ASRock issues much-needed response to widespread AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU damage

[Redaktion]

ASRock has responded to the community outcry regarding AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs burning up in its motherboards, although no clear instructions were given to customers regarding how to prevent the same. The company had previously issued BIOS updates, but the problem continues to persist.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/ASRock-issues-much-needed-response-to-widespread-AMD-Ryzen-9000-CPU-damage.1221231.0.html

[Terror Byte]

From what I've seen discussed in Asrock forums, Asrock MB's can be too aggressive with voltages and it is important to manually configure the MB and set Vcore < 1.2V, something in the 1.15-1.18V range. Also, manually enter values for PPT, EDC etc and undervolt ~-20 all cores as a safety precaution. Vcore fluctuates too much on Asrock even if set at something like 1.2V, it can hit 1.26V.

There are some superb guides on youtube on how to safely set up your 9800X3D on Arock, but the rules apply to all the Zen 5 cpu's as even 9600X's are dying.

[Nah]

There are some superb guides on youtube on how to safely set up your 9800X3D on Arock,

The consumer should not be bothered by this. What is ASROCK even doing that they can't fix this (started with Ryzen 7000 series, may be even earlier). I'd avoid ASSROCK until AM6 and only get their Motherboards after confirmation that they have fixed the issue.

[Lrr]

AMD burning processors is as old as the brand itself. In the 90s, AMD processors would burn up holes in itself. This is an AMD issue...

[Terror Byte]

There are some superb guides on youtube on how to safely set up your 9800X3D on Arock,

The consumer should not be bothered by this. What is ASROCK even doing that they can't fix this (started with Ryzen 7000 series, may be even earlier). I'd avoid ASSROCK until AM6 and only get their Motherboards after confirmation that they have fixed the issue.

This affects all MB manufacturers, not just Asrock, and despite the noise made on tech sites, the number of failures is still tiny compared to the number of cpu's sold. It is easy to ensure you don't burn out your cpu with a few simple precautions. Asrock make the best value MB's IMO and I'm not worried at all about buying one.