because i talked to ppl that have overclocked there core 2 and they say it will only last a little while till it dies
2007-03-21 12:36:25 · 9 answers · asked by Zeros T 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It all depends upon the hardware in your computer and if it will run overclocked stable without crashing. If you really want to learn how to overclock I would recomend joining an overclockers forum.
http://www.overclockersclub.com/
http://www.ocforums.com/
It's free to join and they will be happy to help you and answer all your qustions.
Just to share.. I have two systems that are both overclocked by 45 % .. There both running stable. I use overclocking monitors to keep watch. Temps are the main issue. When you overclock the temps get higher so you must adjust to that by providing better cooling. My systems have been overclocked now for over a year..
2007-03-21 13:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by madwizard56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the above statements are generally true it's not likely to be a major concern to those that are overclocking. The life expectancy of a modern processor is 10 years. Imagine an insane 50% decrease in the life of the processor (in reality it's probably closer to 25-30%), this means the cpu will 'only' last 5 years. Will you really keep it that long anyway? Some will, heck I have one that's 6 years old, but for those that buy new processors and overclock them looking to be on the cutting edge, a 3 year old processor is ancient.
2007-03-21 19:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jason h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the size of the overclock, I have heard of chips going to 30% overclocks with no detrimental effect. If you are going to overclock (stress components) make sure you have en effective cooling system on your processor/graphics card. Top overclockers use water systems to achieve near zero temperatures on their processors. Heat kills in the world of PC's.
They're actually making 2KW power supplies. That's like a small electric fire.
Regards EDD
2007-03-21 19:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by edd_thepcguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For overclocking:
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/01/18/overclocking-guide-part-1/
for overclocking, the cpu cooling is extremely important. Keeping the temp down will allow it to overclock. But if you have nothing that benefit from overclocking...why bother.
2007-03-21 20:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you over clock it will shorten the expected life of a processor it's like driving you car with you foot to the floor all the while it'll wear out faster
so overall there is no safe way to overclock
2007-03-21 19:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure there is! Dont! Why do you people insist on overclockin a processor that runs faster than any software you probably have in the first place?
2007-03-21 19:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
no safe way really...it will put additional strain on your hardware in the long run and decrease its life
2007-03-21 19:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by joshcornelison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with the good doctor, "Dr. House".
"Thumbs Up !"
regards,
Philip T
2007-03-21 19:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by Philip T 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
add a bigger heat sink or use fans
2007-03-21 19:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