AMDs Ryzen 7 9800X3D is hot stuff - literally, as one has just burnt out a motherboard

Date:
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:22:51 +0000

Description:
AMDs new Ryzen 7 9800X3D has surmounted its predecessor, receiving heaps of high praise for its gaming performance, but a new users report suggests
issues of burning out could occur once again.

FULL STORY ======================================================================AMDs Ryzen 7 9800X3D has just burnt out on an MSI X870 motherboard The user on Reddit reports an error code of 00, indicative of a CPU issue Theres
currently no confirmation from AMD on whether this is an issue on its end

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been the recipient of much acclaim thanks to the upgraded 3D V-Cache for gamers, placing it at the top of our best gaming CPUs ranking. However, one troubling user report has revealed the processor burned out on an AM5 motherboard socket. Could this be an error on AMDs part?

The unlucky Reddit user shared images showcasing the new 9800X3D processor with burn damage , along with the MSI Tomahawk X870 motherboard socket burnt out with bent pins. The user also mentioned a 00 error code that appeared
when attempting to post (power-on self-test) their new chip.

The 00 error code can indicate a random boot or CPU issue (its a fairly
common error code), and Wccftech noted that other users had posted about the same code on the Tomahawk X870 over on MSIs own forums, though its unlikely those users had the same issue. Weve seen a familiar matter occur with the 9800X3Ds predecessor (the 7800X3D ), which left users with burnt processors and motherboards ( eventually fixed via BIOS updates for multiple mobo partners ). (Image credit: Future / John Loeffler)

Wccftech claims the motherboard could hold responsibility for the burnout issue in this instance, with the assumption that the X870 pushed voltages through the gold contact pads excessively, leading to the CPU burning out. However, some commenters in the Reddit thread have also speculated that the board itself was defective based on the images provided by the affected user, since it appears that part of the sockets plastic casing is chipped - therefore preventing the chip from being properly seated in the socket.

Theres ultimately no confirmation as to whether the blame for this lies with AMD, MSI, or the PC user themself. Still, one thing we can say is that this certainly wouldnt be unfamiliar territory for users of newly launched AMD processors. Should you still buy the Ryzen 7 9800X3D now?

Aside from the supposed burning issue, getting your hands on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already a tough mission - its currently sold out completely and
new stock isnt expected to arrive until December . Not only are you up
against high demand, but scalpers have already made the new processor their latest target .

If there is a serious underlying issue here, stock delays could actually work in your favor if youre hoping to pick up this speedy new gaming CPU. If Wccftech is correct and the burnout was indeed caused by excessive voltage,
we could see it fixed via a BIOS software patch by MSI by the time a new
batch of stock arrives.

Were hoping that this is just an isolated issue that doesnt indicate more serious problems, as spending hundreds of dollars on new hardware just for it to die on you almost immediately isnt ideal, to say the least You might also like... Nvidias rumored CPU could pack integrated GPU to rival RTX 4070
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/amds-ryzen-7-9800x3d-is-hot-stuff-lite rally-as-one-has-just-burnt-out-a-motherboard


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