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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the continued reports of high-end Intel CPU crashes, Lunar Lake details and Arrow Lake leaks, the best gaming frame rates to target, and more. And as always we answer your questions live!
    References:
    - https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/9/24125036/intel-game-crash-13900k-14900k-fortnite-unreal-engine-investigation
    - https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-says-lunar-lake-will-have-100-tops-of-ai-performance-45-tops-from-the-npu-alone-meeting-requirement-for-next-gen-ai-pcs
    - https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-core-ultra-arrow-lake-desktop-cpus-with-20-and-24-cores-spotted-with-no-hyperthreading

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the AM5+ socket potentially showing up in microcode (and why you shouldn't freak out), the newly announced PCIe 7.0 spec, Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X push, and more. And as always we answer your questions live!
    References:
    - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2284554/qualcomm-says-snapdragon-x-elite-kicks-intel-core-ultras-butt-too.html
    - https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-may-have-a-new-platform-for-upcoming-ryzen-cpus
    - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2287853/pcie-7-0s-first-draft-could-arrive-in-2025-at-up-to-512gb-s.html
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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers AMD's FSR 3.1 update, Xbox's chief on the future of consoles, whether or not we are in a handheld bubble, and more. And as always we answer your questions live!
    References:
    - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2276173/amds-upgraded-fsr-3-1-graphics-looks-great-will-work-with-nvidia.html
    - https://www.polygon.com/24108670/xbox-epic-games-store-phil-spencer-interview
    - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2287070/want-to-stay-safe-on-windows-10-microsoft-wants-61-bucks.html
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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special episode the gang is joined by Seth Schneider, Senior Product Manager at NVIDIA, to talk about ACE and how the company is pushing AI in gaming. And as always we answer your questions live!
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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers Intel's Core i9-14900KS launch, Adam's first impressions of the MSI Claw, and more. And as always we answer your questions live!
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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is joined by CEH and CISSP Mike Danseglio to talk about all things security, including Windows 11, AI, BitLocker, and so much more. And as always we answer your questions live!
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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE reviews, reports of high-end Intel CPUs crashing, and Nvidia's new application that replaces GeForce Experience and control panel. And as always we answer your questions live!

    *This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Falcon Northwest. Head over to http://www.falconnorthwest.com/ to configure your ultimate PC now!

    Sources:
    - https://youtu.be/5yW9XyYAJBc?si=goUiDv9hegzuCUdZ
    - https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/is-your-intel-core-i9-13900k-crashing-in-games-your-motherboard-bios-settings-may-be-to-blame-other-high-end-intel-cpus-also-affected
    - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2244895/nvidia-app-beta-unifies-nvidia-control-panel-and-geforce-experience.html

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    #amd #gpu #intel

  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers SPEC accusing Intel of juicing benchmarks, AMD bringing back Anti-Lag+, and changes to PSU designs. And as always we answer your questions live!

    *This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Falcon Northwest. Head over to http://www.falconnorthwest.com/ to configure your ultimate PC now!
    Sources:
    - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2238972/intel-accused-of-inflating-cpu-benchmark-results.html
    - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2237564/amds-anti-lag-is-coming-back-after-an-ignoble-exit-in-2023.html
    - https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/lian-li-launches-l-shaped-power-supplies-for-dual-chamber-pc-cases

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the CableMod 12VHPWR adapter recall and a bunch of changes that could be coming to future version of Windows. And as always we answer your questions live!

    Sources:
    - https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/GPU-Angled-Adapters-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-CableMod
    - https://www.tomshardware.com/null/nvidia-feature-that-converts-sdr-games-to-hdr-uncovered-by-modder-rtx-truehdr-settings-found-in-latest-game-ready-driver
    - https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/12/24070426/microsoft-windows-11-dlss-ai-super-resolution-feature

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers some of the odd new GPUs like the RTX 3050 6GB version, how the Ryzen 7 5700X3D reviews show the longevity of AM4, and what kind of custom keyboards are out there for newbs and freaks alike. And as always we answer your questions live!

    Sources:
    - RTX 3050 6GB: https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidias-geforce-rtx-3050-6gb-is-20-slower-than-the-8gb-version
    - MSI Expert RTX 4080 Super: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Vitpl-f-A
    - Palit RTX 4080 Super: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-4080-super-teardown-sheds-light-on-power-connector-controversy-pcb-shows-traces-for-two-8-pin-connectors-along-with-the-16-pin-connector
    - 5700X3D Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llKZzym9hAo
    - DROP CSTM65: https://drop.com/all-communities/drops/cstm65-keyboard-collection

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the release and reviews of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080 Super and AMD's Ryzen 8000 APUs. And as always we answer your questions live!

