https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Tuning-plan-question/m-p/253432#M3591 <P><A href="http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/contactsupport">http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/contactsupport</A> 1)</P><P>1) Does this cover chip deg ration from overclocking? Say I am pushing the voltages for my overclock, after awhile the system becomes unstable and needs a much higher voltage become stable , is this covered? I hear from 2 reps that it is but i would like to know .</P><P></P><P>2) What happens if the S/N is polished off by TIM? I have the box as well but I heard about peoples tim removing the markings on the CPU i have my original box, should i take a picture in case i ever lose it?</P><P></P><P>3) Am I allowed to purchase and use a 3rd party fan? I heard from the rep that I can, double checking.</P><P></P><P>4) Can I re apply the thermal paste?</P> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:46:08 GMT idata 2013-02-25T20:46:08Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Tuning-plan-question/m-p/253432#M3591 <P><A href="http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/contactsupport">http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/contactsupport</A> 1)</P><P>1) Does this cover chip deg ration from overclocking? Say I am pushing the voltages for my overclock, after awhile the system becomes unstable and needs a much higher voltage become stable , is this covered? I hear from 2 reps that it is but i would like to know .</P><P></P><P>2) What happens if the S/N is polished off by TIM? I have the box as well but I heard about peoples tim removing the markings on the CPU i have my original box, should i take a picture in case i ever lose it?</P><P></P><P>3) Am I allowed to purchase and use a 3rd party fan? I heard from the rep that I can, double checking.</P><P></P><P>4) Can I re apply the thermal paste?</P> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:46:08 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Tuning-plan-question/m-p/253432#M3591 idata 2013-02-25T20:46:08Z