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The Full Nerd Podcast

Each week The Full Nerd Podcast covers relevant news for PC builders of all skill levels. Join hosts Adam Patrick Murray, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and others from PCWorld every Tuesday live at 11 am Pacific on YouTube or listen on the go in the podcast app of your choice.

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    Episode 403: Raptor Lake RE-Refresh Leaks, Could Pricing Kill Consoles? & More

    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! 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/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 402: Computex 2026 Wrap-Up: The ARM Future, Next 12 Months & More

    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! 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 Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-full-nerd-podcast/id1113193062 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71KPlf1jOh1Z0KHZrHjir2?si=5fab3e7943ec4214 - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ggAZ - YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwyP-kiDdsO3PD2_dmEkVKeT&si=7306D5CMDC2rU-aO - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/IDG8935300959 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 401: Computex 2026 News & Best Of The Show

    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! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:53 - News 00:31:40 - Best of show Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 400: 400 Episodes And 10 Years Of TFN: No Rules Celebration!

    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! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 399: FSR 4.1 For Old GPUs, No More PS On PC, Good AI For Nerds & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 398: Motherboard Sales "Collapse", Steam Controller Accessories, Desk PC & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 397: Auto SR Testing, Xbox Mode Rollout, Steam Controller Launch & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 396: Another eGPU Revolution, Steam Controller Inbound, & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 395: 9950X3D2 Review, Flash Storage Prices, DRAM Stock Updates, & More

    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! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 394: NZXT PC Rental Settlement, Fresh Install Tips, & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 393: Level1Techs Talks Linux Gaming Spike, Big Battlemage Testing & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Official Newsletter Of The Full Nerd Podcast: The Podcast

    This is the podcast version of the official newsletter based off The Full Nerd podcast, for the week of April 1st. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 392: 9950X3D2 Revealed, DLSS 4.5 Testing & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 391: 270K Plus Review, Windows 11 Reset, BitLocker Deep Dive & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 390: DLSS 5 Madness, Xbox Mini PC, Arrow Lake Refresh & More

    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! 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 Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-full-nerd-podcast/id1113193062 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71KPlf1jOh1Z0KHZrHjir2?si=5fab3e7943ec4214 - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ggAZ - YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwyP-kiDdsO3PD2_dmEkVKeT&si=7306D5CMDC2rU-aO - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/IDG8935300959 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 389: Nvidia's Jacob Freeman Talks GDC, MacBook Neo Review & More

    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! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:34 - PC Gaming at GDC 01:00:56 - MacBook Neo review 02:15:23 - Outro Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 388: Fake Frames Are Better, GeForce 3 Anniversary & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 387: PC Rentals, Most Reliable Hardware, Gear Report & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith 00:00 - Intro 07:03 - PC Rentals 37:35 - Most Reliable Hardware 57:10 - Gear Report 1:56:00 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 386: Steam Deck 2 Incoming? Discord Is Cooked? All Questions

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 385: Intel/Nvidia Partnership, 18A Yields, RAM Crisis Updates & More

    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! 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith 00:00 - Intro 04:55 - Ram pricing 40:48 - Nvidia/Intel partnership 1:14:54 - 18a yields 1:30:23 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 384: 9950X3DV2 Leaks, Trust In Windows, 9850X3D = Meh & More

    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! 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-notepad Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= 00:00 - Intro 08:01 - 9850X3D = Meh 19:20 - 9950X3DV2 Leaks 42:30 - Trust In Windows 01:13:57 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 383: 18A Is A Winner, Arrow Lake Refresh, Windows 11 vs 10, & More

    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! 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=83mCiWMHiABoztgC Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 428

    Episode 382: 16GB GPUs "End-Of-Life", X3D Reports, & More

    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. Asus denial: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3035212/asus-denies-that-its-canceling-the-rtx-5070-or-rtx-5060-ti.html Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 427

    Episode 381: CES 2026 Wrap-Up: The Things We Missed

    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. PCWorld's Best of CES: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3024965/best-of-ces-2026.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 426

    Episode 380: CES 2026 PC News & PCWorld Best Of CES Hardware

    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. ​⁠ PCWorld's Best of CES: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3024965/best-of-ces-2026.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 425

    Episode 379: 2026 PC Predictions & Eating Our 2025 Words

    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). 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 Award Links: - 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.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 424

    Episode 378: The Best PC Hardware Of 2025: Live Debate Showdown

    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. 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 Award Links: - PCWorld's best of 2025: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2965913/the-best-pc-hardware-and-software-of-2025-2026.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 423

    Episode 377: RIP Crucial, Old Tech Is New Again? & More

    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!! 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.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 422

    Episode 376: CES 2026 Expectations, Cheapest Black Friday Build & More

    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! 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.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 421

    Episode 375: Intel CPU Testing Lab, Black Friday PC Deals, Gen AI In Games & More

    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! 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-2025 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 420

    Episode 374: Q&A Blitz: Windows Subscription? Just Buy Nvidia? Is Xbox Screwed? & More

    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! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 419

    Episode 373: New Steam Machine, Ryzen Market Share, PCWorld Best Of 2025 & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers all of Valve's new announcements including the Steam Machine and Steam Controller 2, AMD's recent earnings call pointing out how successful Ryzen has been, breaking down the Best of 2025 picks from PCWorld staff members, and so much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Steam Machine: https://www.theverge.com/tech/818111/valve-steam-machine-hands-on-preview-specs-announcement - Ryzen roadmap: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2968903/amd-confirms-zen-7-cpu-plans-offers-look-at-gpu-npu-roadmap.html - Record Ryzen sales: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2962359/amd-sees-its-record-cpu-sales-continuing.html - PCWorld best of 2025: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2965913/the-best-pc-hardware-and-software-of-2025-2026.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. 418

    Episode 372: Radeon Driver "Confusion", Linux Gaming Milestone & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the RDNA 1/2 driver support announcement, how many Windows PC games are running on Linux now, and so much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Radeon blog post: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2959622/amd-older-rx5000-rx6000-cards-will-have-an-optimized-driver-path.html - Linux gaming: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/nearly-90-percent-of-windows-games-now-run-on-linux-latest-data-shows-as-windows-10-dies-gaming-on-linux-is-more-viable-than-ever Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= #podcast #news #pcgaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 417

    Episode 371: Did PC Win The Console War? Ryzen 9000G APU Rumors & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers reports of Windows showing up on the next Xbox console, Adam's experience with the new full screen experience on the Asus ROG Ally X, the rumors of an upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000G APU launch, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Ryzen 9000G rumors: https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-strix-point-spotted-in-new-agesa-update-hinting-at-stronger-ryzen-9000g-lineup-after-all - Windows on Xbox: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2953703/did-pcs-win-the-console-war-the-next-xbox-will-run-windows-report-claims.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 416

    Episode 370: Intel's Tom Petersen Talks Xe3 Gaming, Making A Better GPU & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by special guest Tom Petersen, Fellow at Intel, to talk about all things Xe3, Panther Lake gaming, GPU benchmarking, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Panther Lake deep-dive: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2928765/panther-lake-unveiled-a-deep-dive-into-intels-next-gen-laptop-cpu.html - Interview with Tom Petersen: https://youtu.be/Bjdd_ywfEkI?si=Jn_YH_jZWntwsqVV - Thread Director interview: https://youtu.be/VcvzIGA6qA4?si=adxnHtMTiGvWQzY4 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/WWnEzTDhw Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= #podcast #news #pcgaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 415

    Episode 369: Panther Lake Details, Next-Gen Console Watch & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers all the Panther Lake details the crew learned about at the recent Intel Tech Tour, the recent details around upcoming console hardware, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Panther Lake deep-dive: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2928765/panther-lake-unveiled-a-deep-dive-into-intels-next-gen-laptop-cpu.html - Interview with Tom Petersen: https://youtu.be/Bjdd_ywfEkI?si=Jn_YH_jZWntwsqVV - Thread Director interview: https://youtu.be/VcvzIGA6qA4?si=adxnHtMTiGvWQzY4 - 18A Fab Tour: https://youtu.be/xCeGtfPCLG4?si=b1EEdR_BfY7NpW_0 - Sony & AMD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItXPvGrI6gY - Xbox update: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-xboxs-next-gen-console-hardware-plans-arent-cancelled Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 414

