Intel Introduces CPU Replacement Plan Targeting Overclockers

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Haha interesting new idea from Intel.

In an effort to offer some (extra) comfort to enthusiasts who like to overclock their processors, Intel has launched something called the 'Performance Tuning Protection Plan'. This offering basically ensures a no questions asked, single processor replacement, in the event of the 'death' of an overclocked CPU.

To take advantage of the Performance Tuning Protection Plan, which comes as an addition to the standard 3 year warranty (this one only covers CPUs that fail 'under normal usage') people are required to pay a one-time fee between $20 and $35, depending on the CPU model.

Intel's overclocker-friendly plan launches today (it's in a pilot phase for starters) and is available from four resellers - CyberPower, Scan Computers, Canada Computers and Electronics, Altech Computers, and through Intel.com.

The Performance Tuning Protection Plan covers the following chips:

Core i5-2500K - $20 (plan price)
Core i7-2600K - $25
Core i7-2700K - $25
Core i7-3930K - $35
Core i7-3960X - $35
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Very sneaky because overclocking very rarely leads to the death of your cpu.

Money for nothing but still very clever :p
 
I thought the CPU's had a "protection plan" in them already?? When my 2600k gets too hot it immediately cuts power to the system.
 
Well, higher temperatures drastically reduces the life of any silicon semiconductor. But overclockers generally go overkill on cooling, so the die most likely runs cooler most of the time...
 
TJ99 said:
I thought the CPU's had a "protection plan" in them already?? When my 2600k gets too hot it immediately cuts power to the system.
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No this is a protection in the sense of buying insurance. This way you are guaranteed to get the CPU swapped out if it failed during overclocking.

Not really needed as you can't tell if a chip failed from OC or normal use most of the time. So 99% of the time they'll honor the standard 3 year warranty.
 
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