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At least 24 Intel processor models have been crashing in PCs for months now.
The statement shares more details about the mitigation updates for the impacted processors.
Intels plan is to correct these voltage requests with microcode updates as a preventative measure for working units.
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Since May, Intel has released three preventative updates for the instability issue.
The latest update targets the desktop variants of Raptor Lake K, KF, and KS processors.
Intel didnt mention the laptop versions.
The investigation is still ongoing, and another update is coming at the end of August.
Users canoverclock unlocked Intel chipswith this update installed.
Intel does warn that overclocking may void their warranty and/or affect system health.
The patches arent automatically installed.
Unfortunately, these updates cant do anything for defective CPUs that are already malfunctioning.
Intels official recommendation is to just replace theprocessors that are showing symptoms(consistent app crashes or lag).
Its offering a two-year extended warranty on all 24 processor models, which makes for a five-year coverage plan.
Source: Intel viaThe Verge
