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On the Bench is MAINGEAR's weekly PC hardware and video games podcast. Join Wallace Santos, Ron Reed, Brent Fisher, and other members of the MAINGEAR family as they discuss how to build exceptional gaming PCs, defeat every final boss, and Be Next!

MAINGEAR, Inc.

  • Oct 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
  • 22 EPISODES


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Episode 50: TwitchCon 2019 and the State of Streaming

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 58:34


Join Ron Reed, Nick Pavano and Brent Fisher as they discuss the state of streaming. Other topics on this week's podcast include: what's in Ron's MAINGEAR Classic Backpack, how many pins does Brent own, new NVIDIA GeForce RTX streaming tools (including fake green screen), Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, Destiny 2 Shadowkeep, and more. Join the live stream podcast experience. Stick around for the after show where we play Untitled Goose Game. On the Bench is MAINGEAR's weekly pc hardware, gaming, and tech podcast, airing at 5:30pm every Friday. Listen to the audio version at: https://www.anchor.fm/maingear Subscribe and Follow us on Social Media! We're @MAINGEAR on all platforms... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 48: Announcing the MAINGEAR Element

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 47:22


Join Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR, and Ron Reed as they announce and take a deep dive into the MAINGEAR Element, designed in colloboration with Intel, and the MAINGEAR Classic Backpack. Powered by the 9th Gen Intel i7-9750H and NVIDIA RTX 2070 Max-Q the ELEMENT delivers an incredibly fluid gaming experience paired with an ultra-smooth, narrow bezel 144hz 15.6 IPS display. With 32GB of DDR4 memory and 2TB of blazing fast NVMe storage the ELEMENT is optimized for the modern gamer and content creator. The ELEMENT has been inspired by minimalist design philosophy, using its thin profile and timeless materials to rebel against the dated, overly aggressive gamer aesthetic of yesterday. Learn more at: maingear.com/element

Episode 47: What is USB?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 70:00


We dive deep into the USB spec and what it means for the future of peripherals.

Episode 46: On the Bench+

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 72:07


We talk about Disney+, Telltale's resurrection, and couples playing video games, especially those bound in wedlock by Duke Nukem.

Episode 45: Spidey Drama

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 77:48


This week on the MAINGEAR Podcast we talk about Spider-Man leaving the MCU, Ron's hatred for beloved film and video game classics, our personal 10/10 games and Chic-Fil-A sauce. Stay tuned to the end to earn a MAINGEAR hat and tee.

Episode 44: Smart Speaker Surveillance, No Man's Sky and Streaming Platforms

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 71:05


Ron Reed, Nick Pavano and Brent Fisher discuss privacy in smart devices, the redemption of No Man's Sky, streaming platforms, Ninja's move to Mixer, and Tesla implants.

Episode 43: AMD Ryzen 3000 Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 48:02


Join Ron Reed, Brent Fisher, and Sean Cadet for this special episode of On the Bench where we unbox and discuss the advantages of the new AMD Ryzen 3000 Series processors, including the performance stomping 3900x.

Episode 42: NVIDIA Super

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 43:34


Ron Reed, Brent Fisher and Sean Cadet explain the differences between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Super series of graphics cards.

Episode 41: Live AMA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 47:16


Wallace, Ron and Brent answer your questions about MAINGEAR and other topics.

Episode 40: The Future of Gaming and Community

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 68:32


Wallace Santos, Ron Reed, and Brent Fisher discuss the latest in gaming culture and the No Man's Sky community, Google's latest adventures, cloud gaming, the future of video games and failed energy drinks on this episode of On the Bench. Watch On the Bench live every Friday at 5 pm Eastern on any of MAINGEAR's channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Periscope: https://www.periscope.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR Follow us on our other social platforms: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 39: MAINGEAR E3 Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 62:37


It's On the Bench! MAINGEAR's weekly podcast about the latest in tech, pc hardware, gaming and more! Join Wallace Santos, Ron Reed and Brent Fisher this week as they see who's E3 prediction was spot on and who was absolutely wrong. We also give out awards for multiple categories for E3. Watch On the Bench every Friday on any of MAINGEAR's channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Periscope: https://www.periscope.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR Follow us on our other social platforms: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 38: Pre-E3 & WWDC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 67:50


It's On the Bench! MAINGEAR's weekly podcast about the latest in tech, pc hardware, gaming and more! Join Wallace Santos, Ron Reed and Brent Fisher this week as they discuss Apple's WWDC and Mac Pro announcements as well as their E3 predictions. Watch On the Bench every Friday on any of MAINGEAR's channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Periscope: https://www.periscope.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR Follow us on our other social platforms: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 37: AMD & Computex

