I've had this chip for almost 12 months, running 47x multiplier and 100.1 blk frequency, so 4704.7 MHz, rock solid stability but at 1.400v. I am using a good sized noctua air cooler, which in my real world use keeps it at ~65 Celsius maximum under load and stress tests like aida64. Prime 95 can go from 75 degrees right up to the thermal limit and throttling but nothing else does so that doesn't concern me. Also my ambient temps are probably below 20 degrees...I don't have a thermometer....
I am starting to worry about degradation as I want to use this chip for many years to come and I have 2 questions really. 1 is it directly high voltage that causes CPU degradation or the heat produced as a result of high voltage? if it's the latter than I should be fine with my temps. 2. What is the absolute highest "safe" voltage for the i5 4690k? Because I am only now dialing in the lowest stable voltage for my current oc (i just left it at 1.4v), but I would like to see what this puppy can do, provided I can keep it cool, when I crank up the voltage.
Kind of a long one and I appreciate any comments, thank you!
I am starting to worry about degradation as I want to use this chip for many years to come and I have 2 questions really. 1 is it directly high voltage that causes CPU degradation or the heat produced as a result of high voltage? if it's the latter than I should be fine with my temps. 2. What is the absolute highest "safe" voltage for the i5 4690k? Because I am only now dialing in the lowest stable voltage for my current oc (i just left it at 1.4v), but I would like to see what this puppy can do, provided I can keep it cool, when I crank up the voltage.
Kind of a long one and I appreciate any comments, thank you!