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Hey guys,

Just some queries on overclocking.

Does it kill/damage your components over time even with adequate cooling?

How long should/can keep something overclocked (my average PC keeping time before upgrading is at least 3 - 5 years)?

Having never overclocked before I just want to be sure of the risks involed and whether they outweigh the benefits or vice versa.

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I ran a C2D e6850 at 3.5ghz for 5 years then upgraded to a q6600 for a year and overclocked it it 3ghz. All of the aforementioned parts work.

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Overclocking in and of itself doesn't damage components. Overvolting is what wears down and potentially damages components. It's also often required for hitting higher clocks. Reasonable voltages generally don't hamper lifespan significantly. 

 

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Its a lot easier than you might think. Little kids can do it.

I thought that once I click the big OC button in BIOS it would randomly overclock for me... Had to learn that the hard way...

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Over volting will slightly wear down your parts (depending on voltage) but generally CPUs last so long that it still doesn't matter as you will probably of upgraded or another part died before then.

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Overclocking in and of itself doesn't damage components. Overvolting is what wears down and potentially damages components. It's also often required for hitting higher clocks. Reasonable voltages generally don't hamper lifespan significantly.

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This includes that doing it to your graphics card?

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This includes that doing it to your graphics card?

Yes but software limits prevent you from hitting any unsafe or damaging voltages.

BIOS modding on the other hand..

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