Intel Overclocking recommendations - Does PCS follow these rules in their OC settings

[Unwina]

Being someone who is about to buy an overclocked 2600k system from pcs, quite expensive for me, I just wondered if the OC parameters used abide by the Intel recommendations as defined here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227651.

I found this today, its a few months old so things may have changed, I wondered if anyone knew if this stuff was still important and that PCS parameters used are within these rules.

basically they say ...

Sandybridge maximum safe voltages

Core Voltage - Not recommended to exceed 1.38v, doing so could kill the CPU, we therefore recommend a range of 1.325-1.350v if overclocking.

Memory Voltage - Intel recommend 1.50v plus/minus 5% which means upto 1.58v is the safe recommended limit. In our testing we have found 1.65v has caused no issues.

BCLK Base Clock - This is strictly a NO, anyone using base clock overclocking could/will cause damange to CPU/Mainboard. (Set manually to 100)

PLL Voltage - Do not exceed 1.9v!!

there are more recommendations at their site but I am not experienced enough to understand the relevance of the recommendations and the parameters in my quote.

thanks in advance
Alan

 

[Gorman]

As we provide a warranty with the machines every care is taken to ensure that the overclock is safe and does not damage the CPU.

 

[Unwina]

As we provide a warranty with the machines every care is taken to ensure that the overclock is safe and does not damage the CPU.

Hi gorman,

I think I know the answer to this one but I am concerned about whether to go OC, can you tell me do you have any stats on crushed CPU's and how confident are PCS that, assuming normal usage, the PC will last the 3 year warranty.

I'm trying to gauge whether the OC is worth the risk, my last PC blew up after 4 years but my previous one is still flying along after nearly 8 years. I have never OCed before but I want the extra power for multi-tasking and video editing etc, I'm not a gamer but i want a PC with lasting power.

Am I being unrealistic if I buy an OCed machine albeit done by experts. I believe my config is good but no one has commented on that yet. Its here if you could advise I would like to buy but just getting final confirmation for myself would help.

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?8132-MultiTasking-Video-and-Photo-Editing

thanks for your help,

Alan

 

[Gorman]

Generally speaking an OC machine will suffer more faults than a stock clock CPU. Overclocking is by definition making a CPU do something it was not designed to do. I would only recommend it for users who are willing to accept the risks and want a little something extra. A stock clock machine will have just as much lasting power.

Your spec is perfect, i like it. If you dont intend on overclocking (and i wouldnt) then i would drop to the flat 2600. Also do you really need 7 pro or the features it gives?

Edit:

When i say drop the OC i mean the water cooler etc too.