BIOS, ASRock and 9800X3D

Reddit reports of 9800X3D CPUs dying in ASRock motherboards are racking up fast, but a new BIOS update seemingly only addresses boot problems
Some users are reportedly finding that a BIOS flashback revives their rigs, while others appear to be victims of permanently fired CPUs. As for ASRock, along with the BIOS updates, which can be found here, the company posted a statement on its website earlier today.
ASRock Releases Motherboard BIOS Update for AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Users
We have some good—but not great—news about a small number of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors that seem to be experiencing crashes: If you have an ASRock motherboard, a BIOS update is coming your way that might solve the problem.
ASRock issues BIOS update to address Ryzen 9 9800X3D failures, warns of 'misinformation' about failures
ASRock responds to claims that AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are failing, which the manufacturer claims were caused by memory compatibility issues. A beta BIOS update has been issued to address the problem.
ASRock releases new BIOS to fix Ryzen 9000 CPU boot issues on A620, B650, B850, X870 mobos
ASRock releases the latest AM5 motherboard BIOS to improve Ryzen 9000 series CPU support: download your new BIOS for A620, B650, B850, and X870 here!
Investigating 9800X3D Processor Boot Failures: ASRock Firmware Issues Explored (updated)
There have been several reports regarding AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors failing, and many of these cases seem to be linked to ASRock motherboards. Gurus in various online communities have noted that some of these processors either fail during boot-up or stop working after some time in use.
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AMD 9800X3D 'failures/deaths' Reddit megathread indicates the vast majority may be happening on ASRock motherboards
Ryzen 7 9800X3D's are allegedly dying at an abnormally high rate on ASRock motherboards. An ASRock Reddit moderator has ...
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D experiencing 'CPU Failure' issues, more common on ASRock motherboards
AMD's new super-popular Ryzen 7 9800X3D now has widespread crashing and failure incidents, with Redditors claiming more ...
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Reportedly Faces Problems Related to Crashing and CPU Failure
AMD and ASRock are aware of the current issues. According to Wccfetch, there have been over 40 reported cases of the Ryzen 7 ...
Now the overclock-curious can buy a delidded AMD 9800X3D, with a warranty
Yes, that is precisely what enthusiastic overclockers have been doing for years, delidding, or decapping (though the latter term is used less often in overclocking circles), chips through various DIY ...
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Matches 9950X Outside Of Games In Benchmark Leak
AMD is expected to release the world’s best all-round processor next month in the form of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and we have the ...