Hi there

Just 2 quick questions that don't really need alot of specs,

If a Intel P4 Celeron cpu was to overheat, but not completely be fried, could it become slower than ususal?

Also if a GPU was overclocked too high, too frequently, could it also RUN just fine (eg no artifacts, errors) but just run at a slower speed than normal?

Only asking because I think this s my problem 

KurtisComputers do slow down when they get hotter and the processor will wear itself out if you overclock it.

That help at all?Yes but more specifically, can it still run fine and at the same rated speed (in this case 2500MHz) but actually only perform at half that?I wouldn't think it would work like that, no, unless the component was actually DAMAGED.Digital electroncis generally either work or don't work. A microprocessor is not a mechanical system with lots of little wheels and levers that can "wear out". A damaged cpu will be DEAD.

If a cpu slows down because of heat it is because thermal throttling is taking place. If it stays slower than it should be, that strongly suggests that something is wrong with the COOLING. It is very difficult to fry a modern cpu.

A utility like CPU-Z will TELL you what speed your processor runs at.

Thanks that helps quite alot

Does the same happen with a GPU? Specifically a Radeon 9700 Pro?Radeons are known for throttling issues.
make sure to apply and maintain  your cpu cooling system such as the thermal grease below  the heatsink, remember to apply it once in a few month if you are using an overclock, just like mine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_grease

Adding extra FANS would be nice..