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Episode 422: Sam Altman Wants Your DRAM, A $400 Raspberry Pi Sucks & More
3 november 2026 · 1 uur 38 min
Join The Full Nerd podcast as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC news. In this episode the gang dives into why Sam Altman thinks it's a waste for you to have your own DRAM, yet another price increase for the Raspberry Pi, how Apple invented the touchscreen on laptops, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:58 - Apple invented the touchscreen laptop
00:16:47 - Sam Altman wants your DRAM
00:36:35 - A $400 Raspberry Pi
00:50:20 - Q&A
01:29:15 - Outro
Links:
- Sam Altman: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3274634/sam-altman-says-your-pcs-memory-should-belong-to-him.html
- Raspberry Pi increase: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3275871/ouch-the-raspberry-pi-5-just-hit-an-eye-watering-385.html
- MacBook Pro: https://www.macworld.com/article/3272659/the-touchscreen-isnt-the-killer-feature-of-the-new-macbook-pro.html
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Episode 421: Nvidia "Manufactured" GPU Crisis, Our Local AI Testing & More
27 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 54 min
Join The Full Nerd podcast as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC news. In this episode the gang dives into the reports of Nvidia manufacturing the GPU crisis, the local AI testing that our team has been doing, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Links:
- Will's new podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyVMPIwK_5_gS4NkdgIRvDcr5yxs1sAd8&si=HqQx4WYU-3O1iXoL
- Ed Zitron piece: https://www.wheresyoured.at/ai-had-better-work-out/
- Business Insider piece: https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-nvidia-ai-gpu-data-centers-power-shortages-2026-10
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:50 - Nvidia "manufactured" GPU crisis?
00:16:53 - Local AI testing
01:08:57 - Q&A
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Game Ownership Bill, FSR 4.1 Expansion, RTX Spark Gaming Reviews & More
20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 37 min
Join The Full Nerd podcast as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers RTX Spark reviews, particularly around gaming performance, FSR 4.1 upscaling releasing to more AMD hardware, a new bill hitting the US government that aims to bring back game ownership, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:47 - RTX Spark reviews
00:27:17 - FSR 4.1 on older hardware
00:35:38 - Game ownership bill
00:48:25 - Q&A
Links:
- Game ownership bill: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/us-rep-proposes-bill-to-give-video-game-buyers-ownership-not-a-license/
- Surface Laptop Ultra (RTX Spark) review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3258665/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-review.html
- HP Omnibook Ultra: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3262684/this-3200-rtx-spark-laptop-still-wants-me-to-pay-for-ad-free-solitaire.html
- FSR 4.1: https://youtu.be/fT6TIXnmv-s?si=kuSh6JuTZTYMA2pm
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Episode 419: RTX 5090 "Discontinued", Open Source Creative Cloud & More
13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang digs into speculation that the RTX 5090 is discontinued, what we are expecting from the RTX Spark launch, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:29 - News: RTX 5090 discontinued?
00:19:55 - News: FOSS Adobe Creative Cloud
00:35:22 - News: RTX Spark launch
00:47:44 - Q&A
Links:
- RTX 5090: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-reportedly-halts-geforce-rtx-5090-production-in-favor-of-ai-data-center-and-professional-gpus-impending-supply-drought-expected-to-drive-up-prices-rtx-5080-24gb-rumored-as-new-gaming-flagship
- ArtCraft: https://www.cined.com/artcraft-releases-free-open-source-adobe-alternatives-filmcraft-for-premiere-pro-effectcraft-for-after-effects-written-in-rust-with-ai/
- RTX Spark: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3255200/the-surface-laptop-ultra-is-an-ai-monster-with-a-laptop-problem.html
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Episode 418: RTX 5070 Tops Steam Charts, Used CPUs Led To Gaming Bans & More
7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 30 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode Adam is in his new house to dig into all of the information coming out of Steam's September 2026 hardware survey, how buying a used CPU could lead to an accidental ban in a game like Valorant, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:56 - September 2026 Steam HW survey
00:38:31 - Used CPU led to gaming ban
00:52:51 - Q&A
Links:
- Steam hardware survey breakdown: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/32gb-ram-config-hits-top-spot-on-steam-survey-despite-memory-chip-shortage-amd-closing-in-on-intel-at-more-than-48-percent-share
- Used CPU game ban: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3250222/your-used-cpu-might-come-with-someone-elses-valorant-ban.html
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Episode 417: Control Resonant & SH Townfall On PC, Adjustable Stick Tension & More
