10mo ago

Intel releases one last microcode update to fix high-end desktop CPU crashes

arstechnica.com

Crashing is caused by a confluence of four separate power and voltage bugs.

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Just one more update, we promise this will fix the problem, please don't force us to recall all the CPUs
- I’ve not kept up to date with this but wasn’t the problem that as soon as you run these CPUs they are getting permanently damaged? Surely they have to recall them?
  
  They might be able to make some kind of test that could reliably identify damage.
  I mean, I'm skeptical, but it's not impossible.
  
  Every CPU will wear out given enough time. Most of the time that is like 20+ years, so no one cares. The problem is that they where pushing things so hard the CPU was wearing out in 6 months. So all of these CPUs will likely have a reduced lifespans, but they may last long enough to get you to your next upgrade. If you are already seeing crashing issues, it is likely wore out already.
This has been ridiculous. I have no idea how long my CPU will last and whether it will just randomly start failing. Intel has run out of spares and it seems to have had so many stabs at fixing the problem now that if we believe this is really the last one we are the fools.
These CPUs need a recall.
I bought a 13600k a few months ago. Applied all the microcode patches but I think the processor is toast. If I’m able to boot up most programs just crash. Steam loads once out of every 10 times I try and open it. Forget games.
I spent $400+ CAD on this processor less than 6 months ago. It’s unusable now. I will never ever purchase an intel processor again, even if they fix this and this never happens again. I was sold a defective product and I have no recourse to get my money back.
I have an unusable computer.
- Can you not claim warranty / do an RMA?
  
  They won’t accept it because it’s out of the package and has been used for some months.
I updated my bios yesterday and my PC bricked unfortunately. Quite bummed this happened.
Still can’t find any update for the 14600KF
- Where are you searching for updates? Your motherboard manufacturer should release firmware updates that include the microcode patches.
  
  The official website of my motherboard, which is MSI. They did update other ones but haven’t seen anything about the Intel 14600KF version.
So glad I got a 12900k. Apparently they beefed up the reliability of the 12th Gen since it was the first gen with the new framework, but crapped out on the subsequent gens. Looking like it's going to be the best CPU for quite some time.

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