    Episode 368: Sapphire's Ed Crisler Talks GPU Manufacturing, Benchmarking & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by special guest Edward Crisler, NA PR Manger at  @SapphireTechnology , to talk about the current state of GPU's, including manufacturing challenges and benchmarking changes. And of course we answer your questions live! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 413

    Episode 367: Snapdragon X2 Elite, Windows 10 End Of Life Is Near & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers huge news of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme setting a high bar in the laptop space, is Windows 10's death really a big deal and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2921690/benchmarked-snapdragons-x2-elite-extreme-crushes-intels-laptop-cpus.html - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2922318/windows-10-gets-its-final-update-before-support-ends-whats-in-it.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 366: Intel & Nvidia Alliance, Windows WinRing0 Alerts & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers huge news of Nvidia investing/partnering with Intel to take over computing, what to do about the recent WinRing0 alerts, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Nvidia invests in Intel: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913435/rtx-graphics-on-cpus-nvidia-and-intel-are-joining-forces.html - Intel/Nvidia alliance opinion: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913861/nvidias-alliance-with-intel-is-the-end-of-pc-graphics-as-we-know-it.html - Intel/Nvidia chip might takes years: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2915876/nvidia-and-intels-collaborative-pc-chips-might-not-happen-for-years.html - Intel discrete roadmap: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913872/intel-nvidia-deal-doesnt-change-its-roadmap.html - WinRing0 alerts: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2912435/if-windows-defender-flags-winring0-on-your-gaming-pc-pay-attention.html - Windows Xbox "leak": https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913585/windows-xbox-ui-leaked-for-all-handhelds-ahead-of-rog-ally-launch.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 411

    Episode 365: Comet Lake Returns, Legion Go 2 Pricing, Radeon Market Share & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the return of Intel's Comet Lake CPU, what Adam learned at the AMD roundtable, and thoughts on the Lenovo Legion Go 2 pricing & more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Comet Lake: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2907842/intel-resurrects-ancient-10th-gen-processor-for-new-core-i5.html - AMD roundtable: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2900613/amd-exec-shrugs-off-tiny-gpu-share-claiming-that-ai-is-here-to-stay.html - Legion Go 2: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2903198/legion-go-2s-high-price-draws-backlash-lenovos-response-isnt-helping.html Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 364: Windows 11 SSD Mystery Solved? Disappointing Tech, Q&A Extravaganza & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the possible reason behind Windows 11 SSD issue, tech products that disappoint us (and why) & more. And of course we answer your questions live! Link: - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2901830/finally-the-real-reason-why-ssds-are-disappearing-in-windows-11.html Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 363: AM4 Shambling, Online Security Best Practices & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers AMD extending AM4's life again, a recap of security best practices, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Link: - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2896155/ddr4-ram-is-disappearing-and-getting-more-expensive-than-ddr5.html Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= #podcast #news #pcgaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 362: Puget Systems Talks Hardware Reliability, Creative Benchmarking & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Matt Bach, Labs Supervisor & PugetBench PM at ‪@PugetSystemsPC‬, to talk about hardware and reliability, the importance of benchmarking, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: Puget Systems articles/blog: https://www.pugetsystems.com/all-posts/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord:   / discord   Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 407