22 september 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode Adam is knee deep in packing so the crew chats about a hodgepodge of topics including PC performance in Control Resonant and Silent Hill Townfall, adjustable stick tension on controllers like the Flydigi Vader 5S, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:51 - Fall PC games
00:27:12 - Flydigi Vader 5S
00:41:05 - Q&A
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Episode 416: Steam Frame Reviews Hit, Pop OS/Cosmic Testing & More
16 september 2026 · 1 uur 29 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang goes over all the Steam Frame reviews, Adam's testing with Pop OS and the Cosmic desktop, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
*Note: Adam screwed up the OBS recording on this YOLO edition, so it's audio only for this episode.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:31 - Steam Frame reviews
00:20:41 - Pop OS/Cosmic testing
00:36:49 - Alaina's security update
00:56:23 - The state of the PC market minute
00:57:51 - Q&A
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Episode 415: Intel's 52-Core Beast Leaks, DLSS 5 Launch, Saying Goodbye & More
9 september 2026 · 2 uur 10 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang looks over the latest Intel CPU rumors/leaks, our impressions of the DLSS 5 launch, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:04 - DLSS 5 launches
00:33:07 - Nova Lake leaks
00:56:39 - Q&A
01:22:55 - What's next?
Links:
- DLSS 5 @DigitalFoundry review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAt63dB1hdI
- DLSS 5 mod on 2nd GPU: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/09/dlss-5-mod-shifts-load-to-second-gpu-doubling-frame-rates-and-latency
- Nova Lake leaks: https://hothardware.com/news/intel-nova-lake-slide-leak-release-cadence
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Episode 414: Leaked DLSS 5 Mod Impressions, Crazy OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro & More
2 september 2026 · 1 uur 51 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang dives into the leaked DLSS 5 mod, Adam's testing of the OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:07 - DLSS 5 in the wild
01:05:56 - OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro testing
01:25:56 - Q&A
01:44:56 - Outro
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Episode 413: Ethical Hacker Talks Kernel Level Anti-Cheat, Wi-Fi Hacking & More
26 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 25 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by special guest Mike Danseglio, CEH & CISSP, to discuss topics from DEFCON 2026, including the safety (or lack thereof) of anti-cheat software, how easily Wi-Fi can be hacked and what you can do about it, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:07:40) - DEFCON 2026
(00:39:14) - Anti-cheat debate
(01:13:02) - Wi-Fi hacking
(01:48:15) - Q&A
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Episode 412: Intel Reveals Upcoming CPU Plans, 16GB GPU Market Sales Data & More
19 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 51 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Jake Roach from Tom's Hardware to chat about his recent interview with Intel which reveals the companies plans for future CPU launches, as well as looking at current market share numbers for GPUs with 16GB of VRAM, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:05:42) - Intel CPU plans
(01:00:01) - GPU market share
(01:19:39) - Q&A
Links:
- Nova Lake on desktop: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-says-it-will-launch-new-core-with-nova-lake-on-desktop-first-not-in-data-center-vp-robert-hallock-hopes-enthusiasts-do-the-math-compared-to-amd
- DDR4 Raptor Lake: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/raptor-lake-is-a-core-part-of-the-portfolio-for-years-to-come-says-intel-theres-been-a-sudden-inrush-of-demand-for-lga-1700-chips-due-to-ddr5-prices
- GPU sales data: https://wccftech.com/gpu-sales-data-by-german-retailer-shows-that-16-gb-gpus-still-lead-the-market-despite-being-way-more-expensive-than-ever/
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Episode 411: Game Pass On Linux, Noctua Fights Specs, Big Win For Gordon Charity & More
12 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 57 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang celebrates how much money was raised at the flea market for charity in Gordon's name, the work being done to bring Game Pass to Linux, how Noctua is helping to fight inaccurate PC case specs, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:14 - Big win for charity
00:24:54 - Game Pass on Linux
00:48:07 - Noctua fights specs
01:06:34 - Q&A
Links:
- Tech Exchange: https://www.techexchange.org/
- Game Pass on Linux: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/xbox-pc-and-game-pass-titles-are-coming-to-linux-through-xodus-heroic-launcher-devs-embark-on-new-open-source-reverse-engineering-project
- Nocuta clearance specs : https://www.pcworld.com/article/3209594/your-pc-cases-clearance-specs-might-be-wrong-heres-how-to-check.html
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Episode 410: PC Hardware: Buy Now Or Wait? DLSS 5 Re-Emerges & More
5 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 56 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang debates whether you should buy any hardware now or wait out the DRAM crisis, the latest DLSS 5 showcase, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:50 - DLSS 5 at Siggraph
00:43:42 - Buy now or wait?
