ASRock Blames Socket Debris for Dead AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs
ASRock has come under fire after attributing a string of dead AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs to unexpected socket debris contamination—a claim that has sparked a heated debate between hardware manufacturers and enthusiasts. The motherboard manufacturer’s statement points to an unusual accumulation of particulate matter in the CPU socket during the assembly process, which they allege …