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AMD says overclocking blows a hidden fuse on Ryzen Threadripper 7000 to show if you've overclocked the chip, but it doesn't automatically void your CPU's warranty (www.tomshardware.com)
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AMD says overclocking blows a hidden fuse on Ryzen Threadripper 7000 to show if you've overclocked the chip, but it doesn't automatically void your CPU's warranty::AMD explains the hidden fuses behind Ryzen Threadripper 7000 processors and how it will handle warranty claims.

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[–] Brkdncr@sh.itjust.works 59 points 11 months ago (3 children)

They only have that option if you run the cpu outside of design spec. Rambunctious o/c’ers no longer get a free replacement at AMD’s expense, and helps amd figure out if there’s a problem with cpus if they are failing and are not o/c’d.

[–] themoken@startrek.website 16 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Yeah, I don't really see much of an issue here. If you get a defective chip back, it's probably a good data point to know if it was "abused". Even if it's just so you can ask more questions, or prioritize problems that show up on non-OC'd chips rather than flat rejecting an RMA.

[–] JohnEdwa@sopuli.xyz 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The design spec of a CPU is the clock speed it runs at coming from the factory, overclocking by definition means going above it - that's why it's called overclocking.

[–] downhomechunk@midwest.social 2 points 11 months ago

I don't o/c my 7700x. I have no need to and I want longevity. I'd have even less of a need to o/c a thread ripper!