AMD blames Ryzen CPU burnouts on out-of-spec motherboards

AMD is investigating issues with some Ryzen CPU burnouts, attributing the problem to out-of-spec motherboard BIOS/UEFI settings that do not adhere to AMD's recommendations. The affected CPUs seem to be the 9000 series, particularly the X3D models designed for enhanced gaming performance. While ASRock has communicated with customers online, AMD has only commented on the issue in person at events like Computex. This could potentially erode buyer confidence in AMD's hardware, despite the company's processors being in high demand among system builders. AMD is working closely with its partners to resolve the issues and further develop the platform, recommending that users update to the latest BIOS. The article suggests that the competitive nature of the PC hardware market may have led component manufacturers to seek any possible edge, which could be a factor in the Ryzen CPU burnout problem. However, AMD's transparency and communication on this issue will be crucial in maintaining customer trust.