AMD has encountered a couple of problems in the past few days. First of all it lost a five-year old exclusive deal with supercomputer maker Cray, which teamed up with Intel in order to deliver improved HPC (High Performance Computing) components. As if this wasn’t enough for AMD, the CPU maker is also facing accusations regarding compatibility issues with the 9750 and 9850 125W PhenomX4 processors. The two CPUs appear to run hot on some 780G-powered mobos and the mobo manufacturers are blaming AMD for this problem.

However, AMD says it’s not their fault in this case because the two previously mentioned CPUs are specifically built to work with the newer 790 chipset and manufacturers are trying to build systems on the cheap by using 780G mobos.

Jake Whitman, an AMD spokesperson, tries to clear up things for CNET: "What people have done, mistakenly, is paired a 780G motherboard with the higher frequency Phenom - the 125-watt Phenom. Not all motherboard manufacturers have tweaked their boards to support a 125-watt TDP. We've never made claims that 780G motherboards are enthusiast-class motherboards."

So keep in mind that any 125W CPU from AMD is only to be paired with a high-end mobo for best results and stability.