Overview

• Reports indicate over 100 Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs have failed unexpectedly, with 82% of cases involving ASRock motherboards.
• Failures often show severe thermal damage, even in systems without overclocking or high temperatures, raising reliability concerns.
• Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs have also been affected, with users reporting bulging, heat damage, and discoloration on CPUs and motherboards.
• Speculation points to potential issues with BIOS settings or power delivery on ASRock motherboards, though the exact cause remains unresolved.
• AMD and ASRock have yet to issue an official explanation, leaving users frustrated and seeking clarity on the reliability of the 9000X3D series.