overclocking is harmful or not

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shamsul_arefin

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i have seen that,
somewhere written that,
overclocking reduces cpu lifespan in long term,
how is that ?
and does cpu overcloking voids warranty ?
in intel site it is written it voids.
whats the actual thing?
considering i7 6700k / i5 6600k + gigabyte z170x gaming 3
 
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As an example of lifespans, my Q6600 is clocked at 4.2Ghz, nearly double its default clocks. I have had it since 2008 running a game server the entire time and various other tasks.

I would also like to note not all processors are made equal, even between 2 of the same model will overclock and stand up to stress differently. There really is no way of knowing just how long a CPU die will last or how well it handles the increased stress without testing it. But don't let that stop you, in this day overclocking within safe constraints is simple and nearly any CPU out of the box can handle decent reasonable overclocks without a problem and will last at least 8+ years at those clocks.
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Rusty1983

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It will lower the life expectancy of your hardware.. How much depends on how high the overclock and how well maintained you keep your system.
Some companies will say that overclocking voids your warranty, best check with the supplier.
 
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Overclocking can be harmful if you overclock your CPU until it reaches maximum thermals, which greatly reduce its lifespan. If you plan on overclocking, get a decent cooler and follow a tutorial on how to overclock. Overclocking generally voids warranty because if incorrectly overclocked, the processor can overheat and/or be damaged by excessive voltages. I'm pretty sure that Intel has an tuner's warranty, which is $30, and covers CPU damage caused by overclocking your CPU outside their factory limits. Yes, overclocking does reduce CPU lifespan, but unless you absolutely abuse your CPU, it shouldn't fail for as long as the computer is put together.
 
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As an example of lifespans, my Q6600 is clocked at 4.2Ghz, nearly double its default clocks. I have had it since 2008 running a game server the entire time and various other tasks.

I would also like to note not all processors are made equal, even between 2 of the same model will overclock and stand up to stress differently. There really is no way of knowing just how long a CPU die will last or how well it handles the increased stress without testing it. But don't let that stop you, in this day overclocking within safe constraints is simple and nearly any CPU out of the box can handle decent reasonable overclocks without a problem and will last at least 8+ years at those clocks.
 
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