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The Full Nerd

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The Full Nerd is PCWorld's enthusiast PC hardware and PC building podcast. Each week Gordon Mah Ung, Brad Chacos, Adam Patrick Murray, and Alaina Yee cover everything hardware related from news to reviews to tips. We also answer questions from the live audience or submitted to our Discord. Join us live on the PCWorld YouTube channel every Tuesday at 10:30 am Pacific and interact with us in real time!

Episodes

Episode 218: Desktop Replacement Laptops, HEDT = Dead?, 40-series Updates, 6-core Wins

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the push for new powerful (and power hungry) desktop replacement laptops, talking about the rise and (maybe) fall of high-end desktop (HEDT) CPUs, the whereabouts of Nvidia's 40-series GPUs, and the Steam Hardware Survey's news of 6-core winning the race. And of course we answer your questions live! *This episode is sponsored by SK hynix, the maker of fastest-in-class SSDs. Grab the Platinum...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 218

Episode 217: Ryzen 7000/X670 Extreme Announced, Other Computex 2022 News, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers all of the Computex 2022 news including AMD's announcement of Ryzen 7000, the X670 and B650 chipsets, and much much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Read more about AMD's Computex 2022 news on PCWorld.com: https://www.pcworld.com/article/704255/amds-ryzen-7000-processors-will-run-significantly-above-5ghz.html Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworl...

May 26, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 217

Special Edition: AMD Talks Ryzen 7000, X670, iGPU, "Mendocino" & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special episode the gang is once again joined by special guests Robert Hallock, Director of Technical Marketing at AMD, and Frank Azor, Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions, to talk about all of the announcements from AMD's Computex 2022 keynote. *This episode is sponsored by SK hynix, the maker of fastest-in-class SSDs. Grab the Platinum P41 on Amazon and give your PC a fast and reliable upgrade: https://www.amazon...

May 24, 20221 hr 27 min

Special Edition: Gigabyte & Maingear Talk Project Stealth: A New Future For PCs?

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is joined by special guests Wallace Santos, CEO of Maingear, and Kevin Shieh, Product Marketing Manager at Gigabyte, to talk about Project Stealth, a new cable free DIY PC design that aims to provide a minimal aesthetic with maximum airflow. Read more about Project Stealth: https://www.aorus.com/components/GB-STEALTH-COMBO-IN2181/Key-Features Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collectio...

May 20, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 216: Radeon RX 6x50 XT Reviews, Intel Arc Updates, Nvidia Troubles, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers Brad's reviews of the Radeon RX 6650 XT, 6750 XT, 6950 XT graphics cards, Intel Arc updates including our exclusive first look at Intel's A370M laptop GPU, a couple of Nvidia problems, and of course we answer your questions live! Read the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT, 6750 XT, 6950 XT Pure reviews on PCWorld.com: https://www.pcworld.com/article/699131/sapphire-nitro-amd-radeon-rx-6650-x...

May 10, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 216

Episode 215: New Adaptive Sync Testing, 'Extreme' AMD Laptop CPUs, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the new VESA standard that aims to bring transparency to adaptive sync monitors, AMD's announcement of a 2023 ‘extreme gaming laptop CPU’ called Dragon Range, and of course we answer your questions live! Read about the new VESA standard on PCWorld.com: https://www.pcworld.com/article/696100/vesas-new-logo-verifies-that-adaptive-sync-monitors-actually-work.html Read about AMD's 'Extreme" Lapt...

May 05, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 215

Episode 214: Dell's New Laptop RAM Design, AM5 Might Be DDR5 Only, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the controversy around new Dell's laptop memory design called CAMM, the rumors that AMD's upcoming AM5 platform might be DDR5 only, and of course we answer your questions live! Read Dell's response to the CAMM controversy at PCWorld.com: https://www.pcworld.com/article/693366/dell-defends-its-controversial-new-laptop-memory.html Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcwo...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 214

Episode 213: 5800X3D Review & The End Of AM4, IGP Gaming Is Great Now, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the late reviews around the 5800X3D (including Gordons) leading into a larger discussion around the journey of AM4, how integrated graphics powering things like the Ryzen 6000 laptops and the Steam Deck are super great now, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Di...

