Motherboards frying Ryzen 9800X3D chips: Asus is on the case
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In abstract:
- PCWorld studies that Asus 800-series motherboards are doubtlessly damaging AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs, with 5 documented instances of failed processors.
- The problem primarily impacts well-liked ROG and TUF gaming motherboards, inflicting vital concern given the 9800X3D’s standing as a best-selling CPU.
- Asus is investigating with AMD and recommends customers instantly replace their motherboard BIOS as a safety measure whereas conducting additional checks.
I at all times get stressed putting in a desktop CPU. The chip sockets are much more sturdy and forgiving than they was once, however there’s a tingle at the back of my thoughts understanding I might critically mess up a really costly chip. So it’s no surprise that some prospects who say their Asus motherboards fried their AMD processors are upset. Asus says that it’s trying into the state of affairs.
Asus issued a full, official assertion this morning, saying the corporate is “AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs and ASUS AMD 800-series motherboards,” and it’s reviewing the state of affairs. In case you’re not conscious, for the previous couple of weeks customers on Reddit and different social media have claimed that their 9800X3D chips have been failing when mixed with Asus 800-series motherboards. VideoCardz.com documented 5 separate examples, all within the 800 sequence, within the ROG or TUF gaming motherboard traces. A number of customers reported code 00, indicating a failed CPU.
5 examples of a useless CPU isn’t rather a lot, particularly contemplating the monstrous recognition of AMD’s X3D gaming processors and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D specifically. That’s presently Amazon’s best-selling CPU within the US in accordance with its web site rating, with the 16-core 9950X3D and last-gen 7800X3D not far behind. Since anybody dropping nearly $500 on a CPU might be constructing a gaming desktop, it follows that a number of them are additionally placing them in Asus motherboards.
However it’s good to listen to that Asus is trying into issues…if not admitting any fault but. In line with the assertion, the corporate is “conducting preventive checks on product compatibility and efficiency, working carefully with AMD to validate reported instances and guarantee ongoing stability and high quality.” Asus additionally recommends that you just replace your motherboard to the most recent BIOS.
In late 2025, a wave of ASRock motherboards additionally fried Ryzen 9000-series processors.
Thankfully since they launched late final yr, all 800-series AMD motherboards ought to presently be below guarantee.
