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The i5 6600k's lifespan may shorten when overclocked.

The i5 6600k's lifespan may shorten when overclocked.

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lustriker
Member
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03-21-2016, 05:01 PM
#1
The i5 6600k is operating at 4.5 GHz at 50°C with a core voltage of 1.38V, even when running under full load. Will this affect its longevity despite being very cool most of the time? Thank you ahead for your assistance.
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lustriker
03-21-2016, 05:01 PM #1

The i5 6600k is operating at 4.5 GHz at 50°C with a core voltage of 1.38V, even when running under full load. Will this affect its longevity despite being very cool most of the time? Thank you ahead for your assistance.

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blmsimpact3
Junior Member
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03-27-2016, 06:12 PM
#2
Under 1.4 your fine.
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blmsimpact3
03-27-2016, 06:12 PM #2

Under 1.4 your fine.

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zeroxpalace
Member
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03-29-2016, 08:09 AM
#3
3.8V damages the CPU. Would you like me to check it again? Haha
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zeroxpalace
03-29-2016, 08:09 AM #3

3.8V damages the CPU. Would you like me to check it again? Haha

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_PaperBagMan_
Junior Member
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03-29-2016, 11:10 AM
#4
Meant 1.38V. Updated the question...
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_PaperBagMan_
03-29-2016, 11:10 AM #4

Meant 1.38V. Updated the question...

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Char1ie_XD
Senior Member
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04-04-2016, 07:30 PM
#5
Under 1.4 your fine.
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Char1ie_XD
04-04-2016, 07:30 PM #5

Under 1.4 your fine.