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Steve and Tim from the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed bring to you a weekly show discussing all the latest news and interesting topics in the PC hardware and gaming scene. With our decades of experience testing and benchmarking hardware, you'll be sure to enjoy various insights into tech and the occasional guest, especially if you love building PCs and playing PC games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hardware Unboxed


    • May 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Hardware Unboxed Podcast is an exciting addition to the podcast world for those who are fans of tech and DIY PC gaming. Hosted by Steve and Tom, who are already well-known from their YouTube channel, this podcast brings their expertise and banter to the audio format. As a long-time viewer of their YouTube content, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to listen to them on my commute. Their range of genres, from Strange Sessions to Bald Move movie/show coverage to Crime Junkies, is refreshing and ensures that there is something for everyone.

    One of the best aspects of The Hardware Unboxed Podcast is the in-depth commentary and analysis provided by Steve and Tom. They have always been known for their thorough testing and analysis in their YouTube videos, and they bring that same level of expertise to this podcast. Whether it's discussing the latest tech news or providing insights into PC gaming, you can trust that the information they present has been competently tested and analyzed. Additionally, their chemistry as hosts shines through in their banter and discussions, making each episode engaging and entertaining.

    While it's difficult to find any major drawbacks with The Hardware Unboxed Podcast, one aspect that could be improved upon is the frequency of episodes. Currently released on a weekly basis, it would be great if they could produce more episodes or even bonus content between regular installments. Given their extensive knowledge in tech and PC gaming, I'm sure there is plenty more content that fans would love to hear from them.

    In conclusion, The Hardware Unboxed Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in tech, DIY PC gaming, or simply looking for an entertaining podcast. Steve and Tom's expertise and engaging chemistry make this podcast both informative and enjoyable. As a longtime fan of their YouTube channel, I am excited to see them branch out into the audio format world and look forward to more episodes filled with insightful commentary, banter, and great content. Thank you to Steve, Tom, and the rest of the Hardware Unboxed team for providing such a fantastic podcast!



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    Will AMD Make the RX 9060 XT Overpriced?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 85:35


    Episode 71: We chat about potential upcoming Intel Arc GPUs including the B770 and B580 24GB, discuss the RX 9060 XT and what AMD might do with pricing, and round out the chat with some discoveries about laptop GPUs.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro05:13 - Intel Arc B770, Is It Real?22:10 - New Arc B580 Configurations?26:18 - Lead-Up to the RX 9060 XT39:04 - Price Considerations and Concerns with 9060 XT1:04:30 - The RTX 5090 Laptop is a Joke1:14:25 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nvidia Buries RTX 5060 Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 79:46


    Episode 70: Not content on just hiding the RTX 5060, Nvidia have decided to bury reviews through questionable timing and a lack of drivers. So we discuss that on today's podcast.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:38 - Nvidia Buries the RTX 5060 Even Deeper20:15 - But the Steam Survey!32:22 - Is The RX 9060 XT Even Worse?39:13 - 8GB is Holding PC Gaming Back58:52 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8GB GPUs Are Very Bad Now, Is The RX 9060 XT in Trouble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 73:36


    Episode 69: The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is really bad, there are many problems with it (especially at the price), so is the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB in trouble? We discuss all of that in today's episode, and yes, we're getting into VRAM yet again.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:33 - 8GB GPUs are Dead on Arrival13:54 - The Main Problem is the Name34:56 - Can it Use the Advertised Features?41:18 - AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Rumor Talk59:16 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The RTX 5060 Ti is a Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 96:24


    Episode 68: Nvidia has just released the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and the RTX 5060 is coming soon so we break all of that down in today's episode.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:31 - The Meeting with Nvidia10:26 - Why Does the 8GB Model Exist?25:40 - GPU VRAM vs Console VRAM History42:31 - The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is a Trap54:45 - Ray Tracing Hot Takes1:04:13 - Did the 8GB Card Taint the 16GB Card?1:16:57 - AMD Has an Opportunity1:21:11 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Arc B580 CPU Overhead Is NOT Fake: HUB vs PRO Hi-Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 95:44


    Episode 67: Being accused of faking benchmarks and some really poor testing has turned Steve into a rage monster this episode as we break down the Arc B580 CPU overhead situationCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:39 - The Arc B580 CPU Overhead Issue is Real14:15 - Lower End Parts Can Be CPU Limited21:31 - The Influx of Comments29:38 - The PRO Hi-Tech Video and Language Barrier37:30 - The Testing Was Bad45:39 - PRO Hi-Tech Response1:07:30 - That's Not How to Test CPU Overhead1:26:05 - Final ThoughtsSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tariffs Raising GPU Prices, 4K CPU Testing and RX 9070 GRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 69:05


