How long can I overclock something?

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LuksFX
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06-22-2016, 11:48 PM

#1

How much time you can maintain overclocking before it fails is uncertain, but it depends on the specific situation. It’s not clear if leaving it overclocked will cause it to fail permanently or if you should revert it to normal speed afterward.

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ElectricPlayer
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06-26-2016, 04:07 PM

#2

this has several possible interpretations.
#1 your question isn't very precise.
#2 the way your system is built is important; if something is old and overclocked, it will keep running at that pace unless changed.
#3 a solid overclock won’t damage your computer, though it might shorten its life. You’re likely to replace the device before it fails.

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kulan3
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06-27-2016, 12:58 AM

#3

this has several possible interpretations.
#1 your question isn't very precise.
#2 the way your system is built is important; if something is old and overclocked, it will keep running at that pace unless changed.
#3 a solid overclock won’t damage your computer, though it might shorten its life. You’re likely to replace the device before it fails.