In case you have been living under a rock…
Asus, the well-known PC hardware manufacturer, has recently been under scrutiny due to reported overvolting issues leading to damage in Ryzen processors. The issues have spurred an influx of returns, casting doubts over the safety and reliability of Asus products. Specifically, Asus motherboards appear to have caused malfunctions in the Ryzen 7000 processors, with users reporting dead processors and visible damage on motherboards. Gamers Nexus, a YouTube channel, criticized Asus for allegedly releasing faulty BIOS updates that permitted unsafe voltages in Ryzen 7000 processors, leading to these issues.
In response to the controversy, Asus issued an official statement, assuring customers that the warranty of ASUS AM5 motherboards would cover both beta and fully validated BIOS updates. It further clarified that the ASUS AM5 motherboard warranty also encompasses all AMD EXPO, Intel XMP, and DOCP memory configurations. Moreover, Asus stated that all recent BIOS updates comply with the latest AMD voltage guidelines for the Ryzen 7000 series processors.
However, a Reddit post showing a large number of returned Asus motherboards at Micro Center raised questions about Asus's reputation and trustworthiness. A closer look reveals that the majority of these returned boards are Intel Z690 models, not related to the AMD Ryzen 7000 controversy. Some speculate the returns might be linked to a recent upgrade promotion by Micro Center, which encouraged users to return their old boards. Nevertheless, the controversy surrounding Asus's handling of the overvolting issues with Ryzen processors could have long-lasting implications for the brand's reputation.
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