Is there a danger when undervolting?

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MjrStryker

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I'm trying to run an Intel Celeron D 352 at the lowest temps I can get it to without any sort of moving parts in the case (Aside from the HDD and ODD). I'm using a Zalman TNN 300 case and I've already got the 3.2GHz processor underclocked as low as I can to 1.92GHz on this motherboard.

Without using some sort of overclocking/underclocking software, I'm not sure I can turn it any lower. 1.5GHz would be fine for the application, but I can't change the hardware. I've got it undervolted so far to 1.10Volts at the core. Is there any real danger in taking it any lower other than system instability?

The computer will be placed in an environment with a lot of very fine pvc particles in the air, thus the need for as few moving parts as possible.
 
you can undervoltage your cpu as much as you want, but you got to make sure it is 100% stable.
 
I'd say the only danger (aside from instability) is that your CPU might outlast it's usefulness. :p
 
Okay. Thanks for the input. I think by the time the cpu at full load is the same temp as the motherboard I'll be happy with it. At least now I know it's safe to continue dropping the voltages lower.
 
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