Intel's Biggest Failure in Years: Confirmed Oxidation & Excessive Voltage
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Sponsor: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360 on Amazon - https://geni.us/FUqbQCIntel has finally published a statement about the instability of its Raptor Lake and...

Key Takeaways:

  1. If you or someone you know has had any system instability issues with their 13th or 14th gen Intel processor/CPU, GN recommends on immediately filing an RMA with Intel even if a previous one was rejected.
  2. If you’re an owner of a 13 or 14th gen, please update the BIOS as soon as you can and keep an eye out for newer microcode patches/AGESA updates from Intel coming in mid-late August 2024.
  3. Please continue to be informed/vigilant when buying second-hand/used Intel 13 and or 14th gen CPUs as you probably don’t want to buy a defective CPU.
  • seang96@spgrn.com
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    4 months ago

    I am really glad I bought old NUCs instead of the latest for my self hosting. That being said, I wonder if this is going to cause the market to flip and the old generations to temporarily be more expensive while 13/14 generations tank?