OC Voltage for Q6600 G0

[Gellidius]

i'm now running the CPU at 3500MHz at 1.425 V. in bios;
Everest says CPU Core runs at 1.36 V.

I've read somewhere that this CPU, when run at around 1.45 Volts max, is ok for long term longevity.
If that is so, could i set the voltage core at 1.45 volts, or is that voltage to be used only for input volt. (in the bios) ?

Edited for ease of understanding... :-S

[Phill]

More then vcore I would say that your load temps are what mostly determine longevity. I have a q6600 G0 at 3.6Ghz at 1.51v for years. I use a TRUE with push pull fans in a Antec 900 so cooling is pretty good. Point is that keeping the cpu as cool as possible will help it to last its longest. Heck, for quite a while I ran this cpu at 3.8Ghz with 1.625v under water cooling!

Does that make sense to you?

[sswilson]

I've been running a G0 above 1.5V Vcore for 3+ years (24/7 folding) and it's still going strong (knock on wood.... ;) ). I've been shooting for sub 65c load temps.

[Gellidius]

From what both of you say, i understand that i should not worry much about using voltages around 1.5 Volts; during the summer i run the CPU at 3400 with core temps that never go above 52 C.
For a few days now, with cooler room temps, i run at 3500 and core temps are the same as above, with voltage set at 1.425

i guess i can now say "What, me worry" (for those who remember Mad magazine in the 50s-60s)

[gingerbee]

1.5 for all 65nm chips is how i have always done it. water means a little higher but not much