well, overclocking resulting in severe heat will cause gate-oxide decomposition in semiconductors which have a low dielectric constant in relation to how much heat is being applied. mild overlocking should be fine, but the heat is what really kills things.Quote:
Originally Posted by rabidmoose171
electron migration is caused when the flow of electrons is greater than what the circuit can handle. it's like you tip your cup back to drink something and then all the ice falls on your face and your drink goes everywhere.
when you overlock, it's a risk. it's become such common practice now, that a lot of people just expect it to work forever if they run some burn-in tests from 24hours to a week with no lockups. it's a really terrible faith to have. water-cooling is much better than air, but it is still far from perfect.
