Avoid purchasing any new PC using Intel’s Raptor Lake Technology

Please be aware that due to documented defects, we are recommending members of the SHASS Community avoid buying any new PC machines that utilize Intel’s Raptor Lake CPU chips.


1) AMD’s desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel’s Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history


2) Intel slapped with class action lawsuit for Raptor Lake CPU instability issues — chipmaker accused of consciously selling defective chips

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/intel-slapped-with-class-action-lawsuit-for-raptor-lake-cpu-instability-issues-chipmaker-accused-of-consciously-selling-defective-chips/ar-AA1tH2G


3) Intel’s crashing 13th and 14th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs: all the news and updates

https://www.theverge.com/24216305/intel-13th-14th-gen-raptor-lake-cpu-crash-news-updates-patches-fixes-motherboards


If you HAVE to get a new PC with one of these chips for a specific high performance function, just be aware of the potential liabilities and make sure you have a warranty that will cover replacement.