Recent #Warranty news in the semiconductor industry

Intel's performance-enhancing IPO program debuts in gaming PCs across China — overclocked performance with full warranty

➀ Intel's IPO program is now available in China, offering a balance between overclocking and stock settings with warranty protection.

➁ The program aims to provide a stable experience by optimizing CPU and RAM settings, targeting system integrators and OEMs.

➂ Intel's IPO could serve as a pilot for future BIOS presets, potentially enhancing the performance of Arrow Lake chips.

tomshardware

8 months ago

Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050 PSU Review

➀ The Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050 offers excellent voltage regulation and high efficiency at lower loads.

➁ It has a compact design with RGB lighting and fully modular cables.

➂ The PSU delivers strong performance, though its thermal performance under heavy loads and noise levels at higher temperatures may concern some users.

Cooling PSU Power Supply RGB Lighting Thermal Performance Warranty efficiency

tomshardware

11 months ago

Score 10 terabytes of speedy storage for an all-time low $170 — Seagate BarraCuda Pro has five-year warranty, two years of free data recovery services, and exceptional performance

➀ A 10TB Seagate BarraCuda Pro drive is available for $170, a significant discount; ➁ The drive comes with a five-year warranty and two years of free data recovery services; ➂ The drive offers exceptional performance and is a great deal for bulk storage.

Deals Warranty storage

tomshardware

11 months ago

Intel reportedly denies RMA for crashing Core i9-14900K CPU due to liquid metal thermal paste usage — liquid metal erased the markings and serial number on the CPU

➀ Intel has reportedly denied an RMA request for a Core i9-14900K CPU due to the use of liquid metal thermal paste; ➁ The liquid metal caused corrosion on the CPU's IHS, removing key markings; ➂ Using liquid metal can void the CPU's warranty.

Core i9-14900K Intel Thermal Paste Warranty cpu

tomshardware

about 1 year ago

Intel partner offers refund for faulty Core i9-14900K CPU due to lack of stock — affected user sells off Intel hardware and switches to AMD

➀ An Intel partner is offering refunds for faulty Core i9-14900K CPUs due to lack of stock; ➁ The affected user has sold off Intel hardware and switched to AMD; ➂ Intel confirms sufficient stock for RMA requests for Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K processors.

AMD Core i9-14900K Intel Raptor Lake Refund Replacement Warranty cpu

hothardware

about 1 year ago

Samsung Galaxy Watch Owner Details Warranty Nightmare After Action Button Falls Off

1. A Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra owner experienced the action button falling off shortly after purchase. 2. The user faced difficulties with Samsung's support team regarding warranty coverage, being told initially the device was under warranty and later that it was out of warranty. 3. The user has been sharing their experience on social media, hoping to resolve the issue with Samsung.

Warranty galaxy watch ultra wearables

pcwatch

about 1 year ago

Intel Announces Extended Warranty for 13th/14th Gen CPUs

1. Intel has announced extended warranty for select 13th and 14th generation Core CPUs, including models from Core i5 to i9; 2. The extended warranty covers new purchases, including boxed, tray versions, and OEM PCs, and lasts for an additional 2 years; 3. Users experiencing instability issues with their CPUs are advised to contact the appropriate customer support channels for assistance.

CPU Intel Warranty

anandtech

about 1 year ago

Intel Extends 13th & 14th Gen Core Retail CPU Warranties By 2 Years In Response to Chip Instability Issues

1. Intel has extended the warranty period for its 13th and 14th Gen Core retail CPUs by two years due to chip instability issues. 2. The extended warranty aims to address ongoing stability issues with desktop Raptor Lake chips and provides a total warranty period of five years. 3. The extended warranty only applies to boxed processors, not tray processors sold to OEMs and certain distributors.

CPU Intel Warranty

hothardware

over 1 year ago

FTC Sends Stern Warning To ASRock, Gigabyte And Zotac Over Warranty Stickers

1. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent warning letters to ASRock, Gigabyte, and Zotac regarding warranty stickers that potentially hinder DIY or third-party repairs. 2. The FTC is concerned about warranty policies that violate the right-to-repair movement. 3. Violations of the Warranty and FTC Acts could lead to legal consequences.

Gigabyte Warranty Zotac