OCed CPU lifespan w/out vcore tweak

[DrMrLordX]

Suppose I do a teensy bit of OCing on a cpu that can run a few mhz faster without any changes to the core voltage. If the vcore stays the same, the idle and full load temperatures of the CPU should remain relatively unchanged, no? And if that is the case, should I expect the cpu to have a lifespan similar to what it would have running at stock speeds?

Also, how much of an overclock can you get using a A64 3200+ Newcastle on one of those ASROCK K8S8X boards? I'm assuming that the OC would be rather modest at best(If an OC is even possible).

 

[Zebo]

Who knows? I've had a tbred for 2 years at and insane 2.1 volts which stock is 1.65 with zero problems!!! My P4C fried after two weeks w/ measly 1.65 which stock is 1.50...

Now you're only asking about OCing HTT and thus processor mhz... which still natually leads to more heat generated by the processor and more power use.... Personally I think it will be negigible and totally safe. If you're worried don't do it...the gains will be minimal and hardly worth sweating over.

I sorta look at overclcoking as you're not overclocking until you exceed the speed and/or vcore of the top rated chip in the line. Meaning the 3700+ in your case... IE 2.4 Ghz is totally safe and factory

 

[BlueWeasel]

In theory, OC can reduce the lifespan of the chip....but as Zebo said, who knows? I've never heard of a chip dying because of extended overclocking without an increase in Vcore. Sure, people have burnt chips before, but because they tried to pump 2.1v into a chip with a default voltage of 1.65v

The lifespan of today's chips is probably something like 10-12 years. Assuming that OC'ing takes 2 years off the chip -- will you be using the same processor for 8 years?

 

[DrMrLordX]

Mostly I'm looking for something that'll last 3 years as a primary machine and an unknown period of time as "that old box in the corner that used to be my main rig". That's the role my 1.4 ghz Thunderbird will be assuming shortly.

I am interested in hearing that OCing HTT will result in more power use by the CPU. If/when I ever do get a setup like this, I'll have to tinker around with it and see how it affects CPU temp at idle and at full load.

And yes, I was thinking of staying within the speed range of the top rated chip in the line, or however high I can push a Newcastle without adjusting vcore(whichever proves to be most feasible). I'm not sure if an OC of that nature will be possible on the ASRock board, but if it isn't, 2.2 ghz will be fine by me. I really dig the ASRock board and SiS chipsets in general. It's definitely the one I want.