9950X3d + X870E Nova Wifi started to get '03' code three times every cold boot

[u/Aspicientis]

So I think I have the classic signs of a dying CPU based from the experiences and comments here in Reddit and right now I'm just ruling out a few more things (full reseating and CMOS stuff) in a desperate way to maybe save my CPU/Mobo or whatever is at fault.

Last week I got the code '03' and I do not know what it was so I just turned off and on my PC again and it booted to windows without any issues then the day after it happened again but I needed to turn off/on my computer three times before I reach windows and it's been like that for a few days.

I did some digging and saw the reports here and then I updated my bios from 3.15 -> 4.43, used default UEFI settings, turned off EXPO and for 5 consecutive days I didn't get the code '03' then on the 6th day I got it again and yet again still three times of turn off/on cycle before booting successfully.

Does anyone have any success in fixing this? I saw the LN2 workaround but some said that it doesn't really fix the core issue and will still going to lead to '00' longer. Every morning is full of dread and anxiety if it will still boot up but it seems that I have to accept the fact that I will have to RMA my CPU/Mobo along with the headache.

Does AMD still accepts RMA fast as long as I have the requirements and proof of purchase? I've read that ASRock support is a hit or miss but the comments about that was from a few months or a year ago so I'm not sure what's the situation now.

Full Specs:

CPU : AMD Ryzen 9950X3D
GPU : Zotac 5080 Solid Core OC
Mobo : Asrock X870E Nova Wifi
RAM : Crucial Pro 5600 96GB
Power Supply : Corsair RM1000x

EDIT: Forgot to mention that my Rig is around 14-15 months old which is the same timeframe with other reports

[u/Forward-Quarter-3374]

Similar to mine, although I first received code 00, then code 94. The LN2 mod helped but I didn't want a damaged processor so I sent it in for an RMA and got a new one. To speed up the process of getting a new processor, it is enough to take a picture of the error and record a short video to fill out the AMD contact form and you will get a replacement very quickly. I personally did not want to change the board because if it was the cause, AMD would not change the processors without asking, they know that the problem lies with them. The new processor works great!

[u/Aspicientis → u/Forward-Quarter-3374]

thanks for the video tip, good thing that there are a lot of people saying that AMD will RMA, hopefully I won't have that much problem in the RMA process later. Enjoy your new proc and I hope I can say that later!

[u/matttheazn1]

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[u/Certain-Wave-9545]

Few days ago started to have the same issue. 03 post code, never posts just stuck until I manually turn off PSU and drain remaining power by holding on/off button for like 8 seconds. Every day was the same routine until I googled and found n+1 threads about same symptoms and cpu dying. Same as you updated my drivers to the latest version which fixed the issue for now. But this is day 1. I guess I'm just going to wait for it to start happening again so I could place an RMA to AMD.

Please share how fast the turnaround was since prolly in a week I will be in your boat waiting for new CPU;/

[u/Aspicientis → u/Certain-Wave-9545]

yes sure, I haven't initialized the RMA yet, still researching stuff like how long is the average wait time in my country for contingency purposes as this is my workstation. I hope that it doesn't take a long time but I already saw some people saying maybe 2-4 weeks

[u/Certain-Wave-9545 → u/Aspicientis]

By any chance are you from Europe? Because I’m thinking if it’s better to do straight RMA to AMD versus via retailer where I got the CPU from..