Running the CPU beyond 1.560 volts
Running the CPU beyond 1.560 volts
Hi,
I recently increased the clock speed of my AMD FX 4170 CPU from 4.2 GHz to 4.7 GHz, with the Vcore at 1.560 V. I ran a Prime95 small FTT test for over five hours, achieving a maximum temperature of 60°C and an average of 59°C. My idle temperatures range between 23-24°C. I've been playing games for weeks without any crashes. I'm considering raising the voltage to around 1.6 Vcore to further boost the speed. Would this be safe, or could it damage the chip?
Specs:
AMD FX 4170 - 4.7 GHz (stock cooler)
AMD Radeon HD 7770
Gigabyte GA-7MLT-USB3
Phanteks Enthoo Pro
Temps aren't the only factor. Some users achieved 5ghz at 1.58V with water cooling, yet their processors failed soon afterward. It's not just about the temperatures; high voltage can shorten your CPU's lifespan and possibly destroy it.
Absolutely. Even though you need to replace that CPU soon, why not experiment a bit?