Does it void warranty?

[mka_786]

I've heard from some sources that changing the stock fan to an aftermarket fan and changing the thermal paste applied to the CPU VOIDS the warranty on the i7 3770k? Is this true? And if it is is the intel tuning plan a good idea? Thanks for the help

 

[Addicted]

Never heard of that before lol

 

[Stelly]

I doubt that a lot!

Stelly

 

[mka_786]

Phew I was just about to cancel an order for a new heatsink

 

[mka_786]

So has anyone had any problems with the intel warranty because they changed the thermal paste and/or cooler?

 

[TwsT]

I've heard this a few times and from my understanding technically IT does. The Intel 3 year warranty applies to using their stock cooler. But they can't prove it for toffee. We certainly don't hold you to it.

The oem 1 year warranty you can use what cooler you choose. but then the reseller holds the warranty not intel.

However if you deal direct with Intel I believe they will ask you and if you say yes or give them any reason to think you've used after market components and volted the balls off the chip they can void the warranty

 

[tom_e]

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[mka_786]

Oh right but what about the tuning program? Surely if that covers overclocking it covers changing the fan? I dont understand big companies sometimes -.-

 

[mka_786]

While I agree it's a daft rule, I'm not sure openly suggesting committing fraud is the best idea for a company

Lol we heard nothing

 

[mka_786]

Can anyone help me on my overclocking question? 'overclocking for dummies?' thanks

 

[Zeed]

ye SEARCH option works fine for most.

 

[TwsT]

 

[mka_786]

Lool you missed out my quote of what he said about what you said
But that was sly

 

[setter]

So has anyone had any problems with the intel warranty because they changed the thermal paste and/or cooler?

Couldnt say tbh, ive never used a stock cooler.