Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are circulating in China — MSI China alerts buyers of new Zen 5 scam

Counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips are currently circulating in China, according to tech forums in the country.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/fake-ryzen-7-9800x3d-cpus-are-circulating-in-china-msi-china-alerts-buyers-of-new-zen-5-scam

Created 7mo | Jan 20, 2025, 5:40:05 PM


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