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YOU MAY HAVE HEARD a rumor that Intel’s last two generations of chips haven’t been great on the stability front, with reports of multiple errors and system issues. We’re starting to get unofficial reports that this is more than just a micro-code issue. In fact, it’s related to the manufacturing process itself, and possible oxidation occurring as a result. Until Intel comes out with a statement or some form of fix (rumor has it that it may reduce the multiplier on the 14th and 13th gen to just x53, and drop memory support to 4,800 MHz), we simply can’t in good faith fully recommend the Raptor Lake chips.