Ryzen CPUs don't have a reputation for reliability problems, especially in comparison to Intel's Raptor Lake competitors. However, no CPU is completely immune to instability issues. YouTuber Tech Yes City stumbled upon one such chip, a dying Ryzen 7 5800X featuring serious instability problems.
The YouTuber grabbed the 5800X from a seller who failed to get the chip working fully after trying a variety of troubleshooting options. The chip was allegedly the second 5800X in his possession, and stopped working after just 12 months of use. TechYesCity promised to pay the owner $30 for the chip if he could get the chip working.
