How Hot is Too Hot - 4790K Overclocking
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I am about 90% sure that it's temperature that reduces life span and not directly voltage ..
(But high voltage makes the cpu hotter I suppose)
I believe that both prolonged raised voltage and temperature can reduce a cpu's lifespan.
I believe for intel processors, any prolonged temperature above Tcase (listed on the spec page of the processor) will reduce its lifespan [citation needed].
@dmanschramm For the 4790k, Tcase is 74.04°C, so you want to keep your processor below that temperature as much as possible. It's fine to go above that for short periods of time (like when validating your overclock), just don't leave it at 74°C 24/7, that will likely cause problems.
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