    Episode 66: This week Steve decided to try comedy, tariffs were announced that will probably hurt the prices of PC gaming components, and we saw some GPU rumorsCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:36 - Steve Trolls People With 4K CPU Testing25:33 - Our Dumb Early Thoughts on Tariffs36:51 - RX 9070 GRE Rumor Chat44:23 - We're Going to Computex52:14 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Nvidia Propaganda Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 81:22


    Episode 65: Nvidia's marketing of late has been... misleading to say the least. This week we chat about a lot of the silly things the company has been saying around the GeForce 50 series launchCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:54 - Der8auer and the Nvidia Interview14:17 - Nvidia Propaganda23:53 - Demand Claims Are Misleading27:39 - Companies Don't Want to be Honest32:20 - This is Hurting the GeForce Brand39:05 - Nvidia RTX Usage Claims49:05 - Separate Embargoes Are Annoying51:21 - Nvidia's Misleading Native vs Generated Claims01:11:47 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GPU Pricing is Bad But Improving?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 109:25


    Episode 64: This week we're chatting about GPU pricing and supply, Intel missing a big opportunity with the B580, upcoming entry-level GPUs and how they should be positioned, and the Ryzen 9 9950X3DCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:43 - GPU Pricing Is All Sorts of Bad16:30 - Bye Bye RTX 5090 Supply29:22 - Intel Misses B580 Opportunity41:05 - Entry Level GPU Discussion1:06:34 - AMD Should Learn from RX 90701:17:47 - Ryzen 9 9950X3D Recap1:26:36 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The RX 9070 XT Has Impressed Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 112:31


    Episode 63: It's a mega podcast episode as we break down everything related to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, the Radeon RX 9070 and the GeForce RTX 5070CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro03:52 - Radeon RX 9070 XT Pricing and Availability31:37 - AMD Made the Right Call to Delay46:35 - The RTX 5070 is Crap and the RX 9070 Isn't Much Better1:02:03 - AMD Genuinely Listened to Feedback?1:35:34 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Do We Make of Radeon RX 9070 XT Pricing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 86:08


    Episode 62: AMD has officially revealed the Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 including pricing and first-party performance benchmarks. So what are our thoughts?CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:37 - Our Thoughts on RX 9070 XT Pricing and Strategy41:25 - AMD Asking For Our Opinion?51:35 - Our Thoughts on RX 9070 Pricing and Strategy1:17:08 - Some Cool Features HereSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The RTX 5070 Ti Hasn't Impressed Us... AGAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 93:14


    Episode 61: This week we're talking about the RTX 5070 Ti and the ludicrous real world pricing we are seeing. Also, now that we have a current gen comparison, we're discussing the exact pricing AMD needs to achieve with the RX 9070 XT.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:48 - The RTX 5070 Ti and its Ludicrous Price39:16 - The Price the RX 9070 XT Needs to Be1:04:43 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    RTX 5090 Power Connectors Are Melting... Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 88:44


    Episode 60: Nvidia has announced a release date for the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, and AMD are about to announce RDNA 4. But the bigger story right now concerns, once again, the 12V-2x6 power connector used on GeForce 50 GPUs and its propensity to melt. CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:02 - Release Date Updates for Upcoming GPUs14:34 - Power Cables are Melting Again27:20 - Why Did Nvidia Change?40:07 - How Have Things Gotten Worse?49:08 - There's No Failsafe1:05:58 - GeForce 50 Series Stock Discussion1:18:51 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why is RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Supply So Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 87:00


    Episode 59: Supply of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 is basically non-existent. Why would Nvidia and AIBs do this, and who do we think is benefitting? That's what we explore in this week's podcast.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:02 - The Current Supply Situation with RTX 5090 and 508019:28 - Nvidia Controls the Market to Create FOMO35:28 - How Does Nvidia Make Money From Low Supply?41:44 - High Street Prices Equals More Flexibility52:54 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The RTX 5080 Hasn't Impressed Us Either

