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The Hardware Asylum Podcast

Hardware Asylum

Just two guys talking tech, Dennis and Darren are experienced hardware reviewers, gamers and overclockers bringing you some of the latest tech dirt in the hardware world.

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00:27:22

NVIDIA, Global Chip Shortages and What This Company...

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2021/05/08

In this episode we discuss the effects of the mysterious disappearance of the RTX 3000 Series and the reason behind why NVIDIA cards are so good at what they do. The global shortage and huge asymmetrical demand have sparked the company to finally segment their retail products in hopes of giving gamers a chance to enjoy the other thing RTX cards can do, Game.

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00:32:59

The Death of Frys Electronics and the End of an Era

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2021/04/11

In February of 2021 Frys Electronics closed their doors, they claim it was due to complications associated with “The Situation” which put additional stress on a business model that has been failing since the early 2000’s. In this episode we discuss some reasons behind why this has happened and what impact the new normal will have on retail shopping centers going forward.

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00:30:33

Building a Retro PC and what it takes to run old...

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2021/03/24

Dennis caught the retro PC bug and might have gone a little overboard picking up an old 486 off ebay. In this episode the duo talk about the details of the machine and what it takes to run old hardware when certain vintage parts are no longer available.

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00:31:11

It is ok to Build with Ryzen and Good Video Game Movies

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2021/03/10

For years Dennis has been anti AMD often dumbfounded by why anyone would want to build with Ryzen, Threadripper was a disappointment and the first-generation Zen Cores were awfully slow. But, like video game movies things are getting better and this latest crop of processors is looking pretty good.

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00:29:06

The Benefits and Limitations of Watercooling from DIY...

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2021/02/25

Watercooling has many benefits and while the benefits that created watercooling still exist the scale of their impact on modern computers has diminished considerably. In this episode we explore the benefits and limitations of watercooling in the modern era.

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00:30:22

Revisit Galvanic Corrosion and Improving Case Cooling

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2021/02/10

Watercooling is plagued with controversy from picking the best components to some of the old school myths and issues including the topic of mixed metals and to prove that with proper care your components will last we cut open a 4-year-old Thermaltake radiator. We also help you improve your case cooling with a few modding tips.

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00:29:57

Unboxing a Special Intel Motherboard from 1995

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2021/01/24

In this special episode unbox a motherboard from the Hardware Asylum permanent collection and a hardware platform that had a very short life in the grand scheme of computer hardware. While the product may not have been on the market long what it brought to the table had a very lasting impact on the systems we are building today.

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00:30:30

Hardware Asylum Podcast 10-Year Anniversary

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2021/01/10

In this special episode we celebrate our 10-year anniversary and look back on some of the highlights of the show from the past 10 years. This includes some history and trivia about the show and some of the special guests that we have had on over the years.

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00:26:09

Subzero AIO Water Cooling and the Death of the HEDT...

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2020/12/23

In this episode we look at a very old processor cooling technology that has made a resurgence to help improve Comet Lake processor performance and discuss the issues surrounding the death of the High End Desktop Processor and why it isn’t that big of deal.

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00:29:35

Lack of Enthusiast Level Video Cards and SFX PSU...

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2020/12/14

In this episode we discuss the lack of RTX 30 Series video cards that are overclocker friendly, while there are some RTX 3090 cards that work well on LN2 that is it and it makes us sad and then transition into overclocking using a SFX power supply and how good it actually is.

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00:31:13

The Changes in Overclocking from CPU to Memory

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2020/11/24

in this episode we will be talking about how overclocking has changed due to the limitations of heatbound processors and factory overclocked video cards. Most modern CPUs and GPUs are being released at their frequency and thermal limits and attempt to overclock them result is throttling and failure however, the memory controllers are strong giving overclockers another avenue to take when looking for more performance.

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00:33:13

The Evolution of the EVGA Dark Series

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2020/11/10

In this episode we talk about the Dark Edition motherboards from EVGA. These boards are designed for extreme overlocking using a variety of cooling methods from high-end watercooling to Dry Ice and even LN2. The boards also support extreme memory and video card configurations making them very unique in the enthusiast PC space.

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00:31:10

Upcoming PC games for 2020

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2020/10/26

The current “situation” have you down? Well, in this episode we talk about some upcoming game titles that are sure to get you excited, even if they don’t have an official release date

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00:30:35

RTX 30 Series Controversy and Hosting a LAN Party

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2020/10/10

In this episode we talk about the driver issues that caused RTX cards to crash during certain games talking about the differences between a hardware issue over a software one. Later Dennis tells us about his impromptu LAN party and playing the new game Among US

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00:32:54

How Much Machine do you Need to run Crysis Remastered

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2020/09/24

in this episode we explore the actual power of the PC, and not so much the enthusiast PC but the every PC that is likely over 5 years old and built with midrange gear. These machines are all over the place and the driving force behind how games are built and the benchmark console makers follow when planning a new release.

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00:36:31

What We Know From the Announcement for the NVIDIA RTX...

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2020/09/10

in this episode we dissect and take a deep dive into what we believe the new RTX 3000 series video cards will bring based on the product announcement from NVIDIA. As of this podcast we have yet to see any real benchmarks any real reports on availability and any real listings on current pricing so the real world may vary.

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00:25:16

Explore the Performance of the GTX 1070 SLI

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2020/08/24

In this episode we talk about overclocking and not just any overclocking but the extreme kind where you chill a CPU and then double up your GPU performance using the SLI technology. Sadly NVIDIA has made it clear they aren’t going to support SLI anymore due to the lackluster response in the consumer market. Yes, we blame everyone buying a new GPU for killing SLI.

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00:30:55

The Death of the Convention and its Evolution into...

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2020/08/10

We have been avoiding the topic of COVID-19 for various reasons and finally felt it was time to address the worldwide pandemic and how it has impacted many of the tradeshows and conventions we normally attend including CES 2021, Hackfort and PAX.

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00:29:47

Risks and Rewards when Chasing Used Enthusiast Level...

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2020/07/25

We have all bought used computer hardware. Sometimes the deal goes extremely well and everyone is happy and yet, other times you might get something you didn’t expect or have compatibility issues. In this episode we talk about some of the experiences we have had along with some things to look out for.

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00:31:38

What was Computer Hardware Like in 2009

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2020/07/10

In this episode we turn the clock back 10 years to look at the state of Computer Hardware in 2009. Believe it or not computers have come a long way since then and they are used in a more diverse manner being split across desktop, portable and mobile. While the technology has gotten better the overall purpose remains the same.

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