Overclocking voids warranty
Overclocking voids warranty
I own an i5 6600k that I'm overclocking, and I know my warranty is now canceled. Yet I found some information suggesting that the warranty might be technically void only if Intel can demonstrate damage at a microscopic level. Is this accurate? My current settings are around 4.0GHz at 1.60VCore, which is lower than the original voltage, so it seems unlikely they would notice any issues during inspection. Previously, I ran it at 4.5GHz with 1.33VCore for about a week. I purchased this CPU just over a month ago.
I don't believe overclocking voids your warranty - the K skew is specifically marketed to overclockers/enthusiasts.
The only time it could likely be proven/void would be damage due to over-volting.
A Skylake chip shouldn't really be pushed beyond 1.35V (1.4V with top of the line liquid cooling).
You have it at 4.0 @ what V? 1.6 isn;t right?
An OC @ 4.0 is hardly worth it., considering a 6600K turbos to 3.9Ghz...
1.6 is too high. Make it below 1.4 STAT! Why are you that high on a 4.0 OC? This kind of OC shouldn't even need a voltage increase! Only raise voltage if your system is crashing without it. You don't just increase the voltage for fun - you do it to ensure stability.
THAT SAID
Intel will process an RMA claim for a dead CPU in nearly all cases, except for visible modifications like adjusting the heat spreader.
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1.6 is too high. Make it below 1.4 STAT! Why are you so high on a 4.0 OC? This kind of OC shouldn't require a voltage boost at all. Only increase voltage if your system is crashing without it. You don't just raise the voltage randomly - do it to ensure stability.
That said, Intel will process an RMA claim for a dead CPU in nearly all cases, except for visible changes like touching the heat spreader.
Haha, sorry. I had the wrong number - meant 1.160VCore!
Thanks for the info.
Barty1884 suggests overclocking doesn't necessarily void the warranty, as the K skew is aimed at enthusiasts. The main risk would be damage from excessive voltage. A Skylake chip shouldn't exceed 1.35V (1.4V with top cooling). Your current setting is 4.0 at what voltage? 1.6 isn't correct. An OC at 4.0 isn't worth it, especially with a 6600K turbos running at 3.9Ghz... I think the best is to keep it at around 1.160VCore, and with a simple Hyper 212 EVO, temperatures are fine. I plan to push it slightly higher for up to 60C under load, maybe a bit more. Also, turbo boost performance isn't reliable.
It's likely that overclocking would technically cancel the warranty, even with -K CPUs. Otherwise, Intel's "Performance Tuning Protection Plan" (overclock insurance) wouldn't apply since you'd still be under the regular warranty. Still, Intel would need proof of overclocking, which seems like a difficult requirement for them.