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 92:43


    Episode 58: This week we discuss the RTX 5080 (and how underwhelming it is), more implications for the GPU market, some current thoughts on the Arc B580 and Steve's lukewarm take on Radeon's future.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:38 - Initial Thoughts on the RTX 508008:40 - The Configuration is Wrong15:25 - Nvidia's Strategy27:21 - Nvidia is Hurting Their Brand Now37:13 - RTX 40 Series vs RTX 50 Series45:44 - Difficulties in Achieving Gains vs Honest Marketing55:17 - Current State of Intel Arc B5801:03:07 - Steve's Take on RadeonSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The GeForce 50 Series: Kinda Meh So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 115:10


    Episode 57: We're back for 2025 and ready to discuss the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, the implications for the rest of the 50 series, Frame Generation and Nvidia's marketing, plus plenty more GPU stuffCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:41 - Initial Thoughts on the RTX 509021:11 - Nvidia Pulling the Intel CPU Strategy29:57 - Competition is the Answer37:07 - AMD Delayed Their GPUs to Respond45:51 - Real RTX 5090 Price Predictions49:48 - DLSS Multi Frame Generation Marketing1:04:38 - Jensen's Marketing1:13:44 - Final Thoughts on the RTX 50901:17:41 - Updates From Our Boring Lives, But Actually More GPU Stuff1:32:44 - The Real Boring Life SectionSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Delivers What AMD Couldn't: Great GPU Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 74:51


    Episode 56: With the Intel Arc B580 now on shelves, we recap the launch and review. Was this a paper launch? Can Intel gain market share with this strategy? Should Intel cancel Arc GPUs? Does this spell trouble for AMD Radeon?CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:39 - Intel Arc B580 Launch Recap19:58 - It's Not a Paper Launch26:24 - This Launch Exposes Radeon's Blunders30:50 - The Plan to Build Market Share40:34 - Genuine Competition for Radeon?58:25 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Promises Battlemage GPU Game Fixes, Enough VRAM and Long Term Future (feat. Tom Petersen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 86:42


    Episode 55: Intel's Tom Petersen joins the podcast to chat about Arc Battlemage! We discuss fixing and improving game compatibility, the importance of enough VRAM, hardware design decisions including the die size, the future of the Arc division, XeSS 2 frame generation and plenty more.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:12 - The Journey from Alchemist to Battlemage09:21 - Hardware Changes and Improving Game Compatibility15:13 - The Importance of VRAM20:11 - GPU Design Choices and Improvements34:18 - The Price38:12 - The Future of Arc: On the Chopping Block?48:28 - XeSS 2 Frame Generation and XeLL1:19:45 - Ray Tracing on Arc Battlemage1:25:32 - OutroSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ray Tracing: Has it Been A Success for PC Gaming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 98:00


    Episode 54: YouTube turned us Spanish! Also, we do a full recap on the state of ray tracing for PC gaming right now, looking back to the original RTX 20 series GPUs to how things are going now. Has Nvidia simply used ray tracing to upsell you on a more expensive graphics card?CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:40 - YouTube Turned us Spanish13:50 - Ray Tracing, Where Does it Stand Right Now?34:20 - Ray Tracing vs High Refresh Rate42:27 - Ray Tracing is About the Upsell53:41 - We Expected Ray Tracing to be Better By Now58:09 - The Chicken and the Egg1:03:44 - The Future of Ray Tracing1:24:23 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Punishes Your CPU, GPU and VRAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 66:45


    Episode 53: We've been testing games this week, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Flight Simulator 2024, so we discuss how these games run on PC. Loading issues, punishing CPU requirements, VRAM issues and more.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro04:07 - Testing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 214:51 - VRAM is An Issue Again34:18 - Floaty Controls and Frame Generation39:04 - Testing Flight Simulator 202446:51 - Updates From Our Boring LivesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.socialSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Someone Has Blown Up Their Ryzen 7 9800X3D

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 101:41


    Episode 52: More discussion on Arrow Lake and Intel's promised updates, a preliminary look at the 9800X3D that has blown up on someone's AM5 motherboard, a chat about how social media is crap now and yes... more discussion of 4K CPU gaming benchmarks.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:31 - Intel Promises Arrow Lake Improvements21:51 - Social Media Sucks Now47:28 - Possible Installation Error Blows Up 9800X3D58:56 - More Discussion of CPU Benchmarking at 4K1:21:36 - Updates From Our Boring LivesBurned 9800X3D: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1gqaryi/new_9800x3d_msi_tomahawk_x870_burned_up_i_guess/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AMD Wins With The Ryzen 7 9800X3D

