Episode 52: More discussion on Arrow Lake and Intel's promised updates, a preliminary look at the 9800X3D that has blown up on someone's AM5 motherboard, a chat about how social media is crap now and yes... more discussion of 4K CPU gaming benchmarks. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Intel Promises Arrow Lake Improvements 21:51 - Social Media Sucks Now 47:28 - Possible Installation Error Blows Up 9800X3D 58:56 - More Discussion of CPU Benchmarking at 4K 1:21:36 - Updates From Our Boring...

Episode 51: After the impressive launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, we go into more detail on our thoughts on the CPU, its performance, and Intel's troubles in the CPU market as a result. We also chat about CPU reviews, misconceptions and how people should think about buying a CPU. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - A Little Bit on the 9800X3D and Motherboards 16:01 - Extended Thoughts on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 39:54 - Intel Are In Trouble 55:18 - CPU Testing Misconceptions 1:05:45 - How to Buy a Gaming...

Episode 50: Following on from the reviews of Intel Arrow Lake, we go into much more detail on the new CPUs, the review process and comparisons to Zen 5 reviews CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Arrow Lake Deep Dive 32:07 - The Difference Between Arrow Lake and Zen 5 Reviews 1:09:45 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfw SUPPORT US DIRECTLY Patreon:...

Episode 49: We discuss X870 testing and motherboard quality, along with the 5800X3D being discontinued, and a bit of weirdness between MSI and AMD after MSI leaked 9800X3D performance numbers CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Updates from X870 Motherboard Testing 20:11 - The Ryzen 7 5800X3D Has Been Retired 31:00 - MSI Leaks 9800X3D Performance 34:52 - MSI's Weird Relationship with AMD 53:36 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio:...

Episode 48: Intel has officially announced Arrow Lake, so Tim and Steve discuss their initial thoughts on what Intel has shown so far. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Initial Thoughts on Intel Arrow Lake 16:54 - Arrow Lake is More Efficient 28:06 - The Price is Disappointing 42:25 - Arrow Lake vs Zen 5 Expectations 47:40 - LGA1851 Platform 54:44 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcast Video:...

Episode 47: Along with the launch of X870 motherboards, AMD have claimed that several updates have improved Zen 5. We discuss that, as well as GPU pricing updates and how Nvidia's GPU configurations have gotten worse over the years. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 04:17 - AMD Claims Zen 5 is Improved Thanks to "Updates" 31:20 - Intel Arrow Lake Launch Plans Confirmed 35:36 - AMD RDNA3 GPUs are Getting Cheaper 44:43 - Nvidia's GPU Configurations Are Getting Worse Over Time 1:14:12 - Updates From Our...

Episode 46: Ubisoft are headed back to Steam after forcing PC gamers to use their awful app for too long, Intel has provided another update on their Raptor Lake CPU stability issues and there's rumors of a Ryzen 7 9800X3D coming soon. We discuss all of that on today's podcast. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - Ubisoft Are Returning to Steam 18:51 - Intel Raptor Lake CPU Stability Update 34:23 - Ryzen 7 9800X3D Rumors 54:04 - Updates From Our Boring Lives NEWS...

Episode 45: We work through the latest Intel Arrow Lake rumors to give our thoughts on what has been suggested so far, and hopefully what the motherboard platform will look like. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - God of War Ragnarok Testing 05:47 - AMD AGESA Code Reduces Zen 5 Latency 11:52 - Arrow Lake Rumors and Expectations 41:47 - Updates From Our Boring Lives NEWS...

Episode 44: AMD has officially shifted gears in the GPU market, exiting the high-end market to focus on the mid-range with RDNA4. Is this a strategy that will actually work? Plus we chat about the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal from a PC gaming perspective. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - AMD Exits the High-End GPU Market 25:40 - AMD Says They Want to Gain Market Share 31:17 - AMD to Unify Their GPU Architecture Again with UDNA 40:20 - PlayStation 5 Pro Reveal Thoughts 58:59 - Updates From Our...

Episode 43: There are some performance issues in current builds of Windows that are driving Steve crazy, plus we discuss the latest news including the Ryzen 5 7600X3D CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Steve Goes Crazy Testing Windows 31:12 - 105W Zen 5 Modes Comes to AMD BIOSes 38:26 - The Ryzen 5 7600X3D 46:41 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcast Video:...

Episode 42: For some reason, AMD just keeps making weird statements about Zen 5 performance, so we're digging into them again this week's podcast CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - What's The Point? 10:01 - AMD's David McAfee Responds 12:33 - The Zen 5 Windows "Optimization" Angle 22:19 - AMD's Poor Testing 39:02 - AMD Will Update Their Testing Methods 47:55 - This All Feels a Bit Absurd 57:39 - Zen 5 vs Intel Claims 1:05:09 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio:...

Episode 41: Now that all the main Zen 5 processors (for now) have been released, we discuss more elements of the launch, including the weird Ryzen bug with Windows and AMD's communication issues at launch CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - More Zen 5 Thoughts After the 9950X Review 14:52 - Impacts on the AM5 Platform 24:19 - What Role Did Leakers Play? 36:39 - The Ryzen Windows "Bug" 53:34 - AMD's Poor Launch Communication 1:22:07 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio:...

