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regchamp   10-30-2007 at 06:02:17 PM

I have successfully overclocked my E2160 to 3.34ghz with a vcore of 1.43. I was reading the new article on the penryn chip and read this, wondering if my voltage was too high for my E2160.

Still, running a 45 nm processor at this voltage is definitely not a long-term solution, since there is a risk that the CPU is gradually damaged as a result of electromigration. There is a possibility that the conducting paths inside the CPU could literally be ablated and thus destroyed. The result is that one day, the computer suddenly shuts down and will never start up again with that CPU

would I be doing this to my chip? And also, my 3.3v on my PSU is shown in Everest at 3.28 under load, is this arlight? Would 3.26 be alright? Thanks

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zenmaster   10-30-2007 at 06:44:22 PM
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No, your voltage is not too high. Just stay at 1.5v or below.

Now, your CPU will not instantly melt at 1.51v, but if you are looking for a nice safe long term voltage, anything at or under Intel's specifications should be fine.

http://processorfinder.intel.com/d [...] Spec=SLA8Z

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dragonsprayer   10-30-2007 at 08:10:45 PM
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nice job!

make sure the temp is 40-60c if its higher then 65c you need a better cpu cooler or more fans - like door fan

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nightscope   11-01-2007 at 01:24:13 AM
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Should be fine at that voltage. What motherboard are you using?

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noisemaker   11-01-2007 at 04:18:32 AM
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Your question about voltage: you should be at 3.3v plus or minus 5% so 3.26 and 3.28 are just fine.

Worst case for 3.3 should be 3.135v (low side) to 3.465v (high side) :)


Message edited by noisemaker on 11-01-2007 at 04:18:55 AM
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Evilonigiri   11-01-2007 at 04:59:01 AM
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So if you go below Intel's recommended voltage for cpu, which is .85, it'll shorten the life too? :/ I mean what's wrong with running at .5v? .1v?

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joefriday   11-01-2007 at 06:32:57 AM
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if you can get the cpu to run at .5 vcore, it will last a very, very long time.

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nick_000000   11-01-2007 at 11:34:56 AM
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joefriday wrote :

if you can get the cpu to run at .5 vcore, it will last a very, very long time.



Hmm not very likely to get it running on .5 Vcore :lol:

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cyph0r   11-01-2007 at 02:34:40 PM
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regchamp wrote :

I have successfully overclocked my E2160 to 3.34ghz with a vcore of 1.43. I was reading the new article on the penryn chip and read this, wondering if my voltage was too high for my E2160.

Still, running a 45 nm processor at this voltage is definitely not a long-term solution, since there is a risk that the CPU is gradually damaged as a result of electromigration. There is a possibility that the conducting paths inside the CPU could literally be ablated and thus destroyed. The result is that one day, the computer suddenly shuts down and will never start up again with that CPU

would I be doing this to my chip? And also, my 3.3v on my PSU is shown in Everest at 3.28 under load, is this arlight? Would 3.26 be alright? Thanks




Im looking to build a E2160 machine and OC like you have ... do you mind posting your build? mobo, mem, cooling, and gpu? Also what temps are you getting on idle and full load? also what is your FSB and MultiX set to? any and all information would be extremly useful and helpfull.

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cyph0r   11-01-2007 at 02:35:53 PM
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Sorry double post


Message edited by cyph0r on 11-01-2007 at 02:36:30 PM
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