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Used CPUs can carry hardware bans from anti-cheat software

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Purchasing used CPUs can lead to unexpected hardware bans in online games due to anti-cheat software. A gamer who bought a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D for Valorant discovered it was blacklisted because the previous owner cheated. While Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat system imposes a four-month ban tied to the CPU's hardware ID, other systems like Easy Anti-Cheat and BattleEye can issue permanent bans across multiple games. There is currently no method for buyers to verify if a used CPU is already flagged before purchase, posing a risk to gamers seeking to save money. AI

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Used CPUs can carry hardware bans from anti-cheat software

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Buying used CPUs can expose users to existing bans from anti-cheat engines, and there's no way to check for violations before purchase

    The CPU's previous owner apparently used it for cheating on Valorant, with its HWID getting flagged by Vanguard. When the Redditor bought and installed it on their PC, their Valorant account received a ban, too.

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