CPU/Mobo Will Overclocking actually void the Warranty ?

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shravank30

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Hi

I know theoretically if a processor is overclocked the warranty is Void.

But has anybody actually given a processor under warranty to Intel & AMD but was refused with the reason being overclocking ?

Thanks for taking the time

Shravan
 
No it doesn't.. It's just like physical damage = no warranty.. And in most case people burns it if they OC it wrong way :P
 
dragon_unleash said:
no overclocking doesn't void warranty for sure, so don't worry.
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Wrong, overclocking does void the warranty.

Its just that the quality control employed by Intel and AMD is so awesome that there are rarely any cases of processors failing despite running them at as much as 150% clock speeds. Just make sure you dont go over 1.5v[I'm asuming you are talking about a core 2 processor] and have appropriate cooling for your processor. As long as there are no burn marks, you should be safe and wont be denied warranty.
 
ultimabasher said:
I am sure if he is afraid to OC, he is afraid even more to lap if he knows what it is.
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Thanks a lot guys for the replies

I am intending to buy a used processor, and most guys overclock them. So I just wanted to be sure about OC'ing & warranty
Now please also inform me how to ensure that a processor has not been lapped ?

Thanks once again

Shravan
 
If the processor is having all the stuff written on it that should be written. Or if the surface is not scratched to make it look shiny copper it has not been lapped.:)
 
HOpe this will help u understand wat is lapping and how to...

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what does lapping actually do?:ashamed:

theorecticaly saying the warranty of the prccy is void as soon as u oc it 1 %
but it is expected that for 4-5 years there won't be any facilities in the service centers(in india) to detect that:hap2:
 
'Overclocking does not void the warranty'...
but also
'damage due to overclocking is Not honored under warranty'
 
damn said:
Helps make proper and even contact with the base of the heatsink, so as to maximize heat transfer.
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I am sure if Intel & AMD can make a chip, they can also give a mirror finish to the base so that the buyers don't have to do it!!

Any ideas why the chip makers don't give that mirror finish ?
 
shravank30 said:
Any ideas why the chip makers don't give that mirror finish ?
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I'm assuming it cant be done on machines and having to do 4-5 rounds of sandpaper manually would cripple their production rate.
 
+ it also means they have to spend resources on something that only a fraction of enthusiast and extreme end segment looks for.. that too for 2-5c drop in temp...

Although the gpu's of ATi..even the IGPs have mirror finish. No idea about nV
 
The Overclock settings are on the BIOS and not on the processor. If it is burnt, only then will they know. As long as there’s no physical damage or burn, there shouldn’t be a problem. If your processor suddenly stops working without any external indication of damage, it means that the processor has some manufacturing defect and warranty should cover it. These days, it is difficult to burn your processor because all chips come with a heat
 
Guys,
Please post your experiences here
Does overclocking void warranty. I have seen numerous deals on TE market, where overclocked proccies were sold with so much warranty remaining

In that sense, Intel will honor warranty even for overclocked proccies

Now i have a good board, i want to start overclocking little bit :ashamed:, go step by step
but I dont want to loose out on warranty incase of issues

Could the experts here make it clear :)
 
Warranty doesnt work. It just sits there :P

Seriously: As long as there is no physical damage or burn marks, you are good to go. So go ahead, join the OC'ers club, and be at peace with your Intel, not pieces.
 
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