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Overclocking questions....(semi-noobish)

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    #32
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    claregalway Qs wrote:
    cozzy whats the full name for the MX-1 thermal paste.is it no overclockers.co.uk

    fount it but were can you get it not in knoplett or oc.co.uk

    Are you drunk?:D

    Komplett and OcUk Dont stock it.

    What cooler are you planning on using it with?

    Because AS5 is better on most coolers


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    #33
    awhir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭awhir


    planing to use it on a Arctic cooling Freezer 64 pro

    also ment i found the make of it lol not what shop.


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    #34
    B00MSTICK
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭B00MSTICK


    It comes included with the AC64, doesn't it?


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    #35
    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Yeah, it comes with it pre-applied.

    Thanks to everyone for the replies. I haven't had any spare computer time recently but I'll hopefully have some on Wednesday and I'll crack away at the problem then.


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    #36
    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Well....looks like I finally got the problem sorted. I had to disable any of the "auto" settings (like ram timings, etc.). Now I have a stable overclock at 1.475V and 2.4GHz on my 3800+ X2. Once again that pic that conzy posted came in handy.

    I'm running linux on it, and discovered that there's a prime95 torture test available on that too. :) I ran it overnight without any issues, so it looks like I'm sorted.

    How long is the CPU likely to last at that voltage / frequency? Will the overclock seriously affect CPU lifetime? I can also get 2.2GHz at 1.425V.


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    #37
    gline
    Registered Users Posts: 6,630 ✭✭✭gline


    Khannie wrote:
    How long is the CPU likely to last at that voltage / frequency? Will the overclock seriously affect CPU lifetime? I can also get 2.2GHz at 1.425V.

    it will lost.. oh maybe 10 years or more, lol. that mujch of an increase will not reall affect t at all mate


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    #38
    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Nice one. Thanks gline.

    So just for clarity: A 20% overclock on frequency, and a 10% voltage bump wont noticeably affect the lifetime of the processor? What's all this rubbish you hear about overclocking being bad for your processor then?


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    #39
    gline
    Registered Users Posts: 6,630 ✭✭✭gline


    Khannie wrote:
    Nice one. Thanks gline.

    So just for clarity: A 20% overclock on frequency, and a 10% voltage bump wont noticeably affect the lifetime of the processor? What's all this rubbish you hear about overclocking being bad for your processor then?

    it does shorten the life, but hardly noticeable seen as a cou could last 20years or more. basically the warnings are for a big increase in voltage not 10%


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    #40
    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Nice one. Thanks. I'd be happy to get 3 years out of it and write it off at that point.


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