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 104:43


    Episode 51: After the impressive launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, we go into more detail on our thoughts on the CPU, its performance, and Intel's troubles in the CPU market as a result. We also chat about CPU reviews, misconceptions and how people should think about buying a CPU.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:49 - A Little Bit on the 9800X3D and Motherboards16:01 - Extended Thoughts on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D39:54 - Intel Are In Trouble55:18 - CPU Testing Misconceptions1:05:45 - How to Buy a Gaming CPU1:23:02 - Steve Has An Idea1:30:10 - 1440p and 4K CPU Testing Isn't Inaccurate, But...SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Arrow Lake is Dead on Arrival (For Now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 76:33


    Episode 50: Following on from the reviews of Intel Arrow Lake, we go into much more detail on the new CPUs, the review process and comparisons to Zen 5 reviewsCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:25 - Arrow Lake Deep Dive32:07 - The Difference Between Arrow Lake and Zen 5 Reviews1:09:45 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MSI and AMD's Weird Relationship, X870 Testing, and Goodbye 5800X3D

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 63:29


    Episode 49: We discuss X870 testing and motherboard quality, along with the 5800X3D being discontinued, and a bit of weirdness between MSI and AMD after MSI leaked 9800X3D performance numbersCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:43 - Updates from X870 Motherboard Testing20:11 - The Ryzen 7 5800X3D Has Been Retired31:00 - MSI Leaks 9800X3D Performance34:52 - MSI's Weird Relationship with AMD53:36 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Arrow Lake Initial Impressions: Pretty Meh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 76:40


    Episode 48: Intel has officially announced Arrow Lake, so Tim and Steve discuss their initial thoughts on what Intel has shown so far.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:19 - Initial Thoughts on Intel Arrow Lake16:54 - Arrow Lake is More Efficient28:06 - The Price is Disappointing42:25 - Arrow Lake vs Zen 5 Expectations47:40 - LGA1851 Platform54:44 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AMD Claims Zen 5 is Better Now, GPU Configurations Are Getting Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 102:33


    Episode 47: Along with the launch of X870 motherboards, AMD have claimed that several updates have improved Zen 5. We discuss that, as well as GPU pricing updates and how Nvidia's GPU configurations have gotten worse over the years.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro04:17 - AMD Claims Zen 5 is Improved Thanks to "Updates"31:20 - Intel Arrow Lake Launch Plans Confirmed35:36 - AMD RDNA3 GPUs are Getting Cheaper44:43 - Nvidia's GPU Configurations Are Getting Worse Over Time1:14:12 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ubisoft Crawls Back to Steam, Intel CPU Stability Update, 9800X3D Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 70:17


    Episode 46: Ubisoft are headed back to Steam after forcing PC gamers to use their awful app for too long, Intel has provided another update on their Raptor Lake CPU stability issues and there's rumors of a Ryzen 7 9800X3D coming soon. We discuss all of that on today's podcast.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:07 - Ubisoft Are Returning to Steam18:51 - Intel Raptor Lake CPU Stability Update34:23 - Ryzen 7 9800X3D Rumors54:04 - Updates From Our Boring LivesNEWS ARTICLEShttps://x.com/assassinscreed/status/1838971189722562906https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-rumored-to-launch-end-of-octoberhttps://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633239https://www.chiphell.com/thread-2637341-1-1.htmlSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Arrow Lake: Power Concerns, Rumors, Leaked Specs, Our Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 60:34


    Episode 45: We work through the latest Intel Arrow Lake rumors to give our thoughts on what has been suggested so far, and hopefully what the motherboard platform will look like.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:42 - God of War Ragnarok Testing05:47 - AMD AGESA Code Reduces Zen 5 Latency11:52 - Arrow Lake Rumors and Expectations41:47 - Updates From Our Boring LivesNEWS ARTICLEShttps://videocardz.com/newz/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-box-design-has-been-leakedhttps://videocardz.com/newz/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-and-ultra-7-265kf-arrow-lake-cpus-geekbench-scores-featuring-msi-z890-pro-motherboard-have-been-leakedSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AMD Exits The High-End GPU Market, Will It Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 75:00


