u/BigDaddyTrumpy

In the beginning, the desktop won't launch and mobo shows Q Code 00.

I replaced the current ram with new rams, then tested my SSD and GPU on the old platform they are all working.

Finally I took my CPU out, and saw the dark area in the middle, same as the mobo cpu slot. The damage on CPU and CPU Slot looks familiar, I think I saw them on Reddit before, but that's for older b650 mobos data points.

I think I'd have to use my old platform for now, and hope it won't take long for RMA.

I bought the Mobo in December 2025, and CPU at the same time, so the only good news is they are still under warranty.

The whole build is: Mobo: Rog X870E APEX (DEAD)

CPU: 9800X3D (DEAD)

GPU: Red Devil 6800XT

RAM: Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2X32GB) 6000MHZ CL30

Also tested Ram Corsair Vengeance 32GB Ram 6400mhz cl36 RGB

SSD: T Force Creator PCIE 4.0 1TB; Kingston PCIE 4.0 1TB; 970EVO 2TB; 860EVO 1TB

Cooler: Thermalright PS120SE

PSU: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 Watt

I didn't change the VSOC voltage, so I think it's running on the default voltage for December 2025 bios, the only thing I changed in BIOS is change the ram from 4800Mhz to 6000 Mhz CL30.

Until AMD gets their power consumption under control and supports cards with features for longer than a single gen, they ain't it.

At times over 100w additional power consumption on AMD card for less performance overall. I care about the environment, and wasting power like that ain't good for the planet or our future.

RIP AMD.

Congrats Intel!!! 🎂 🥇