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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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00:31:33

The Importance of Cyber Security and Thoughts on...

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2022/03/29

During the lockdown many of us started working from home which allowed us to continue on with our lives but also increased our risk to security threats. The risk has always been there however one of the golden rules in security is to not make yourself a target. Keep a low profile and be smart about what you do. Of course, the same can be said for Dying Light 2, which has been shaping up to be a very Meh game.

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00:34:32

How I got into 3D Printing using a Creality CR-10V3

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2022/03/10

We picked up a 3D Printer over the holiday season and while it has been a blast to use and an integral part for some of the Retro PC YouTube projects it was not without its problems. In this episode we talk about getting into 3D Printing along with some of the things you should know and what you should pay attention to when printing your projects.

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00:29:00

Various Retro PC Projects on the Hardware Asylum...

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2022/02/24

In this episode we talk about some of the Retro PC projects we have posted to the Hardware Asylum YouTube Channel including motherboard repair, retrobright and RestoMods using vintage hardware.

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00:29:04

The Death of the Entry Level Gaming PC and the Most...

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2022/02/10

In this episode the duo talks about how with the chip shortage and out of control inflation has changed the PC gaming landscape and completely removed the lowest end segment of the PC market, the entry level gaming PC. Combine that with users building systems incorrectly with overrated components and you have a recipe for disaster.

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00:34:10

Games you should have played in 2021

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2022/01/24

With the ups and downs for 2021 we wanted to shed some light on one aspect of the year that did not disappoint, games. There were plenty of great games to play, some required the latest and greatest hardware while others remained great on older platforms.

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00:30:26

The Worst Storage Mediums of All Time

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2022/01/10

One of the most important discoveries in the human race is the ability to save messages and this can take on many forms from notes, photos and even hieroglyphics. We save them so to tell a story and over the years the manner in which we save and store these stories has changed. As you would have guessed there are some good ones and some really bad ones.

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00:38:37

Games for the Holiday Season with an In-Depth Look at...

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2021/12/10

In this episode we discuss some of the latest triple A games that are hot this holiday season and dive into some of the issues surrounding their release. While most of these games have gotten amazing Metacritic scores from professional sources the reverse is happening when it comes to actual gamers trying to play these games.

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00:32:14

Essential Software When Migrating Computers and My...

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2021/11/27

In this episode the duo talk about migrating computers and some of the gotchas you encounter from missing software to proper ways to back up your data. Bottom line is that you need to invest in a good NAS or external hard drive and make regular backups of your data. Later Dennis is surprised that one of his RetroPCs was infected with the Stoned virus and why it is such a great find.

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00:29:42

The Important Things to Know about Alder Lake

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2021/11/10

In this episode the duo talks about the new processor platform from Intel, codenamed Alder Lake. The new processor is a radical departure from what Intel has released in the past and promises to be one of the best gaming processors you can buy while bringing DDR5 and PCI Express 5.0 to the market.

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00:28:00

Windows 11 and the Trusted Platform Module

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2021/10/24

We once again have Sean in the Hardware Asylum Labs and in this episode, we dive into Windows 11 and discuss the TPM 2.0 requirement to install the new operating system. What is it? Why would Microsoft require it?? And what does it mean for the Hardware Enthusiast.

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00:35:07

Hackfort 2021 Wrapup with the Director of Hackfort

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2021/10/10

In this episode we are taking some time to talk about Hackfort 2021 with Sean Wakeley, the director of Hackfort. It had been two years since Hardware Asylum last presented and it was good to get back out despite the challenges with the global situation and the uncertainty surrounding how the general public will handle the restrictions and requirements to attend.

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00:30:23

The Smallest PC Build Ever and Two-Piece M.2 Drives

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2021/09/26

Computers come in a variety of different sizes, the guys are impressed with the big ones while the ladies claim it doesn't matter. In this episode Dennis shares his latest project plans which involve an extremely small motherboard packed into an even smaller chassis. Later Darren talks about his adventure receiving a two-piece M.2 drive in the mail

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00:34:39

Why you need a 3D Printer and the Building of Custom...

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2021/09/10

In this episode the Duo talk about 3D Printing with an introduction to a highly modified Creality CR 10s FDM 3D Printer along with some tips and tricks for the beginner. The discussion then shifts to how a 3D Printer can be used in the manufacture of custom PC Components and even modifying an existing 3D Printer.

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00:34:25

A Real World Review of the EGO Power+ LM21355P...

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2021/08/24

Early this spring Dennis decided it was time to pick up a new lawn mower and after checking the reviews, reviewing the prices and meditating on the dilemma he settled on a product he had never considered before, a battery-operated lawn mower from #EGOPowerPlus. Given how far battery technology had advanced he figured how badly could an electric mower actually be?

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00:27:10

High Speed Memory in Gaming PC, Hometheater Speakers...

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2021/08/10

In this episode we look at the benefits and drawbacks to using high speed DRAM in your gaming PC and if the extra performance is actually worth the extra cost. The duo then discusses reasons for and against using a Home Theater sound system on your desktop PC.

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00:29:09

Taking an In-Depth look at the Eclipse P500A from...

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2021/07/25

In this episode continue their discussion on picking a processor for a mid to hi-end gaming build and not surprising it wasn’t any of the options discussed during last months Podcast Extra. After that we take an in-depth look into the Phanteks P500A Eclipse. Dennis has reviewed both of the lower end versions of this case and for the most part the P500A is similar with a unique focus on opening up the airflow.

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00:34:05

The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor from the...

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2021/07/10

In this continuation episode the duo discusses the evolution of the graphics API that dictated the growth in the GPU market and defined how games were not only developed but consumed by enthusiasts. As a PC gamer we don’t talk about the dark days of the Xbox 360 and the void called “Games for Windows” but, it is a defining moment in game development that changed PC hardware forever.

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00:30:23

Picking a Processor and Challenges of Playing old...

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2021/06/24

In this episode we go shopping for a processor and compare specifications to determine the best option for our build. We later look at the issues of playing old games on modern hardware when the required interfaces and drivers are missing and cause the game to run slower and with less detail.

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00:33:57

The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor

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2021/06/11

In this episode we talk about the evolution of the graphics adapter from the humble beginnings with CGA and ISA to the modern power house of 4k and PCI Express

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00:23:16

Retro PC Adventure at RE-PC in Seattle

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2021/05/24

With the advent of disposable computers the second-hand market for computer hardware has almost completely dried up though every once in awhile someone will pull a nice gem from an estate sale basement or if you are lucky you can find something at the local thrift shop. That is unless you are in the Seattle area and visit a store called Re-Pc. This is an electronics recycler who repurpose, repair and re-sell old electronics instead of sending everything off for scrap

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