    Episode 44: AMD has officially shifted gears in the GPU market, exiting the high-end market to focus on the mid-range with RDNA4. Is this a strategy that will actually work? Plus we chat about the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal from a PC gaming perspective.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:36 - AMD Exits the High-End GPU Market25:40 - AMD Says They Want to Gain Market Share31:17 - AMD to Unify Their GPU Architecture Again with UDNA40:20 - PlayStation 5 Pro Reveal Thoughts58:59 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Windows Ryzen Performance is Very, Very Messy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 80:11


    Episode 43: There are some performance issues in current builds of Windows that are driving Steve crazy, plus we discuss the latest news including the Ryzen 5 7600X3DCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:38 - Steve Goes Crazy Testing Windows31:12 - 105W Zen 5 Modes Comes to AMD BIOSes38:26 - The Ryzen 5 7600X3D46:41 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Ongoing AMD Zen 5 Saga is Absurd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 73:23


    Episode 42: For some reason, AMD just keeps making weird statements about Zen 5 performance, so we're digging into them again this week's podcastCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro03:49 - What's The Point?10:01 - AMD's David McAfee Responds12:33 - The Zen 5 Windows "Optimization" Angle22:19 - AMD's Poor Testing39:02 - AMD Will Update Their Testing Methods47:55 - This All Feels a Bit Absurd57:39 - Zen 5 vs Intel Claims1:05:09 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    More Zen 5 Thoughts, Poor AMD Communication, Ryzen Windows Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 100:06


    Episode 41: Now that all the main Zen 5 processors (for now) have been released, we discuss more elements of the launch, including the weird Ryzen bug with Windows and AMD's communication issues at launchCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:38 - More Zen 5 Thoughts After the 9950X Review14:52 - Impacts on the AM5 Platform24:19 - What Role Did Leakers Play?36:39 - The Ryzen Windows "Bug"53:34 - AMD's Poor Launch Communication1:22:07 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Zen 5 is a Huge Disappointment So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 89:04


    Episode 40: We discuss all the fallout from Zen 5 reviews, including claims of extremely good efficiency, pricing, power limits and moreCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:26 - Feedback on Zen 5 Reviews06:38 - Zen 5 Power Efficiency14:02 - Zen 5 Pricing Issues22:36 - Are Zen 5 CPUs Extremely Power Limited?31:27 - AMD's Launch Issues43:12 - AMD Needs to Make Moves Soon50:55 - How's Our Excitement for the CPU Market?58:20 - Intel Has an Opportunity with Arrow Lake1:11:06 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Stability Issues Get Worse & AMD Delays Zen 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 79:41


    Episode 39: It's been a big week for news, so Steve and Tim spend most of the episode discussing AMD's decision to delay Zen 5, and the latest updates from Intel surrounding their CPU stability issues.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro03:39 - AMD Delays Zen 518:32 - Updates and Discussion on Intel CPU Stability Issues1:01:15 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    No Zen 5 Pricing (!?), Weird Performance Claims, Dodgy B840 Chipset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 82:16


    Episode 38: A lengthy discussion about all the latest Zen 5 information, including the lack of pricing, some weird performance claims, and new potentially misleading chipsets. Also we tackle some CPU rumors and chat about Star Wars.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:40 - Our Good Choice Not to Attend the Zen 5 Tech Day14:25 - No Zen 5 Pricing!?26:03 - The B840 Chipset Looks a Bit Dodgy36:59 - Bizarre Zen 5 Performance Claims42:58 - Some CPU Rumors59:13 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Zen 5 Incoming, FSR 3.1 Testing and More Intel CPU Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 82:49


    Episode 37: A chat about the various projects we're working, everything from preparing for Zen 5, to testing FSR 3.1, more thoughts on the Intel CPU crashing saga and of course our various home projects.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:38 - Lead Up To Zen 5 Testing12:45 - Further Thoughts on FSR 3.1 Testing29:44 - Intel Power and Crashing Situation Is Still Ongoing53:53 - Intel Arc GPUs Actually Work Okay1:04:02 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Learning About PCs & The Future of Hardware Unboxed (feat. Video Editor Balin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 53:54


    Episode 36: Live from Taipei for Computex again, Tim chats with the third team member at Hardware Unboxed, Balin, about working on a YouTube channel, learning about the PC industry, and all the stuff we get up to outside of work.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:34 - Meet Balin, Hardware Unboxed Video Editor13:05 - Learning About the PC Industry23:06 - Meeting Other YouTubers33:04 - Where is Hardware Unboxed Headed?37:14 - Updates from Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "AI" Has Reached Embarrassing Joke Levels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 46:15


