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madass   06-06-2009 at 08:45:12 PM

How far can you OC a Q9xxx chip without changing the voltages? If OCed to 3.2 GHz or above, how long will the chip last? My usage scenario is 1-2 hours a day, never more than 3. I need the chip to keep running stably for at least 4-5 years or so.

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Bluescreendeath   06-06-2009 at 08:57:34 PM
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It's easier to OC when your cpu is has a low bus-speed and a higher multiplier. And it gets exponentially harder to OC when you're trying to OC past a high number, say 3-3.6

So for a 9400, it's probably easy to OC it from 2.66 to 3.0 w/o changing the voltage. Or a 9550, easy to OC from 2.8 to 3.2. If you want say 3.5 or 3.6, you'll need to up the voltage.

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wuzy   06-07-2009 at 07:19:52 AM
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You'll only know how high it clocks on stock vcore if you try it.

Regarding it's life expectancy, it will outlast 5yrs (guaranteed) is all I can say.


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PsyKhiqZero   06-07-2009 at 10:07:59 AM
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right now i have mine running at 3.2ghz @ 1600mhz FSB. I did have it at 3.4 @ 1600mhz FSB but I decided to knock it down a bit to conserve a bit of energy at idle. But wuzy is right. every CPU and MOBO combo will yeild different results.


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madass   06-07-2009 at 04:00:34 PM
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hmm....9550 then....i7 wasouta my budget

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