AMD processors continue to break down quickly. The new BIOS does not help
The bad situation with AMD Ryzen 9000 processors is getting louder and louder. This time, the news about dead CPUs is not reported by an anonymous Internet user, but by an experienced foreign YouTuber running the large Tech Yes City channel. In his case, two flagship systems of the latest generation, i.e. Ryzen 9 9950X, failed within just a few months.
AMD is still silent, but it is replacing processors with new ones
Bryan used various hardware configurations, but the most demanding operating environment for the processor was the ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi motherboard. The first Ryzen 9 9950X worked in this set for about 3-4 months before it stopped working unexpectedly. The YouTuber considered it an isolated case and bought a second copy, this time from a different source. Unfortunately, the scenario repeated itself – the new processor also failed after a similar period of operation.
The creator has a large collection of boards with the AMD AM5 socket, so he could quickly verify whether the problem was actually on the CPU side. Tests on other models and updating to the latest BIOS, which was supposed to limit the risk of damage to Ryzen 9000, did not bring any improvement. The processors were completely dead.
Many AMD fans point out that the problem is not the CPU, but ASRock motherboards. The problem is that failures occur on all manufacturers’ platforms. And among the largest number of entries, not only ASRock, but also ASUS dominates. What’s worse, subsequent software patches from partners do not bring any improvement, which seems to exclude the BIOS.
Of course, at this stage it is too early to point fingers at anyone. It is difficult to clearly indicate the cause. What is disturbing, however, is that while ASRock and ASUS have confirmed that they are investigating the matter, AMD remains silent. Processors are replaced under warranty, but it often takes several weeks, which is not very comfortable for the victims.
