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Does overclocking a CPU void warranty?

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I've read a bit about this and seem to be getting conflicting views.

 

On one hand, OCing voids warramty because you're changing its stock speed.

On the other hand, if it voided warranty, they wouldn't release K processors, making OCing easier.

 

 

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My local retailer says it doesn't but I'm not sure if it voids Intel's warranty (it shouldn't)

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technically it does, but there is no way they can figure it out, without you frying it by shoving 2V down its throat

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I don't think it does on Intel's K series. I do however have a 2 year accidental damage warranty added on to my factory warranty just in case. Have yet to overclock though, can't lose my PC (need for school)

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Yes, it voids your warranty unless you pay for something like Intel's Performance Tuning Protection Plan: http://click.intel.com/tuningplan/

Then again, it's not like they can tell if it was oc'ed unless the chip is physically fried since all of the settings are on the motherboard.

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yes it does unfortunately.

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My local retailer says it doesn't but I'm not sure if it voids Intel's warranty (it shouldn't)

 

 

technically it does, but there is no way they can figure it out, without you frying it by shoving 2V down its throat

 

 

I don't think it does on Intel's K series. I do however have a 2 year accidental damage warranty added on to my factory warranty just in case. Have yet to overclock though, can't lose my PC (need for school)

 

 

Yes, it voids your warranty unless you pay for something like Intel's Performance Tuning Protection Plan: http://click.intel.com/tuningplan/

Then again, it's not like they can tell if it was oc'ed unless the chip is physically fried since all of the settings are on the motherboard.

 

 

yes it does unfortunately.

 

So are there any guides for safe overclocking?

 

What's the max Voltage, before you are damaging the CPU?

I wana OC but without the risk of damaging the CPU.

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So are there any guides for safe overclocking?

What's the max Voltage, before you are damaging the CPU?

I wana OC but without the risk of damaging the CPU.

There are generally safe voltages that vary depending on the cpu. 

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So are there any guides for safe overclocking?

What's the max Voltage, before you are damaging the CPU?

I wana OC but without the risk of damaging the CPU.

what CPU are you using and what is your CPU cooler?

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The only thing that voids a cpu's warranty is physical damage.

 

Overclocking is fine as long as you don't admit it :)

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A local retailer says that I void warranty by overclocking...

 

When my board got messed up, the technician asked if I overclocked... I said I underclocked (yeah, I underclocked my A8 5600k to 3GHz. before changing out my PSU and forgot to reset to stock when I swapped out my PSU... I don't even know how things got messed up...) it so warranty still holds...

 

I did technically void the warranties on my CPU for OCing it to 4.2GHz max, and my GPU to 1250MHz... but they will never know...

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The only thing that voids a cpu's warranty is physical damage.

 

Overclocking is fine as long as you don't admit it :)

won't intel run a scan on the chip and be able to tell what the max frequency was?

i know honda can tell what was the max speed and engine RPM's i've hit with my civic just by plugging the thing into a small computer...

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won't intel run a scan on the chip and be able to tell what the max frequency was?

 

no :)

 

even if they have the capability to do this they will still honor their 3 year warranty. no questions asked. Unless your frequently sending in cpu's with the same email \name \ shipping address

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no :)

 

even if they have the capability to do this they will still honor their 3 year warranty. no questions asked. Unless your frequently sending in cpu's with the same email \name \ shipping address

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what CPU are you using and what is your CPU cooler?

 

 

There are generally safe voltages that vary depending on the cpu. 

 

 

didn't mention what platform, but you can use this members guide: @ProKoN : http://linustechtips...clocking-guide/

 

 

ahh my bad.

 

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i7 4790K

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ahh my bad.

 

Haswell Refresh i7

 

i7 4790K

You don't read, boy. How many people need to ask you what cooler you're using? It's in your quote dude...

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ahh my bad.

 

Haswell Refresh i7

 

i7 4790K

Let me get this straight:

You bought a CPU that is meant for overclocking, and you are asking if it will break warranty?

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You don't read, boy. How many people need to ask you what cooler you're using? It's in your quote dude...

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Let me get this straight:

You bought a CPU that is meant for overclocking, and you are asking if it will break warranty?

Exactly.

Refer to my first comment when I opened this thread ;)

My Q though was:

Does it void warranty.

And what is the safe voltage level for safe OCing.

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won't intel run a scan on the chip and be able to tell what the max frequency was?

No. Like I mentioned, all of the settings are on the motherboard. 

ahh my bad.

Haswell Refresh i7

i7 4790K

You're generally fine up to 1.3v.

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