Episodes

  • Episode 398: Motherboard Sales "Collapse", Steam Controller Accessories, Desk PC & More

    Episode 398: Motherboard Sales "Collapse", Steam Controller Accessories, Desk PC & More
    May 13 2026
    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about the report of motherboard sales numbers, what we hope to see with Steam Controller accessories, and some interesting desk setups. And of course we answer questions live! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:58 - Motherboard sales "collapse" 00:24:16 - Steam Controller accessories 00:43:12 - Desk PC 01:03:14 - Q&A 01:39:04 - Outro Links: - Motherboard sales: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/motherboard-sales-collapse-by-more-than-25-percent-as-chipmakers-strangle-enthusiast-pc-market-to-build-more-ai-chips-asus-projected-to-sell-5-million-fewer-boards-in-2025-gigabyte-msi-and-asrock-also-expected-to-see-reduced-sales-numbers - Steam Controller CAD files: https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-officially-released-under-a-creative-commons-license-valve-encourages-users-to-create-accessories-for-the-device - Desk PC: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/lian-lis-new-dk07-wood-motorized-standing-desk-doubles-as-a-dual-pc-chassis-with-support-for-e-atx-systems-and-massive-cooling-setups-five-new-wood-finished-models-are-available-now Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Episode 397: Auto SR Testing, Xbox Mode Rollout, Steam Controller Launch & More

    Episode 397: Auto SR Testing, Xbox Mode Rollout, Steam Controller Launch & More
    May 5 2026
    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Adam's testing of Auto SR on the Xbox Ally X, the rollout of Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs, the launch of Valve's Steam Controller and more. And of course we answer questions live! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:05 - Auto SR testing 00:23:07 - Xbox mode rollout 00:37:24 - Steam Controller launch 01:12:04 - Q&A 01:40:59 - Outro Links: - Auto SR testing: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3130847/hands-on-windows-dlss-rival-isnt-ready-to-save-handheld-gaming.html - Xbox mode available(?) now: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3098980/xbox-fullscreen-experience-is-now-xbox-mode-for-windows.html - Steam Controller scalping: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3131171/theres-no-reason-to-pay-a-scalper-for-a-steam-controller.html - Valve shipments: https://www.theverge.com/news/923461/valve-steam-machine-frame-deck-import-records-may-2026 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Episode 396: Another eGPU Revolution, Steam Controller Inbound, & More

    Episode 396: Another eGPU Revolution, Steam Controller Inbound, & More
    Apr 28 2026
    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the recent Framework announcements and how Adam thinks we are on the brink of another eGPU revolution, the imminent release of the Steam Controller, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:12 - Steam Controller 00:36:02 - eGPU revolution 01:19:43 - Q&A Links: - Latest mini PC deal: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3118683/this-360-ryzen-pro-mini-pc-has-oculink-for-external-gpu-gaming.html - Highpoint CopprLink eGPU: https://youtu.be/OxdINiIFEVA?si=WDLeTpSuk_ae2YR6 - Steam Controller: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3125120/leaks-point-to-valves-steam-controller-with-a-100-price-tag.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 395: 9950X3D Review, Flash Storage Prices, DRAM Stock Updates, & More

    Episode 395: 9950X3D Review, Flash Storage Prices, DRAM Stock Updates, & More
    Apr 21 2026
    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers PCWorld's review of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, Mike's investigation into flash storage pricing, what we think of the recent DRAM stock/pricing trends, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Episode 394: NZXT PC Rental Settlement, Fresh Install Tips, & More

    Episode 394: NZXT PC Rental Settlement, Fresh Install Tips, & More
    Apr 15 2026
    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the latest news around the NZXT and Fragile class action suit, the top things we do after a fresh Windows install, and much more. And of course we answer questions live! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:53 - NZXT PC rental settlement 00:33:26 - Fresh Windows install 01:17:31 - Q&A 01:30:32 - Outro Links: - NZXT settlement breakdown from @GamersNexus : https://youtu.be/Om7qcxggZJQ?si=WiQGaoqefevk3Lcs - Brad's Windows tips: https://www.pcworld.com/article/1782303/5-crucial-windows-11-settings-i-always-change-asap.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Episode 393: Level1Techs Talks Linux Gaming Spike, Big Battlemage Testing & More

    Episode 393: Level1Techs Talks Linux Gaming Spike, Big Battlemage Testing & More
    Apr 7 2026
    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Wendell from Level1Techs to cover the recent spike in Linux gaming numbers, Intel Arc Pro B70 performance and if we'll get a consumer version, and more. And of course we answer questions live! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:18:39 - Linux gaming 00:53:08 - Intel Arc Pro B70 01:23:02 - Q&A Links: - Linux gaming: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-On-Linux-Tops-5p - Intel B70 review: https://youtu.be/DTJr2msyqGY?si=wNOsbnXtnp-Fjz7g - B70 gaming: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/intel-b70-launch-unboxed-and-tested/247873 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • The Official Newsletter Of The Full Nerd Podcast: The Podcast

    The Official Newsletter Of The Full Nerd Podcast: The Podcast
    Apr 1 2026
    This is the podcast version of the official newsletter based off The Full Nerd podcast, for the week of April 1st. Links: - https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099764/the-new-ryzen-9-did-amd-just-announce-a-cpu-for-exactly-no-one.html - https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099125/intel-new-performance-tool-casts-doubt-on-benchmark-scores.html - https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099837/cpu-shortages-loom-as-pc-makers-scramble-for-chips.html - https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/03/youre-likely-already-infected-with-a-brain-eating-virus-youve-never-heard-of/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Episode 392: 9950X3D2 Revealed, DLSS 4.5 Testing & More

    Episode 392: 9950X3D2 Revealed, DLSS 4.5 Testing & More
    Mar 31 2026
    Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers AMD's reveal of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and who it is for, Adam's time testing DLSS 4.5 dynamic frame generation, and more. And of course we answer questions live! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:41 - 9950X3D2 00:34:11 - DLSS 4.5 01:01:52 - Q&A Links: - 9950X3D2: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099764/the-new-ryzen-9-did-amd-just-announce-a-cpu-for-exactly-no-one.html - DLSS 4.5: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3023958/surprise-nvidias-dlss-4-5-can-help-modest-gpus-max-out-high-end-monitors.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 39 mins