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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 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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang debates between having a gaming laptop or building your own desktop, provides an update to how the charity sale at the Bay Area Electronics Flea Market went, and so much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:47 - Flea market sales for charity

00:25:22 - Debate: laptop vs desktop vs mini PC

01:13:23 - Q&A

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Episode 407: Debate: Gaming Laptop VS DIY Desktop, Electronics Flea Market & 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 past PCWorld games writer Hayden Dingman to talk about all the changes to Xbox and what that means for PC gamers, how PlayStation has signaled the death of physical games, and so much more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:06:52) - The death of consoles?

(01:01:37) - Ergonomic hardware

(01:42:47) - Q&A

Links:

- Xbox cuts: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3185152/microsoft-cuts-xbox-and-pc-gaming-teams-to-the-bone.html

- PS disc production ending: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/

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Episode 406: Do PC Gamers Care About Discs? The World Of Ergonomic Hardware & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers all of the news surrounding the Steam Machine launch (including the Dbrand Companion Cube), and what kind of PC the crew would build with $1050 (instead of buying a Steam Machine). And of course we answer questions live!

Builds:

Adam 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/sZ8BhM

Adam 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/JPsNgs

Adam 3: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/4dt2bv

Alaina 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/HP3DkL

Alaina 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/MDcK23

Glenn: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HrZKqd

Alex: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/seraph621/saved/FdDH8d

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:07) Steam Machine launch

(00:49:12) $1050 PC build challenge

(01:57:30) Q&A

(02:03:39) Outro

Links:

- Steam Machine hardware rival build: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3173750/valves-steam-machine-is-pricey-i-built-a-diy-rival-for-150-less.html

- Steam Machine scalping: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/steam-machine-scalping-hits-usd3-000-on-ebay-as-sellers-list-preorder-reservations-scalpers-already-flipping-queues-for-2x-the-msrp-of-the-2tb-model

- Stim Machine?: https://videocardz.com/newz/french-retailer-mocks-e1039-steam-machine-with-stim-machine-rx-9060-xt-pc-for-e999

- MetaOS SteamOS pre-built: https://videocardz.com/newz/steamos-now-offered-with-new-gaming-prebuilt-pcs

- Dbrand Companion Cube: https://www.theverge.com/games/959056/dbrand-steam-machine-companion-cube-valve-take-down-canceled

- Terkbox: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/custom-steam-machine-terk-box-rtx-5060

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Episode 405: $1050 PC Build Challenge, The Steam Machine Launch & More

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is joined by special guest Tom Petersen, Intel Fellow, to talk about Arc updates, the work Intel is doing on GPU drivers, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live!

Watch our recent Intel Arc testing: https://youtu.be/00T15aL1pkA

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