Apr 23, 20221 hr 43 minEp. 213

Episode 212: 5800X3D vs 12900ks, Arc Launch Problems, Is It A Good Time To Build A PC?

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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D and how it compares to the Core i9-12900ks, the Intel Arc launch story so far, as well as trying to figure out if right now is the best time to build a PC, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/S...

Apr 14, 20222 hr 6 minEp. 212

Special Edition: Intel Talks New ATX 3.0 And ATX12VO 2.0 Power Specifications

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode Gordon chats with Intel's Platform Power Specialist Stephen Eastman about the new ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO 2.0 power specifications and what it means for PC builders. ATX 3.0 spec PDF download: https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/336521 ATX12VO 2.0 spec PDF download: https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getcontent/613768 Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discu...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 40 min

Episode 211.5: Small Form Factor Appreciation, Subscription Services Galore, Q&A

Join The Half Nerd team as they talk about random PC hardware topics. In this episode the team covers it's love for small form factor PCs, how subscription services are taking over, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @KeithPlaysPC @AdamPMurray Follow PCWorld for all...

Apr 05, 20221 hr 55 minEp. 211

Special Edition: Intel Talks Arc Mobile GPU Launch, Xe HPG Specs, Performance Expectations & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special episode the gang is joined by Intel Fellow Tom Petersen to dive deep into Xe HPG, the Arc mobile GPU launch, and so much more. Buy The Full Nerd merch: crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @KeithPlaysPC @AdamPMurray Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ------...

Mar 30, 202249 min

Episode 211: Nvidia Hopper Revealed, RSR/FSR 2.0 Launches, Windows 11 Watermark, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers Nvidia's announcement of next-gen GPU tech Hopper, the launch of RSR (Radeon Super Resolution) and FSR 2.0 (FidelityFX Super Resolution) and how the scaling wars are heating up, Microsoft's decision to watermark unsupported PCs, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions ...

Mar 24, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 211

Episode 210: New Ryzen CPUs Announced, GPU Prices Continue To Drop, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers AMD's announcement of new Ryzen CPUs, as well as the continuing graphics card price trends (is it almost over?), and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @KeithPlaysP...

Mar 15, 20221 hr 45 minEp. 210

Episode 209: Threadripper Pro 5000 Announced, ATX V3 Power Spec, Apple M1 Ultra, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers AMD's announcement of Zen 3 based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 Series, the new ATX version 3.0 multi-rail power delivery spec, the news out of Apple's Peek Performance event, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew ...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 52 minEp. 209

Episode 208: Steam Deck Reactions, LHR Malware Trickery, New Chiplet Standard, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This episode has the gang cover the reactions and reviews of Valve's Steam Deck, how a Lite Hash Rate unlocker tool turned out to be malware, the new UCIe chip standard, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 43 minEp. 208

Episode 207: Intel CPU/GPU Roadmaps, Mainstream Laptop CPUs, Newegg Problems, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This episode has the gang discuss Intel's updated roadmap for CPU and GPU releases, P and U-series laptop CPU performance and how they compare to AMD's mainstream offerings, Gamer Nexus's quest to fix a Newegg issue, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follo...

Feb 23, 20222 hr 1 minEp. 207

Episode 206: Ryzen/Radeon 6000 Mobile Review, Big Windows 11 Updates, SSD Price Hike, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This episode has the gang discuss AMD's newest Ryzen 6000 and Radeon 6000 Mobile reviews, the big changes coming to Windows 11, incoming SSD price hikes, and of course we answer your questions live! Watch the Zephyrus G14 hands-on: https://youtu.be/Kt6JWVPtVc4 Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 206

Episode 205: Steam Deck Reviews, Nvidia Cancels Arm Deal, RIP Stadia Again, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This episode has the gang discuss all of the Steam Deck review coverage so far, how Nvidia plans to cancel it's acquisition of Arm, Google's Stadia pivot, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @K...

