The Full Nerd Podcast

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The Full Nerd Podcast episodes

October 14, 2025 Episode 369: Panther Lake Details, Next-Gen Console Watch & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers all the Panther Lake details the crew learned about at the recent Intel Tech Tour, the recent details around upcoming console hardware, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- Panther Lake deep-dive: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2928765/panther-lake-unveiled-a-deep-dive-into-intels-next-gen-laptop-cpu.html
- Interview with Tom Petersen: https://youtu.be/Bjdd_ywfEkI?si=Jn_YH_jZWntwsqVV
- Thread Director interview: https://youtu.be/VcvzIGA6qA4?si=adxnHtMTiGvWQzY4
- 18A Fab Tour: https://youtu.be/xCeGtfPCLG4?si=b1EEdR_BfY7NpW_0
- Sony & AMD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItXPvGrI6gY
- Xbox update: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-xboxs-next-gen-console-hardware-plans-arent-cancelled
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1 hr 58 min
October 07, 2025 Episode 368: Sapphire's Ed Crisler Talks GPU Manufacturing, Benchmarking & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by special guest Edward Crisler, NA PR Manger at @SapphireTechnology , to talk about the current state of GPU's, including manufacturing challenges and benchmarking changes. And of course we answer your questions live!
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2 hr 10 min
September 30, 2025 Episode 367: Snapdragon X2 Elite, Windows 10 End Of Life Is Near & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers huge news of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme setting a high bar in the laptop space, is Windows 10's death really a big deal and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/2921690/benchmarked-snapdragons-x2-elite-extreme-crushes-intels-laptop-cpus.html
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/2922318/windows-10-gets-its-final-update-before-support-ends-whats-in-it.html
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1 hr 54 min
September 23, 2025 Episode 366: Intel & Nvidia Alliance, Windows WinRing0 Alerts & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers huge news of Nvidia investing/partnering with Intel to take over computing, what to do about the recent WinRing0 alerts, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- Nvidia invests in Intel: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913435/rtx-graphics-on-cpus-nvidia-and-intel-are-joining-forces.html
- Intel/Nvidia alliance opinion: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913861/nvidias-alliance-with-intel-is-the-end-of-pc-graphics-as-we-know-it.html
- Intel/Nvidia chip might takes years: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2915876/nvidia-and-intels-collaborative-pc-chips-might-not-happen-for-years.html
- Intel discrete roadmap: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913872/intel-nvidia-deal-doesnt-change-its-roadmap.html
- WinRing0 alerts: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2912435/if-windows-defender-flags-winring0-on-your-gaming-pc-pay-attention.html
- Windows Xbox "leak": https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913585/windows-xbox-ui-leaked-for-all-handhelds-ahead-of-rog-ally-launch.html
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1 hr 42 min
September 18, 2025 Episode 365: Comet Lake Returns, Legion Go 2 Pricing, Radeon Market Share & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the return of Intel's Comet Lake CPU, what Adam learned at the AMD roundtable, and thoughts on the Lenovo Legion Go 2 pricing & more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- Comet Lake: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2907842/intel-resurrects-ancient-10th-gen-processor-for-new-core-i5.html
- AMD roundtable: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2900613/amd-exec-shrugs-off-tiny-gpu-share-claiming-that-ai-is-here-to-stay.html
- Legion Go 2: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2903198/legion-go-2s-high-price-draws-backlash-lenovos-response-isnt-helping.html
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2 hr 13 min
September 09, 2025 Episode 364: Windows 11 SSD Mystery Solved? Disappointing Tech, Q&A Extravaganza & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the possible reason behind Windows 11 SSD issue, tech products that disappoint us (and why) & more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Link:
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/2901830/finally-the-real-reason-why-ssds-are-disappearing-in-windows-11.html
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2 hr 27 min
September 02, 2025 Episode 363: AM4 Shambling, Online Security Best Practices & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers AMD extending AM4's life again, a recap of security best practices, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Link:
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/2896155/ddr4-ram-is-disappearing-and-getting-more-expensive-than-ddr5.html
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2 hr 5 min
August 26, 2025Episode 362: Puget Systems Talks Hardware Reliability, Creative Benchmarking & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Matt Bach, Labs Supervisor & PugetBench PM at ‪@PugetSystemsPC‬, to talk about hardware and reliability, the importance of benchmarking, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
Puget Systems articles/blog: https://www.pugetsystems.com/all-posts/
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1 hr 45 min
August 19, 2025 Episode 361: CPU Marketshare, Overlay Addiction, GeForce Now Upgrades & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the newest reports of AMD and Intel desktop CPU marketshare, the incoming upgrades to Nvidia's GeForce Now, PC gaming's addiction (or lack there of) to performance monitoring, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- GeForce Now updates: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2881079/nvidias-geforce-now-adds-killer-upgrades-rtx-5080-cloud-storage.html
- CPU marketshare report: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2878869/amd-continues-to-kick-ass-and-take-names-in-desktop-pcs.html
- Steam performance monitor: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2879636/steams-new-performance-monitor-beats-task-manager-says-valve.html
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1 hr 58 min
August 12, 2025 Episode 360: Retro Game Corps Talks Steam Deck 2, TB5 eGPUs, AMD Domination & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Russ from @RetroGameCorps to talk about how AMD dominates pc gaming handhelds, Intel's uphill battle, what we want from a Steam Deck 2, Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- Scared to buy a Steam Deck: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2857268/i-want-a-steam-deck-but-im-scared-to-buy-one.html
- Framework Desktop review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2866400/framework-desktop-review.html
- Former Intel CEO thoughs: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2874515/former-intel-ceo-barrett-says-customers-should-bail-out-intel.html
- Lip-Bu Tan to meet president Trump: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/intel_chief_to_visit_white/

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2 hr 30 min

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Each week The Full Nerd Podcast covers relevant news for PC builders of all skill levels. Join hosts Adam Patrick Murray, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and others from PCWorld every Tuesday live at 11 am…