Episode 40: We discuss all the fallout from Zen 5 reviews, including claims of extremely good efficiency, pricing, power limits and more CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Feedback on Zen 5 Reviews 06:38 - Zen 5 Power Efficiency 14:02 - Zen 5 Pricing Issues 22:36 - Are Zen 5 CPUs Extremely Power Limited? 31:27 - AMD's Launch Issues 43:12 - AMD Needs to Make Moves Soon 50:55 - How's Our Excitement for the CPU Market? 58:20 - Intel Has an Opportunity with Arrow Lake 1:11:06 - Updates From Our...

Episode 39: It's been a big week for news, so Steve and Tim spend most of the episode discussing AMD's decision to delay Zen 5, and the latest updates from Intel surrounding their CPU stability issues. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:39 - AMD Delays Zen 5 18:32 - Updates and Discussion on Intel CPU Stability Issues 1:01:15 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcast Video:...

Episode 38: A lengthy discussion about all the latest Zen 5 information, including the lack of pricing, some weird performance claims, and new potentially misleading chipsets. Also we tackle some CPU rumors and chat about Star Wars. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Our Good Choice Not to Attend the Zen 5 Tech Day 14:25 - No Zen 5 Pricing!? 26:03 - The B840 Chipset Looks a Bit Dodgy 36:59 - Bizarre Zen 5 Performance Claims 42:58 - Some CPU Rumors 59:13 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE...

Episode 37: A chat about the various projects we're working, everything from preparing for Zen 5, to testing FSR 3.1, more thoughts on the Intel CPU crashing saga and of course our various home projects. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Lead Up To Zen 5 Testing 12:45 - Further Thoughts on FSR 3.1 Testing 29:44 - Intel Power and Crashing Situation Is Still Ongoing 53:53 - Intel Arc GPUs Actually Work Okay 1:04:02 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio:...

Episode 36: Live from Taipei for Computex again, Tim chats with the third team member at Hardware Unboxed, Balin, about working on a YouTube channel, learning about the PC industry, and all the stuff we get up to outside of work. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Meet Balin, Hardware Unboxed Video Editor 13:05 - Learning About the PC Industry 23:06 - Meeting Other YouTubers 33:04 - Where is Hardware Unboxed Headed? 37:14 - Updates from Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio:...

Episode 35: Live from Taipei for Computex again, we discuss the insane amount of rubbish "AI" products shown at the show and how things are reaching overhyped levels. Also, our impressions of Nvidia G-Assist and other things at the show. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - AI Is Reaching Insane Levels of Hype 19:42 - Our Impressions Using Nvidia G-Assist 28:21 - Other Stuff That Happened At Computex SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcast Video:...

Episode 34: Live from Taipei for Computex, we recap everything interesting we've seen at the show, from new AMD Zen 5 processors, to CAMM2 memory, to whispers of what RDNA 4 might bring. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Our Initial Thoughts on Zen 5 Announcement 13:34 - Longer Platform Longevity for AM5 21:08 - More on Zen 5 24:18 - CAMM2 Memory is Incoming 40:23 - Things Not Shown at Computex 46:22 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio:...

Episode 33: Ahead of Computex, we discuss Sony believing that PC gamers will want to switch to using a PlayStation for future games, potential tariffs impacting the PC component market, and of course a preview for what's to come in the next week of announcements. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 07:59 - Sony Wants PC Gamers Playing on PlayStation 26:02 - Impending Tariffs on Motherboards and Graphics Cards? 37:39 - What's Coming at Computex 2024 55:12 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE...

Episode 32: We discuss the Gamers Nexus Asus warranty situation, giving our perspective as Australians with different consumer laws, plus give updates on the Intel power spec situation, and annoyances with Google Drive CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 05:42 - Tim Gets Frustrated By Google Drive 13:32 - Asus Screws Up with Warranties Again 43:10 - Current Intel Power Spec Situation 1:06:52 - Updates From Our Boring Lives SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio:...

Episode 31: After testing the new Intel Baseline Power Profile on Asus and Gigabyte motherboards, we've come to the conclusion that once again, Intel has a power spec problem. Also, some hot takes on the EKWB situation following Gamers Nexus second video. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Further Thoughts on EKWB Situation 20:02 - Intel's Power Spec Problem 27:38 - Partners Can't Just Do Whatever They Want 34:05 - Differences to AMD 7800X3D CPUs Blowing Up 46:35 - What Actually Is the Intel CPU...

Episode 30: We spend most of this episode discussing a really bad article that claims Intel CPUs are clearly better than AMD CPUs for gaming PCs, including plenty of UserBenchmark-level reasoning. It's a bit of a roast to be honest. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - EKWB Update and a Few Rumors 09:58 - Breaking Down A Terrible Article on Intel CPUs 13:16 - AMD Has "Worse Stability" Than Intel 25:56 - AMD's Power Efficiency "Doesn't Matter" 34:51 - Intel Provides "More Bang for Buck" 41:27 -...

Episode 29: There's recently been some discussion about reviews, stemming from Marques Brownlee's review of the Humane AI pin. We have decades of experience doing product reviews, so it's time to give our thoughts on what reviews really are all about, and how we approach them CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Marques Brownlee Makes a Fair Review, Who Are Reviews For? 30:00 - YouTubers Are Unfairly Grouped and Called Paid Shills 1:15:13 - Updates from Our Boring Lives SOURCES Marques Brownlee's...