KILL your i7 980X AT ONCE (and RMA it)...

[BenchZowner]

Simple answer #2 Overclocking VOIDS the warranty! Please do it AT YOUR OWN risk.

AFAIK it doesn't.
Intel is just not guaranteeing stable operation when overclocked, they don't mention anything about invalidating the warranty.

[cadaveca]

AFAIK it doesn't.
Intel is just not guaranteeing stable operation when overclocked, they don't mention anything about invalidating the warranty.

if the Product is properly used and installed

This includes using the stock cooler...otherwise, you have not installed it "properly". Hit up a chat agent, and they will make it pretty clear.

http://www.intel.com/support/process.../CS-009862.htm

[Ramguy]

Look at my F=FAILED BATCH . He died, on default. I just RMA it.

[penguins]

i know your disagreement started at a different spot, about 'basic fraud' when i think the thread started with a nice joke, not someone trying to commit fraud, but to each his own translation.

the part that got me was this-

Simple answer #1. Many folks aren't you and are beyond you and I. They don't overclock. They bought 980X because it had 6 cores and enough MHz.

Simple answer #2 Overclocking VOIDS the warranty! Please do it AT YOUR OWN risk.

and i have to disagree.


before you ask.
how about a video by Intel, about overclocking your processor?

http://www.intel.com/Assets/Video/re...20Overclocking

this is the page i got it from http://www.intel.com/consumer/game/gaming-power.htm


and before you say it again, i know

"‡ WARNING: Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may: (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel assumes no responsibility that the processor, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. For more information, visit www.intel.com/consumer/game/gaming-power.htm."

but what is that turbo boost technology? it overclocks your cpu automatically per intel's specifications

http://www.intel.com/technology/prod...d=tech_tb+demo

now less mind numbing video, here's the white paper

http://download.intel.com/design/pro...=tech_tb+paper

so... overclocking isn't against the warranty,only operating outside of it's specifications is..

[subzero 1979]

Look at my F=FAILED BATCH . He died, on default. I just RMA it.

F batch not totaly failed
my 3005F225 do 5900 benchable on cascade with 1.64 vcore

[BenchZowner]

F batch not totaly failed
my 3005F225 do 5900 benchable on cascade with 1.64 vcore

F batch = fail in terms of fragility.
Most of them die very quick & easy.

My 3005F210 was awesome in every way, but died just after 3 hours of LN2

[Cookiesowns]

F batch = fail in terms of fragility.
Most of them die very quick & easy.

My 3005F210 was awesome in every way, but died just after 3 hours of LN2

So, if I do happen to recieve a F batch, should I just run with single core, and RMA it?

[BenchZowner]

So, if I do happen to recieve a F batch, should I just run with single core, and RMA it?

ROFL.
Short answer is no.
If you're not an extreme overclocker ( overclocking with dry ice, cascade, LN2 ) it's not going to bug you unless you push the CPU too far on air/water for a relatively long period.

Running it on air at 4GHz @ 1.2V to 1.28V will more than likely do no harm to the CPU and it will live long enough for you to upgrade to a new CPU/platform.

There's always a chance of it degrading or dying but you shouldn't take that as granted.

[Donnie27]

ROFL.
Short answer is no.
If you're not an extreme overclocker ( overclocking with dry ice, cascade, LN2 ) it's not going to bug you unless you push the CPU too far on air/water for a relatively long period.

Running it on air at 4GHz @ 1.2V to 1.28V will more than likely do no harm to the CPU and it will live long enough for you to upgrade to a new CPU/platform.

There's always a chance of it degrading or dying but you shouldn't take that as granted.

OK, QFT on both 201 and 208! My bad! I should have said extreme overclocking, not exceeding the Max voltage limits Intel (or anyone else for that matter) set for it.

Thanks penguins.

[QuadDamage]

rofl i borrowed an 980X ES from a reviewer around two months back, he was begging me not to degrade/kill it as he needed it for a review... I pushed it on straight water pretty hard over 4.5Ghz and 1.52V for torture/stabilty and 3D beching, but when i tried benching with only one or two cores enabled, my P6T DLX V1 wouldn't boot for requiring a CMOS clear everytime and keep in mind it was the first time i was forced to manually clear the CMOS ever, i even thought i killed the mobo and/or the CPU. hehe.

[Cookiesowns]

ROFL.
Short answer is no.
If you're not an extreme overclocker ( overclocking with dry ice, cascade, LN2 ) it's not going to bug you unless you push the CPU too far on air/water for a relatively long period.

Running it on air at 4GHz @ 1.2V to 1.28V will more than likely do no harm to the CPU and it will live long enough for you to upgrade to a new CPU/platform.

There's always a chance of it degrading or dying but you shouldn't take that as granted.

What overclocks have you seen around 1.4v under water? On F-Batches or 980x batches in general? No I won't use LN2, though there is a chance I might.

[icecpu]

my 980X degrade, just after 1 month, I run linx again no longer stable at 4.16 Vcore 1.31
so frustrated.

[penguins]

OK, QFT on both 201 and 208! My bad! I should have said extreme overclocking, not exceeding the Max voltage limits Intel (or anyone else for that matter) set for it.

Thanks penguins.

cheers mate, i totally agree with 'extreme overclocking' deeeeefinatly not being in the warranty ln2 :\ i am so not that xtreme.

[BenchZowner]

What overclocks have you seen around 1.4v under water? On F-Batches or 980x batches in general? No I won't use LN2, though there is a chance I might.

My chips were pretty damn good for water cooling.
I don't use water cooling, and no longer have any water cooling parts, but I did some water cooling simulation with the help of my F1EE pot and LN2 controlled... positive temps, and at a full load temp around 75C, and 40C idle, the average 24/7 stable overclock ( 20 loops of LinX x64 ) was around 4.5GHz +/-50MHz

[GunGod]

rofl i borrowed an 980X ES from a reviewer around two months back, he was begging me not to degrade/kill it as he needed it for a review... I pushed it on straight water pretty hard over 4.5Ghz and 1.52V for torture/stabilty and 3D beching, but when i tried benching with only one or two cores enabled, my P6T DLX V1 wouldn't boot for requiring a CMOS clear everytime and keep in mind it was the first time i was forced to manually clear the CMOS ever, i even thought i killed the mobo and/or the CPU. hehe.

I guess you confirmed your nick at 100%