01:10:08 - Q&A
Links:
- Price hikes: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/in-a-troubling-sign-nvidia-rtx-50-series-prices-jump-up-to-30-percent-in-south-korea-tsmc-wafer-hikes-and-usd20-gddr7-modules-push-rtx-5090-past-usd5-100
- RTX 50 Super series on hold: https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-rtx-50-super-cards-already-at-board-partners-but-launch-is-on-hold-over-3gb-gddr7-pricing
- DLSS 5 at Siggraph: https://www.techpowerup.com/350916/nvidia-shows-dlss-5-progress-and-technical-details-at-siggraph-2026
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Episode 409: RX 9050 Announced, AMD AI Event Tidbits, Windows Revelations & More
29 juli 2026 · 1 uur 41 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the announcement of the Radeon RX 9050 which include 4GB models, all the tidbits Adam learned at AMD's Advancing AI event, recent Windows news, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:06:15) - RX 9050 announced
(00:24:42) - AMD AI event
(01:01:53) - Windows updates
(01:13:41) - Q&A
Links:
- RX 9050 news: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3200962/amd-reveals-the-radeon-rx-9050-and-4gb-graphics-cards-are-back.html
- Zen roadmap: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-reveals-cpu-architecture-roadmap-through-2028-following-zen-6-venice-launch-zen-7-florence-to-debut-in-2028-alongside-diversified-product-family-confirms-zen-8-ravenna-in-development
- Windows 10 numbers: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3199781/hp-exec-says-30-percent-of-pcs-still-run-windows-10-heres-why-that-number-matters.html
- Windows 11 DRAM hog: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3199779/microsoft-admits-its-windows-11-apps-hog-ram-a-fix-is-coming.html
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Episode 408: Sleepy 7700X3D Reviews, Steam Machine Sales Numbers & More
22 juli 2026 · 1 uur 47 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the Ryzen 7 7700X3D reviews (including our own testing), the latest news about the Steam Machine, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:57 - Steam Machine updates
00:57:38 - 7700X3D reviews
01:16:43 - Q&A
Links:
- Steam Machine sales: https://boilingsteam.com/steam-machine-between-10k-and-15k-sold-per-week/
- Bloomberg interview with Valve: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-17/valve-s-14-year-journey-to-make-the-steam-machine
- "Adorably disappointing": https://www.pcworld.com/article/3193855/my-new-steam-machine-is-adorably-disappointing.html
- Hardware Unboxed 7700X3D review: https://youtu.be/f3KOkw3lTAk?si=MVpfyPLDVIijZE9S
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Episode 407: Debate: Gaming Laptop VS DIY Desktop, Electronics Flea Market & More
15 juli 2026 · 1 uur 46 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang debates between having a gaming laptop or building your own desktop, provides an update to how the charity sale at the Bay Area Electronics Flea Market went, and so much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:47 - Flea market sales for charity
00:25:22 - Debate: laptop vs desktop vs mini PC
01:13:23 - Q&A
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Episode 406: Do PC Gamers Care About Discs? The World Of Ergonomic Hardware & More
8 juli 2026 · 2 uur 5 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by past PCWorld games writer Hayden Dingman to talk about all the changes to Xbox and what that means for PC gamers, how PlayStation has signaled the death of physical games, and so much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:06:52) - The death of consoles?
