
The Full Nerd Podcast
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Episode 91: Acer/PC case design, Sony PS5 vs PC specs, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show PCWorld's Executive Editor Melissa Riofrio joins us to talk about her trip to New York to see new Acer hardware, which will kick us into a discussion around PC case design trends. We also talk about the news of Sony's Playstation 5 including AMD Ryzen APU"s and SSD's, becoming more PC like than ever! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PCWorldVideos TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/PCWorldUS TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/pcworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 90: Core i9-9990XE for sale, Ryzen market share increase, Kaby Lake-G returns
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we go over the sale of Intel's 14-core Core i9-9990XE, how AMD's Ryzen has (maybe) gained market share over Intel, and the return of Kaby Lake-G! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Shot on Sony a7s ii's: https://amzn.to/2S8uSOE Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PCWorldVideos TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/PCWorldUS TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/pcworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 89: Special guest Will Smith talks the death of VR, the death of the PC, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we are joined by Maximum PC and Tested alum Will Smith to talk about VR, the bygone days of the PC, and so much more. Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PCWorldVideos TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/PCWorldUS TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/pcworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 88: RTX on GTX, Intel graphics, Comet Lake rumors, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show the crew covers Nvidia's announcement of ray tracing on GTX cards, Intel's discreet graphics ambitions, and Comet Lake rumors! Follow all the latest IT news on our sister channel TECH(talk): https://www.youtube.com/idgtechtalk Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PCWorldVideos TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/PCWorldUS TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/pcworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 87: GTX 1660 review, upgradeable laptops/Area 51m, and Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we talk about yet another Nvidia GPU release - the GTX 1660, and talk about the merits of upgradeable laptops like Alienware's Area 51m. Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Shot on Sony a7s ii's: https://amzn.to/2S8uSOE Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PCWorldVideos TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/PCWorldUS TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/pcworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 86: GTX 1660 Ti review, 3rd Gen Ryzen rumors, USB 4 problems, and Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we cover Brad's Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti review, the latest 3rd gen Ryzen rumors hinting at more cores, and the problems Gordon has been having with USB 4. Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Shot on Sony a7s ii's: https://amzn.to/2S8uSOE Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PCWorldVideos TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/PCWorldUS TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/pcworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 85: Is RTX winning? Intel's Core i9-9990XE/KFC, AMD rumors, and Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show covers ray tracing performance in Battlefield V/Metro Exodus, Intel's finger licking good Core i9-9990XE/KFC, and more AMD Ryzen/Radeon rumors. Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 84: Radeon VII review, GTX vs RTX laptops, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we are diving deep into the Radeon VII reviews for both gaming and content creation to see where it stacks up against Nvidia's cards, and whether you should buy a GTX or RTX laptop right now. Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/P3jaD3w Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special episode: AMD talks Radeon VII and the future of FreeSync
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we are joined by Scott Herkelman, VP & GM of Radeon Gaming at AMD. He's here to talk about Radeon VII, how FreeSync vs Gsync is like VHS vs Betamax, and tell us about his try at pro gaming! Join the PC related discussions, ask us questions, and get breaking deals on The Full Nerd's Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 83: 28-Core Xeon review, RTX arrives in laptops, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we talk about the monster 28-Core Xeon review and how it compares to Threadripper 2, RTX arriving in laptops with the MSI GS75 Stealth and it's RTX 2080 Max-Q part, and the announcement of The Full Nerd Discord channel. Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 82Episode 82: GTX 1660 Ti rumors, Super X-Fi review, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we cover the rumors surrounding an Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti that wouldn't have RTX, Gordon and Adam's Super X-Fi review (spoiler: it's awesome), and the return of the QA section. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 81: RTX 2060 review, 3rd gen Ryzen news, and best of PCs at CES 2019
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In the first Full Nerd episode of 2019 we talk about Brad's review of Nvidia's RTX 2060, the news around 3rd Gen Ryzen, and some of our favorite things at CES 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 80: 2019 PC hardware predictions & eating 2018 paper
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. This year end episode covers the predictions we made a year ago and placing predictions for the year ahead! We'll be writing the predictions on paper so there is always a chance we'll have to eat our words... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 79: Best PC hardware of 2018
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today is a very special show, awarding the PC hardware that we think is the best of 2018. Who will win best CPU? Best GPU? How about best laptop? Watch us debate and come to a consensus on the best PC hardware of 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 78: Intel stages a comeback? Laptop RTX rumors & Corsair's fake RGB RAM
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we talk about Intel's big CPU plans for 2019 and beyond, rumors of Nvidia RTX in laptops, and Corsair's wild and fake RGB RAM. Giveaways on PCWorld.com OnePlus 6T: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3326816/android/pcworld-oneplus-6t-giveaway.html Razer Nari Ultimate headphones: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3325322/gaming/giveaway-win-a-pair-of-razer-nari-ultimate-headphones.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 77: Super X-Fi, Sound Blaster AE-9 reveal, and PC memories with Ryan from Creative
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's special show we are joined by Ryan Schlieper from Creative to talk about PC audio and the new Super X-Fi, get the first look at the Sound Blaster AE-9, as well as reminisce about old PC building memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 76: Sapphire RX 590 Nitro+ review, misleading Optane PC specs, Black Friday hauls
