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Cheap GPUs are FINALLY Coming Back!! - WAN Show July 9, 2021


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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)

[0:00] Chapters

[01:41] Intro

[02:15] Topic #1: Cryptocurrency crackdown in China leading to Graphics Card prices to drop. 

   02:37 Reasons behind the drop in prices.

   08:24 Discussing local prices.

   10:19 eBay prices on GPUs are dropping.

   11:30 The energy factor affecting Cryptomining in China.

   13:25 Cryptocurrencies dipping and Linus wanting to invest.

   15:34 The effect of chips shortage on the GPU pricing and future releases.

[19:40] Topic #2: Biden directing F.T.C. to make new regulations for Right-to-Repair.

   19:40 Biden issuing an Executive order towards F.T.C. and its regulations.

   21:00 Right to Repair already exists in automotive repairs.

   23:00 How the executive order helps farmers.

   26:12 Directive includes DoD and mobile phone contractors.

[29:14] Sponsors.

   29:22 DisplayFusion multi-monitor manager.

   30:23 NeedForSeat gaming chairs.

   31:50  Seasonic Power Supply (and more).

[32:54] Topic #2.5: Nintendo Switch "Pro" Controversy.

   32:54 Expectations V.S. Reality.

   36:48 Linus's experience with the Switch.

   39:14 Linus appreciates Nintendo's consistency.

   40:12 Linus's games of choice on Switch.

[43:20] Topic #3: Google Play Store is under fire.

   44:05 Google's Response to the whole lawsuit.

   46:35 Google anti-consumer policies on subscription-based streaming services.

   51:23 Lawsuit requires Google to "allow" for the removal of pre-installed apps.

   53:22 Thoughts on Google's response.

   56:02  LTTstore has a discount.

[57:24] Topic #3.5: China uses Facial Recognition to control gamers.

   58:25 Spending money on lootboxes  IS gambling.

   59:46 Parents should enforce the limits, NOT the government.

   1:00:50 China's 996 working hours system.

[1:03:06] Topic #4: Linus's new house challenges.

   1:04:46 The house heating problem.

   1:06:40 Whole house water-cooling.?

   1:08:47 Discussing computers.

   1:13:57 Home theater.

   1:17:46 Linus's home plan ft MsPaint.

[1:22:44] Not-So-Superchats.

[1:32:15] Wrapping up.

[1:32:24] Outro.

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