usual your mileage will vary.

It should definitely last the 1.5 years that you are asking for.

 

[Erki]

Thanks guys for the good news

Erki

 

[Fish54]

Saying his chip will probably only last 3-4 years is kind of rediculous. Most chips last well over 10 years (not that any of us keep them that long ) and by overclocking and overvolting, he won't decrease his chip's lifespan that much. The K6-2 is a fairly robust CPU and can take extremely high temperatures and suffers little from electromigration. Besides, 2.4 is a very resonable voltage for a k6-2, in fact I wouldn't worry until I got over 2.6V and then only if you didn't have reliable cooling. Your chip will be fine. Overclock on!
-Fish