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show covers Brad's Sapphire RX 590 Nitro+ review, Gordon's article about misleading Intel Optane PC specs, and we all share our Black Friday hauls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 75: Black Friday: Where are the deals? Build the cheapest DIY PC using BF deals
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is almost all about deals! Alaina takes us through the tech deals that are out there, helps us understand why there aren't as many as last year, and shows off the cheapest PC you can build using Black Friday deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 74: RX 590 review, RTX on in Battlefield 5, 2080 Ti failures, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show covers all things graphics! From the Radeon RX 590 launch, to ray tracing enabled in Battlefield 5, to RTX 2080 Ti failures - we'll talk about all that and more. Enter to win the NZXT H700 Nuka-Cola case: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3318564/computers/were-building-a-fallout-pc-and-giving-away-its-limited-edition-case.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special edition: Intel talks Optane & future of storage
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's special episode we are joined by Bill Leszinske, Intel's Corporate VP of Strategic Planning & Marketing for Storage, to talk about Optane and the future of storage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 73: Core i9-9900K performance, Intel cancels 10nm?? Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's episode we're going to cover the Core i9-9900K reviews and performance metrics and the report (and rebuttal) of Intel cancelling it's 10nm process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 72: RTX 2070 review, PT's controversial CPU benchmarks revised, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is about Brad's Nvidia RTX 2070 review and Principal Technologies controversial CPU benchmarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 71: Core i9-9900K, benchmarking controversy, adios mainstream hyperthreading?
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is all about Intel's Core i9-9900K, the news, the benchmarking controversy, and is this the end of mainstream hyperthreading? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Edition: Intel talks 9th Gen & and 'The worlds best gaming CPU'
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is a special edition episode from the Intel event in New York announcing the new 9th Gen CPUs. Gordon is joined by Anand Srivatsa (VP & SM Desktop, Systems & Channel Group at Intel) who talks about the 'the world's best gaming CPU.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 70: New Surface devices, Windows 10 October 2018 Update, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is all about Microsoft! Windows expert Mark Hachman joins us to talk about the new Surface products, Windows 10 October 2018 Update, and all your random questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 69: Intel 9000 series leak, custom RTX 2080 performance, when is a deal a deal?
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we talk about: - What looks to be final info on the Intel 9000 series and how it stacks up against AMD. - Custom RTX 2080 cards vs Nvidia Founders Editions - How stupid was Gordon to buy or not buy that 400GB Sandisk MicroSD card? Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 68: RTX 2080 & 2080 Ti review, RTX 2080 or GTX 1080 Ti? Buy a Radeon instead?
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is all about the Nvidia RTX launch! First up we cover the official PCWorld review of the RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti, next we'll answer the question of whether you should buy a RTX 2080 or GTX 1080 Ti, and lastly we look over to AMD to see if it's better to buy a Radeon card instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 67: RTX Turing GPU deep-dive, Nvidia Scanner, No ray traced games at launch?
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is all about the Nvidia RTX launch! First up we'll deep-dive into the Turing GPU, next we'll cover Nvidia's new one-click overclocking tool called Scanner, then move to a quick discussion about how there will be no ray tracked games at the launch of these new graphics cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 66: Threadripper memory bandwidth, Athlon returns, external processors, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we cover Gordon's article covering the 32-core Threadripper 2 memory bandwidth issues, the return of the AMD Athlon, and external processors like the mCable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The RTX story so far, Jim Anderson leaves AMD, Acer Predator X27 review, Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang (including Gordon on vacation at a farm) as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we cover the Nvidia GeForce RTX story so far, AMD loosing their PC chief Jim Anderson, and Brad's review of Acer's Predator X27 - a 4k G-Sync HDR monitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 64: Nvidia GeForce RTX analysis and PC gear at Gamescom
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we dive into all the information from Nvidia's GeForce RTX event including pricing, availability of the 2080 Ti/2080/2070, and the situation with partner cards. Brad will also give us the scoop on all the hot PC gear on the show floor of Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 63: GeForce GTX 2080 teased and Threadripper 2 review round up
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show they cover the breaking NVIDIA news of the Turing GPU, Quadro RTX and GeForce RTX 2080. Gordon will also talk about his review of AMD's 2nd Generation Threadripper 2990WX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 62: Threadripper 2 price & clocks, Intel 9000 series leaked, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show digs into all the details around AMD's 2nd Gen Threadripper launch (including price), Intel's 9000 series being leaked, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Threadripper 2 launch special with Jim Anderson of AMD | The Full Nerd SE
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special edition episode Gordon sits down with Jim Anderson from AMD to go over all the 2nd Gen Threadripper details including pricing, clock speeds, and availability! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 61: Nvidia at Gamescom, AMD B450 boards, Core i9 9900k rumors, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we'll go over the news about Nvidia teasing a Gamescom announcement, AMD launching B450 boards, and the Intel Core i9 9900k rumors. Win a signed Intel 8086k: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3293057/computers/win-a-signed-limited-edition-core-i7-8086k-cpu.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MacBook Pro throttling vs PCs, Core i7 losing hyper-threading rumors, and Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we cover the throttling issues that are plaguing the MacBook Prob and compare it to Windows laptops. Then we'll talk about the rumors of Intel taking hyper-threading out of Core i7 CPUs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 59Episode 59: Steve from Gamers Nexus talks 8086k overclocking and Intel CPU soldering
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we are joined by Steve Burke from Gamers Nexus to talk about his work overclocking the 8086k, the process Intel uses to solder their CPUs, and all the burning questions for Steve! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 58Episode 58: Should you buy a new GPU/CPU right now? And winner of the signed AMD t-shirt!
