Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[j3pflynn]

chipguy, re: "overclocking"
Overclocking means operating a uP outside
of its vendor specifications. The vendor can set the specifications anyway it sees fit with the
understanding that it is trying sell a manufacturable, durable, and robust product for a profit
and that its reputation with OEMs and buyers is on the line. By definition a vendor does not
sell overclocked chips.
C'mon, get real! You know exactly what he means. Technically you're correct, but anyone who knows anything about processors knows there have been times when manufacturers get to the end of a process's capabilities and suddenly the specs change, voltage goes up, Tmax goes down, etc. What exactly would you call the PIII 1.13GHz? I'd call it Intel-sanctioned OC'ing, and they got burned because they cut it too close.
Paul