Hi -- does overclocking shorten life?

[volunteer]

Hi,

my E6600 is overclocked from 2400 to 3300 and has been so for 18 months. Its operating temp is 49 - 50 c in the summer full load and 39 winter / part load.

Is it worth cooling it further ?

Would it make the chip last longer if I did?

Is it okay as it is? (it is rock-solid)

Intel suggest 39 c is best top temp for this chippy.

-cheers
volunteer

[Brett_Henderson]

There are experts here who will add to this, or scold me.. lol

[Slotback]

Max temperature for a Q6600 is over 60 degrees C for all revisions - not 37 C.

I doubt you'll shorten life much as long as you're bellow 1.5 volts.

[volunteer]

Thanks  - I was worrying for nothing then. Just I am very pleased with the computer for flying and don't want to strangle it while young.

[Keep It Simple]

[quote]There are experts here who will add to this, or scold me.. lol