Manually shutting down
Manually shutting down
Hey guys,
I've been working on overclocking my 4770k and 980ti again this time. I've been exploring every setting on my motherboard, trying to understand what I'm doing. Usually I run into BSODs or freeze-ups during stress tests, which is normal when overclocking. But I'm curious about the long-term impact on my system. I've been doing this for about three days now, taking around four hours a day—tinkering, failing, and retrying with extended stress tests. How much damage am I really causing?
This situation raises a deeper philosophical concern. The mere shutdown indicates that safeguards are functioning, but understanding the underlying cause remains crucial. Typically, voltage or temperature fluctuations are responsible, and excessive levels of either can lead to harm if protection fails.
This situation raises a deeper philosophical concern. The mere shutdown indicates that safeguards are functioning, but understanding the underlying cause remains crucial. Typically, voltage or temperature fluctuations are responsible, and excessive levels of either can lead to harm if protection fails.
CountMike's concerns highlight a deeper issue beyond the shutdown itself. The fact that it's stopping suggests protection is functioning, but understanding why it's failing is crucial. Typically, voltage or temperature issues are the culprits, and excessive stress from repeated cycles can accelerate wear.
When it's abruptly stopped, it could only damage your Windows if a hardware issue or software error triggers the shutdown. The cause behind this is more troubling.