Re: Intel's High-End CPU Problem

On Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:06:16 -0400, Spalls Hurgenson
<spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:

>
This isn't really news - in fact, I posted about the problem being
reported back in February - but the story* is gaining more traction
recently.

Just a bit of an update on this story:

Intel is working on a microcode update that should prevent this bug on
future 13900K/14900K CPUs. It turns out not /all/ the blame can be
laid on motherboard manufacturers, as there were issues in the CPUs'
microcode and manufacturing which allowed the CPU to overvolt.

Unfortunately, people who already are experiencing crashes won't find
relief from these updates; the damage has been done. The only way to
restore stability is to undervolt/down-clock the CPU through the BIOS.
However, long term the only real solution would be to replace the CPU.

Despite acknowledging the flaw was at least partially to blame on
Intel, they've steadfastedly refused to recall the chips, replace them
at Intel's cost, or even extend the warranty. Real classy, Intel.

Obviously I'm a bit sore about this. I really don't want to have to
spend $500 on a new CPU. But I might have to.


Read more details here:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206529/intel-13th-14th-gen-crashing-instability-cpu-voltage-q-a