Three separate cases of Ryzen 9800X3D failures on ASUS motherboards have surfaced within a single day, adding to growing unease among users about the stability of these high-end processors. The incidents, which involve different ASUS models, suggest a potential pattern that could impact broader adoption.
In the first reported case, a user attempted multiple troubleshooting steps after suspecting a motherboard failure. After swapping power supplies and testing various configurations, they removed the Ryzen 9800X3D to find burn marks on the CPU itself. Despite no visible damage to the socket on the ROG Crosshair X870 Hero motherboard, further testing with a Ryzen 7800X3D confirmed both components were non-functional.
The second incident involved an ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming motherboard, which reportedly bricked a Ryzen 7 9800X3D during a routine reboot. The error code 00 appeared after another restart, signaling the CPU's failure. The user speculated that a bent pin might have been the culprit, though they had experienced no issues for nearly six months prior.
The third case involved an ASUS TUF B850M-Plus WiFi motherboard, which failed to boot after running smoothly for two months. Inspection confirmed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D was dead, adding to a growing list of failures on this chipset.
These incidents follow previous reports of similar issues, particularly with ASRock motherboards, which have historically led in the number of reported failures. The recent surge on ASUS platforms suggests that users may need to exercise caution when pairing these processors with certain motherboard models.