    Episode 35: Live from Taipei for Computex again, we discuss the insane amount of rubbish "AI" products shown at the show and how things are reaching overhyped levels. Also, our impressions of Nvidia G-Assist and other things at the show.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:31 - AI Is Reaching Insane Levels of Hype19:42 - Our Impressions Using Nvidia G-Assist28:21 - Other Stuff That Happened At ComputexSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Zen 5, New Motherboards, CAMM2 Memory, RDNA4 Whispers - Computex Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 52:10


    Episode 34: Live from Taipei for Computex, we recap everything interesting we've seen at the show, from new AMD Zen 5 processors, to CAMM2 memory, to whispers of what RDNA 4 might bring.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:14 - Our Initial Thoughts on Zen 5 Announcement13:34 - Longer Platform Longevity for AM521:08 - More on Zen 524:18 - CAMM2 Memory is Incoming40:23 - Things Not Shown at Computex46:22 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sony PlayStation is Wrong About PC Gamers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 64:09


    Episode 33: Ahead of Computex, we discuss Sony believing that PC gamers will want to switch to using a PlayStation for future games, potential tariffs impacting the PC component market, and of course a preview for what's to come in the next week of announcements.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro07:59 - Sony Wants PC Gamers Playing on PlayStation26:02 - Impending Tariffs on Motherboards and Graphics Cards?37:39 - What's Coming at Computex 202455:12 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Asus Screws Up (Again) And The Industry Needs to Improve

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 89:34


    Episode 32: We discuss the Gamers Nexus Asus warranty situation, giving our perspective as Australians with different consumer laws, plus give updates on the Intel power spec situation, and annoyances with Google DriveCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro05:42 - Tim Gets Frustrated By Google Drive13:32 - Asus Screws Up with Warranties Again43:10 - Current Intel Power Spec Situation1:06:52 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Has a CPU Power Problem Yet Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 110:20


    Episode 31: After testing the new Intel Baseline Power Profile on Asus and Gigabyte motherboards, we've come to the conclusion that once again, Intel has a power spec problem. Also, some hot takes on the EKWB situation following Gamers Nexus second video.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:14 - Further Thoughts on EKWB Situation20:02 - Intel's Power Spec Problem27:38 - Partners Can't Just Do Whatever They Want34:05 - Differences to AMD 7800X3D CPUs Blowing Up46:35 - What Actually Is the Intel CPU Power Spec55:11 - Our Theory Why CPUs are Crashing1:07:01 - Multiple Power Configs Are Fine, Misleading Consumers Isn't1:20:25 - Why Do Some People Take the Side of Companies?1:33:37 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Intel Are "Clearly The Better Choice" for Gaming PCs... Apparently

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 86:49


    Episode 30: We spend most of this episode discussing a really bad article that claims Intel CPUs are clearly better than AMD CPUs for gaming PCs, including plenty of UserBenchmark-level reasoning. It's a bit of a roast to be honest.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:27 - EKWB Update and a Few Rumors09:58 - Breaking Down A Terrible Article on Intel CPUs13:16 - AMD Has "Worse Stability" Than Intel25:56 - AMD's Power Efficiency "Doesn't Matter"34:51 - Intel Provides "More Bang for Buck"41:27 - AMD's Platform Longevity "Isn't A Must Have"1:03:32 - Updates from Our Boring LivesSOURCESTerrible Article: https://www.xda-developers.com/intel-is-better-than-amd-for-average-gamer/Gigabyte Ryzen 9000: https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2161EKWB Apology: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/ekwb-issues-public-apology-regarding-delayed-payments-promises-employees-and-suppliers-it-will-change-its-waysSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Our Thoughts on Reviews Killing Companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 95:39


    Episode 29: There's recently been some discussion about reviews, stemming from Marques Brownlee's review of the Humane AI pin. We have decades of experience doing product reviews, so it's time to give our thoughts on what reviews really are all about, and how we approach themCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:41 - Marques Brownlee Makes a Fair Review, Who Are Reviews For?30:00 - YouTubers Are Unfairly Grouped and Called Paid Shills1:15:13 - Updates from Our Boring LivesSOURCESMarques Brownlee's Humane AI Pin Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TitZV6k8zfAMarques Brownlee's Response to Criticism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztFpzKsdeASUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unstable Intel CPUs, Trash B650 Boards, 13th-Gen Discontinued and XeSS 1.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 75:15


