Mark discusses the reports of Intel CPU failures, noting that while there is a flaw, the failure rate is lower than some sources suggest and may be related to specific use cases like Minecraft servers. He reflects on the ease of getting swept up in sensationalism, even unintentionally contributing to it himself.
Intel CPUs have a microcode flaw causing voltage spikes.
Failure rates are higher for specific use cases.
Sensationalism can easily distort perceptions of issues.