(01:01:37) - Ergonomic hardware
(01:42:47) - Q&A
Links:
- Xbox cuts: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3185152/microsoft-cuts-xbox-and-pc-gaming-teams-to-the-bone.html
- PS disc production ending: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/
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Episode 405: $1050 PC Build Challenge, The Steam Machine Launch & More
1 juli 2026 · 2 uur 11 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers all of the news surrounding the Steam Machine launch (including the Dbrand Companion Cube), and what kind of PC the crew would build with $1050 (instead of buying a Steam Machine). And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Builds:
Adam 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/sZ8BhM
Adam 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/JPsNgs
Adam 3: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/4dt2bv
Alaina 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/HP3DkL
Alaina 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/MDcK23
Glenn: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HrZKqd
Alex: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/seraph621/saved/FdDH8d
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:07) Steam Machine launch
(00:49:12) $1050 PC build challenge
(01:57:30) Q&A
(02:03:39) Outro
Links:
- Steam Machine hardware rival build: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3173750/valves-steam-machine-is-pricey-i-built-a-diy-rival-for-150-less.html
- Steam Machine scalping: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/steam-machine-scalping-hits-usd3-000-on-ebay-as-sellers-list-preorder-reservations-scalpers-already-flipping-queues-for-2x-the-msrp-of-the-2tb-model
- Stim Machine?: https://videocardz.com/newz/french-retailer-mocks-e1039-steam-machine-with-stim-machine-rx-9060-xt-pc-for-e999
- MetaOS SteamOS pre-built: https://videocardz.com/newz/steamos-now-offered-with-new-gaming-prebuilt-pcs
- Dbrand Companion Cube: https://www.theverge.com/games/959056/dbrand-steam-machine-companion-cube-valve-take-down-canceled
- Terkbox: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/custom-steam-machine-terk-box-rtx-5060
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Episode 404: The Steam Machine Curse, Intel Arc G3 Extreme Benchmarks & More
24 juni 2026 · 2 uur 16 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Adam's testing of the Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor inside the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, all the reviews of the $1000 Steam Machine, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:06:41) Arc G3 Extreme benchmarks
(01:01:36) Steam Machine reviews
(01:50:13) Q&A
(02:06:53) Outro
Links:
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ teardown: https://youtu.be/7-XY3S15IBg?si=RJsxgKoJixRVMO4i
- Intel G3 Extreme Computex discussion: https://youtu.be/dmbzW9uUs_g?si=wbqKRFl6nxDDfGZ9
- @DigitalFoundry 's Steam Machine review: https://youtu.be/WhWtLi_FqLo?si=ujM1hnHkVPzaRQjk
- Build your own Steam Machine: https://www.theverge.com/games/953411/valve-steamos-desktop-nvidia
- DIY Steam Machine equivalent: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3173750/build-your-own-steam-machine-for-under-900.html
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Episode 403: Raptor Lake RE-Refresh Leaks, Could Pricing Kill Consoles? & More
17 juni 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined for the first time by newcomer Alex Wawro to discuss the recent leaks of DDR4 based "Raptor Lake Next" CPUs, how storage and memory prices could kill console gaming, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:39 - Raptor Lake Next
00:31:00 - The death of consoles?
00:55:24 - Q&A
01:26:13 - Outro
Links:
- Raptor Lake Next: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-reportedly-preparing-surprise-return-to-ddr4-systems-with-raptor-lake-next-ddr4-platform-slated-for-the-first-half-of-2027-on-the-lga-1700-socket-takes-a-page-from-amds-book-by-extending-budget-platform-longevity
- Xbox CEO on Project Helix: https://www.polygon.com/xbox-asha-sharma-ram-crisis-project-helix-business-model/
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Episode 402: Computex 2026 Wrap-Up: The ARM Future, Next 12 Months & More
10 juni 2026 · 1 uur 57 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang unpacks the ramifications of the ARM news coming out of Computex, and what we can expect for the next 12 months of PC building based off what was shown. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:16:06 - The ARM Revolution
00:52:48 - Next 12 Months
01:24:55- Q&A
Links:
- TAP interview: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3159455/watch-intels-tom-petersen-talks-arc-g3-and-handheld-gaming-at-computex.html
- RTX Spark: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3157185/nvidias-rtx-spark-just-turned-arm-into-a-real-pc-threat.html
- 5800X3D returns: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3151734/amd-brought-the-ryzen-7-5800x3d-back-because-am4-refuses-to-die.html
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Episode 401: Computex 2026 News & Best Of The Show
5 juni 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode Adam is joined by special guest Nick from @GearSeekers to talk about everything new at Computex 2026 and award best of show. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:53 - News
00:31:40 - Best of show
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Episode 400: 400 Episodes And 10 Years Of TFN: No Rules Celebration!
27 mei 2026 · 3 uur 2 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang celebrates 400 episodes and 10 years of the show by having zero rules! And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
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Episode 399: FSR 4.1 For Old GPUs, No More PS On PC, Good AI For Nerds & More
20 mei 2026 · 2 uur 7 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks FSR 4.1 support coming to RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 Radeon GPUs (including handhelds?), whether or not there are good AI use cases for nerds like us, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:23 - Good AI for nerds?
