The Full Nerd Podcast

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August 05, 2025 Episode 359: PC Hardware Hall Of Fame - 2025 Inductees
Join The Full Nerd gang for our 5th annual PC Hardware Hall of Fame episode where we discuss the best PC hardware of all time and which parts should be inducted. Will Sandy Bridge finally get in? Still too soon for GTX 1080 Ti or AM4? Come find debate with us!
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2 hr 36 min
July 29, 2025 Episode 358: Malware In Steam Games, Building The Best Keyboard & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang and Nathan Edwards, senior reviews editor at The Verge, discuss malware sneaking into Steam games, endgame keyboards, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- Malware sneaks onto Steam: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2859145/malware-sneaks-onto-steam-for-the-third-time-in-2025.html
- How to build the best keyboard in the world: https://www.theverge.com/tech/686441/norbauer-seneca-keyboard-creator
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2 hr 14 min
July 22, 2025 Episode 357: RX 9070 GRE Testing, ATX Is A Cockroach & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the recent Radeon RX 9070 GRE coverage, Alaina's rant about ATX being the cockroach of PC hardware, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- RX 9070 GRE testing: https://youtu.be/9idkPblQDEc?si=m1lXrRE1gsZDKERB
- ATX is the cockroach of PC hardware: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2852164/atx-is-the-cockroach-of-pc-hardware-standards.html
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2 hr 15 min
July 15, 2025 Episode 356: Intel Woes, Zen 6 In The Wild, Windows AI Search & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang chats about the introduction of Nvidia Smooth Motion (driver level MFG) for RTX 40 series GPUs, why Intel's CEO says they aren't a top fab anymore, Zen 6 getting into the hands of partners, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
*This episode is sponsored by Fractal Design and the new Scape wireless gaming headphones. The Scape headphones feature Fractal's signature clean design, rich audio quality, and easy configuration through the browser. Use these links to upgrade your gaming audio today:
Scape Dark: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HGK3C2
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Links:
- Semantic Search: https://next.content.town/p/the-monkey-s-paw-curls-windows-is-finally-using-my-pc-s-ai-processor
- Intel isn't on top: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2845779/intel-ceo-says-intel-isnt-a-top-chip-company-any-more.html
- Arrow Lake Refresh: https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-arrow-lake-refresh-with-higher-clocks-coming-this-half-of-the-year
- Zen 6: https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-zen-6-to-primarily-use-tsmc-n2p-n3p-for-low-end-mobile-skus
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2 hr 1 min
July 08, 2025 Episode 355: Level1Techs Talks A Possible Mini PC Future, The Problem With Linux & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang Wendell from @Level1Techs to discuss all the excitement in the mini PC space, the problems with Linux and how to overcome them, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
*This episode is sponsored by Fractal Design and the new Scape wireless gaming headphones. The Scape headphones feature Fractal's signature clean design, rich audio quality, and easy configuration through the browser. Use these links to upgrade your gaming audio today:
Scape Dark: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HGK3C2
Scape Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HK6JRS
Scape Dark: https://www.newegg.com/p/26-743-003
Scape Light: https://www.newegg.com/p/26-743-004
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1 hr 59 min
July 01, 2025 Episode 354: AMD & Sony "Project Amethyst", Clean Windows, Steam Summer Sale & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks about the AMD and Sony partnership (codenamed Project Amethyst) that should move the gaming industry forward, Will's testing results comparing a clean version of Windows versus a dirty version of Windows, some recommendations for the Steam Summer Sale, more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- Project Amethyst: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/07/ps6-to-push-the-boundaries-of-graphics-doubles-down-on-machine-learning
- Clean Windows: https://youtu.be/iNYfAnmuHyI?si=JPtslH13E2fUgHzq
- Steam Sale: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2830621/steam-summer-sale-winners-25-unbeatable-deals-on-top-notch-games.html
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2 hr 18 min
June 24, 2025 Episode 353: 9600X3D CPU Leak, New Steam FPS Overlay, The Next Xbox & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks about the leaked Ryzen 5 9600X3D (and Ryzen 5 5500X3D), how awesome the new Steam performance overlay is, our thoughts on the partnership between AMD and Microsoft for the next Xbox, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- 9600X3D leak: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2822899/a-cheaper-amd-ryzen-5-9600x3d-cpu-is-on-its-way.html
- 5500X3D launch: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2813582/amd-has-a-new-am4-ryzen-x3d-processor-but-you-cant-have-it.html
- Steam overlay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4QAi4nr1EA
- AMD + Xbox: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2819990/windows-is-the-future-of-microsoft-gaming-just-ask-xboxs-president.html
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2 hr 6 min
June 17, 2025 Episode 352: Security Expert Talks Windows 10 EOL, The Rise Of Scams & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang talks with security expert Mike Danseglio, CISSP & CEH, about the Windows 10 end of life situation, whether now is the time to switch to Linux, the rise of new kinds of scams and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
Windows 10 security updates: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates
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2 hr 55 min
June 13, 2025 Episode 351: Xbox & Nintendo Take On Steam Deck, RX 9060 XT Reviews & More
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the announcement of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally series, all of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT review, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!
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Links:
- Switch 2 review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2811793/nintendo-switch-2-review.html
- ROG Xbox Ally: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2807732/the-rog-xbox-ally-is-ashamed-of-windows.html
- RX 9060 XT review: https://youtu.be/f3Ep42VwwL4?si=V05SJ1YOHHRwS_Fj
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1 hr 58 min
June 05, 2025 Episode 350: GFN On Steam Deck, SteamOS Testing, Windows 11 USB-C Fix
Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the full release of GeForce Now on Steam Deck, Adam's SteamOS testing so far, and what Microsoft wants to do in order to fix USB-C on Windows 11. And of course we answer your questions live!
Links:
- GFN on Steam Deck: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2796822/nvidias-geforce-now-app-transformed-my-steam-deck-im-never-going-back.html
- SteamOS: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2795080/sorry-windows-lenovos-legion-go-s-runs-better-with-steamos.html
- Windows 11 USB-C: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2800339/microsoft-fights-usb-c-chaos-on-windows-11-laptops-with-new-label.html
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2 hr 1 min

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