ASRock, BIOS and 9800X3D

Reddit reports of 9800X3D CPUs dying in ASRock motherboards are racking up fast, but a new BIOS update seemingly only addresses boot problems
Some users are reportedly finding that a BIOS flashback revives their rigs, while others appear to be victims of permanently fired CPUs. As for ASRock, along with the BIOS updates, which can be found here, the company posted a statement on its website earlier today.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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Third Ryzen 7 9800X3D burnout case appears, kills the CPU, and damages the motherboard socket
Yesterday, on the PCMR subreddit, u/t0pli posted a photograph of a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, one of the best CPUs, with visibly ...
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Another Ryzen 7 9800X3D Burnout Incident
A recent technical report details a thermal failure incident involving a system built around the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
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AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU could be on sale soon – but I’m still worried about the price
ASRock has listed the unreleased Ryzen 9 X3D ... the Ryzen 9 flavors that’ll join the existing Ryzen 9800X3D which was launched last year. However, with only a few days of the month left now ...