MSI Issues Brief Statement Regarding Alleged Ryzen 7 9800X3D Damage Incident

MSI Acknowledges Reports, Promises Investigation

Following reports of alleged damage to Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs when used with specific MSI motherboards, MSI has released a brief statement acknowledging the issue and promising a thorough investigation.

The statement reads: "MSI is aware of reports regarding potential damage to Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs when used with certain MSI motherboards. We take these reports very seriously and are actively investigating the matter."

Alleged Damage and Affected Motherboards

According to reports, the alleged damage occurs when the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU is used with MSI motherboards that have an "Eco Mode" setting enabled in the BIOS.

The affected motherboards reportedly include the following models:

• MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI
• MSI MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI
• MSI MPG B650M EDGE WIFI

MSI's Response and Recommendations

In its statement, MSI recommends that users disable "Eco Mode" in the BIOS until the investigation is complete.

MSI also states that it will provide further updates as they become available.

Conclusion

MSI's brief statement acknowledges the reported damage incident involving the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and certain MSI motherboards. The company has promised a thorough investigation and recommends disabling "Eco Mode" in the BIOS as a precautionary measure.

Users should monitor MSI's official channels for further updates on the investigation and any recommended actions.