German Gamer Inherits Valorant Ban After Buying Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D
A German player was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D from a cheater. Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat system blacklisted the CPU and other components, preventing the new owner from playing. Support refused to lift the ban, which may last up to four months. This highlights a rare but growing risk in the second-hand PC market, where hardware identifiers can transfer penalties to innocent buyers.