The ongoing issue of CPUs failing on ASRock motherboards has once again surfaced, drawing attention from the gaming community. A recent incident involving a Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and an ASRock X870 Riptide motherboard highlights the severity of the problem, with significant damage to both the CPU and the motherboard socket.
Ryzen CPU Damage on ASRock Motherboards
Reports suggest that ASRock 800 series motherboards are continuing to harm Zen 4 CPUs. A user known as u/Ultracheese3 shared images of their burnt Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, showcasing extensive damage, including a notably bulged CPU and a discolored socket. This incident underscores the potential risks of running outdated firmware, as the user was using a BIOS version over a year old, which may not include recent patches aimed at reducing such issues.
Sources have stated that the current BIOS version for the Riptide motherboard is 3.50. Both AMD and ASRock advocate for keeping BIOS updated to prevent such failures. While newer updates might not fully avert the burning issue, they potentially reduce the likelihood of such incidents. The cause remains under investigation but may involve several factors, including the older BIOS version lacking enhanced CPU stability features.
Community Concerns and Recommendations
The persistence of these incidents raises concerns, as such behavior is far from normal. Despite not having the latest BIOS, the user might seek RMA for the CPU and motherboard. Many in the community are starting to recommend motherboards from other manufacturers to ensure reliable performance. It’s puzzling that over a year has passed without a definitive solution to this issue, with ASRock models still predominantly associated with CPU failures in the Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series. While these occurrences are not exclusive to ASRock, the brand has been a frequent subject of such reports, prompting users to consider alternatives.