Did the overclocking damage your CPU?
Did the overclocking damage your CPU?
What voltage are you using now? What cooler are you running? Prime95 small ffts is a real test to ensure your CPU doesn’t overheat, so I recommend AIDA64 with P95 large FFTs. Personally, I stick with P95 large FFTs alone, assuming the CPU voltage should match the frequency. If it’s unstable, you can slightly increase it. For stable operation, use the average voltage for that frequency on your specific CPU model—it usually works well. You can boost it a bit if needed, but keep it under 75°C to avoid wasted cooling. Run them as fast as possible without making noise; otherwise, you’re missing efficiency gains.
I mentioned lowering the CPU voltage until it becomes unstable at normal speed. Then gradually raise the multiplier and V settings as required. Certain processors handle overclocking well even without a voltage boost, so it’s worth giving it a shot if you’re willing to invest some time. You run Prime 95 and select small FFTs for testing. Execute it for 15 minutes; if any issues arise (P95 crashes, error messages, blue screen, or freezing), it indicates instability. EDIT: Regarding temperatures, you shouldn’t notice readings above 100°C since the CPU should automatically throttle. Aim to keep below 80°C if possible, but under 90°C is acceptable though it might reduce lifespan. If you’re seeing 100°C at stock speed, consider applying thermal paste or re-seating your cooler—it shouldn’t get that hot. Generally, the latest model is just a minor overclock of the previous version with slight benefits as noted by Somerandomtechyboi. Concerning small versus large FFTs, I’m accustomed to using small ones to push the CPU to its limits and force errors out. If no issues appear, everything should perform well regardless of circumstances. For more realistic testing, Cinebench is a free alternative, though I personally prefer it mainly for benchmarking rather than stability checks. He has the Noctua NH-U12S model.
Yeah, I also saw that section before, but somehow missed it for a few seconds. It sounds like a burn test boosted to high power, making the 100c look pretty obvious.