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 Does software overclocking voids ones warranty?

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TSSilverhawk_shaun
post Mar 10 2009, 07:54 PM, updated 17y ago

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hi to all,

im wondering if overclocking with software would void warranty or not. I'm on the brink of OC'ing my e6300 as it having trouble keeping up with todays games with its stock speed. Im also covered by dells warranty..... so i'm looking for some advise before i do anything that i might regret later

please advise
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post Mar 10 2009, 08:02 PM

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Dell rep once said that overclocking will not void the warranty. However, they could still push the blame over to user thus voiding the warranty. But just to be safe, do it with minimal increaments. Intel are totally different from AMD where-as AMD have this mini-notice during their presentation stating: All AMD products warranty will be void once overclocking is done eventhough it's done by AMD's overclocking software. Cheers!
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post Mar 10 2009, 08:15 PM

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QUOTE(Silverhawk_shaun @ Mar 10 2009, 07:54 PM)
hi to all,

im wondering if overclocking with software would void warranty or not. I'm on the brink of OC'ing my e6300 as it having trouble keeping up with todays games with its stock speed. Im also covered by dells warranty..... so i'm looking for some advise before i do anything that i might regret later

please advise
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OC in anyway wont void the warranty.

just dun push too far until it leaves physical damage on the processor.
example, overvolting until processor burn.

for each processor model & stepping, there is a recommended operating voltage range.
check intel official site for ur e6300.

This post has been edited by tech3910: Mar 10 2009, 09:50 PM
TSSilverhawk_shaun
post Mar 10 2009, 08:56 PM

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well im usingthsi utility called setfsb.

Added on March 10, 2009, 9:12 pmit says that it only changes the fsb... does that mean it also increases the voltages?


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post Mar 10 2009, 10:19 PM

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you can set the fsb in BIOS also,i think if you OC too much and accidently spoil it,it will void the warranty.
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post Mar 10 2009, 10:46 PM

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Overclocking is not supported and encouraged by both AMD and Intel, and will void the warranty. However in practice they do not really enforce it but just don't go too extreme until the processor is burnt (though quite unlikely as all modern processors have built-in overheat protection).
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post Mar 10 2009, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(Silverhawk_shaun @ Mar 10 2009, 08:56 PM)
well im usingthsi utility called setfsb.

Added on March 10, 2009, 9:12 pmit says that it only changes the fsb... does that mean it also increases the voltages?
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from what i remember it doesnt increase ur voltage... it just changes ur fsb....

i have always use setfsb to OC and have no issues so far....
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post Mar 10 2009, 10:52 PM

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Do not! I repeat.. Do not OC via software. Please do it in BIOS.
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post Mar 10 2009, 10:54 PM

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software might cause faulty
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post Mar 10 2009, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(Silverhawk_shaun @ Mar 10 2009, 07:54 PM)
hi to all,

im wondering if overclocking with software would void warranty or not. I'm on the brink of OC'ing my e6300 as it having trouble keeping up with todays games with its stock speed. Im also covered by dells warranty..... so i'm looking for some advise before i do anything that i might regret later

please advise
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It won't void the warranty, just don't go so far.. cheers
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post Mar 10 2009, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(Silpheed @ Mar 10 2009, 10:46 PM)
Overclocking is not supported and encouraged by both AMD and Intel, and will void the warranty. However in practice they do not really enforce it but just don't go too extreme until the processor is burnt (though quite unlikely as all modern processors have built-in overheat protection).
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nop, OC is part of CPU performance & value calculation.
y do u think intel & AMD release extreme & Balck Edition?
& it will not void the warranty if u OC on the safe side, like vcore dun go beyond recommendation.
QUOTE(tkh_1001 @ Mar 10 2009, 10:51 PM)
from what i remember it doesnt increase ur voltage... it just changes ur fsb....

i have always use setfsb to OC and have no issues so far....
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it is good for beginners to learn how 2 OC.
& wen OC, it not necessary to increase vcore. there is a limit u can hit wit stock vcore. (like my q6600 can hit 3.1GHz wit stock 1.232v)
QUOTE(LaiN87 @ Mar 10 2009, 10:52 PM)
Do not! I repeat.. Do not OC via software. Please do it in BIOS.
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some OEM manufacture mobo bios does not allow host fsb control, so hav 2 use s/w to OC.
there is ntgh wrong wot OC via s/w, just less setting & cannot push as high as bios OC.

eg. s/w OC allows user to set fsb but fsb:ram ration & ram timing will follow bios setting.
as the result, ur ram might get push too high & lockup.
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post Mar 10 2009, 11:42 PM

