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OC and CPU lifetime

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drsafety

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Lets say I have an athlon x2 3800 @2.4 GHz.

How would this OC affect the lifetime of the processor if I am running a good HSF like an XP-90?

How long could I expect this processor to tun before it dies?

I realize that this cpu hasnt been out for very long so there isn't any long-term data available, but estimates here are fine.
 
The higher the voltage increase the shorter the cpu life generally. I look at my 4400+ which I have running at 1.55v at 2750. I am looking at going from a twenty year lifespan to maybe five (which is a rough guestimate on my part. I don't think I will still be relying on this cpu in five years.
 
Who cares if it's even 2-3 years...

You wont be depending on it.

S hit, give me a solid YEAR and Im almost good to go..
 
i would not worry about life expectancy, unless you pump a 90nm like 1.7v+. By the time your chip dies, it well be well over due for an upgrade anyways.
 
Originally posted by: drsafety
Lets say I have an athlon x2 3800 @2.4 GHz.

How would this OC affect the lifetime of the processor if I am running a good HSF like an XP-90?

How long could I expect this processor to tun before it dies?

I realize that this cpu hasnt been out for very long so there isn't any long-term data available, but estimates here are fine.
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Never had a CPU die yet and ive been building and OC my stuff since well my first 386 40mhz that i had.
 
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