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 t...
Sep 02, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 363
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 @BradCh...
Aug 26, 2025•1 hr 45 min
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: ...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 361
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...
Aug 12, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 360
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://ww...
Aug 05, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 359
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-s...
Jul 29, 2025•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 358
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 discussion...
Jul 22, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 357
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, ri...
Jul 15, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 356
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. ...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 355
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks about the AMD and Sony partnership (codenamed Project Amethyst) that should move the gaming industry forward, Will's testing results comparing a clean version of Windows versus a dirty version of Windows, some recommendations for the Steam Summer Sale, more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Project Amethyst: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/07/ps6-to-push-the-boundari...
Jul 01, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 354
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks about the leaked Ryzen 5 9600X3D (and Ryzen 5 5500X3D), how awesome the new Steam performance overlay is, our thoughts on the partnership between AMD and Microsoft for the next Xbox, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - 9600X3D leak: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2822899/a-cheaper-amd-ryzen-5-9600x3d-cpu-is-on-its-way.html - 5500X3D launch: https://www.pcworld.com...
Jun 24, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks with security expert Mike Danseglio, CISSP & CEH, about the Windows 10 end of life situation, whether now is the time to switch to Linux, the rise of new kinds of scams and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Windows 10 security updates: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates Sign up for The Full Nerd newsletter: https://www.pcworld.co...
Jun 17, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 352
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the announcement of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally series, all of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT review, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Sign up for The Full Nerd newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup Links: - Switch 2 review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2811793/nintendo-switch-2-review.html - ROG Xbox Ally: https://www.pcwo...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 351
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the full release of GeForce Now on Steam Deck, Adam's SteamOS testing so far, and what Microsoft wants to do in order to fix USB-C on Windows 11. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - GFN on Steam Deck: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2796822/nvidias-geforce-now-app-transformed-my-steam-deck-im-never-going-back.html - SteamOS: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2795080/sorry-win...
Jun 05, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 350
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang wraps up Computex 2025 with the thoughts from the home team, the launch of SteamOS, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Best of Computex: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2791721/best-of-computex-2025.html - SteamOS: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2795080/sorry-windows-lenovos-legion-go-s-runs-better-with-steamos.html The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy ...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 349
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is live from Computex and joined by special guests Nick from @GearSeekers , Paul from @paulshardware , and Jeff from @CraftComputing to talk about all of the news and to share our best picks . And of course we answer your questions live! The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic:...
May 22, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 348
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the microstutter testing Will did for the launch of Doom The Dark Ages, the Chinese only launch of AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE, and our expectations for Computex 2025. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Doom + Microstutter: https://youtu.be/HSwsv7Irr7M?si=HllFAngHkAoiOUAu - 9070 GRE: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/reviews-show-amds-rx-9070-gre-trails-the-rtx-...
May 13, 2025•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 347
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the recent "confirmation" that Intel's Xe3 (Celestial) has begun pre-validation, how the increased prices of hardware (and even consoles) has gutted budget gaming, and we ponder about the usefulness of AI. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Evil AI: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2770385/i-saw-how-an-evil-ai-finds-vulnerabilities-its-as-scary-as-you-think.html - Celestial...
May 06, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 346
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the wild RTX 5060 Ti launch, all of the rumors surrounding the rest of the year, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - GamersNexus tariff investigation: https://youtu.be/1W_mSOS1Qts?si=yEgMsD8lkv__RdHK - PCWorld tariff article: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2630353/expect-pain-at-the-cash-register-i-asked-pc-insiders-about-tariff-impacts.html The opening musi...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 345
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the wild RTX 5060 Ti launch, all of the rumors surrounding the rest of the year, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - RTX 5060 Ti review: https://youtu.be/qF1xYjf3h_Q - Battlemage rumor: https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-arc-battlemage-g31-and-c32-skt-graphics-spotted-in-shipping-manifests - Nova Lake rumor: https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-nova-lake-s-chipse...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers all the major changes coming to Windows 11, our ranking of Windows operating systems, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - RTX 5060 series desktop: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2686276/nvidias-geforce-rtx-5060-series-brings-dlss-4s-magic-to-the-masses.html - RTX 5060 series laptop: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2686203/an-army-of-nvidias-affordable-geforc...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers all the major changes coming to Windows 11, our ranking of Windows operating systems, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! *This episode is sponsored by Nvidia GeForce RTX Remix, the ultimate modding platform: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/rtx-remix/ Links: - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2653470/microsoft-kills-the-legendary-blue-screen-of-death-it-looks-like...
Apr 08, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 342
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this crossover episode, the gang is joined by Brad Shoemaker & Will Smith from Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod to answer all the questions (topical or not) and more. And as always 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: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http:...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers Microsoft's DirectX update that includes ray tracing enhancements, the imminent release of SteamOS to gaming PCs (handheld and otherwise), the latest news at PCWorld, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! *This episode is sponsored by Nvidia GeForce RTX Remix, the ultimate modding platform: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/rtx-remix/ Links: DX RT 1.2: https://www.pc...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 341
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is live from GDC 2025 and joined by special guests to talk about game development, how PCs are still superior to consoles, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! *This episode is sponsored by Nvidia GeForce RTX Remix, the ultimate modding platform: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/rtx-remix/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 340
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the reviews around AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs, the release of Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D, and explain how tarrifs are reaking havoc across our whole industry. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: Tarrifs explained: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2630353/pc-insiders-weigh-in-on-tariffs-expect-pain-at-the-cash-register.html RX 9070 XT review: https://www.pcworld.com...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 339
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers yet another GPU review, this time for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 line, AMD's Radeon counterpunch with competitive pricing, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: RTX 5070 review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2625579/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-review.html Radeon 9000 news: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2622531/amds-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-target-4k-gaming-at-a-1440p...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 338
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the reviews for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti line of GPUs, all of the new weirdness surrounding the whole RTX 50-series launch, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: RTX 5070 Ti review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2612343/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-review.html DLSS 4 testing on RTX 5070 Ti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v7KboWkdu0 Missing ROPs: https://www.pcwo...
Feb 25, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 337
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang finally tackles the huge Q&A backlog. 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: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 336
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is joined by special guest Sean Hollister, Senior Editor from @TheVerge , to cover the continued craziness around these new GPU launches (price increases, stability issues, pre-ordering systems), new handheld coverage (Ayaneo 3, Lenovo Legion Go S, GPD Win Max 2) and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - RTX 50 series pricing increases: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2602562/...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 333
