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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 Power Spec
55:11 - Our Theory Why CPUs are Crashing
1:07:01 - Multiple Power Configs Are Fine, Misleading Consumers Isn't
1:20:25 - Why Do Some People Take the Side of Companies?
1:33:37 - Updates From Our Boring Lives
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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...
Published 06/10/24
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 -...
Published 05/31/24