Does overclocking void warranties?

bit4bit · 01-10-2008, 02:56 PM

Does it in all cases, or is it conditional depending on where you buy it from?

I'm not talking about buying a pre-built system that is pre-overclocked, but buying the parts seperately, and overclocking yourself.

Garethman!!` · 01-10-2008, 03:22 PM

Yes, it voids your warranty.

Tomdarkness · 01-10-2008, 05:04 PM

How can they tell its been overclocked though?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garethman!!`

Yes, it voids your warranty.

Garethman!!` · 01-10-2008, 05:36 PM

I am not too sure, I think they run some tests on it.

bit4bit · 01-10-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garethman!!`

I am not too sure, I think they run some tests on it.

But say if you did overclock the system, the processor for example will only be overclocked as long as it's in your system won't it. So as soon as you take it out and put it in another system, it will be running at its normal intended speed, and so long as you haven't physically damaged the thing, then how could they possibly tell that it had been overclocked before?

But I suppose, the only reason to return it really would be because it's physically damaged anyway.

Platinum · 01-10-2008, 07:52 PM

Yeah, the first time I tried overclocking I found what I thought was a good stable speed. After a few hours everything seemed fine so I left it as it was. I woke up the next day and my computer wouldn't turn on. I figured it was because I overclocked it but brought it to a tech place just to be sure, and sure enough I fried the chip. Anyway, I call Intel, they ask me a bunch of questions, whether I overclocked it or not, blablabla. I told them I hadn't and they said they needed proof or they wouldn't send me a new processor. I called the guy up and asked if he would vouch that I hadn't overclocked, he agreed. I had Intel call him, which surprisingly they did. A week later I had a brand new processor.

I'm curious if they ever inspected it and figured out that it had been overclocked though, I never heard back from them or anything.

Point of the story: there's always a way around things, just gotta figure out how to work the system! =D

taylormsj · 01-10-2008, 08:00 PM

You cant find out if a processor has been overclocked before. If there is a way, im certain that retailers do not have the facilities to test the chip, and they usually handle RMA's if they still have stock of that product.

[-0MEGA-] · 01-10-2008, 08:02 PM

They most likely will not be able to tell if it was overclocked, as thats done solely through software or through the BIOS. However in the case of a video card, they will be able to tell if you flashed it with a different BIOS, or volt modded it.

I've never run into issues before when returning products after they were overclocked.

bit4bit · 01-10-2008, 08:06 PM

Good news then! I'll spend £500 less on a processor, OC it to the speed of the more expensive one, and if it fries I'll just blag my way through it like platinum, and get a new one. Great!

Thanks!

Kesava · 01-10-2008, 08:38 PM

wait. so i overclocked my 8800GT for a day hahaha with rivatuner. would XFX be able to tell?

01-10-2008, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
bit4bit Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 131	Does overclocking void warranties? Does it in all cases, or is it conditional depending on where you buy it from? I'm not talking about buying a pre-built system that is pre-overclocked, but buying the parts seperately, and overclocking yourself.

01-10-2008, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,205	Yes, it voids your warranty. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

01-10-2008, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,205	I am not too sure, I think they run some tests on it. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

01-10-2008, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Platinum Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 771	Yeah, the first time I tried overclocking I found what I thought was a good stable speed. After a few hours everything seemed fine so I left it as it was. I woke up the next day and my computer wouldn't turn on. I figured it was because I overclocked it but brought it to a tech place just to be sure, and sure enough I fried the chip. Anyway, I call Intel, they ask me a bunch of questions, whether I overclocked it or not, blablabla. I told them I hadn't and they said they needed proof or they wouldn't send me a new processor. I called the guy up and asked if he would vouch that I hadn't overclocked, he agreed. I had Intel call him, which surprisingly they did. A week later I had a brand new processor. I'm curious if they ever inspected it and figured out that it had been overclocked though, I never heard back from them or anything. Point of the story: there's always a way around things, just gotta figure out how to work the system! =D __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. (______(________________((() SIG-ARETTE

01-10-2008, 08:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
taylormsj Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,837	You cant find out if a processor has been overclocked before. If there is a way, im certain that retailers do not have the facilities to test the chip, and they usually handle RMA's if they still have stock of that product. __________________ E2160 @3.2 (3.618 GHz max) \| 2Gb OCZ 6400 @ 890MHz \| 8800GT (725, 1895, 1970 MHz) \| Coolermaster CM 690 \| Hiper 530 watt \| Maxtor 160 Gb \| D-tek fusion, 5.5mm nozzle / Swiftech MCW60 with enzo's / Swiftech D5 / MCRres / MCR320 radiator / 3 high yate loon / 7/16" tubing / black feser one

01-10-2008, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,082	They most likely will not be able to tell if it was overclocked, as thats done solely through software or through the BIOS. However in the case of a video card, they will be able to tell if you flashed it with a different BIOS, or volt modded it. I've never run into issues before when returning products after they were overclocked. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

01-10-2008, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
bit4bit Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 131	Good news then! I'll spend £500 less on a processor, OC it to the speed of the more expensive one, and if it fries I'll just blag my way through it like platinum, and get a new one. Great! Thanks!

01-10-2008, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kesava Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Age: 17 Posts: 3,352	wait. so i overclocked my 8800GT for a day hahaha with rivatuner. would XFX be able to tell? __________________ Following my advice will harm your computer. Cpu:Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.4Ghz Hsf:Zalman CNPS 9700 LED Ram:Generic 2 Gb 800 Mhz Gpu:XFX 8800 GT 512mb @ 700/1750/2000 Mobo:Gigabyte P31-DS3L OS:OSX 10.5.2 3dMark06:13518 MSN=kesava8@hotmail.com AIM=kesava8

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