Can a CPU get worn down?
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Someone Somewhere
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No, though it will increase your power bill.
I was under the impression that GPUs were better at it, though.
I was under the impression that GPUs were better at it, though.
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Yes it is called Silicon Degradation. Over time your CPU degrades and begins needing higher and higher voltages to maintain its over clock.
"im thinking about running folding@home, but i want to know if it will shorten/decrease the lifespan of my cpu. heat is not an issue, i get 60C on full load."
Probably will last a good long time because it looks like you are running stock speeds. Are you overclocked/turboed at all?
"im thinking about running folding@home, but i want to know if it will shorten/decrease the lifespan of my cpu. heat is not an issue, i get 60C on full load."
Probably will last a good long time because it looks like you are running stock speeds. Are you overclocked/turboed at all?
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ive done research in the past and havnt found any evidence of cpu slowing down as they age, but i could be wrong, sorry if i am
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Under normal clocks and voltages wear will still happen , but I suspect the cpu will old and outdated before it becomes an issue that affects the performance of the computer
Personally I have run cpu's with a 50% OC for 5+ years . The cooling was as good as air cooling can get . The processor still works , but its now at stock clocks and just getting my email
Personally I have run cpu's with a 50% OC for 5+ years . The cooling was as good as air cooling can get . The processor still works , but its now at stock clocks and just getting my email
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I believe the wear increases massively if you're running with insufficient voltage, or seriously pushing the OC. In reasonably OCed use, it shouldn't be an issue.
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