AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU & AM5 Motherboard Socket Burns Out

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has reportedly experienced its first burnout incident, resulting in damage to both the CPU and the AM5 motherboard socket. The user, known as TrumpPooPoosPants on Reddit, shared an image of the affected components, which were connected to an MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk motherboard.

Upon discovering that his PC wouldn't boot, the user found that the CPU and several gold contact pins on the AM5 socket were burnt out. He also mentioned encountering a "00" postcode error, similar to reports from another user on the MSI forums, though it remains uncertain if both cases are related.

This particular incident appears to be unprecedented, as the damage suggests that the motherboard may have been responsible for delivering excessive voltage to the gold contact pads, leading to the CPU's failure.

It's worth noting that AMD has faced similar issues in the past with its Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, which was damaged on an ASUS X670 motherboard due to high voltage through the SoC rails, but the problem was swiftly resolved via BIOS updates.

Some users on Reddit have pointed out that the pins appear bent and the socket looks slightly damaged, hinting at a potential installation error. However, this remains speculative, and it is crucial for users to ensure that the contact pads and pins on both their CPUs and motherboards are in perfect condition before installation. Even minor misalignments can lead to significant hardware damage.