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08-05-2007, 09:57 PM
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Will it kill my cpu's life span?
Ok, so i overclocked my cpu by using CPUFSB and monitored it with CPU-Z. My CPU is a Pentium 4 2.8 Ghz with HT. I overclocked it to 3.006. When i clocked it to 3.2 it ran ok, then with 3.4 it was a no go, i got a BSOD. So i decided to stick with 3.006 or will it make a big difference if i clock it to 3.2? Also, IMPORTANT: My case is Small Form Factor (very low air circulation). And anothing, will it hurt my cpu's life span?
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08-05-2007, 10:02 PM
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1. It is usually better to OC with the BIOS on the motherboard.
2. Having it in a small case like that isnt the best, but with a P4 there isnt much you could do to make it better. It will run WAY hot.
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08-05-2007, 10:18 PM
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He's saying you can OC it but do it from BIOS you might get more stable OC's and get that 3.4... I think that's what he's saying anyways.
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08-05-2007, 10:23 PM
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well you guys might think im retarded but the computer im using to over clock is a Dell Optiplex GX270, so im not sure i can OC from the bios. Unless you guys can tell me how, which would be highly appreciated.
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08-05-2007, 10:28 PM
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No one thinks you're retarded. Just take a look around in your bios for cpu voltages and fsb.
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08-05-2007, 10:32 PM
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Its a Dell, the bios should or will be locked. If he wants to OC the way hes doing it now would probably be the only way... if its stable at 3Ghz, i dont think it will shorten life span... other components will most likely go out way before the CPU does anyhow
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