00:52:30 - FSR 4.1 coming to old Radeon
01:01:20 - No more PS games on PC
01:19:00 - Q&A
Links:
- AI diagnoses Plex server: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3055124/gemini-gave-my-plex-server-a-checkup-its-diagnosis-surprised-me.html
- OpenClaw talk on Dual Boot Diaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5s2Lzf4iOY
- FSR 4.1 on older Radeon GPUs: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3139796/amd-is-bringing-fsr-4-to-older-radeon-cards-but-youll-have-to-wait.html
- No more Playstation on PC: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3142776/say-goodbye-to-most-playstation-exclusives-on-pc.html
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Episode 398: Motherboard Sales "Collapse", Steam Controller Accessories, Desk PC & More
13 mei 2026 · 1 uur 49 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about the report of motherboard sales numbers, what we hope to see with Steam Controller accessories, and some interesting desk setups. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:58 - Motherboard sales "collapse"
00:24:16 - Steam Controller accessories
00:43:12 - Desk PC
01:03:14 - Q&A
01:39:04 - Outro
Links:
- Motherboard sales: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/motherboard-sales-collapse-by-more-than-25-percent-as-chipmakers-strangle-enthusiast-pc-market-to-build-more-ai-chips-asus-projected-to-sell-5-million-fewer-boards-in-2025-gigabyte-msi-and-asrock-also-expected-to-see-reduced-sales-numbers
- Steam Controller CAD files: https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-officially-released-under-a-creative-commons-license-valve-encourages-users-to-create-accessories-for-the-device
- Desk PC: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/lian-lis-new-dk07-wood-motorized-standing-desk-doubles-as-a-dual-pc-chassis-with-support-for-e-atx-systems-and-massive-cooling-setups-five-new-wood-finished-models-are-available-now
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Episode 397: Auto SR Testing, Xbox Mode Rollout, Steam Controller Launch & More
6 mei 2026 · 1 uur 49 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Adam's testing of Auto SR on the Xbox Ally X, the rollout of Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs, the launch of Valve's Steam Controller and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:05 - Auto SR testing
00:23:07 - Xbox mode rollout
00:37:24 - Steam Controller launch
01:12:04 - Q&A
01:40:59 - Outro
Links:
- Auto SR testing: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3130847/hands-on-windows-dlss-rival-isnt-ready-to-save-handheld-gaming.html
- Xbox mode available(?) now: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3098980/xbox-fullscreen-experience-is-now-xbox-mode-for-windows.html
- Steam Controller scalping: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3131171/theres-no-reason-to-pay-a-scalper-for-a-steam-controller.html
- Valve shipments: https://www.theverge.com/news/923461/valve-steam-machine-frame-deck-import-records-may-2026
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Episode 396: Another eGPU Revolution, Steam Controller Inbound, & More
29 april 2026 · 1 uur 51 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the recent Framework announcements and how Adam thinks we are on the brink of another eGPU revolution, the imminent release of the Steam Controller, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:12 - Steam Controller
00:36:02 - eGPU revolution
01:19:43 - Q&A
Links:
- Latest mini PC deal: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3118683/this-360-ryzen-pro-mini-pc-has-oculink-for-external-gpu-gaming.html
- Highpoint CopprLink eGPU: https://youtu.be/OxdINiIFEVA?si=WDLeTpSuk_ae2YR6
- Steam Controller: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3125120/leaks-point-to-valves-steam-controller-with-a-100-price-tag.html
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Episode 395: 9950X3D2 Review, Flash Storage Prices, DRAM Stock Updates, & More
22 april 2026 · 1 uur 37 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers PCWorld's review of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, Mike's investigation into flash storage pricing, what we think of the recent DRAM stock/pricing trends, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
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Episode 394: NZXT PC Rental Settlement, Fresh Install Tips, & More
15 april 2026 · 1 uur 40 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the latest news around the NZXT and Fragile class action suit, the top things we do after a fresh Windows install, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:53 - NZXT PC rental settlement
00:33:26 - Fresh Windows install
01:17:31 - Q&A
01:30:32 - Outro
Links:
- NZXT settlement breakdown from @GamersNexus : https://youtu.be/Om7qcxggZJQ?si=WiQGaoqefevk3Lcs
- Brad's Windows tips: https://www.pcworld.com/article/1782303/5-crucial-windows-11-settings-i-always-change-asap.html
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Episode 393: Level1Techs Talks Linux Gaming Spike, Big Battlemage Testing & More
