Question on I/O voltage with KA7-100...

Insane3D

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I am running my I/O voltage at 3.7v now and default is 3.5v. My 850 seems to like 1.9v and 3.7v I/O. My question is how high is too high on the I/O voltage. I know 1.9v is the limit on the CPU, but not sure what level is dangerous concerning the I/O voltage. I am running very cool now. My Athlon runs like 78-84F idle with Prime 95 runnin', and after heavy gaming with Prime 95 running in the backround it tops out no higher than 90F. I replaced th YS Tech fans on my heatsink with the Delta's, you know the ones that sound like jet engines, and all is well. I was actually able to get into windows at 121FSB, but after a few minutes, it crashes. I have heard many times that higher voltage is OK as long as you have good cooling. Also, my board temp is like 80F in Sandra, but I know that is not always very accurate. Any advice?