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Just take like this :
It will void your warranty if you leave any physical evidence that occur such as burn marks..etc
Even if you overclock as high as possible but still doesnt leave some physical evidence,i dont think they(AMD or Intel) will find out that the processor was damaged via overclocking.
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post Mar 11 2009, 12:32 AM

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QUOTE(tech3910 @ Mar 10 2009, 08:15 PM)
OC in anyway wont void the warranty.

just dun push too far until it leaves physical damage on the processor.
example, overvolting until processor burn.

for each processor model & stepping, there is a recommended operating voltage range.
check intel official site for ur e6300.
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pls dun mislead ppl... this is TOTALLY WRONG

QUOTE(Silpheed @ Mar 10 2009, 10:46 PM)
Overclocking is not supported and encouraged by both AMD and Intel, and will void the warranty. However in practice they do not really enforce it but just don't go too extreme until the processor is burnt (though quite unlikely as all modern processors have built-in overheat protection).
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now what ure saying is right

QUOTE(JeffreyYap @ Mar 10 2009, 10:57 PM)
It won't void the warranty, just don't go so far.. cheers
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again, dun simply say

QUOTE(tech3910 @ Mar 10 2009, 11:17 PM)
nop, OC is part of CPU performance & value calculation.
y do u think intel & AMD release extreme & Balck Edition?
& it will not void the warranty if u OC on the safe side, like vcore dun go beyond recommendation.

it is good for beginners to learn how 2 OC.
& wen OC, it not necessary to increase vcore. there is a limit u can hit wit stock vcore. (like my q6600 can hit 3.1GHz wit stock 1.232v)

some OEM manufacture mobo bios does not allow host fsb control, so hav 2 use s/w to OC.
there is ntgh wrong wot OC via s/w, just less setting & cannot push as high as bios OC.

eg. s/w OC allows user to set fsb but fsb:ram ration & ram timing will follow bios setting.
as the result, ur ram might get push too high & lockup.
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again, dun mislead ppl... those who can afford black edition and extreme edition processor, most probably have the money to buy another one in case the proc spoils permanently due to OC, dont u think so?

QUOTE(AMDAthlon @ Mar 10 2009, 11:42 PM)
Just take like this :
It will void your warranty if you leave any physical evidence that occur such as burn marks..etc
Even if you overclock as high as possible but still doesnt leave some physical evidence,i dont think they(AMD or Intel) will find out that the processor was damaged via overclocking.
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have u ever been into an rma module in a production? HOW SURE ARE YOU they wont know u overclocked the processor or not? be thankful they are just closing one eye

just so you guys believe me, here's the conversation of me and one intel staff

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


like wat slipheed say, be thankful they are closing one eye... if they became strict, then u will noe biggrin.gif

Added on March 11, 2009, 12:36 amoh ya, software overclocking and bios oc is the same thing... the only difference is u dun have to restart ur pc to oc if u use software or hardware based overclocking tools... the bad thing is, u wont know if ur oc settings is stable enough to pass a boot up biggrin.gif, but its good to get the most out of ur rig and get validation from cpuz n tools alike hahaha

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post Mar 11 2009, 12:44 PM

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umm, i oso wanna ask... if i oc and the proc burnt, how do they know i overclocked my proc? i can just say "hey, what's overclocking? i was just playing some solitaire and suddenly there was smoke coming out from the pc!". if the proc is damaged, they cant connect it to anything to check the fsb, vcore, etc right?
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QUOTE(danny_sp15 @ Mar 11 2009, 12:44 PM)
umm, i oso wanna ask... if i oc and the proc burnt, how do they know i overclocked my proc? i can just say "hey, what's overclocking? i was just playing some solitaire and suddenly there was smoke coming out from the pc!". if the proc is damaged, they cant connect it to anything to check the fsb, vcore, etc right?
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have u been reading all the previous posts? =.=" if ur proc die when oc n got burnt mark, ure as good as buying a new proc, cos u oc too badly till they dun wanna insure u hahahahaha
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post Mar 11 2009, 04:27 PM

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i know... but let's say im really innocent and i never overclocked but my cpu burn for no reason, they still will consider i overclock and wont cover the warranty?
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post Mar 11 2009, 04:29 PM

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the chances of a cpu burning for no reason is almost 0%... u could get it if u got caught in a lightning strike.... but they can know whether it is overclocked or not nonetheless biggrin.gif
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post Mar 11 2009, 04:35 PM

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ohh... then if i overclocked my cpu and i burned the cpu, then i have to burn the whole computer as well, then say it's striked by lightning. only worth it if cpu expensive but other pc specs are cheap. hehe. i dont think they cover lightning anyway tongue.gif
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