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[infernocy]

Overclocked Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core (3.40GHz @ max 4.60GHz
The oc you done is really high do you think that it can hadle up to 4.6 safely

 

[Gishank]

As the Sandybridge is fairly new it would be impossible to say if it would effect life expectancy of the processor, however I am sure that PCSpecialist have tested overclocked Sandybridge processors rigerously with Prime95, etc to make sure they're stable.

 

[PCS]

Yes - they are well tested.

You can in some cases take the 2600K to 5GHz! However, we're sticking at a fast but stable 4.6GHz.

 

[Phoenix]

Yeah I wouldn't count on 5GHz lasting more than a couple of years.

 

[Gorman]

Speaking for Intel Cpu's here

As the life of a CPU is generally 15 years, halving that by overclocking will still mean that the CPU lasts a lot longer than the typical PC before it gets replaced.

That said the 2600k is a great clocker and many people are getting above 4 and even more on stock cooling, so there is very little risk of long term damage here.

And again with that said, im talking about enthusiasts who know what they are doing, going into the BIOS and attempting an overclock without extensive research and a deep understanding will usually shorten the life of the CPU to around five minutes.

 

[DSN]

I think you will be fine... here is mine

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1631764

 

[infernocy]

so its ok thanks

 

[DSN]

well to be honest, it all depends on yoru specific chip...

I know i have a good chip because I hand picked it myself from a proven batch.

But what is ok for mine may not be ok for yours.

FYI.. im now at 5.2 Ghz

 

[Gorman]

Remember unless its an OC machine from us, you are risking your warranty by overclocking one of our machines.

 

[DSN]

I have a t-shirt that says " Ill void your warranty "

 

[Gorman]

I have a t-shirt that says " Ill void your warranty "

lol. do want.

 

[DSN]

whats your size ? and if you say 12" im not sending you one !

 

[Gorman]

Do they do them in fat shortass geek?