Quote Originally Posted by cadaveca View Post
...On a side note, my cpu has further degraded. 4ghz now only stable 1.41v real(DMM)...but I won't buy another Intel chip, either, until I hear that there is a new core revision, or something changes, as it's obvious Intel is not concerned about these cpu's dying...even if they knew they would before they left the factory. I'd advise others to do the same, or they'll never be concerned, and I won't build a pc for anyone using 45nm chips, either.

I got bit by INtel and faulty BadAxe boards, I'll not have my name further tarnished for supplying OTHER faulty parts.
Aww, I am so sorry for you... NOT!

1. Have you read the electrical specification for 45nm parts?

2. Have you seen the absolute maximum rating of 1.45V for Vcore in there?

3. Have you seen something like this on your processor box?



You knowingly exceeded manufacturer specifications so why are you complaining now? Why such a bitter tone against Intel?

If I were you (honest as you say), I would just warn the others not to make the same mistake you did. If you didn't overvolt it, then it would be a different story, this way you have no right to complain.