#Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Valorant Player Hardware Banned After Buying Used CPU From Previous Cheater

A German Valorant player found themselves hardware banned after purchasing a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D whose previous owner had cheated in the game. Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat system flagged the CPU's serial number, and the ban extended to every component in the player's rig. The incident raises serious questions about buying used PC hardware for competitive gaming.