Feb 10, 20221 hr 44 minEp. 205

Episode 204: The 5GHz Wars Are Back, Windows 11 Usage, RTX 3090 Ti MIA, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This episode has the gang cover the upcoming 5GHz war between Intel and AMD, Microsoft's report on Windows 11 usage, Nvidia's mysterious RTX 3090 Ti, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @KeithP...

Feb 02, 20221 hr 49 minEp. 204

Episode 203: RTX 3050 Reviews, RX 6500 XT Prices, 4k Blu Ray Is RIP On The PC, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This episode has the gang cover the reviews of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3050, RX 6500 XT street prices, the death of 4k Blu Ray on the PC, and of course we answer your questions live! Read the RTX 3050 review on PCWorld.com: https://www.pcworld.com/article/608294/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-review.html Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord...

Jan 27, 20221 hr 50 minEp. 203

Episode 202: Radeon RX 6500 XT Reviews, Microsoft To Buy Activision Blizzard, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This show has the gang cover the reviews of AMD's Radeon RX 6500 XT, Microsoft's plan to buy Activision Blizzard, and of course we answer your questions live! Read the RX 6500 XT reviews on PCWorld.com: https://www.pcworld.com/article/605952/amd-radeon-rx-6500-xt-review-affordable-graphics-cards-are-back.html Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us quest...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 202

Special Edition: First Look: Intel Shows Off 12th-Gen Laptop Performance

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special edition episode we are joined by Daniel Rogers, Director of Mobile Product Marketing, who shows off 12th-Gen Alder Lake laptop performance live on the air and talks about the upcoming laptop launches. Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos...

Jan 13, 20221 hr 16 min

Episode 201: All Things PC At CES 2022

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This show has the gang cover everything PC related at CES 2022, and of course answer your questions live! PCWorld's Best Of CES 2022: https://www.pcworld.com/article/563638/best-of-ces-2022-the-most-intriguing-and-innovative-pc-hardware.html Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitte...

Jan 07, 20222 hr 4 minEp. 201

Special Edition: AMD Talks V-cache, Ryzen 6000 And AM5

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special edition CES 2022 episode we are joined by Robert Hallock, Director of Technical Marketing at AMD, and Frank Azor, Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions, to talk more about the companies announcements during CES. Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @B...

Jan 06, 20221 hr 8 min

Episode 200: 2022 PC Hardware Predictions, Eating 2021 Words, Full Nerds Of Future/Past

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This show has the gang go over their predictions from last year (and eat paper if they are wrong) as well as predict the future of PC hardware in 2022. On top of that, we're celebrating 200 episodes!!! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall ...

Dec 22, 20212 hr 54 minEp. 200

Episode 199: Windows 11 Adoption, Gaming Laptop Prices, Nvidia News, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this week's episode we cover what we know about Windows 11 adoption rates, the reported increases to gaming laptop prices, the confirmation of Nvidia's RTX 2060 12GB and the FTC lawsuit over the Arm purchase, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 199

Episode 198: RTX 2060 12GB Rumors, Black Friday PC Deals, Q&A

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this week's episode we cover the rumors around the return of the RTX 2060 12GB version, Alaina reports on what to expect from Black Friday for the PC this year, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @Morphi...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 198

Special Edition: Asus Talks 12th-Gen, DDR5, Z690 & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's episode we are joined by special guest JJ Guerrero from Asus to talk about Intel's 12th-Gen parts, Z690 motherboards, DDR5, and so much more. And of course answer all your questions live! *This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Avast. Avast One gives you everything you need to take control of your safety and privacy online, and it's accessible through a single, easy-to-use interface. A free version includ...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 50 min

Episode 197: Best PC Hardware Of 2021: The Full Nerd Awards

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 of 2021. Watch the gang argue their picks across a range of categories, and if you are watching it live be sure to chime in with your own recommendations! *This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Avast. Avast One gives you everything you need to take control of your safety and privacy online, and it's accessible through a sin...

Nov 10, 20212 hr 6 minEp. 197
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