7 april 2026 · 2 uur 1 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Wendell from Level1Techs to cover the recent spike in Linux gaming numbers, Intel Arc Pro B70 performance and if we'll get a consumer version, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:18:39 - Linux gaming
00:53:08 - Intel Arc Pro B70
01:23:02 - Q&A
Links:
- Linux gaming: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-On-Linux-Tops-5p
- Intel B70 review: https://youtu.be/DTJr2msyqGY?si=wNOsbnXtnp-Fjz7g
- B70 gaming: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/intel-b70-launch-unboxed-and-tested/247873
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The Official Newsletter Of The Full Nerd Podcast: The Podcast
1 april 2026 · 11 min
This is the podcast version of the official newsletter based off The Full Nerd podcast, for the week of April 1st. Lees meer
Links:
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099764/the-new-ryzen-9-did-amd-just-announce-a-cpu-for-exactly-no-one.html
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099125/intel-new-performance-tool-casts-doubt-on-benchmark-scores.html
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099837/cpu-shortages-loom-as-pc-makers-scramble-for-chips.html
- https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/03/youre-likely-already-infected-with-a-brain-eating-virus-youve-never-heard-of/
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Episode 392: 9950X3D2 Revealed, DLSS 4.5 Testing & More
31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 39 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers AMD's reveal of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and who it is for, Adam's time testing DLSS 4.5 dynamic frame generation, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
00:00:00 - Intro
00:11:41 - 9950X3D2
00:34:11 - DLSS 4.5
01:01:52 - Q&A
Links:
- 9950X3D2: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099764/the-new-ryzen-9-did-amd-just-announce-a-cpu-for-exactly-no-one.html
- DLSS 4.5: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3023958/surprise-nvidias-dlss-4-5-can-help-modest-gpus-max-out-high-end-monitors.html
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Episode 391: 270K Plus Review, Windows 11 Reset, BitLocker Deep Dive & More
25 maart 2026 · 2 uur 37 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Mike Danseglio to talk about the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus reviews, Microsoft's promise to improve Windows 11, a deep dive into Bitlocker with the person who created BitLocker, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Links:
- 270K Plus review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3095697/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plus-5-key-things-to-know.html
- Windows 11 pledge: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3093997/windows-11-reset-microsoft-pledges-more-speed-stability-and-control.html
- Copilot scaling back: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3094059/microsoft-says-windows-11-will-get-faster-as-it-scales-back-copilot.html
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Episode 390: DLSS 5 Madness, Xbox Mini PC, Arrow Lake Refresh & More
18 maart 2026 · 2 uur 34 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about the announcement of DLSS 5, how Xbox "Helix" will most likely be just a mini PC, Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh details and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
00:00:00 - Intro
00:9:28 - DLSS 5 madness
01:45:16 - Project Helix
02:06:47 - Arrow Lake refresh
02:16:44 - Q&A
Links:
- DLSS 5: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3090305/nvidia-calls-dlss-5-the-gpt-moment-for-graphics-in-pc-games.html
- Project Helix: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3086166/microsoft-outs-xbox-project-helix-we-want-to-break-down-the-artificial-barriers-between-pc-and-console.html
- Arrow Lake refresh desktop: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3083029/intels-cheaper-faster-core-ultra-cpus-still-have-a-lot-to-prove.html
- Arrow Lake refresh laptop: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3091163/intel-quietly-pushes-arrow-lake-refresh-cpus-into-gaming-laptops.html
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Episode 389: Nvidia's Jacob Freeman Talks GDC, MacBook Neo Review & More
11 maart 2026 · 2 uur 21 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Jacob Freeman from Nvidia to talk about PC gaming news coming out of GDC 2026, Roman Loyola from Macworld to talk about the new MacBook Neo, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:34 - PC Gaming at GDC
01:00:56 - MacBook Neo review
02:15:23 - Outro
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Episode 388: Fake Frames Are Better, GeForce 3 Anniversary & More
3 maart 2026 · 1 uur 38 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang ponders the death of gaming at native resolution, celebrate the 25th anniversary of the GeForce 3 and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
00:00 - Intro
09:11 - Fake frames are better
56:57 - GeForce 3 anniversary
01:11:54 - Q&A
Links:
- Fake frames: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3072853/fake-frames-may-be-better-than-you-think.html- GeForce 3: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/the-geforce3-launched-25-years-ago-underappreciated-at-launch-its-impact-shaped-the-industry