    Episode 28: We discuss Intel 13th and 14th gen CPUs maybe being pushed a bit too far and crashing games, Steve has tested some really bad AMD B650 boards recently, Intel has started discontinuing 13th gen processors already and there's also XeSS 1.3 now.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:58 - Intel CPUs Crashing Games and Being Pushed to the Limits24:20 - New Entry-Level B650 Motherboards are Trash36:13 - Intel Discontinues 13th-gen K-series CPUs53:39 - AMD Launches Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F58:12 - Intel Launches XeSS 1.31:05:21 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Re-Ranking All Current GPUs From Worst to Best (2024 Update)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 72:38


    Episode 27: Two discussion topics in this podcast episode, firstly on CPU/GPU scaling and when it makes sense to upgrade a CPU vs a GPU, and then we re-rank all the current GPUs from worst to best. Lots of interesting chat in this one!CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:25 - CPU and GPU Scaling Discussion28:25 - Re-Ranking All Current GPUs1:05:10 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Horizon Forbidden West, Dragon's Dogma 2, VRAM and Bad Optimization

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 92:09


    Episode 26: Steve and Tim have been "playing" (for work) Horizon Forbidden West and Dragon's Dogma 2 and share their thoughts on what the games are bringing to PC. Then we answer some listener mails on voting with your wallet and how the channel has been going in a relatively slow period.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:31 - Testing Horizon Forbidden West and Dragon's Dogma 230:04 - Should Buyers Vote With Their Wallet?47:37 - Health of Hardware Unboxed Channel1:15:43 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AMD's FSR 3.1 Surprise, Intel's Dumb 14900KS, And Steam Gets Even Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 69:44


    Episode 25: Steve is back from his holiday, so that means a discussion on Intel's pretty dumb Core i9-14900KS that no one should buy, thoughts on AMD FSR 3.1 upscaling improvements, Steam gets better with new family share options and we're destroying OLEDs on purpose.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:26 - Not Testing the Core i9-14900KS17:56 - AMD FSR 3.1 Surprise Announcement25:31 - Steam Family Sharing Seems Awesome41:06 - OLED Burn In Testing50:42 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nvidia's Last Good $200 GPU, GDDR7 Arrives, FSR Upscaling Going AI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 60:10


    Episode 24: It's news time! Nvidia has apparently discontinued their last good $200 GPU series, the GTX 16 series. AMD AI-enhanced FSR and DirectSR discussion and talk of what GDDR7 will bring to next-gen GPUs.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:25 - Nvidia Apparently Discontinues GTX 16 Series19:58 - AI-Based FSR and Microsoft DirectSR28:12 - GDDR7 Is Coming Soon37:56 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Radeon RX 7900 GRE Issues, This GPU Generation Sucks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 82:35


    Episode 23: A recap of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE and all the issues with stock vs AIB testing, followed by our general thoughts on reviewing this generation of graphics cards. It's been boring, and Steve is feeling it! In more interesting news we also have a generator update and chat about the current state of gaming.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:27 - Issues Testing the Radeon RX 7900 GRE17:29 - Will Overclocking Fix the RX 7900 GRE?26:25 - The GPU Market is Boring and Sucks45:03 - Would You Buy a GPU Right Now?51:08 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nvidia Fixes Their Biggest GPU Issue (Aside From Pricing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 74:42


    Episode 22: After Steve discusses his four day power outage, we chat about the new Nvidia App replacing the slow Control Panel and annoying GeForce Experience. Also some chat about moving from Threadripper over to AM5 for Tim's workstation PC.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:32 - Steve Had No Power for Four Days13:57 - Nvidia App Beta29:58 - Tim Ditches Threadripper for AM51:00:00 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    These Are The GPU Features YOU Care About

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 80:29


    Episode 21: After a brief discussion of the Ryzen 7 5700, we dive into the survey results to look at what GPUs you own, how often you upgrade, your thoughts on switching brands, and the graphics features you find important. Some very interesting results!CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro01:12 - AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Recap13:57 - Survey Results14:53 - GPU Market Share19:07 - How Much Did Your GPU Cost?21:48 - How Often Do You Upgrade?28:23 - Rasterization vs Ray Tracing Importance33:57 - How Much is Too Much for 8GB of VRAM?43:32 - Buying Same Brand Again vs Switching Brands54:55 - What GPU Features are Important1:08:43 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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