Longevity of OCed E21XX

[phexac]

Basically I need mobo/CPU combination for a computer that has all but those and is intended for my grandfather, who is actually very knowledgeable in computers and will perform rather complex tasks on it, such as sound, video, image, and translation work.

I would like to put E2180 or something into the system and OC it to 2.6-3.0 GHz on stock cooling, which from what I have read should be quite easy. Once I ensure system stability, what can I expect the longevity of this chip OCed like that to be? Basically, I want the system to last at least 3-4 years, more like more, as it gets delegated as a secondary/internet computer. If OCed this chip will not last that long, I would rather get AMDs X2 5000+ and run it at stock since I know it will last forever and will outperform the E2180 running at stock.

Thanks.

 

[Goldfish4209]

Unless you pump 100 volts into it, it should last as long as any other chip lasts. Keep the voltages and heat moderate and there shouldn't be any trouble running it forever.

 

[RussianSensation]

1. If you ensure safe operating temperatures and reasonable voltage levels (not exceeding 10% above stock), then the chip will easily last longer than 3-4 years.

2. I am not sure what exact tasks you refer to when you say "sound, video, image, and translation work" If for example your grandfather encodes video and works with HD movies, then perhaps a Quad core would be of benefit here. It depends on how multi-threaded the programs he uses are and how intensive they are. But keep in mind that audio/video work can be significantly faster with more cores.

3. Considering E2180 easily matches X2 5000+ at stock in audio/video-related tasks => http://www.xbitlabs.com/articl...alcore-shootout_5.html, even a slight overclock will allow the intel system to outperform the AMD one.

4. The other advantage of getting an Intel system is that it'll be upgradeable to 45nm Penryn Quad processors down the line (should you get a dual core now and decide to upgrade in 2-3 years). Not only do they overclock better than Phenom processors, but they outperform them as well (and have SSE4.1 instructions, which could boost performance in 2 years even more).

 

[21stHermit]

Originally posted by: phexac
Basically I need mobo/CPU combination for a computer that has all but those and is intended for my grandfather, who is actually very knowledgeable in computers and will perform rather complex tasks on it, such as sound, video, image, and translation work.

I would like to put E2180 or something into the system and OC it to 2.6-3.0 GHz on stock cooling, which from what I have read should be quite easy. Once I ensure system stability, what can I expect the longevity of this chip OCed like that to be? Basically, I want the system to last at least 3-4 years, more like more, as it gets delegated as a secondary/internet computer. If OCed this chip will not last that long, I would rather get AMDs X2 5000+ and run it at stock since I know it will last forever and will outperform the E2180 running at stock.

Based on what you've said, you can expect the E2180 to be obsolete long before it dies. I've never had a CPU die, they just fade away.

I expect my E2180 and Abit P35-E, which I got a month ago, to just fade away in 3-4 years. No less capable, just my ever increasing expectations will render it "useless."

 

[VirtualLarry]

I run my E2140s at 3.2Ghz, 1.425v (BIOS), 85C load temps, 24/7 usage.

I expect that the CPU will last at least 5 years, if not longer.

 

[Duvie]

If you keep the voltage at or near stock and dont let it get to hot...keep under 60 for load....I dont see why it wont last 10 years....

If you bump up vcore around 10% above stock vcore, and temp creep near 70 at the most extreme then maybe 5...

Over 10% it can be a crap shoot.


I thing I like to tell newbies who are looking at ocing and for the longterm.....figure in temperature swings throughout the year. Not just winter months, but hot days of summer as well...If you have AC then you should be able to moderate year around...Also figure in you will have to do some minor housekeeping cleaning. IE blow dust out, blow off fan blades about monthly...t around 3-6 months you may want to really cleanout the heatsink fins...I would say around a year you may need to reapply thermal paste again.

 

[Capitalizt]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
I run my E2140s at 3.2Ghz, 1.425v (BIOS), 85C load temps, 24/7 usage.

I expect that the CPU will last at least 5 years, if not longer.

I think you are mistaken there.

85C load temps WILL eventually kill it.

Never go above 65-70C.

 

[narreth]

is it possible to oc a E2160 to 2.4 Ghz with EVERYTHING on stock? (HS, Fan, thermal paste and vcore?)

 

[cubeless]

no. if you don't up the voltage there is virtually no chance that it will fail... just leave all the thermal throttling turned on, and when performance seems bad sometime down the road u will know that u need to sweep the hairballs out of the hsf......

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Capitalizt

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
I run my E2140s at 3.2Ghz, 1.425v (BIOS), 85C load temps, 24/7 usage.

I expect that the CPU will last at least 5 years, if not longer.

I think you are mistaken there.

85C load temps WILL eventually kill it.

Never go above 65-70C.

I'm still within the 73C Tcase temp limit that Intel set.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: narreth
is it possible to oc a E2160 to 2.4 Ghz with EVERYTHING on stock? (HS, Fan, thermal paste and vcore?)

Yes.