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 76:31


It's On the Bench! MAINGEAR's weekly podcast about the latest in tech, pc hardware, gaming and more! Join Wallace Santos, Ron Reed and Brent Fisher this week as they discuss Computex 2019 and AMD's bombshell announcement of 3rd gen Ryzen with the 3000 series of CPUs. Other topics also include Intel's 10nm laptops, Quake II rtx, Adblockers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Wallace's Jeep. Watch On the Bench every Friday on any of MAINGEAR's channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Periscope: https://www.periscope.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR Follow us on our other social platforms: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 36: Game of Thrones Spoilers

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 67:08


Join Ron Reed, Sean Cadet and Brent Fisher in the 36th episode of On the Bench! Topics include: Octopath Traveler, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Division 2, G-Sync, Game of Thrones, Windows 10 update, Super GeForce, Huawei, Galaxy Fold, Steam Chat App, Anti-loot box bill, Overwatch. On the Bench is MAINGEAR's weekly pc hardware, gaming, and tech podcast, airing at 5:30pm every Friday. Listen to the audio version at: https://www.anchor.fm/maingear Subscribe and Follow us on Social Media! We're @MAINGEAR on all platforms... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 35: John Wick will kick your ***!

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 68:46


On the Bench is MAINGEAR's weekly podcast hosted by Ron Reed, starring Wallace Santos and Brent Fisher. In this episode of On the Bench, the crew talks about John Wick, the new VYBE colorways and WoW Classic. Subscribe and Follow us on Social Media! We're @MAINGEAR on all platforms... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 34: Intel i9-9900K Benchmark & Giveaway

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 71:05


On the Bench is MAINGEAR's weekly podcast hosted by Ron Reed, starring Wallace Santos and Brent Fisher. In this episode of On the Bench, the crew benchmarks the Intel Core i9-9900K in the new MAINGEAR VYBE pre-configured system (Stage 4). Stick around to hear about how to get into MAIGNEAR's Be Next streaming and partnership program. Enter the giveaway to win an Intel Core i9-9900K: https://www.maingear.com/promotions/i... Get your own MAINGEAR VYBE here: https://www.maingear.com/custom/deskt... Subscribe and Follow us on Social Media! We're @MAINGEAR on all platforms... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAINGEAR Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MAINGEAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAINGEAR Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MAINGEAR Mixer: https://www.mixer.com/MAINGEAR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MAINGEAR

Episode 33: Be Next with the new VYBE

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 58:01


Join Wallace Santos and Ron Reed in the return of On the Bench: Episode 33! With a deep dive into the new pre-configured VYBE Desktop PC, including bringing APEX to the new chassis, and MAINGEAR's #BeNext program, you won't want to miss this episode of MAINGEAR's On the Bench.

Episode 32: Intel Optane and SSD Storage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 53:54


With SSD storage taking many forms, navigating PC storage can be confusing. Fear not, because Paul from Intel joins Ron in this week's On the Bench! Join us as we discuss the various storage options available from Intel.

Episode 31: Introducing MAINGEAR FORMA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 57:49


This week on MAINGEAR's On the Bench: Wallace Santos and Ron Reed reveal the all new FORMA Gaming Chair line. On the Bench is a weekly technology, hardware, gaming, and esports talk show brought to by the people at MAINGEAR, Inc. The show is live streamed on our various social media platforms every Thursday at 5pm Eastern. Video on Demand is available on those platforms as well as here on YouTube. This stream and video on demand are Powered by NVidia GeForce.

Episode 30: Unboxing the Intel Core i9-9900K & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 55:20


This week on MAINGEAR's On the Bench: Wallace Santos and Ron Reed unbox the Intel i9-9900K and NVidia GeForce RTX 2080Ti.

Episode 29: Wallace Visits Intel & NVIDIA

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 54:09


Wallace Santos and Ron Reed talk about this week's hot topics on MAINGEAR's On the Bench: Episode 29. Topics included: Wallace's trip to NVidia, Google's pixel launch, Intel's CPU refresh and the Windows October Update.

Episode 28: Windows 10 October Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 61:33


Wallace Santos and Ron Reed talk about this week's hot topics: Anti-swatting, VR immersion, Surface products, Teck Decks, the Windows 10 October Update, glass bridges and life advice.

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