Life Span of O/C Processors

rocketmen2k5 · 30th Apr 2006, 07:17 PM

Is the processor life span shortened by O/C'ing the processor?
It would stand to reason that it would because of generating more heat than under non o/c'ing conditions.
Thanks,
Matt

Papercut · 30th Apr 2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketmen2k5

generating more heat than under non o/c'ing conditions.

That's what aftermarket cooling is for

PsYkHoTiK · 30th Apr 2006, 10:35 PM

Well there's a few things you should take into consideration.

CPUs become obsolete within 2 years anyways eventhough AMD/Intel warranties them for longer.

As long as you don't overvolt too high and keep temperatures within a safe level, I don't see any problems with lifespan. In fact, I have a P4 2.0A (from 2001) OC'd to 2.7GHz that is still running at those settings...

ChampionLLY · 30th Apr 2006, 10:40 PM

it would definitely reduce the lifespan if it is not being properly cooled...

i don't think many people will give a damn abt lifespan when we are changing computers every now & then...

Kalo · 30th Apr 2006, 11:10 PM

These guys all make great points: the warranties, switching due to upgrades, and aftermarket cooling. I recommend overclocking...but make sure you aren't planning on keeping the pc forever.

s p r a n k i k o · 1st May 2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

As long as you don't overvolt too high and keep temperatures within a safe level, I don't see any problems with lifespan. In fact, I have a P4 2.0A (from 2001) OC'd to 2.7GHz that is still running at those settings...

How would you rate your P4 now? Can it still keep up with existing programs and windows?

PsYkHoTiK · 1st May 2006, 03:10 AM

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

How would you rate your P4 now? Can it still keep up with existing programs and windows?

Well my cousin is using it now in Malaysia. So I would have no idea..

It was already getting slow for me when I gave it to my cousin...

I'm VERY demanding of my hardware..

SAMSAMHA · 1st May 2006, 01:39 PM

overclock does shorten the lifespam of the cpu since you overheat the cpu. however, most cpu will last probably like 10 years or so during normal use, but the truth is that most system over like 4-5 years will be a tad slower and can't keep up with the high demand of newer software (of course, unless youc an stand the sluggishness, heck I still got a p3 system in the house).

As long as oc is done right, it's safe and a bit of speed gaining. With aftermarket cooling , it helps prolong the life (not ot mention keep the cpu cool and quieter).

rogue_tomato · 1st May 2006, 01:55 PM

SAMSAMHA's absolutely right

voltage is also another thing to keep an eye on... too much juice can fry you CPU as well, it can only take so much before it dies...

ChampionLLY · 1st May 2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

Well my cousin is using it now in Malaysia. So I would have no idea..

It was already getting slow for me when I gave it to my cousin...

I'm VERY demanding of my hardware..

well, human wants are forever unlimited,
yet resources are limited...

30th Apr 2006, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
rocketmen2k5 Newbie Join Date: 9 Apr 2006 Posts: 18 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Life Span of O/C Processors Is the processor life span shortened by O/C'ing the processor? It would stand to reason that it would because of generating more heat than under non o/c'ing conditions. Thanks, Matt

30th Apr 2006, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,290 Reputation: 4003 Rep Power: 59	Well there's a few things you should take into consideration. CPUs become obsolete within 2 years anyways eventhough AMD/Intel warranties them for longer. As long as you don't overvolt too high and keep temperatures within a safe level, I don't see any problems with lifespan. In fact, I have a P4 2.0A (from 2001) OC'd to 2.7GHz that is still running at those settings... __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb 800MHz Core WIP : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

30th Apr 2006, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,152 Reputation: 716 Rep Power: 11	it would definitely reduce the lifespan if it is not being properly cooled... i don't think many people will give a damn abt lifespan when we are changing computers every now & then...

30th Apr 2006, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kalo Warming up Join Date: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 118 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 3	These guys all make great points: the warranties, switching due to upgrades, and aftermarket cooling. I recommend overclocking...but make sure you aren't planning on keeping the pc forever.

1st May 2006, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
SAMSAMHA Super Active Join Date: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 2,356 Reputation: 197 Rep Power: 8	overclock does shorten the lifespam of the cpu since you overheat the cpu. however, most cpu will last probably like 10 years or so during normal use, but the truth is that most system over like 4-5 years will be a tad slower and can't keep up with the high demand of newer software (of course, unless youc an stand the sluggishness, heck I still got a p3 system in the house). As long as oc is done right, it's safe and a bit of speed gaining. With aftermarket cooling , it helps prolong the life (not ot mention keep the cpu cool and quieter).

1st May 2006, 01:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
rogue_tomato Getting there Join Date: 1 May 2006 Posts: 151 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 3	SAMSAMHA's absolutely right voltage is also another thing to keep an eye on... too much juice can fry you CPU as well, it can only take so much before it dies...