A recent controversy surrounding the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has raised eyebrows, particularly with regards to the AM5 socket. In what appears to be a repeat incident, the processor was reportedly damaged during its installation, highlighting a critical issue with the socket. While the primary fault lies with the processor, the socket installation process may have contributed to the damage. This possibility was acknowledged by the author of the post, further exacerbating the crisis.