Basic question about OC'ing the CPU

[Nechen]

I've done Overclocking before in the past and I've seen people saying they got their CPU to whatever GhZ ... my question is this:

Does squeezing an extra 200-400MhZ out of your CPU really help your gaming in the long run or just give you a higher chance of having a non-replaceable CPU? lol

 

[aj2003]

well put it this way, my 3200 should be at 2.0ghz. its running over 2.5ghz, thats 25% more performance from that cpu. Well in theory anyhow. But yes It does make a difference. I probably get 3-4fps more than if i had not overclocked. People say overclocking damages your cpu and reduced life expectancy BUT most cpus are rated to last something like 1 million hours, if it droppes the life expectancy down to 500 000 thats something like 81years turned on none stop. Are you planning on using your current setup until 2095?

 

[b1gapl]

Most people change their computer like every 5 years.

 

[turtile]

You shouldn't really loose much life at all if you don't up the voltage.

 

[Nitestick]

as long as you don't do anything stupid your cpu should last quite a while and you WILL get extra performance