lifespan of i6500 @1.2v 24/7
lifespan of i6500 @1.2v 24/7
if you hadn't known, mobo mfs discovered a method to bypass skylake's restrictions and released several BIOS updates to handle this. (since then, intel has made them remove these from their sites, though you can still locate them on overclock.guide) as this is essentially a workaround—multiplying the frequency isn't adjustable, only the clock speed is, and it demands disabling built-in power-saving features like speedstep and c states (the exact impact on normal k-series overclocking remains unclear). my concern is whether this means the chip will never change its frequency or voltage based on load, and what that might mean for its longevity if it consistently runs at around 1.2v.)
Don't stress too much. You should be fine with the newer chip you've got now. Intel's official Skylake max voltage is 1.5V, which might not impact the chip's lifespan.