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Alaina Yee

Brad Chacos

Adam Patrick Murray

Will Smith

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.

The Full Nerd

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode Adam is knee deep in packing so the crew chats about a hodgepodge of topics including PC performance in Control Resonant and Silent Hill Townfall, adjustable stick tension on controllers like the Flydigi Vader 5S, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:51 - Fall PC games

00:27:12 - Flydigi Vader 5S

00:41:05 - Q&A

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

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Episode 417: Control Resonant & SH Townfall On PC, Adjustable Stick Tension & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang goes over all the Steam Frame reviews, Adam's testing with Pop OS and the Cosmic desktop, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

*Note: Adam screwed up the OBS recording on this YOLO edition, so it's audio only for this episode.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:31 - Steam Frame reviews

00:20:41 - Pop OS/Cosmic testing

00:36:49 - Alaina's security update

00:56:23 - The state of the PC market minute

00:57:51 - Q&A 

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

Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 416: Steam Frame Reviews Hit, Pop OS/Cosmic Testing & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang looks over the latest Intel CPU rumors/leaks, our impressions of the DLSS 5 launch, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:04 - DLSS 5 launches

00:33:07 - Nova Lake leaks

00:56:39 - Q&A

01:22:55 - What's next?

Links:

- DLSS 5 @DigitalFoundry review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAt63dB1hdI

- DLSS 5 mod on 2nd GPU: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/09/dlss-5-mod-shifts-load-to-second-gpu-doubling-frame-rates-and-latency

- Nova Lake leaks: https://hothardware.com/news/intel-nova-lake-slide-leak-release-cadence

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

Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 415: Intel's 52-Core Beast Leaks, DLSS 5 Launch, Saying Goodbye & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang dives into the leaked DLSS 5 mod, Adam's testing of the OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:07 - DLSS 5 in the wild

01:05:56 - OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro testing

01:25:56 - Q&A

01:44:56 - Outro

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

Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 414: Leaked DLSS 5 Mod Impressions, Crazy OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro & 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 by special guest Mike Danseglio, CEH & CISSP, to discuss topics from DEFCON 2026, including the safety (or lack thereof) of anti-cheat software, how easily Wi-Fi can be hacked and what you can do about it, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:07:40) - DEFCON 2026

(00:39:14) - Anti-cheat debate

(01:13:02) - Wi-Fi hacking

(01:48:15) - Q&A

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

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Episode 413: Ethical Hacker Talks Kernel Level Anti-Cheat, Wi-Fi Hacking & 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 by Jake Roach from Tom's Hardware to chat about his recent interview with Intel which reveals the companies plans for future CPU launches, as well as looking at current market share numbers for GPUs with 16GB of VRAM, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:05:42) - Intel CPU plans

(01:00:01) - GPU market share

(01:19:39) - Q&A

Links:

- Nova Lake on desktop: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-says-it-will-launch-new-core-with-nova-lake-on-desktop-first-not-in-data-center-vp-robert-hallock-hopes-enthusiasts-do-the-math-compared-to-amd

- DDR4 Raptor Lake: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/raptor-lake-is-a-core-part-of-the-portfolio-for-years-to-come-says-intel-theres-been-a-sudden-inrush-of-demand-for-lga-1700-chips-due-to-ddr5-prices

- GPU sales data: https://wccftech.com/gpu-sales-data-by-german-retailer-shows-that-16-gb-gpus-still-lead-the-market-despite-being-way-more-expensive-than-ever/

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

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Episode 412: Intel Reveals Upcoming CPU Plans, 16GB GPU Market Sales Data & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang celebrates how much money was raised at the flea market for charity in Gordon's name, the work being done to bring Game Pass to Linux, how Noctua is helping to fight inaccurate PC case specs, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:14 - Big win for charity

00:24:54 - Game Pass on Linux

00:48:07 - Noctua fights specs

01:06:34 - Q&A

Links:

- Tech Exchange: https://www.techexchange.org/

- Game Pass on Linux: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/xbox-pc-and-game-pass-titles-are-coming-to-linux-through-xodus-heroic-launcher-devs-embark-on-new-open-source-reverse-engineering-project

- Nocuta clearance specs : https://www.pcworld.com/article/3209594/your-pc-cases-clearance-specs-might-be-wrong-heres-how-to-check.html

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

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Episode 411: Game Pass On Linux, Noctua Fights Specs, Big Win For Gordon Charity & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang debates whether you should buy any hardware now or wait out the DRAM crisis, the latest DLSS 5 showcase, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:50 - DLSS 5 at Siggraph

00:43:42 - Buy now or wait?

01:10:08 - Q&A

Links:

- Price hikes: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/in-a-troubling-sign-nvidia-rtx-50-series-prices-jump-up-to-30-percent-in-south-korea-tsmc-wafer-hikes-and-usd20-gddr7-modules-push-rtx-5090-past-usd5-100

- RTX 50 Super series on hold: https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-rtx-50-super-cards-already-at-board-partners-but-launch-is-on-hold-over-3gb-gddr7-pricing

- DLSS 5 at Siggraph: https://www.techpowerup.com/350916/nvidia-shows-dlss-5-progress-and-technical-details-at-siggraph-2026

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

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Episode 410: PC Hardware: Buy Now Or Wait? DLSS 5 Re-Emerges & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the announcement of the Radeon RX 9050 which include 4GB models, all the tidbits Adam learned at AMD's Advancing AI event, recent Windows news, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:06:15) - RX 9050 announced

(00:24:42) - AMD AI event

(01:01:53) - Windows updates

(01:13:41) - Q&A

Links:

- RX 9050 news: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3200962/amd-reveals-the-radeon-rx-9050-and-4gb-graphics-cards-are-back.html

- Zen roadmap: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-reveals-cpu-architecture-roadmap-through-2028-following-zen-6-venice-launch-zen-7-florence-to-debut-in-2028-alongside-diversified-product-family-confirms-zen-8-ravenna-in-development

- Windows 10 numbers: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3199781/hp-exec-says-30-percent-of-pcs-still-run-windows-10-heres-why-that-number-matters.html

- Windows 11 DRAM hog: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3199779/microsoft-admits-its-windows-11-apps-hog-ram-a-fix-is-coming.html

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Episode 409: RX 9050 Announced, AMD AI Event Tidbits, Windows Revelations & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the Ryzen 7 7700X3D reviews (including our own testing), the latest news about the Steam Machine, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:57 - Steam Machine updates

00:57:38 - 7700X3D reviews

01:16:43 - Q&A

Links:

- Steam Machine sales: https://boilingsteam.com/steam-machine-between-10k-and-15k-sold-per-week/

- Bloomberg interview with Valve: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-17/valve-s-14-year-journey-to-make-the-steam-machine

- "Adorably disappointing": https://www.pcworld.com/article/3193855/my-new-steam-machine-is-adorably-disappointing.html

- Hardware Unboxed 7700X3D review: https://youtu.be/f3KOkw3lTAk?si=MVpfyPLDVIijZE9S

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

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Episode 408: Sleepy 7700X3D Reviews, Steam Machine Sales Numbers & More

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/article/2627008/amd-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-review.html
9950X3D news: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2629506/amd-ryzen-9950x3d-launch-date-leaked-march-12.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 

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Episode 339: The Impact Of Tariffs, RDNA 4 Rocks, 9950X3D Release & More

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