I had a half decent cooler previously.
When I was overclocking to 4.5GHz I used prime95 and IBT.
In total i used prime95 for about 24 hours and IBT for about 5 separate 20 passes of maximum memory (circa 8GB).
In prime95 i would see temps close to 80, but on average was in the low to mid 70s.
In IBT the temps where in the high 70s, and reached a maximum of 85c and was over 80c for about 20 minutes.
I also spent about 30 hours playing games with an average temperature of about 60c.
Now I have changed cooling method and never go above 55c.
I am wondering whether I could have damaged this chip or reduced it's lifespan noticeably, or if there is nothing to worry about?
Thanks.
When I was overclocking to 4.5GHz I used prime95 and IBT.
In total i used prime95 for about 24 hours and IBT for about 5 separate 20 passes of maximum memory (circa 8GB).
In prime95 i would see temps close to 80, but on average was in the low to mid 70s.
In IBT the temps where in the high 70s, and reached a maximum of 85c and was over 80c for about 20 minutes.
I also spent about 30 hours playing games with an average temperature of about 60c.
Now I have changed cooling method and never go above 55c.
I am wondering whether I could have damaged this chip or reduced it's lifespan noticeably, or if there is nothing to worry about?
Thanks.