C Cheex Diamond Member Jul 18, 2006 3,123 0 0 Jan 21, 2007 #1 I know that increasing voltage increases heat generation. However... If after increasing the voltage on the CPU, the temperatures remain at tolerable levels, can the voltage itself, on its own, harm the CPU?
I know that increasing voltage increases heat generation. However... If after increasing the voltage on the CPU, the temperatures remain at tolerable levels, can the voltage itself, on its own, harm the CPU?
C Cheex Diamond Member Jul 18, 2006 3,123 0 0 Jan 21, 2007 #2 Come on guys. I don't think my question is that stupid. Bump.
J JAG87 Diamond Member Jan 3, 2006 3,921 3 76 Jan 21, 2007 #3 yes. the gates will oxidize faster and your cpu will die sooner. thats all there is to it.
C Cheex Diamond Member Jul 18, 2006 3,123 0 0 Jan 21, 2007 #4 Thank you. That's all someone had to tell me.