AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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Delidding AMD chips, testing performance differences
Delidded AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D runs 23 degrees cooler

By Mark Tyson Published

Enthusiasts can expect up to 10% higher performance with a Ryzen 9950X3D using direct-die cooling. Or just run it at stock clocks but much cooler.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD pins Ryzen 9000 'failures' on compatibility issues — BIOS update recommended to avoid boot problems

By Jowi Morales Published

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D issues on ASRock motherboards have been caused by a BIOS issue, which has since been rectified.

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AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU
Some Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are allegedly failing prematurely — over 100 cases documented based on user feedback (Update)

By Zhiye Liu Published

A Redditor has compiled a list of all user-reported Ryzen 7 9800X3D failures on Reddit.

CPUs
Delidded AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D gets tested
PC enthusiast delidded a 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes iron

By Mark Tyson Published

A PC overclocking enthusiast successfully delidded their AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D with a length of fishing line, a clothes iron, and nerves of steel.

Overclocking
Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X hits all-time low price

By Avram Piltch Published

This 6-core, 12-threaded Zen 5 architecture chip is great for mid-range gaming.

CPUs
RTX 5070, RX 9070 XT, Arc B580
These are the best GPU 'deals' based on real-world scalper pricing and our FPS per dollar test results

By Jarred Walton Last updated

The current GPU landscape is a veritable wasteland, filled with scalpers and scam sellers.

GPUs
ASRock fixes AM5 motherboard by cleaning it
ASRock claims to fix 'burned out' AM5 motherboard by cleaning the socket

By Aaron Klotz Published

ASRock cleaned up and removed debris from a customer's failed ASRock AM5 motherboard. Despite clear signs of socket damage, the board booted up on its original BIOS, passing "long-term stress tests."

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Tech Deals
Our alternate pick for the best gaming CPU is $190 cheaper than the 9800X3D right now - pick up the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X for just $289

By Stewart Bendle Published

Deals At just $289, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a great bang-for-buck alternative to the 9800X3D.

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Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Asus unveils AI Cache Boost — claims up to 19% faster AI workloads on Ryzen 9000 series

By Kunal Khullar Published

New BIOS update for Asus AM5 motherboards enhances AI performance on AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor Box Retail
Finally, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is readily available again, and at MSRP

By Stewart Bendle Published

Deals Finally, back in stock at multiple retailers, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is available at its $479 launch MSRP.

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