Life Span of O/C Processors - Page 4

ChampionLLY · 5th May 2006, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dashken

Why would you want to measure the remaining life of your cpu?

If it's dead, you'll have to buy a new one. So, wait for it to die to buy a new one. eg. If you were given a choice, do you want to know when you'll die? Or it's better left as it is?

I like surprises...

If I were to know when I'll die, life would not be that fun anymore... you might live the rest of your life knowing you won't have much time. That's just my 2cents and *touch wood*.

I'm way off topic... sorry.

I wouldnt quite agree with what you said...

I think people would like to know the remaining life of their hardware. You dont wanna be in a situation where you're rushing an important project in the middle of the nite & all of a sudden, *zap*, your processor drop dead... & bye bye to your job...

Papercut · 5th May 2006, 01:16 AM

But it's so much more likely that something other than the CPU will fail. Power supply, whether it's the PC's unit or the actual electricity (or have I been living in Perth with its 3rd world power supply for too long

), hard drive, RAM, OS/software-generated error, etc etc etc.

Chai · 5th May 2006, 11:04 AM

Exactly. Anything can fail at anything. If we can predict such things, there won't be beggars.

Seriously, if it dies after say 3 years (warranty period for both Intel and AMD if I'm not mistaken), it's time to get a new one. Just imagine how slow the processors were 3 years ago... My current company has a policy of "must change your computer in 3-4 years". Excellent!

Dashken · 5th May 2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChampionLLY

I wouldnt quite agree with what you said...

I think people would like to know the remaining life of their hardware. You dont wanna be in a situation where you're rushing an important project in the middle of the nite & all of a sudden, *zap*, your processor drop dead... & bye bye to your job...

But cpu rarely dies. Even my Pentium 2 266Ghz would be running now if the mobo didn't go first.

ChampionLLY · 6th May 2006, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dashken

But cpu rarely dies. Even my Pentium 2 266Ghz would be running now if the mobo didn't go first.

hmm, i guess its becoz ppl are changing hardware so frequently like every 1~5years that it doesnt have a chance to "die"

s p r a n k i k o · 6th May 2006, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChampionLLY

hmm, i guess its becoz ppl are changing hardware so frequently like every 1~5years that it doesnt have a chance to "die"

True. And I feel that it's not really efficient because you're not able to use it to its full life.

PsYkHoTiK · 6th May 2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dashken

But cpu rarely dies. Even my Pentium 2 266Ghz would be running now if the mobo didn't go first.

Well you never know.. Some people have had CPUs dying on them..

ChampionLLY · 6th May 2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by s p r a n k i k o

True. And I feel that it's not really efficient because you're not able to use it to its full life.

yeah... & its a hobby to overclock... =P

sherwin · 6th May 2006, 12:58 PM

I still have a Pentium 3 550E running at 806 Mhz.. o/ced it since day 1 back in early 2000 and it still is running fine till today

My previous Athlon XP 1800's died just after 3 years of use (stock speed)

s p r a n k i k o · 6th May 2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChampionLLY

yeah... & its a hobby to overclock... =P

5th May 2006, 01:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,990 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	But it's so much more likely that something other than the CPU will fail. Power supply, whether it's the PC's unit or the actual electricity (or have I been living in Perth with its 3rd world power supply for too long ), hard drive, RAM, OS/software-generated error, etc etc etc. __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,757 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	Exactly. Anything can fail at anything. If we can predict such things, there won't be beggars. Seriously, if it dies after say 3 years (warranty period for both Intel and AMD if I'm not mistaken), it's time to get a new one. Just imagine how slow the processors were 3 years ago... My current company has a policy of "must change your computer in 3-4 years". Excellent! __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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sherwin I'm a regular Join Date: 15 Oct 2003 Location: Penang <> KL Posts: 290 Reputation: 2011 Rep Power: 26	I still have a Pentium 3 550E running at 806 Mhz.. o/ced it since day 1 back in early 2000 and it still is running fine till today My previous Athlon XP 1800's died just after 3 years of use (stock speed) Last edited by sherwin : 6th May 2006 at 02:46 PM.