Can you increase the overclock further without a significant reduction in lifespan?

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Can you increase the overclock further without a significant reduction in lifespan?

Can you increase the overclock further without a significant reduction in lifespan?

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Exoticmonkey24
Member

64

12-14-2016, 02:21 PM

#1

I currently have a Phenom II X4 980 BE with these components:
MB: ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB)
GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 960 STRIX
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Extreme
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300
Stock: 3.7 Ghz
CPU Voltage: 1.37500
CPU/NB Voltage: 1.00000
Multiplier Ratio: 18.5
OC: 4.2 Ghz
CPU Voltage: 1.58125
CPU/NB Voltage: 1.26875
Multiplier Ratio: 21
OC Target: around 4.5-4.7 for stable 24-hour prime95
Current max temp is 45°C, I prefer not to exceed 50°C.
Would it be better to upgrade to an FX9590 to boost performance without risking overvoltage?

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Exoticmonkey24

12-14-2016, 02:21 PM #1

I currently have a Phenom II X4 980 BE with these components:
MB: ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB)
GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 960 STRIX
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Extreme
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300
Stock: 3.7 Ghz
CPU Voltage: 1.37500
CPU/NB Voltage: 1.00000
Multiplier Ratio: 18.5
OC: 4.2 Ghz
CPU Voltage: 1.58125
CPU/NB Voltage: 1.26875
Multiplier Ratio: 21
OC Target: around 4.5-4.7 for stable 24-hour prime95
Current max temp is 45°C, I prefer not to exceed 50°C.
Would it be better to upgrade to an FX9590 to boost performance without risking overvoltage?

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slayer__is
Senior Member

521

12-14-2016, 07:47 PM

#2

The board only works with 140W chips, which means a 220W one is needed. This presents challenges because delivering 220W through the VRMs is difficult, demands cooling solutions, and calls for higher quality parts. It seems there hasn't been much experience with processors over 200W before, so it's hard to find reliable options.

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slayer__is

12-14-2016, 07:47 PM #2

The board only works with 140W chips, which means a 220W one is needed. This presents challenges because delivering 220W through the VRMs is difficult, demands cooling solutions, and calls for higher quality parts. It seems there hasn't been much experience with processors over 200W before, so it's hard to find reliable options.

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bob9117
Junior Member

44

12-20-2016, 10:16 AM

#3

I wouldn't suggest using 1.5v on that chip. It's best to consider your motherboard, cooler, and power supply before deciding. The 9590 is a very poor processor choice—don't spend money on it.

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bob9117

12-20-2016, 10:16 AM #3

I wouldn't suggest using 1.5v on that chip. It's best to consider your motherboard, cooler, and power supply before deciding. The 9590 is a very poor processor choice—don't spend money on it.

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TitanTuna
Junior Member

19

12-23-2016, 03:51 PM

#4

there might be around half a dozen Mobo's that work with the 9590, so i wouldn't bother.

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TitanTuna

12-23-2016, 03:51 PM #4

there might be around half a dozen Mobo's that work with the 9590, so i wouldn't bother.

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SonyVegas_
Member

179

12-24-2016, 06:39 PM

#5

I wouldn't suggest using 1.5v on that processor. It's best to consider your motherboard, cooler, and power supply before deciding. The 9590 is a poor choice of processor—don’t invest in it. What issues exist with the 9590? I’d like detailed stats, benchmarks, and a better alternative that fits the same budget as upgrading now.

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SonyVegas_

12-24-2016, 06:39 PM #5

I wouldn't suggest using 1.5v on that processor. It's best to consider your motherboard, cooler, and power supply before deciding. The 9590 is a poor choice of processor—don’t invest in it. What issues exist with the 9590? I’d like detailed stats, benchmarks, and a better alternative that fits the same budget as upgrading now.

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hachinoss
Member

71

12-24-2016, 09:41 PM

#6

there might be some Mobo's that can handle the 9590, but they're not common. what mostly prevents most motherboards from working well with it is...

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hachinoss

12-24-2016, 09:41 PM #6

there might be some Mobo's that can handle the 9590, but they're not common. what mostly prevents most motherboards from working well with it is...

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popdady1212
Junior Member

13

12-24-2016, 11:19 PM

#7

Your board works with 140-watt chips, which means a 220-watt one is needed. This presents an issue because delivering 220 watts through the VRMs is challenging—it demands cooling and more robust parts. I’m not sure any processor with over 200 watts has been available before, so there’s limited experience or knowledge.

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popdady1212

12-24-2016, 11:19 PM #7

Your board works with 140-watt chips, which means a 220-watt one is needed. This presents an issue because delivering 220 watts through the VRMs is challenging—it demands cooling and more robust parts. I’m not sure any processor with over 200 watts has been available before, so there’s limited experience or knowledge.