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show has all the regulars back to ponder the question: is right now the best time to buy a GPU or CPU? We'll also announce the winner of the signed AMD t-shirt live on the air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 57Episode 57.5: Why Gordon is wrong, our ultimate battlestations, and BTS of The Full Nerd
Join half of The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Gordon is gone and Brad is still off so it's up to Alaina and Adam to hold down the fort. First they'll talk about why Gordon is always so wrong on things like consoles, controllers, and modular power supplies. Then they'll talk about ultimate battlestations and what it's like to work at PCWorld and make The Full Nerd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 57Episode 57: Threadripper 2 rumors & giveaway, Nvidia GTX 1180 rumors, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is all about rumors! The first order of business is how you can win a signed Threadripper 2 T-shirt, then next up we'll dig into all the Threadripper 2 news that AMD (might of) leaked, and lastly go over the daily Nvidia GeForce GTX 1180 rumors. Link to the giveaway: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3280984/components-processors/giveaway-win-a-signed-threadripper-2-t-shirt.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 56Episode 56: The Intel/AMD Core Wars go nuclear, the PC at E3, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show covers the continued saga between Intel and AMD CPUs that we are dubbing 'The Core Wars', as well as wrapping up our PC coverage of E3 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 55Episode 55: 32-core Threadripper 2, no GeForce for you & more - Live from Computex 2018
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today's show is live from Computex! Gordon and Mark are in Taiwan for Computex 2018 and they are Skyping in to talk about the latest AMD news (Threadripper 2), no GeForce announcements, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 54Episode 54: Computex predictions, Optane RAM, cooled HP headset, and Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. On today's show we cover Optane persistent memory, an active cooled pair of headphones from HP, and give you our Computex predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 53Episode 53: Razer Blade & Core X, NZXT H500i, 3GB GTX 1050, new CPU flaw?
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. On today's show we talk about the recently announced Razer Blade and Core X, NZXT's awesome 500i case, Nvidia's 3GB version of the GTX 1050, and maybe a new CPU flaw? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 52Episode 52: Z390 Chipset, Coffee Lake H vs Kaby Lake G, and Corsair 1000D case
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. On today's show we cover all the details around the Z390 chipset, compare how Coffee Lake H stacks up against Kaby Lake G, and Corsair's crazy 1000D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 51Episode 51: Nvidia's GPP is dead, G-Sync HDR is here, CPU roadmaps have leaked, and Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. On today's show we cover the recent death of Nvidia's GeForce Partner Program, Gordon's time with the G-Sync HDR monitor, and the CPU road map leaks from Intel and AMD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 50Episode 50: Intel's 10nm delay, Intel poaches AMD gurus, and extensive Q&A
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. For today's big 50th episode we quickly cover Intel's 10nm chip delays and how Intel is poaching AMD gurus before diving deep into the question list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 49Episode 49: Samsung 970 Pro review, FreeSync 2 & PC HDR, AMD Gaming Crates, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we go over the Samsung 970 Pro review, Brad's adventures with FreeSync 2 and PC HDR, and AMD's Combat Crates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 48Episode 48: 2nd Gen Ryzen reviews are out, AMD takes on Nvidia's GPP, and more
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we cover all the 2nd Gen Ryzen news/reviews you can handle, dive into AMD's battle with Nvidia's GPP, and we'll be answering all your burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 47Episode 47: 2nd-gen Ryzen Q&A with AMD SVP Jim Anderson
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special episode we are joined by the computing boss at AMD Jim Anderson to go over the launch of 2nd Gen Ryzen CPUs. Questions range from high level to in the weeds, thanks to Jim for stopping by to chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices