4790K at 4.6ghz with 1.270v
4790K at 4.6ghz with 1.270v
My question is correct—I'm currently stable. I've been running AIDA64 for hours with a max temperature of 83°C on one core and 81°C on the lowest max core. Usually, temperatures are around 75°C when stressed... After maintaining this overclock for a few days while using HANDBRAKE to hit about 75°C max temps in my MP4s, I'm concerned it might impact the CPU lifespan. Since I plan to use HandBrake frequently in the future, how would you feel about this? Does this seem like a stable overclock that could last several years? I haven't done any overclocking in years, which is why I'm asking. Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Your other parts, I'm sure, will likely fail long before the CPU, and the CPU itself will become so obsolete before it breaks. CPUs are built well and don't disappear like other parts. It's also because the VRM for the CPU is usually on the motherboard, not the CPU directly, while a GPU has its own VRM on the card. Even if a GPU fails, the main processing unit is probably still okay; it's usually the other components on the PCB that tend to stop working first.
Are you located in the northern or southern hemisphere? Those temperatures won't decrease during the summer. Nonetheless, most programs don't impose a significant tax on the system compared to stress testing or benchmarking. What cooling options do you have for the CPU and system fans?