https://www.hardwareasylum.com en-us 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. Copyright © Hardware Asylum All rights reserved. monthly 2 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:01 GMT Ninjalane CMS version 1.0 Technology Tech News https://www.hardwareasylum.com/images/rss_podcast_image.png https://www.hardwareasylum.com 144 144 Hardware Asylum The Hardware Asylum Podcast - hardwareasylum.com The Hardware Asylum Podcast - This is a podcast for the computer hardware enthusiast and covers all aspects of the industry from building your own machine to playing games and Overclocking. There are many tech related podcasts but none of them cover the computer hardware industry from the eyes of an enthusiast. The information is technical in nature but conveyed such that anyone can understand from the professional overclocker to the weekend gamer and anyone in-between. Be sure to check the website for full show notes and more crazy antics involving technology. This is a podcast for the computer hardware enthusiast and covers all aspects of the industry from building your own machine to playing games and Overclocking. There are many tech related podcasts but none of them cover the computer hardware industry from the eyes of an enthusiast. The information is technical in nature but conveyed such that anyone can understand from the professional overclocker to the weekend gamer and anyone in-between. Be sure to check the website for full show notes and more crazy antics involving technology. clean Dennis Garcia dennis@hardwareasylum.com no https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_178 nli_podcast_178 While the Retro PC projects have slowed, we still get excited for when old hardware happens to show up. In this episode we do another blind unboxing of a Retro PC care package with some interesting hardware from motherboards to coolers. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Extreme Reader Mail Part 2 - Mystery Box While the Retro PC projects have slowed, we still get excited for when old hardware happens to show up. In this episode we do another blind unboxing of a Retro PC care package with some interesting hardware from motherboards to coolers. no 00:33:28 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_177b nli_podcast_177b One of the biggest challenges related to AI is finding something to use it for. The most popular option are chatbots but many find success with machine learning or system automation. In this episode the duo talk about building a local LLM voice assistant with a Raspberry Pi Zero and some open source software. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Building an AI Voice Assistant with a Raspberry Pi One of the biggest challenges related to AI is finding something to use it for. The most popular option are chatbots but many find success with machine learning or system automation. In this episode the duo talk about building a local LLM voice assistant with a Raspberry Pi Zero and some open source software. no 00:36:38 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_177a nli_podcast_177a The enthusiast PC world is full of early innovation that shaped later products and even trends in the industry. In this episode we talk with Dewayne from Modders-Inc about computer cases along with the impact casemodding had on the pc industry and how those roads lead to QuakeCon. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Cases Casemodding and QuakeCon – A Modders Tale The enthusiast PC world is full of early innovation that shaped later products and even trends in the industry. In this episode we talk with Dewayne from Modders-Inc about computer cases along with the impact casemodding had on the pc industry and how those roads lead to QuakeCon. no 00:34:36 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_177 nli_podcast_177 In this episode the we talk about a very interesting question that was sent in related to the current PC component prices and if it makes sense to sell unused build parts for a profit or keep them and actually finish a new build. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Memory Shortage Impact on the Desktop PC In this episode the we talk about a very interesting question that was sent in related to the current PC component prices and if it makes sense to sell unused build parts for a profit or keep them and actually finish a new build. no 00:34:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_176a nli_podcast_176a As gaming enthusiasts, we have all bought games that never lived up to the hype. Sure, the reviews were good but once it was installed it turned out to be a huge dud. In this episode the duo explores the top 10 biggest disasters in gaming history and number one will surprise you. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum AAA Hall of Shame – Biggest Game Disasters in History As gaming enthusiasts, we have all bought games that never lived up to the hype. Sure, the reviews were good but once it was installed it turned out to be a huge dud. In this episode the duo explores the top 10 biggest disasters in gaming history and number one will surprise you. no 00:28:41 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_176 nli_podcast_176 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the largest tech focused trade show in the US and happens right after New Years. While PC hardware is rather scarce at recent events there is still plenty of cutting-edge tech to see from autos to AI and robots. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Consumer Electronics Show 2026 Highlights The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the largest tech focused trade show in the US and happens right after New Years. While PC hardware is rather scarce at recent events there is still plenty of cutting-edge tech to see from autos to AI and robots. no 00:52:26 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_175 nli_podcast_175 In this episode we get and overview of some of the latest games that Darren has been playing, the challenges associated with them and how best to play them this holiday season. Titles include Battlefield 6 and Borderlands 4 either on the PC or Console. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Best Holiday Games to Play for 2025 In this episode we get and overview of some of the latest games that Darren has been playing, the challenges associated with them and how best to play them this holiday season. Titles include Battlefield 6 and Borderlands 4 either on the PC or Console. no 00:42:59 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_174a nli_podcast_174a It has been fifteen years since the first Ninjalane Podcast went live and while we have grown as content creators so has our equipment choices. In this episode we talk about recent upgrades while reflecting on how things have changed over the years. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum Podcast Upgrades It has been fifteen years since the first Ninjalane Podcast went live and while we have grown as content creators so has our equipment choices. In this episode we talk about recent upgrades while reflecting on how things have changed over the years. no 00:29:31 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_174 nli_podcast_174 Kickstarter is an interesting platform that allows designers and developers to obtain the funding they need to build the things they find of value. Some of them are total scams while others can give us amazing things like Zombie Survival games, 3d printed products and how high-quality modular audio hubs Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Creative Sound Blaster Re:Imagine Modular Audio Hub with AI Kickstarter is an interesting platform that allows designers and developers to obtain the funding they need to build the things they find of value. Some of them are total scams while others can give us amazing things like Zombie Survival games, 3d printed products and how high-quality modular audio hubs no 00:31:16 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_173a nli_podcast_173a In this Podcast Extra we bring on a special guest and former Hackfort director and local event organizer, Mike Taylor. Mike has been a friend of the website for many years and helped Hardware Asylum get featured during several Boise Hackfort events due in part to the passion that Dennis has for overclocking. Sit back as the two discuss tech events and then take a deep dive into the challenges of building a PC. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The State of Tech Events and the Challenges of Building PCs In this Podcast Extra we bring on a special guest and former Hackfort director and local event organizer, Mike Taylor. Mike has been a friend of the website for many years and helped Hardware Asylum get featured during several Boise Hackfort events due in part to the passion that Dennis has for overclocking. Sit back as the two discuss tech events and then take a deep dive into the challenges of building a PC. no 00:40:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_173 nli_podcast_173 Motherboard form factors have been driving the PC market since the beginning with the IBM PC and everything after that has been based on this original design. So, what happens when a new form factor is released? Does everything reset or are there some standards that everyone still follows. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Exploring the New YTX Motherboard Form Factor and why ATX is King Motherboard form factors have been driving the PC market since the beginning with the IBM PC and everything after that has been based on this original design. So, what happens when a new form factor is released? Does everything reset or are there some standards that everyone still follows. no 00:32:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_172a nli_podcast_172a As gamers and hardware enthusiasts we often create attachments to certain gear in our arsenal. In this episode the duo discusses the pain and problems associated with replacing beloved gaming components when they are no longer available. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Shopping for New Gaming Headphones Looking at the Oldest and Newest Keyboards As gamers and hardware enthusiasts we often create attachments to certain gear in our arsenal. In this episode the duo discusses the pain and problems associated with replacing beloved gaming components when they are no longer available. no 00:32:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_172 nli_podcast_172 Hydroponic gardening has been around for quite some time and is really effective when done correctly. You can speed up the growing cycle and supercharge your plants to produce more when compared to traditional methods. As with overclocking a computer it just takes a little more effort to get the best results. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Overclocking your Vegetable Garden with Hydroponics Hydroponic gardening has been around for quite some time and is really effective when done correctly. You can speed up the growing cycle and supercharge your plants to produce more when compared to traditional methods. As with overclocking a computer it just takes a little more effort to get the best results. no 00:32:43 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_171a nli_podcast_171a There is a trend in the retro pc community to highlight popular platforms and technologies. For instance things like DOScember would celebrate all things DOS while SEPTandy would focus on Tandy computers. These trends typically start as a marketing campaign to promote content and videos, the good ones stick around while others may get lost to time. Dennis is looking to take advantage starting with this entry into the Retro PC vault. