Is it harmful to constantly run your computer at overclocked speeds?
Is it harmful to constantly run your computer at overclocked speeds?
When you apply speedstep and adaptive voltage, the processor will decrease its speed and lower the voltage during periods of low activity. That's beneficial. Check cpu-Z; if the multiplier and voltage drop under light load, it indicates effective optimization.
As long as voltages and temperatures remain stable, yes, generally speaking. Running the CPU at full capacity continuously will cause more wear than playing games, which are relatively light in demand.
As long as the goal is sensible.
A CPU that can last you for a decade will handle a moderate boost at 11 with a small tweak.
Go all out, and well... it's hard to say with that one. It might be 6 years, 3 months, or just 3 days depending on how much you push it within limits.
When you apply speedstep and adaptive voltage, the processor will decrease its speed and lower the voltage during periods of low activity. That's beneficial. Check cpu-Z; if the multiplier and voltage drop under light load, it indicates effective optimization.
It doesn't matter, so long as you keep your temps below TJ Max there is nothing to worry about. Also as gefelt said speedstep is your friend, as it will reduce Mhz and voltage when your not doing much.