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How high can you OC for a CPU?

How high can you OC for a CPU?

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05-01-2023, 04:15 AM
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So you're asking about the limits of processor speeds, especially with cooling and voltage. You mentioned people can reach up to 8GHz using liquid nitrogen, so you're curious about what the maximum is. You also wondered if you could push it higher, like 20GHz at full voltage, even though that seems unlikely.
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05-01-2023, 04:15 AM #1

So you're asking about the limits of processor speeds, especially with cooling and voltage. You mentioned people can reach up to 8GHz using liquid nitrogen, so you're curious about what the maximum is. You also wondered if you could push it higher, like 20GHz at full voltage, even though that seems unlikely.

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05-01-2023, 08:46 AM
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I'm curious about processor limits. Can I really reach 10GHz with top cooling? I've heard people use liquid nitrogen to hit 8GHz, but what's the absolute maximum? Could I push it higher, like 20GHz at full voltage? Probably not practical, but I'm just exploring. 8Mhz seems to be a common target, though I'm unsure about the upper bounds for most chips—it usually depends on voltage. If a CPU can't handle it, it might shut down or fail.
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05-01-2023, 08:46 AM #2

Saturnity :
I'm curious about processor limits. Can I really reach 10GHz with top cooling? I've heard people use liquid nitrogen to hit 8GHz, but what's the absolute maximum? Could I push it higher, like 20GHz at full voltage? Probably not practical, but I'm just exploring. 8Mhz seems to be a common target, though I'm unsure about the upper bounds for most chips—it usually depends on voltage. If a CPU can't handle it, it might shut down or fail.

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