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AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Fails Again, Raising Motherboard Concerns

AMD's top gaming CPU is failing, and it's not just one user. Motherboard issues may be to blame, and gamers are taking notice.

In this image I can see the system on the glass table. In-front of the system I can see the board....
In this image I can see the system on the glass table. In-front of the system I can see the board. I can see some pamphlets on the CPU. And there is wooden floor at the bottom.

AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Fails Again, Raising Motherboard Concerns

A user's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, the top choice for gamers, failed after just two and a half months of use. This is not an isolated incident, as problems between certain motherboards and AMD stock have been ongoing. The user, despite knowing the motherboard could be the cause, did not change it initially.

The user had updated their motherboard to BIOS version 3.25, but the issue persisted. AMD and AsRock released BIOS update 3.25, claiming it fixed many problems between their products. However, the user's new AMD stock via RMA failed again after another two and a half months, suggesting the motherboard might be the root cause.

Reports of failed Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are not uncommon among gamers, with some units not lasting even an hour. Motherboards from various manufacturers, including AsRock, Asus, and MSI, have been reported to have issues with AMD stock. ASRock, in particular, has extended its warranty in Japan for certain motherboard series due to these issues.

AMD has been working on a solution to the CPU failure issue for months, with support from motherboard manufacturers. While BIOS updates have been released, the user's experience suggests that the motherboard might still be a point of concern. Gamers and users should be aware of these ongoing issues and consider potential solutions, such as motherboard replacement, to ensure the longevity of their high-performance systems.

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