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Anyone running a 13x or 14x should test their PC using Intel’s stress test utility, especially if you have had crashes. It’s permanent damage and they will replace your processor.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005567/processors.html

Also update your BIOS if you have those chips. There is a software fix for if you haven’t been affected yet

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[-] thenextguy@lemmy.world 26 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

An old motherboard dies.
Her connections fall to the floor.

[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I did not expect to get Live stuck in my head tonight, but there you go

Edit: Not a complaint BTW, I've owned Throwing Copper since it came out in 94

[-] JusticeForPorygon@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

Did they ever issue a recall? Crazy that the issue has persisted this long.

[-] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

No recall needed. Bios update to fix the issue. If your cpu popped already then warranty it.

[-] billbasher@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

So a recall is probably the correct thing to do. Logistically and financially it would be a friggin nightmare

[-] JusticeForPorygon@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago

Not to mention they denied it was an issue for like a year and a half

[-] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

…after knowing for damn sure it was a serious issue in two successive process generations.

There is no way this happened without a LOT of people knowing EXACTLY what was happening, and covering it up. The DoJ should really kick off an investigation into the situation, because it’s pretty obvious there was malfeasance at multiple levels. That, or their leadership and QC processes are both so categorically inept that one could argue the company should be straight up nationalized as a critical strategic asset.

[-] BenLeMan@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago

I wasn't aware of the existence of this tool until now, so thanks for posting this here.

[-] billbasher@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Glad to help <3

[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 8 points 3 weeks ago

Was there anything new since this article 2 months ago?

[-] billbasher@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

Yes https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/intel-cpu-crashes-what-you-need-to-knowmicrocode-to-blame-but-fix-incoming-this-month-alongside-two-year-extended-warranty/

this post was submitted on 29 Sep 2024

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