Yes, the bent pins on AM5 affected my CPU.
Yes, the bent pins on AM5 affected my CPU.
Using four older drivers and a similar firmware version causes immediate crashes. The lowest used Adrenalin 24.5.1 suggests a legacy driver might be needed. Edit 3 confirms it's an RMA issue. Edit 4 shows Windows 11 was reinstalled with all updates applied. The game works after flipping, but other titles like Ghostwire and Dragon's Dogma also fail due to timeouts. I've allocated 16GB RAM, using only the default updates from EXPO. I plan to send the chip back for an RMA because the behavior is becoming unstable.
Great news about the new chip! The shop processed the return at 10:10, and just two hours later I received a notification that the replacement was starting. I’m not sure about testing the CPU on the old motherboard, but I’ll hold onto it. It might be worth saving for when AM5 chips become affordable second-hand, and maybe I can build a system for my Bravia TV later.