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Intel is “selling defective CPUs” says game dev in brutal smackdown (www.pcgamesn.com)

submitted 4 months ago by BrightCandle@lemmy.world to c/hardware@lemmy.ml

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[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 24 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Never been happier with a CPU since I switched to Ryzen 4 years ago.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 4 months ago

I'm still on my 1600x. Works fine for me on my 1080p monitor and not worrying about the best graphics.

[+] WormFood@lemmy.world -7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I bought a 3700x in 2021 and after 2 years of my computer randomly powering off (and replacing my PSU, ram and GPU in that order) I replaced the CPU and found that the problem was fixed. I sent the CPU back to AMD and they confirmed it was defective and issued a replacement. I haven't had a random poweroff since.

perhaps I am just unlucky, but I think I'll take my chances with intel

[–] Septimaeus@infosec.pub 15 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Wait, that was your takeaway? I understand cumulative frustration is hard to reverse, but it seems pretty solid that they accepted an RMA two years after purchase, reported test results, and replaced it.

As much as I try to resist brand loyalty, I feel like that kind of support experience would probably bring me back next time.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Glad I'm not alone in that take. But I also get it, that associated frustration is hard to overcome.