BIOS, ASRock and CPUs

Reddit reports of 9800X3D CPUs dying in ASRock motherboards are racking up fast, but a new BIOS update seemingly only addresses boot problems
Yup, the Reddit threads are alive with the sound of expiring AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs. Specifically, it seems the problem is concentrated on but not necessarily exclusive to ASRock motherboards. To that end,
ASRock issues BIOS update to address Ryzen 9 9800X3D failures, warns of 'misinformation' about failures
ASRock responds to claims that AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are failing, which the manufacturer claims were caused by memory compatibility issues. A beta BIOS update has been issued to address the problem.
ASRock releases new BIOS to fix Ryzen 9000 CPU boot issues on A620, B650, B850, X870 mobos
ASRock releases the latest AM5 motherboard BIOS to improve Ryzen 9000 series CPU support: download your new BIOS for A620, B650, B850, and X870 here!
Investigating 9800X3D Processor Boot Failures: ASRock Firmware Issues Explored (updated)
There have been several reports regarding AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors failing, and many of these cases seem to be linked to ASRock motherboards. Gurus in various online communities have noted that some of these processors either fail during boot-up or stop working after some time in use.
ASRock Addresses AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU Boot Issues with New 3.20 Beta BIOS for AM5 Series Motherboards
Users can download and install the BIOS from the official ASRock website or use the BIOS Flashback function on their motherboard for a quick update. ASRock also promises to continue enhancing the compatibility of its products.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D experiencing 'CPU Failure' issues, more common on ASRock motherboards
AMD's new super-popular Ryzen 7 9800X3D now has widespread crashing and failure incidents, with Redditors claiming more issues on ASRock motherboards.
AMD 9800X3D 'failures/deaths' Reddit megathread indicates the vast majority may be happening on ASRock motherboards
Ryzen 7 9800X3D's are allegedly dying at an abnormally high rate on ASRock motherboards. An ASRock Reddit moderator has created a megathread detailing the issues.
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Reportedly Faces Problems Related to Crashing and CPU Failure
AMD and ASRock are aware of the current issues. According to Wccfetch, there have been over 40 reported cases of the Ryzen 7 ...
Ryzen 7 9800X3D Burns Up While Binge-Watching A TV Show, Is User Error To Blame?
After the machine shut off and would not power on again, he tried replacing the power supply with another unit to no avail.
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ASRock Confirms Full Support for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs
ASRock has officially announced that its AM5 motherboards will fully support the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processors. This includes support for the CPUs’ 3D V-Cache ...
ASRock's new 'Pro X3D' motherboard named for the Ryzen CPUs it is designed for
ASRock introduced its first X3D-branded motherboard, identical to the Pro RS, except for the lack of Thunderbolt 4 support. The board features no apparent changes optimized for AMD X3D processors.
Ryzen 9800X3D burns itself and motherboard while user was watching TV show
The victim, a Redditor named "t0pli," is a PC builder with two decades of experience. In his post, he explained that he built ...
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ASRock X870E Taichi Lite Review
The little brother of ASRock's flagship X870E Taichi motherboard, the X870E Taichi Lite isn't cheap at $399.99 but gives you a lot for your money. While it lacks its sibling's fancy (and costly ...
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ASRock X370 Pro4 Motherboard Review - A new take on X370
Leo takes a look at the ASRock X370 Pro 4 board - while he was reviewing the board he thought it looked familar. What did he ...