I pushed my CPU to higher speeds, but it started acting erratically over time. Was the hardware worn out?

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I pushed my CPU to higher speeds, but it started acting erratically over time. Was the hardware worn out?

I pushed my CPU to higher speeds, but it started acting erratically over time. Was the hardware worn out?

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CheckTheForums
Junior Member

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04-05-2016, 06:14 PM

#1

I increased my CPU's speed and it functioned properly for a while. The system remained reliable, but over time the chances of it failing to start due to a BIOS "CPU error" (five beeps) rose. Eventually, today it no longer boots at all, with that error appearing each time. After resetting the CMOS, everything works again. Did I damage my CPU?

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CheckTheForums

04-05-2016, 06:14 PM #1

I increased my CPU's speed and it functioned properly for a while. The system remained reliable, but over time the chances of it failing to start due to a BIOS "CPU error" (five beeps) rose. Eventually, today it no longer boots at all, with that error appearing each time. After resetting the CMOS, everything works again. Did I damage my CPU?

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Mokai_Mo
Member

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04-05-2016, 08:10 PM

#2

Could it be that summer is approaching, or perhaps winter is speeding up before the heat sets in?

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Mokai_Mo

04-05-2016, 08:10 PM #2

Could it be that summer is approaching, or perhaps winter is speeding up before the heat sets in?

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Rhuji
Senior Member

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04-05-2016, 10:46 PM

#3

You didn't specify any voltages.

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Rhuji

04-05-2016, 10:46 PM #3

You didn't specify any voltages.

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0Slender0
Member

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04-06-2016, 01:39 AM

#4

What is the voltage? Were you configured for a fixed voltage or one that includes an offset?

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0Slender0

04-06-2016, 01:39 AM #4

What is the voltage? Were you configured for a fixed voltage or one that includes an offset?

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EuropeanUnion
Senior Member

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04-06-2016, 08:46 PM

#5

Overclocking can actually wear out parts quicker. From what I've seen, CPUs usually take the hit more than GPUs.

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EuropeanUnion

04-06-2016, 08:46 PM #5

Overclocking can actually wear out parts quicker. From what I've seen, CPUs usually take the hit more than GPUs.

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snipsnap27
Member

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04-08-2016, 08:26 PM

#6

I have no idea what my overclock settings were. My motherboard/cpu was kind of cursed in that no settings would actually work for it. I had multiple overclocking communities try to help me out but my motherboard just didn't want to work. The one thing that did work though was the built in overclock presets, which I was using. Whatever settings those were using under the hood is anyone's guess. Here's a pic of hwmonitor while my system was undergoing a p95 max heat stress test, if that helps.

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snipsnap27

04-08-2016, 08:26 PM #6

I have no idea what my overclock settings were. My motherboard/cpu was kind of cursed in that no settings would actually work for it. I had multiple overclocking communities try to help me out but my motherboard just didn't want to work. The one thing that did work though was the built in overclock presets, which I was using. Whatever settings those were using under the hood is anyone's guess. Here's a pic of hwmonitor while my system was undergoing a p95 max heat stress test, if that helps.

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Jerryx01
Posting Freak

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04-09-2016, 02:46 PM

#7

Your temperatures are normal. Processors can lose performance with age, particularly after overclocking. I've experienced CPUs lasting nearly a decade, and some fail within a couple years. I replaced a Pentium D that didn't survive more than two years. I'd reset everything to factory settings and check if the issues persist.

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Jerryx01

04-09-2016, 02:46 PM #7

Your temperatures are normal. Processors can lose performance with age, particularly after overclocking. I've experienced CPUs lasting nearly a decade, and some fail within a couple years. I replaced a Pentium D that didn't survive more than two years. I'd reset everything to factory settings and check if the issues persist.

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Punctuate
Member

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04-11-2016, 08:16 PM

#8

For automotive voltage, 1.3 volts isn't too low, though certain chips may lose performance slightly more quickly.

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Punctuate

04-11-2016, 08:16 PM #8

For automotive voltage, 1.3 volts isn't too low, though certain chips may lose performance slightly more quickly.

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AdrienOff
Junior Member

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04-12-2016, 02:19 AM

#9

It's running at full capacity, consistently utilizing resources. It isn't waiting; it's actively processing.

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AdrienOff

04-12-2016, 02:19 AM #9

It's running at full capacity, consistently utilizing resources. It isn't waiting; it's actively processing.

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XQsess
Member

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04-12-2016, 05:54 AM

#10

You're questioning whether the chip is simply worn out. If that matters, this CPU was originally built in a compact form factor (Dan case), and it operated at very high temperatures. Misinterpreting it could push it beyond its safe operating range. The current condition is improved, but I'm concerned there might be some damage.

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XQsess

04-12-2016, 05:54 AM #10

You're questioning whether the chip is simply worn out. If that matters, this CPU was originally built in a compact form factor (Dan case), and it operated at very high temperatures. Misinterpreting it could push it beyond its safe operating range. The current condition is improved, but I'm concerned there might be some damage.

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