safe volts for 24/7 45nm 8xxx?

[adamsleath]

i dont think id feel comfy about 1.45v...more like 1.35V(or less?); im just attempting to read between the lines of course...
how 'delicate' is the 45nm chip?

[rge]

The VID range does not necessarily correlate with intel's functional voltage range alluded to in the spec sheet. If intel had some comp from AMD you might see a higher stock speed and thus higher VID range.

My E6850 does 4 stable, so when i get my E8400 next week, I want 4.2 minimum, and will be happy with 1.42volts for 24/7 from what I have seen in others. If I achieve that, I will keep the benching at 1.45V and less.

If I get a bad OC'er, than like some others, I will test out the voltage limits for 24/7, as I wont care if I degrade/kill it, I will just put my E6850 back if the E8400 gets below 4 stable.

Besides if this chip degrades in even a month at voltages under the listed max of 1.45, I would a) be shocked, b) not believe it until confirmed by multiple sources c) if true, then I am happier at 4 with my tougher 65nm E6850.