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Can keeping my CPU speed at "high performance/turbo" all the time decrease its lifespan?

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Mar 15, 202613615 views
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Can keeping my CPU speed at “high performance/turbo” all the time decrease its lifespan? And if so, what would be its expected route of failure if it does happen?

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Fix for: Can keeping my CPU speed at "high performance/turbo" all the time decrease its lifespan?

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If the processor cooling system meets the required spec and keeps the CPU below its maximum thermal limit then there should be no issues. The main risk, as you may gather, is a catastrophic overheating, leading to a thermal failure but, in reality, …

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