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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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00:34:47

Thermaltake P3 TG Pro and Modern Dial Up Modem

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2023/02/25

in this episode the duo are looking at the Thermaltake P3 TG Pro chassis and talking about some of the challenges associated with high-end computer cases and this new trend where they are being shipped unassembled. Ideally this is to help reduce overall costs while putting more responsibility on the consumer to build things right. Later, Dennis introduces a new Retro PC Project where he is upcycling a Supra dial up modem to be a modern communication appliance for Retro and Modern computers.

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00:30:20

AI Generated Content Will Take Over the World

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2023/02/11

Our digital world has been changing at an alarming rate and we can see this from the advancements in movies where entire scenes are computer generated along with hologram pop stars with Instagram accounts and tv shows using real time motion capture. However, CGI is rather harmless when you start considering the power of “good” AI which can create deepfakes so good they fool professionals and chat bots which can write college essay papers and even complete difficult coding projects. In this episode

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00:52:17

Consumer Electronics Show 2023 Travel Log Breakdown

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2023/01/22

In this double length episode we do a travel log for our most recent CES adventure which is special since it is the first time back to the show in two years. The topics include a basic CES schedule breakdown including some highlights with Gigabyte and a zero-emissions cargo ship.

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00:29:23

Holiday Gift Buying Guide for Gamers of all Types

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/12/10

Normal computer product cycles tend to slow down during the Holiday Season to give consumers a chance to buy the components and gadgets they want while giving retail channels time to stock up for the holiday shopping rush. In this episode the duo talk about the items on a few popular lists and throw in their picks for this shopping season.

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00:30:20

Check In on the Progress of the Retro PC Subwoofer...

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2022/11/26

In this episode we get an update on the various box configurations and designs that Dennis has experimented with in his question to build an extended range sound system for Retro and Modern PCs. The duo talk through the various designs and determine if they were successful or needed some extra work.

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00:30:03

NVIDIA RTX 4090 PowerGate Problem and the Unlaunch of...

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2022/11/11

In this episode the duo talks about the current issues with the RTX 4000 series launch from melting power plugs to the “just kidding” removal of the 12GB edition of the RTX 4080. On the surface neither of these things are a huge deal however, for gamers and hardware enthusiasts when we see troubles at launch that usually indicates rocky times are coming, and exactly what needs to be avoided.

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00:31:25

Cannonball Quest for Retro PC Hardware

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/10/24

In this episode Dennis talks about an impromptu trip for some Retro PC Hardware that ended up being a nighttime cannonball run for an extremely successful grab of old PC games, some Commodore 64 parts and a number of desirable motherboards and video cards. The interesting thing Is that while trips like this are somewhat rare, they can oftentimes turn into a fun little adventure.

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00:30:53

NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPU Launch and Buyer Discussion

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/10/10

In this episode we talk about the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics cards and dive into the specs to see if this will be the generation to buy and how to know if you should skip this generation. Unlike in previous generations there should be no shortage of RTX 40 Series cards making the decision to buy rather straight forward.

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00:29:12

Big PC Builds and the Cases Needed to Hold Them

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/09/24

When building a PC you have many choices to make, do you go small and keep things functional or do you go big and start flexing for your friends and family. In this episode we talk about big computer cases and why you would want to build in one like the Cooler Master HAF 700.

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00:33:08

First Look at the EVGA Z690 Dark and Retro PC...

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/09/12

In this episode we take a first look at the long awaited Z690 Dark Kingpin Edition from EVGA. This is a motherboard targeted at overclocking but does not skimp on the essentials needed to be a proper gaming or working station build. We later transition to some progress we made on the Retro PC Subwoofer project to bring boom to your beige box.

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00:34:45

Adding Boom to your Beige Box

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/08/24

We talk about building your own PC and what parts you need to buy and how much you should spend but, then often take the stance that you should stop your building with the tower and then flood your build with purchased accessories. While this makes good sense from economical standpoint you are missing out on the point of building a PC. In this episode we touch of the subject of sound quality and why you are leaving so much on the table by going retail with your sound solution.

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00:34:00

You are Using the Wrong Headphones

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/08/10

We all know that the current PC world is a price driven market and we have often spent hours comparing specs, reading reviews, checking forum posts and watching shitty YouTube videos all to determine “what is the best bang for the buck”. Hardware makers have caught on to this and have gone to great lengths to create products that conform to a level of Minimum Viable Product then promote these cut down versions to influencers across the globe.

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00:40:03

High-End Computers are they practical or insane

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/07/26

Many hardware enthusiasts question their system builds wondering if they have the best cooling or if they can get a little more performance from their processor of graphics card. These questions often lead to armchair wars about the best hardware and if the overall cost is worth the effort. In this episode we explore the world of high-end computers from popular boutique builders and then trash on the latest extreme gaming build from PCGamer and Maximum PC

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00:29:19

Origins of the Modern Internet with a Bulletin Board...

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/06/27

Before the wide spread use of the Internet there were limited ways for computers to communicate and in this episode we will be taking a look at the parallels between the modern web comprised of Social Media, Various websites and Service providers and how all of that interaction finds its roots into a little known software package called a BBS.

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00:32:27

We Can Finally Buy Video Cards from Basic to Unicorns

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/06/11

We knew this day would come, the day when we could finally start buying video cards at or below suggested retail prices. In this episode we talk about the reasons behind this and take a look at some of the video cards that are currently available from basic RTX 3070 Ti’s to The Water Devil, EVGA Kingpin editions and the ROG x Evangelion Unit 01 RTX 3080 and Motherboard.

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00:28:54

My Quest to Find the Perfect Ergonomic Mechanical...

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/05/25

In this episode we talk about a rather niche part to the enthusiast keyboard market, the ergonomic keyboard. Strangely enough, there is a well-established standard for conventional keyboards but, when it comes to ergonomic designs it might as well be the wild west. So far, there is no perfect design but plenty of independent companies have tried.

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00:29:54

Exploring Keyboard Form Factors from 80 to 65%

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/05/10

In this episode the duo discusses some new keyboard form factors that may very well change the very fabric of reality when it comes to the human interface to your PC. For years we have suffered through using full sized keyboards with more keys than we know what to do with. But that is all about to change with the new and popular 80% and 65% mechanical gaming keyboards.

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00:32:53

NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti Launch and What is next on the...

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/04/24

In this episode the Duo talk about the recent RTX 3090 Ti launch and discuss if the card is really worth your money. The elevated cost combined with a marginal performance increase and lack of aftermarket components makes it rather unattractive solution, even to us. This is followed up with a discussion about the Hardware Asylum YouTube channel and the Retro PC projects it has been featuring.

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00:29:29

The Hackfort 2022 Special Recording Session

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/04/23

In this special episode Dennis is doing a live podcast recording at Hackfort 2022 and having a candid discussion with Rob Wakeley. Rob had just completed a presentation on the use of computers in early business from using an Apple II for spreadsheets to using an IBM PC to thwart check fraud.

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00:28:17

How Multiplayer Gaming has Changed

The Hardware Asylum Podcast ·

2022/04/10

In this episode the duo discusses the history of multiplayer gaming and how technology and ultimately changed some of the best parts of multiplayer gaming. What once was driven by massive death matches has transformed into 5 player squads.

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