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks is joined by Alex Battaglia from @DigitalFoundry and Will Smith of @tested fame to talk about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT reviews as well as what PC trends we think we'll see in 2024. And as always we answer your questions live!

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks is joined by Will Smith of  @tested  fame and Jeff from  @CraftComputing  to talk about our thoughts wrapping up CES 2024 and reviews of the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super. And as always we answer your questions live!

    *This episode is sponsored by SilverStone. The innovative IceMyst all-in-one cooler allows you to stack RGB fans on the water block, which easily allows direct airflow to any hot spots on your motherboard, VRM or DRAM. Pick up the IceMyst AIO today and equip your PC with this unique high-performance cooler: https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/im280_argb/

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks about all of the PC news from CES 2024 and goes over some of our best picks.

    *This episode is sponsored by SilverStone. The innovative IceMyst all-in-one cooler allows you to stack RGB fans on the water block, which easily allows direct airflow to any hot spots on your motherboard, VRM or DRAM. Pick up the IceMyst AIO today and equip your PC with this unique high-performance cooler: https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/im280_argb/

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang goes through their yearly tradition of predicting the future and seeing whether last years predictions came true!

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    #2024 #2024predictions #podcast

  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. It's almost the end of the year, so that means it's time for us to pick the best PC hardware that came out in 2023! Watch the gang argue their picks across a range of categories - and factor in audience feedback from Discord.

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    - PCWorld's Best of 2023: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2144388/the-best-pc-hardware-and-software-of-2023-2024.html

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    00:00 - Intro
    04:06 - Best CPU Of 2023
    53:27 - Best GPU Of 2023
    1:11:52 - Best Accessory Of 2023
    1:35:46 - Best Innovation Of 2023
    1:55:04 - Worst Trend Of 2023

  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang joined by  @CraftComputing  to talked about the potential of Windows 12 coming in 2024, Intel calling out AMD for it's laptop CPU marketing practices, and the recent reports around the health of PC hardware manufacturing, t. And of course we answer all of your burning questions, so be sure to join us live!

    - Windows 12 Report: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2160349/report-windows-12-will-release-in-june-2024-taiwans-pc-makers-think.html
    - Intel Slams AMD: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2161838/intel-fud-site-slams-amd-for-misleading-ryzen-branding.html
    - PC Manufacturing: https://www.jonpeddie.com/news/the-post-covid-black-death-is-over/ https://www.techpowerup.com/316231/canalys-forecast-global-pc-market-set-for-8-growth-in-2024

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers AMD's decision to retire GPU's that are based off pre-RDNA architectures, the latest leaks for Ryzen 8000G APUs, Alaina's annual $500 Cyber Monday build, and more. And of course we answer all of your burning questions, so be sure to join us live!

    * This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Asus. On December 3rd the company will be hosting PC DIY Day, a celebration of all things PC building and modding. Head to https://www.asus.com/us/site/PCDIY/ to pick up tickets for this event or tune into the live stream!

    - AMD GPU's retiring: https://www.anandtech.com/show/21126/amd-reduces-ongoing-driver-support-for-polaris-and-vega-gpus
    - Ryzen 8000G Leaks: https://wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-8000g-am5-desktop-apu-specs-leak-2-5x-faster-ryzen-5000g-gaming/
    - $500 Cyber Monday PC: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2153595/build-a-500-gaming-pc-cyber-monday-deals.html

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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is joined by Alex Battaglia of  @DigitalFoundry  to talk about the future of ray tracing/path tracing, VRAM requirements in modern games, unoptimized ports, what it's like to work at DF and more. And of course we answer all of your burning questions, so be sure to join us live!
    * This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Asus. On December 3rd the company will be hosting PC DIY Day, a celebration of all things PC building and modding. Head to https://www.asus.com/us/site/PCDIY/ to pick up tickets for this event or tune into the live stream!
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  • Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is joined by Norman Chan of  @tested  fame to talk about his review of the Steam Deck OLED, what the future of AR and VR looks like, the latest news about CPU market share and more. And of course we answer all of your burning questions, so be sure to join us live!

    * This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Falcon Northwest. Head over to http://www.falconnorthwest.com/ to configure your ultimate PC now!

    - Watch Steam Deck OLED review: https://youtu.be/WfoLRmKwnSI?si=P_jJrz0KpVRCpbZn

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