Opinions on cpu cooler for the 8600k + some overclocking questions (first time builder)

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foreverunsure

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Build: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/VPMCLJ

I do have a couple of questions:

1) Is it true that overclocking does reduce the lifespan of your cpu, but by that time your cpu be obsolete anyway?

2) I plan on overclocking to at least 4.8ghz minimum. Will the new Dark Rock 4 be able to achieve this?. Or would it be a safer bet to go with the beefier Dark Rock Pro 4?

3) Should I keep the system at stock until I need the overclocking performance or should I overclock straight away?

Thanks!
 
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rodolphe.viard
Hi Foreverunsure,

1°/ Overclocking is pushing the chip beyond its factory caracteristics so during this, you rise the tension, the current (that cause electromigration that very very very very slowly degrade the CPU) and the heat.
So yes, overclocking reduce the lifespan of the processor, but don't worry, with an overclock well done, your chip will be obsolete before it breaks.

Do you prefer to have a beast for 5 years (and more) or a standard chip for 2 years and a slow one for 18 years and more?
(This is a bit Exaggerated)


2°/ Normally, at least if you don't loose the silicone lottery, you will be able to reach 4.8GHz. BUT, as the heat is the second chip killer (after the current) the cooler the better. If i were you, and if the...
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Hi Foreverunsure,

1°/ Overclocking is pushing the chip beyond its factory caracteristics so during this, you rise the tension, the current (that cause electromigration that very very very very slowly degrade the CPU) and the heat.
So yes, overclocking reduce the lifespan of the processor, but don't worry, with an overclock well done, your chip will be obsolete before it breaks.

Do you prefer to have a beast for 5 years (and more) or a standard chip for 2 years and a slow one for 18 years and more?
(This is a bit Exaggerated)


2°/ Normally, at least if you don't loose the silicone lottery, you will be able to reach 4.8GHz. BUT, as the heat is the second chip killer (after the current) the cooler the better. If i were you, and if the budget says "OK", i'll go with the beefier I could so with the DRP4.

3°/ Overclocking is, for enthousiast like some of us in the forum, like a game, tweaking the system, to run it better than at stock (faster, cooler,...)
BUT you have to be aware that there are some risks if you don't go step by step. Don't rush and enjoy this "Game" of trial and error.

There are plenty of guides here and there!!
My tips are, don't go over 80-85°C in stress test and try to stay below 1.38V for daily usage.


FYI, I have the same CPU with a DRP3 and it runs pretty cool even at 5.2GHz (Max 80°C at 1.36V)



Rodolphe.
 
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