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Episode 387: PC Rentals, Most Reliable Hardware, Gear Report & More
25 februari 2026 · 2 uur 10 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Puget System's 2025 PC hardware reliability report, Alaina's editorial supporting PCs rentals (what?!?), new keyboard talk, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Links:
- Puget Systems reliability report: https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/puget-systems-most-reliable-hardware-of-2025/- Steam Machine rental: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3066321/hear-me-out-id-rent-valves-steam-machine.html
- Ducky OK-M review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3063899/ducky-ok-m-keyboard-review.html
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00:00 - Intro
07:03 - PC Rentals37:35 - Most Reliable Hardware
57:10 - Gear Report
1:56:00 - Q&A
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Episode 386: Steam Deck 2 Incoming? Discord Is Cooked? All Questions
18 februari 2026 · 1 uur 51 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is testing out a new remote streaming solution so we decided to do an all Q&A episode. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Links:
- Steam Deck out of stock: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3059692/the-steam-deck-is-out-of-stock-at-the-worst-possible-time.html- Discord is cooked: http://pcworld.com/article/3059670/discord-is-cooked-users-are-jumping-ship-and-seeking-alternatives.html
- AMD desktop market share: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3058885/amd-surges-10-percent-in-desktop-pc-share.html
- 5090 catches fire: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3058558/watch-this-rtx-5090-burst-into-flames.html
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Episode 385: Intel/Nvidia Partnership, 18A Yields, RAM Crisis Updates & More
10 februari 2026 · 2 uur 12 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Dr. Ian Cutress of @TechTechPotato fame to talk about how everyone has the "partnership" between Intel and Nvidia wrong, what the yields from 18A can tell us, updates for the RAM crisis and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Links:
- Intel + Nvidia partnership: https://youtu.be/v7_D9UBh6rk?si=ghzv719_Si23J4jD- Nvidia cutting consumer GPUs: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3054899/nvidia-is-reportedly-skipping-consumer-gpus-in-2026-thanks-ai.html
- 18A yields: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3040560/intel-now-faces-a-chip-shortage-at-the-worst-possible-time.html
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00:00 - Intro
04:55 - Ram pricing40:48 - Nvidia/Intel partnership
1:14:54 - 18a yields
1:30:23 - Q&A
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Episode 384: 9950X3DV2 Leaks, Trust In Windows, 9850X3D = Meh & More
4 februari 2026 · 1 uur 48 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the Ryzen 7 9850X3D reviews, how Asus 'leaked' the 9950X3DV2, the drop in consumer confidence for Windows and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Links:
Adam's 9850X3D video: https://youtu.be/bj4XGh7aJQo?si=uN9KXRsJ8wuyAH6e
Alaina's 9850X3D article: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3043513/amds-new-ryzen-7-9850x3d-is-okay.html
9950X3DV2 'leak': https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-confirms-dual-3d-v-cache-ryzen-9-9950x3dv2-during-9850x3d-testing
Rebuild trust in Windows: https://www.theverge.com/tech/870045/microsoft-windows-11-issues-rebuilding-trust-notepadJoin the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a
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08:01 - 9850X3D = Meh
19:20 - 9950X3DV2 Leaks
42:30 - Trust In Windows
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Episode 383: 18A Is A Winner, Arrow Lake Refresh, Windows 11 vs 10, & More
2 februari 2026 · 1 uur 58 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the reviews of Intel Panther Lake and what that means for other 18A products, recent testing around gaming performance on Windows 11 vs Windows 10, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Lees meer
Core Ultra X9 388H review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3034214/intel-core-ultra-x9-388h-review-epic-graphics-battery-life.html
Arrow Lake refresh: https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-confirms-intel-core-ultra-200k-plus-arrow-lake-refresh-bios-support-lands-in-late-january
Windows 11 vs 10 testing from Hardware Unboxed: https://youtu.be/32lBRYknKgA?si=83mCiWMHiABoztgCJoin the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a
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Episode 382: 16GB GPUs "End-Of-Life", X3D Reports, & More
20 januari 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti messaging and potificates on whether those GPUs are truly end of life, and the reports of dead X3D CPUs. And of course we answer questions live. Lees meer
Asus denial: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3035212/asus-denies-that-its-canceling-the-rtx-5070-or-rtx-5060-ti.html
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Episode 381: CES 2026 Wrap-Up: The Things We Missed
