The Full Nerd Podcast

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! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 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 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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 Sign up for The Full Nerd newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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! Sign up for The Full Nerd newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup 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 The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

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 The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang wraps up Computex 2025 with the thoughts from the home team, the launch of SteamOS, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Best of Computex: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2791721/best-of-computex-2025.html - SteamOS: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2795080/sorry-windows-lenovos-legion-go-s-runs-better-with-steamos.html The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is live from Computex and joined by special guests Nick from  @GearSeekers , Paul from  @paulshardware , and Jeff from  @CraftComputing  to talk about all of the news and to share our best picks . And of course we answer your questions live! The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld ============= #podcast #news #pcgaming

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the microstutter testing Will did for the launch of Doom The Dark Ages, the Chinese only launch of AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE, and our expectations for Computex 2025. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Doom + Microstutter: https://youtu.be/HSwsv7Irr7M?si=HllFAngHkAoiOUAu - 9070 GRE: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/reviews-show-amds-rx-9070-gre-trails-the-rtx-5070-in-raster-ray-tracing-is-on-par-and-its-usd50-cheaper The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the recent "confirmation" that Intel's Xe3 (Celestial) has begun pre-validation, how the increased prices of hardware (and even consoles) has gutted budget gaming, and we ponder about the usefulness of AI. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - Evil AI: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2770385/i-saw-how-an-evil-ai-finds-vulnerabilities-its-as-scary-as-you-think.html - Celestial: https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-confirms-discrete-xe3-celestial-gpus-are-in-pre-validation - Xbox price: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2769772/xbox-massively-hikes-prices-on-consoles-games-and-controllers.html - RTX 5060: https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/even-more-dlss-4-multi-frame-gen-games-and-updates-released/ The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the wild RTX 5060 Ti launch, all of the rumors surrounding the rest of the year, and much more. And of course we answer your questions live! Links: - GamersNexus tariff investigation: https://youtu.be/1W_mSOS1Qts?si=yEgMsD8lkv__RdHK - PCWorld tariff article: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2630353/expect-pain-at-the-cash-register-i-asked-pc-insiders-about-tariff-impacts.html The opening music is Rollout (MaxPC Theme) by Jeremy Williams used under a Creative Commons 3.0 attrib license. You can grab the source files at Podcast Fantastic: http://podcastfantastic.com/ Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Follow PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com X: https://www.x.com/pcworld =============