    Episode 361: CPU Marketshare, Overlay Addiction, GeForce Now Upgrades & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the newest reports of AMD and Intel desktop CPU marketshare, the incoming upgrades to Nvidia's GeForce Now, PC gaming's addiction (or lack there of) to performance monitoring, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - GeForce Now updates: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2881079/nvidias-geforce-now-adds-killer-upgrades-rtx-5080-cloud-storage.html - CPU marketshare report: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2878869/amd-continues-to-kick-ass-and-take-names-in-desktop-pcs.html - Steam performance monitor: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2879636/steams-new-performance-monitor-beats-task-manager-says-valve.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 360: Retro Game Corps Talks Steam Deck 2, TB5 eGPUs, AMD Domination & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Russ from  @RetroGameCorps  to talk about how AMD dominates pc gaming handhelds, Intel's uphill battle, what we want from a Steam Deck 2, Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Scared to buy a Steam Deck: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2857268/i-want-a-steam-deck-but-im-scared-to-buy-one.html - Framework Desktop review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2866400/framework-desktop-review.html - Former Intel CEO thoughs: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2874515/former-intel-ceo-barrett-says-customers-should-bail-out-intel.html - Lip-Bu Tan to meet president Trump: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/intel_chief_to_visit_white/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 359: PC Hardware Hall Of Fame - 2025 Inductees

    Join The Full Nerd gang for our 5th annual PC Hardware Hall of Fame episode where we discuss the best PC hardware of all time and which parts should be inducted. Will Sandy Bridge finally get in? Still too soon for GTX 1080 Ti or AM4? Come find debate with us! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 358: Malware In Steam Games, Building The Best Keyboard & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang and Nathan Edwards, senior reviews editor at The Verge, discuss malware sneaking into Steam games, endgame keyboards, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Malware sneaks onto Steam: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2859145/malware-sneaks-onto-steam-for-the-third-time-in-2025.html - How to build the best keyboard in the world: https://www.theverge.com/tech/686441/norbauer-seneca-keyboard-creator Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 357: RX 9070 GRE Testing, ATX Is A Cockroach & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the recent Radeon RX 9070 GRE coverage, Alaina's rant about ATX being the cockroach of PC hardware, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - RX 9070 GRE testing: https://youtu.be/9idkPblQDEc?si=m1lXrRE1gsZDKERB - ATX is the cockroach of PC hardware: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2852164/atx-is-the-cockroach-of-pc-hardware-standards.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 356: Intel Woes, Zen 6 In The Wild, Windows AI Search & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang chats about the introduction of Nvidia Smooth Motion (driver level MFG) for RTX 40 series GPUs, why Intel's CEO says they aren't a top fab anymore, Zen 6 getting into the hands of partners, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! *This episode is sponsored by Fractal Design and the new Scape wireless gaming headphones. The Scape headphones feature Fractal's signature clean design, rich audio quality, and easy configuration through the browser. Use these links to upgrade your gaming audio today: Scape Dark: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HGK3C2 Scape Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HK6JRS Scape Dark: https://www.newegg.com/p/26-743-003 Scape Light: https://www.newegg.com/p/26-743-004 Links: - Semantic Search: https://next.content.town/p/the-monkey-s-paw-curls-windows-is-finally-using-my-pc-s-ai-processor - Intel isn't on top: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2845779/intel-ceo-says-intel-isnt-a-top-chip-company-any-more.html - Arrow Lake Refresh: https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-arrow-lake-refresh-with-higher-clocks-coming-this-half-of-the-year - Zen 6: https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-zen-6-to-primarily-use-tsmc-n2p-n3p-for-low-end-mobile-skus Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 355: Level1Techs Talks A Possible Mini PC Future, The Problem With Linux & More

    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang Wendell from  @Level1Techs  to discuss all the excitement in the mini PC space, the problems with Linux and how to overcome them, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! *This episode is sponsored by Fractal Design and the new Scape wireless gaming headphones. The Scape headphones feature Fractal's signature clean design, rich audio quality, and easy configuration through the browser. Use these links to upgrade your gaming audio today: Scape Dark: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HGK3C2 Scape Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HK6JRS Scape Dark: https://www.newegg.com/p/26-743-003 Scape Light: https://www.newegg.com/p/26-743-004 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Each week The Full Nerd Podcast covers relevant news for PC builders of all skill levels. Join hosts Adam Patrick Murray, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and others from PCWorld every Tuesday live at 11 am Pacific on YouTube or listen on the go in the podcast app of your choice.

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