Quote Originally Posted by Dadi_oh View Post
Yes. I have heard that the 45nm parts in particular can have degradation at higher volts. Shows up as ever increasing instability requiring more and more volts. Has to to with the new metalization layer technique they used on the 45nm process iirc.
I've also heard that LLC + high voltage agrave this happening.

Edit : I have a sensor stuck to 38°C, too. But It can exceed 38°C.