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Lowering video card life?

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January 29, 2002 10:38:14 AM

My bro's friend told him that since I OCed my Ti200 to 200/420, I stand to have lowered my card's lifetime. Should I believe him? If so to what extend? What is lifetime defined when OCing minorly such cards? Any worries to take?

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The other day I heard an explosion from the other side of town.... It was a 486 booting up...

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January 29, 2002 10:46:18 AM

Instead of 10 years your card will only run 5 years, so don't worry it will be replaced in time, and if it isn't running to hot il will last longer.

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek:  .
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January 29, 2002 6:09:48 PM

Yes, OC will shorten the life of the hardware. Let's assume it will shorten 50% of the life, maybe from 10 years to 5 years? Who cares, you have to replace that 5 years later. I OC my Celeron 300A to 450, I keep it running 7/24 for 4 years, it is still running.
January 29, 2002 7:00:21 PM

But we're talking video card, so definitly in 2 years it will still be running great no matter what, right? What about power outtages, could they cause anything?
Although I doubt all this, it's always good to be informed.

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The other day I heard an explosion from the other side of town.... It was a 486 booting up...
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