will underclocking a cpu make it more stable/stronger ? nt-

[Xzaver]

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[Pariah]

If it's a high end Intel PIII, most definitely. Seriously though, theoretically it could, in reality a CPU running at its rated speed should be rock solid. Underclocking it probably won't fix anything that would cause it to run erroneously at rated speed.

 

[rc5]

But a normal cpu is designed to work 20 or more years at rated frequency. Now think about how obsolete a cpu after 40 years will be..

 

[CurtOien]

NO,

If you make it too slow you will have problems with it.

 

[Eli]

Curt- Either you'r a moron, or you forgot to put a 🙂.... 🙂


You could run any CPU at any MHz. The lower the MHz, the lower the voltage required, and the lower the heat output. So yes, if a CPU is acting flakey, turning it down could help.

I wonder if you could damage a CPU by running it at say, 166, when it's really a 550, and not turning the voltage down?

 

[JackMDS]

It depends on what is not stable in your system. (CPU, Memory, Video, Power Supply etc.)

Stronger ???????????????

 

[apoppin]

Underclocking a defective PIII 1.13Ghz down to 850Mhz brought stability to Toms Hardware's sample.

Intel CPUs are expected to have a useful life of 8 years. What would anyone achieve by underclocking? If it isn't stable at rated speed, return it within the first 3 years (retail).

 

[Warrenton]

And considering for myself, my P3 600E@800 cA2 stepping 1.75v is rock solid. Never a single crash, EVER.

What more, I doubt I will be using this in 3 years even. So if the CPU last 4 years.. who cares?

 

[MWink]

Yes, if it is made by Cyrix. BTW, I have PROVEN this!

 

[Xzaver]

thnx guys , the processor is a p!!! 933 socket 370, anywho thnx