Temps and graphics

Arclight · 12-07-10, 10:23 AM

Myeah, technically true. Something like a Q9550 runs up to 70C safely, according to Microsoft's specifications, but it will indeed run much higher without commiting suicide. You can expect impact on lifetime though, but if a chip would last only 3 years instead of 5, it's still likely you would replace it before it fails.

Still, what's the point in burning up a chip if you can get a decent 3rd-party cooler for something like 20-30 bucks? Maybe you can collect the parts left over after upgrades and build a second PC, use it as a server or sell it or something.

Better safe than sorry, right?

12-07-10, 10:23 AM	#9
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Myeah, technically true. Something like a Q9550 runs up to 70C safely, according to Microsoft's specifications, but it will indeed run much higher without commiting suicide. You can expect impact on lifetime though, but if a chip would last only 3 years instead of 5, it's still likely you would replace it before it fails. Still, what's the point in burning up a chip if you can get a decent 3rd-party cooler for something like 20-30 bucks? Maybe you can collect the parts left over after upgrades and build a second PC, use it as a server or sell it or something. Better safe than sorry, right? __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.