14 januari 2026 · 2 uur 42 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang puts a bow on CES 2026 by covering the little things we missed along with getting the home teams impressions of the show. And of course we answer questions live. Lees meer
PCWorld's Best of CES:
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Episode 380: CES 2026 PC News & PCWorld Best Of CES Hardware
9 januari 2026 · 2 uur 31 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about all of the PC news from CES 2026 and goes over some of our best picks. Lees meer
PCWorld's Best of CES:
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Episode 379: 2026 PC Predictions & Eating Our 2025 Words
23 december 2025 · 2 uur 31 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. For the final episode of the year the gang goes over the predictions they made for the PC in 2025 and make new predictions for what they think lies ahead in 2026 (scary stuff). Lees meer
Categories:
- Best CPU of 2025
- Best GPU of 2025
- Best Other Hardware of 2025
- Best Trend of 2025
- Worst Trend of 2025
- Gordon Mah Ung Wildcard AwardLinks:
- Last years predictions: https://www.youtube.com/live/LXpTivE64UM?si=bWVKiVirGCpjYBgW
- The Full Nerd's best of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/live/I1ODuXjse3Y?si=-yAKsl8RgOX2BT4U
- PCWorld's best of 2025: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2965913/the-best-pc-hardware-and-software-of-2025-2026.htmlJoin the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw
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Episode 378: The Best PC Hardware Of 2025: Live Debate Showdown
17 december 2025 · 2 uur 41 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. It's the end of the year, which of course means that it's time for us to pick the best PC hardware that came out in 2025 by debating live on YouTube! Watch everyone argue their picks across a range of categories - and factor in audience feedback in real time. Lees meer
Categories:
- Best CPU of 2025
- Best GPU of 2025
- Best Other Hardware of 2025
- Best Trend of 2025
- Worst Trend of 2025
- Gordon Mah Ung Wildcard AwardLinks:
- PCWorld's best of 2025: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2965913/the-best-pc-hardware-and-software-of-2025-2026.htmlJoin the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw
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Episode 377: RIP Crucial, Old Tech Is New Again? & More
11 december 2025 · 1 uur 46 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about Micron shuttering it's Crucial brand, with rising memory cost, old tech may as well be new again, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live!! Lees meer
Note: We were experiencing some technical difficulties with audio during our live podcast and a small portion of our chat was briefly cutoff and re-stitched in post.
Links:
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/3001184/i-hope-crucials-death-isnt-a-canary-in-a-pc-memory-coal-mine.htmlJoin the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw
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Episode 376: CES 2026 Expectations, Cheapest Black Friday Build & More
3 december 2025 · 2 uur 19 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about Adam's recent trip to Intel's performance testing lab, Black Friday deals for PC parts, how generative AI is hitting game developers and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Lees meer
Links:
- Cheap Black Friday build: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2992089/i-crafted-the-cheapest-black-friday-gaming-pc-build-again-its-brutal-this-year.html
- CES 2026 expectations: https://videocardz.com/newz/what-to-expect-from-amd-nvidia-and-intel-at-ces-2026
- 9850X3D leaks: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/amd-has-just-launched-the-ryzen-7-9850x3d-with-zero-fanfare-and-i-think-i-understand-why/
- Intel 1% GPU marketshare: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2996364/intel-storms-back-to-power-1-percent-of-pc-graphics-cards.htmlJoin the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw
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Episode 375: Intel CPU Testing Lab, Black Friday PC Deals, Gen AI In Games & More
26 november 2025 · 2 uur 40 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about Adam's recent trip to Intel's performance testing lab, Black Friday deals for PC parts, how generative AI is hitting game developers and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Lees meer
Links:
- Intel performance lab interview: https://youtu.be/t_AVj82ISwY
- Gen AI in games: https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/examining-generative-ais-usage-in-steam-next-fest-2025Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw
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Episode 374: Q&A Blitz: Windows Subscription? Just Buy Nvidia? Is Xbox Screwed? & More
18 november 2025 · 1 uur 56 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang catches up on all the burning questions we have in from our Discord, including topics such as the Steam Machine, Windows subscriptions, how AI is making us dumber and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Lees meer
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