i read a few times on threads that when you have a bran new processor, you should break it in. is this really true?
and how exactly would i break it in? does that mean pushing it to the max (100% CPU usage) for 24 hours?
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Originally Posted by WhiteFireDragon
i read a few times on threads that when you have a bran new processor, you should break it in. is this really true?
and how exactly would i break it in? does that mean pushing it to the max (100% CPU usage) for 24 hours?
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You dont break in a cpu at all(at least I dont think you do) I think what they mean is when you build a computer you use Arctic Silver 5 or any other thermal compound and you have to let the compound break in for about 200 hours before you overclock it cause then the temps will settle.
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You can OC before the paste is "broken-in", the process itself usually only lowers the temp by a slight degree.
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Yeh, i overclcocked my opteron before my first boot with the new cpu, its fine.
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I was thinking of getting me one of those 165's.. Instead I went with a $60 X2 3800+.. Damn chip doesn't OC well from the BIOS, nevertheless I got it to 2.8 stable. You beat me with that toledo.
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Yep, 1.8 - 3.08 benhmarkable, you got a good chip, cos my old 3800 x2 only got to 2.65, it was the older chip version though
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Originally Posted by hermeslyre
You can OC before the paste is "broken-in", the process itself usually only lowers the temp by a slight degree.
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Yeah I know you can thats what I did to I just said that you can do that if you want to but its not really necessary.
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wow, i cant overclock my pc at all, if i try it just shuts off
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so "breaking in" usually refers to the thermal paste? there's nothing on having the CPU use at 100% for a few hours?
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Originally Posted by mtb211
wow, i cant overclock my pc at all, if i try it just shuts off
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You should be able to OC, you sure you're following all the guidelines on overclocking?
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