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From: candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid>
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Subject: Re: Intel's High-End CPU Problem
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:10:04 -0000 (UTC)
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Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote at 04:16 this Sunday (GMT):
> On Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:06:16 -0400, Spalls Hurgenson
><spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>This isn't really news - in fact, I posted about the problem being
>>reported back in February - but the story* is gaining more traction
>>recently.
>
> Just a bit of an update on this story:
>
> Intel is working on a microcode update that should prevent this bug on
> future 13900K/14900K CPUs. It turns out not /all/ the blame can be
> laid on motherboard manufacturers, as there were issues in the CPUs'
> microcode and manufacturing which allowed the CPU to overvolt. 
>
> Unfortunately, people who already are experiencing crashes won't find
> relief from these updates; the damage has been done. The only way to
> restore stability is to undervolt/down-clock the CPU through the BIOS.
> However, long term the only real solution would be to replace the CPU.
>
> Despite acknowledging the flaw was at least partially to blame on
> Intel, they've steadfastedly refused to recall the chips, replace them
> at Intel's cost, or even extend the warranty. Real classy, Intel.

classic "its not our fault so we wont refund you"

> Obviously I'm a bit sore about this. I really don't want to have to
> spend $500 on a new CPU. But I might have to.
>
>
> Read more details here:
> https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206529/intel-13th-14th-gen-crashing-instability-cpu-voltage-q-a


best of luck :D
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