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Another fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D was sold on Amazon — this is a reminder to check your hardware
PC hardware shortages don't make for a good buying experience, and it gets worse when scammers attempt to make money off of innocent consumers.
Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D bought from Amazon was actually an old AMD FX chip disguised by IHS sticker
A TechTuber and hardware reviewer has shared images of a counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and its packaging - bought new and direct from Amazon.
Watch out — there are fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs on Amazon
Buying from Amazon is generally considered to be safe, but this hardware reviewer accidentally bought a fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
Exposing a Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Amazon Shipped an AMD FX Chip With Sticker in IHS
The case of the misrepresented processor is a useful lesson for hardware gurus in verifying online purchases. A processor sold as the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D arrived in a sealed box that looked completely legitimate.
This fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU was reportedly bought from Amazon
This fake AMD Ryzen gaming CPU was reportedly shipped from Amazon directly in a legitimate box, hiding an old counterfeit with a sticker.
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