AMD's Secret Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual 3D V-Cache CPU Is Real According To ASRock

ASRock says that several of its X870 motherboards support AMD's 'newly launched' Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, which hasn't actually been announced yet.
Digital Trends

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen refresh won’t require a new motherboard, company confirms

James Prior, a senior product manager at AMD, recently addressed a question in an interview regarding Ryzen 2 and the possible need for yet another motherboard upgrade. AMD-based system builders ...
TweakTown

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU + AM5 socket burned out, both physically damaged during installation

TL;DR: A Reddit user reported a burned AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AM5 socket, likely due to installation error. The user experienced "00" postcodes, and ...
TweakTown

MSI issues a statement on burnt AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and X870 motherboard socket

TL;DR: A new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk motherboard were damaged due to improper installation, likely from the CPU not being seated correctly. The incident is under ...

Intel Vs. AMD: Which Is Better For Your Next Computer?

Intel versus AMD used to feel like an easy call, but building a PC nowadays means looking past old assumptions and comparing ...
ExtremeTech

ASRock Blames Dead AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs on Socket Debris

ASRock claims that the reason some owners of its 800-series motherboards have found their new PCs unable to boot, or even damaging their CPUs, is because of debris in the socket. Reportedly, after ...