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Not just crumbs in the CPU socket: Over 100 AMD 9800X3D chips are now reported to have gone pop and the most by far have died in ASRock motherboards
2025-05-01 17:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
Update, April 2, 2025: AMD has given us a statement regarding the reportedly dead Ryzen processors, and we are pursuing further clarification from AMD. The statement notes that after an investigation between AMD and ASRock it has been decided the issue is down to memory incompatibility rather than the CPUs themselves being broken. Which doesn't necessarily jibe with the reddit reports, it has to be said:We are aware of a limited number of user reports involving ASRock AM5 motherboards failing to complete POST. Following a joint investigation, AMD and ASRock identified a memory compatibility issue present in earlier BIOS versions, which has been rectified in the latest BIOS. ASRock has already issuedguidanceon this behavior andaddresseda singular report of a damaged CPU.Its worth noting that a failure to POST can be caused by a range of factors and does not necessarily indicate a non-functional CPU. We recommend users start by updating their BIOS to the latest version available for the...
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Ugandas electricity distribution is changing hands whats at stake
2025-05-01 16:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
Ugandas electricity sector is at a turning point, as Umeme Limiteds 20-year concession draws to a close. Umeme was the first private distribution operator in anglophone Africa. For nearly two decades, the listed company was the dominant distributor of electricity to the countrys 2.3 million clients. However, Uganda decided in 2022 not to renew the licence on expiry, citing high power tariffs and low electricity access rates.Umemes departure and the transfer of distribution assets back to the state-owned Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDCL) has sparked controversy. It centres on a US$235 million compensation claim by Umeme. The final settlement could shape power tariffs, the sectors financial sustainability and investment needs in the country. Peter Twesigye, who researches power market reform, regulation and utility performance in Africa, examines the big questions.The numbers behind the controversyThe flashpoint is the amount the government must pay Umeme to bring the...
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Cheap Car Insurance Port WA NY: Compare Quotes From Best Companies - [Mom Prepared]
2025-05-01 16:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
As a wife and mother of four children in Port Washington, NY, finding affordable car insurance is always at the top of my priority list. With teenagers who are just starting to drive, as well as younger children who will be behind the wheel in the near future, its important to me to find a policy that not only fits our budget but also provides the coverage we need. In my search for the best car insurance options, Ive come across some valuable information that I want to share with other families in a similar situation.When comparing car insurance quotes, its important to consider not only the cost but also the coverage and reputation of the insurance company. Ive researched five national insurance carriers in detail to provide a comprehensive comparison for families in Port Washington, NY. The average annual insurance premium costs for these companies are as follows:1. State Farm: $1,2002. Geico: $1,1003. Allstate: $1,3004. Progressive: $1,2505. Farmers: $1,350While cost is a signif...
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