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Virtual Unboxing of a Vintage Tandy 1000 TX There is a trend in the retro pc community to highlight popular platforms and technologies. For instance things like DOScember would celebrate all things DOS while SEPTandy would focus on Tandy computers. These trends typically start as a marketing campaign to promote content and videos, the good ones stick around while others may get lost to time. Dennis is looking to take advantage starting with this entry into the Retro PC vault. no 00:31:17 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_171 nli_podcast_171 In addition to computer hardware the hosts of the Hardware Asylum Podcast are also rather passionate gamers and with the exciting launch of Battlefield 6 the duo couldn’t help but talk about some of the new features and graphical updates. Later in the show Dennis dives into a new feature on the website targeted at giving something back to our loyal readers and Sun, 10 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Checking out the Latest Battlefield 6 Multiplayer and Amazon Affiliate Shopping In addition to computer hardware the hosts of the Hardware Asylum Podcast are also rather passionate gamers and with the exciting launch of Battlefield 6 the duo couldn’t help but talk about some of the new features and graphical updates. Later in the show Dennis dives into a new feature on the website targeted at giving something back to our loyal readers and no 00:30:29 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_170a nli_podcast_170a People are always looking for ways to save money and while the practice of buying used computer parts to save money has largely fallen out of favor it can sometimes be the deciding factor between building mid-range system over a high-end one. In this episode the duo discuss the option of buying used computer parts and what to consider before spending a single cent. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Three PC Parts You Should Always Buy Used and Some You Should Not People are always looking for ways to save money and while the practice of buying used computer parts to save money has largely fallen out of favor it can sometimes be the deciding factor between building mid-range system over a high-end one. In this episode the duo discuss the option of buying used computer parts and what to consider before spending a single cent. no 00:35:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_170 nli_podcast_170 There is nothing worse than sitting down at your desk only to find that your PC has stopped working. What you do next will not only define you as a true computer hardware enthusiast but can help get you answers quickly if you have to “phone a friend”. In this episode Dennis talks about the troubleshooting process he went through to figure out what went wrong with his latest PC build. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Troubleshooting a Non-Functional Computer There is nothing worse than sitting down at your desk only to find that your PC has stopped working. What you do next will not only define you as a true computer hardware enthusiast but can help get you answers quickly if you have to “phone a friend”. In this episode Dennis talks about the troubleshooting process he went through to figure out what went wrong with his latest PC build. no 00:32:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_169a nli_podcast_169a There are few motherboards that hold the mantle of trendsetter as most simply improve on what was done before or what could be easily copied from competitors or stolen though industrial espionage. However, there is one motherboard to rise above them all, the MSI X99 Godlike. This board set the trend for onboard RGB lights and yet the series lives on with the latest Z890 Godlike Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum MSI Godlike the Trendsetting Motherboard Series There are few motherboards that hold the mantle of trendsetter as most simply improve on what was done before or what could be easily copied from competitors or stolen though industrial espionage. However, there is one motherboard to rise above them all, the MSI X99 Godlike. This board set the trend for onboard RGB lights and yet the series lives on with the latest Z890 Godlike no 00:22:57 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_169-2 nli_podcast_169-2 In this episode we continue our coverage of Computex 2025 and discuss more vendors and their contributions to AI and furthering the modern PC usage and development. There were a few vendors experimenting with bringing back some nostalgia by reviving old product lines or creating something truly retro. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex 2025 Coverage Part 2: The Modern Retro is Real In this episode we continue our coverage of Computex 2025 and discuss more vendors and their contributions to AI and furthering the modern PC usage and development. There were a few vendors experimenting with bringing back some nostalgia by reviving old product lines or creating something truly retro. no 00:31:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_169 nli_podcast_169 In this episode the duo takes a whiskey fueled look back to Computex 2010 which was the same year Kavalan distilled the spirit consumed during this recording. There is also some talk about current computer hardware but, who wants to listen to that? Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex 2025 Coverage Part 1: Kavalan Fueled Revisit to Computex 2010 In this episode the duo takes a whiskey fueled look back to Computex 2010 which was the same year Kavalan distilled the spirit consumed during this recording. There is also some talk about current computer hardware but, who wants to listen to that? no 00:31:59 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_168a nli_podcast_168a In this episode the duo talks about using open-source AI models on the new Ninjalane server and discuss some of the ways you can easily customize them for different uses from building out tailored documents to planning your D&D campaign. While hosting your own private AI sounds complicated the overall process is actually rather straightforward, provided you have the correct hardware to run them. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Using Private Open Source AI Models on Hardware Asylum In this episode the duo talks about using open-source AI models on the new Ninjalane server and discuss some of the ways you can easily customize them for different uses from building out tailored documents to planning your D&D campaign. While hosting your own private AI sounds complicated the overall process is actually rather straightforward, provided you have the correct hardware to run them. no 00:32:46 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_168 nli_podcast_168 For media people attending tradeshows is often a necessary part of the business. It not only allows you to see some of the latest tech but also talk with industry professionals about new things due to be released. It also has a side benefit that, sometimes, you can buy expensive hardware at bargain prices if, you are comfortable with a little cloak and dagger. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Amazing Video Cards Being Bought of the Back of Trucks For media people attending tradeshows is often a necessary part of the business. It not only allows you to see some of the latest tech but also talk with industry professionals about new things due to be released. It also has a side benefit that, sometimes, you can buy expensive hardware at bargain prices if, you are comfortable with a little cloak and dagger. no 00:40:36 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_167a nli_podcast_167a It is no surprise to know that games have gotten bigger over the years. What might have fit on a single disk now can take days to download and will likely get updated in less than a week. Technology has paved the way to do more with our digital entertainment and some experts are saying that we have already gone past the tipping point between what gamers what and gamers get. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Explosive Growth of Game Content Might be too much for Modern Gamers It is no surprise to know that games have gotten bigger over the years. What might have fit on a single disk now can take days to download and will likely get updated in less than a week. Technology has paved the way to do more with our digital entertainment and some experts are saying that we have already gone past the tipping point between what gamers what and gamers get. no 00:31:09 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_167 nli_podcast_167 It would seem that 2025 is the year of the upgrade, first new Podcast machine for recording the show and other lab related activities. Some personal builds and now a replacement server to host Hardwareasylum.com and Ninjalane.com. The question is, how is a datacenter hosted server different from a desktop PC? Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum More Hardware Asylum Upgrades – Enterprise Servers It would seem that 2025 is the year of the upgrade, first new Podcast machine for recording the show and other lab related activities. Some personal builds and now a replacement server to host Hardwareasylum.com and Ninjalane.com. The question is, how is a datacenter hosted server different from a desktop PC? no 00:33:44 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_166a nli_podcast_166a During CES 2025 we were introduced to the Endorfy line of products and two of them have made it into the Hardware Asylum Labs. These products are now being sold through ModMyMods and are looking to having exceptional value for the money. This virtual unboxing is then followed up with the Corne V3 GLP mechanical keyboard project and quick discussion on what it takes to build your own keyboard. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Endorfy Product Unboxing and Corne V3 Low Profile Keyboard Project During CES 2025 we were introduced to the Endorfy line of products and two of them have made it into the Hardware Asylum Labs. These products are now being sold through ModMyMods and are looking to having exceptional value for the money. This virtual unboxing is then followed up with the Corne V3 GLP mechanical keyboard project and quick discussion on what it takes to build your own keyboard. no 00:33:48 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_166 nli_podcast_166 One of the challenges of being a hardware reviewer and overclocker is having a stable system that you can use on a daily basis. Some enthusiasts take the budget route with a nice laptop while others pour the same passion and dedication into their personal builds that they do on the bench. The same holds true in the Hardware Asylum Labs but, there are times when more important things force personal builds to the side. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Personal ASUS ROG Build Process – Gaming hardware is not just for gamers One of the challenges of being a hardware reviewer and overclocker is having a stable system that you can use on a daily basis. Some enthusiasts take the budget route with a nice laptop while others pour the same passion and dedication into their personal builds that they do on the bench. The same holds true in the Hardware Asylum Labs but, there are times when more important things force personal builds to the side. no 00:31:57 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_165a nli_podcast_165a In this episode the duo discusses some of the new builds that will be taking place over the next couple months including a major upgrade to the computer that records the Hardware Asylum Podcast and handles all of the Twitch and YouTube live streams. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum Podcast Upgrades Powered by SilverStone In this episode the duo discusses some of the new builds that will be taking place over the next couple months including a major upgrade to the computer that records the Hardware Asylum Podcast and handles all of the Twitch and YouTube live streams. no 00:33:27 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_165 nli_podcast_165 CES 2025 is one of the most popular tradeshows for tech enthusiasts and does a great job at setting the stage for future technology and many of the things we will see in the immediate future. The highlight of CES 2025 was the launch of the RTX 50 Series Blackwell GPUs along with some major shifts in the hardware world. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Consumer Electronics Show 2025 - It was more than AI CES 2025 is one of the most popular tradeshows for tech enthusiasts and does a great job at setting the stage for future technology and many of the things we will see in the immediate future. The highlight of CES 2025 was the launch of the RTX 50 Series Blackwell GPUs along with some major shifts in the hardware world. no 01:02:32 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_164 nli_podcast_164 With 2024 quickly coming to an end we decided to reflect on some of the hardware highlights of 2024 to recall some of our favorite products and projects from fancy motherboards to the popular dual subwoofer build. We also end the year with one last system build that may not completely break the bank. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum A Look Back on 2024 Hardware Highlights and Bonus System Build With 2024 quickly coming to an end we decided to reflect on some of the hardware highlights of 2024 to recall some of our favorite products and projects from fancy motherboards to the popular dual subwoofer build. We also end the year with one last system build that may not completely break the bank. no 00:46:38 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_163a nli_podcast_163a Dennis has this an unhealthy obsession with retro pc hardware from repairing old motherboards to assembling unicorn builds that max out the platform in ways that could not have been imagined when they were relevant. Well, it would seem that others have noticed and started sending in some mysteries of their own. Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Extreme Reader Mail – Mystery Retro Hardware Unboxing Dennis has this an unhealthy obsession with retro pc hardware from repairing old motherboards to assembling unicorn builds that max out the platform in ways that could not have been imagined when they were relevant. Well, it would seem that others have noticed and started sending in some mysteries of their own. no 00:33:28 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_163 nli_podcast_163 It has been a while since we featured an AMD motherboard on Hardware Asylum or the Podcast and in celebration of this achievement the duo offer an in-depth look at the new flagship motherboard from ASUS including Nitropath and how a SS Phase doesn’t faze the Ryzen 9 9950x. Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum An in-depth look at the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Motherboard It has been a while since we featured an AMD motherboard on Hardware Asylum or the Podcast and in celebration of this achievement the duo offer an in-depth look at the new flagship motherboard from ASUS including Nitropath and how a SS Phase doesn’t faze the Ryzen 9 9950x. no 00:30:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_162a nli_podcast_162a For this Podcast Extra, the duo will be diving into what might have been one of the most anticipated movies of 2015 that was quickly rushed out in 2024 to become one of the many box office flops of the season. From a poor script to completely irrelevant casting choices it makes you wonder if anyone will ever make a good movie based on a video game. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Impressions of the Questionable Borderlands Movie For this Podcast Extra, the duo will be diving into what might have been one of the most anticipated movies of 2015 that was quickly rushed out in 2024 to become one of the many box office flops of the season. From a poor script to completely irrelevant casting choices it makes you wonder if anyone will ever make a good movie based on a video game. no 00:29:08 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_162 nli_podcast_162 We talked quite a bit about how messed up the RTX 4070 launch was from the initial release to a highly public recall to the final version, which was pretty good. Well, seems NVIDIA is at it again with a silent nerf of memory performance. However, all is not lost given the current RTX 50 Series rumors proving that the Blackwell generation could be really good. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum More RTX 4070 Crazyness and some RTX 50 Series Leaks and Rumors We talked quite a bit about how messed up the RTX 4070 launch was from the initial release to a highly public recall to the final version, which was pretty good. Well, seems NVIDIA is at it again with a silent nerf of memory performance. However, all is not lost given the current RTX 50 Series rumors proving that the Blackwell generation could be really good. no 00:31:38 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_161a nli_podcast_161a By now most of you have heard of ChatGPT and its significance in bringing AI principles into the mainstream. There are quite a few different types of AI from generative ai to create assets and language models which can create chatbots and digital assistants. Most of these systems will run in the cloud as a service but, you could run your own AI with some rather simple tools. Sat, 24 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Install and Use Your Own Private AI By now most of you have heard of ChatGPT and its significance in bringing AI principles into the mainstream. There are quite a few different types of AI from generative ai to create assets and language models which can create chatbots and digital assistants. Most of these systems will run in the cloud as a service but, you could run your own AI with some rather simple tools. no 00:36:04 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_161 nli_podcast_161 In this episode the duo dive back into the topic of sound quality and if sound bars are really all that good or just cleaver marking combined with the placebo effect. There is some truth to each side and after some in-depth real-world testing they are here with a verdict. Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Are Sound Bars Good Enough for your Home Theater In this episode the duo dive back into the topic of sound quality and if sound bars are really all that good or just cleaver marking combined with the placebo effect. There is some truth to each side and after some in-depth real-world testing they are here with a verdict. no 00:31:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_160a nli_podcast_160a Based on what Dennis saw during Computex 2024 there is a very good chance that the era of the DIY personal computer is finally coming to an end. Of course, there will always be ways to build a computer however, we noticed that then hardware makers gave up on competitive overclocking it killed an entire niche from the enthusiast PC sector and now it is happing on the gaming side. In this episode the duo discusses the writing on the wall and paint some pictures on what the future could be. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum A Major Shift in the Desktop Personal Computer is Coming Based on what Dennis saw during Computex 2024 there is a very good chance that the era of the DIY personal computer is finally coming to an end. Of course, there will always be ways to build a computer however, we noticed that then hardware makers gave up on competitive overclocking it killed an entire niche from the enthusiast PC sector and now it is happing on the gaming side. In this episode the duo discusses the writing on the wall and paint some pictures on what the future could be. no 00:29:45 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_160-3 nli_podcast_160-3 This is part 3 of our Computex 2024 coverage. A common theme for Computex 2024 was AI and sadly the absence of Gaming and/or Overclocking hardware. Despite this there were a few interesting and overkill motherboards followed by purely custom power supplies and retro matrix displays on coolers. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex 2024 Coverage Part 3: Wonderful Overkill AI Motherboards and Retro Displays This is part 3 of our Computex 2024 coverage. A common theme for Computex 2024 was AI and sadly the absence of Gaming and/or Overclocking hardware. Despite this there were a few interesting and overkill motherboards followed by purely custom power supplies and retro matrix displays on coolers. no 00:33:51 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_160-2 nli_podcast_160-2 This is part 2 of our Computex 2024 coverage. As mentioned in the previous episode, there wasn’t much in the way of gaming hardware on the show floor but there was plenty of AI accessories and hardware available along with example of the new CAMM2 memory modules designed for ultra-portable computers. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex 2024 Coverage Part 2: Massive Racks and Small Memory This is part 2 of our Computex 2024 coverage. As mentioned in the previous episode, there wasn’t much in the way of gaming hardware on the show floor but there was plenty of AI accessories and hardware available along with example of the new CAMM2 memory modules designed for ultra-portable computers. no 00:30:33 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_160-1 nli_podcast_160-1 It has been a while since Hardware Asylum was at Computex and the 2024 edition of this global technology show did not disappoint. NVIDIA had their keynote the day before Computex opened followed by an AMD keynote to kick the show off. After that Dennis visited with Gigabyte, Corsair, beQuiet during the first hours of the event. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex 2024 Coverage Part 1: the Calm Before the Storm plus Nvidia It has been a while since Hardware Asylum was at Computex and the 2024 edition of this global technology show did not disappoint. NVIDIA had their keynote the day before Computex opened followed by an AMD keynote to kick the show off. After that Dennis visited with Gigabyte, Corsair, beQuiet during the first hours of the event. no 00:36:58 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_159a nli_podcast_159a Have you ever wondered how your build stacks up against EVERYONE else playing Steam games? Well, the Steam Hardware Survey can give you that data and the results are shocking, to say the least. In this episode we use the April 2024 Steam Hardware Survey to build the ultimate gaming PC according to gamers from around the world. Sat, 25 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Building a Budget Gaming PC Using Steam Survey Stats Have you ever wondered how your build stacks up against EVERYONE else playing Steam games? Well, the Steam Hardware Survey can give you that data and the results are shocking, to say the least. In this episode we use the April 2024 Steam Hardware Survey to build the ultimate gaming PC according to gamers from around the world. no 00:39:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_159 nli_podcast_159 In this episode we explore some of the things that makes NVIDIA a company to watch from their dedication to gaming using NVIDIA GTX and RTX graphics cards to game related technologies such as Ray Tracing and DLSS. Their GPUs are fueling the AI revolution with datacenter construction and hardware designed specifically for AI processing. All of this collectively impacts their publicly traded stock which is embedded into thousands of mutual funds and the S&P 500 market index. Mon, 13 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What Makes NVIDIA Such an Interesting Company In this episode we explore some of the things that makes NVIDIA a company to watch from their dedication to gaming using NVIDIA GTX and RTX graphics cards to game related technologies such as Ray Tracing and DLSS. Their GPUs are fueling the AI revolution with datacenter construction and hardware designed specifically for AI processing. All of this collectively impacts their publicly traded stock which is embedded into thousands of mutual funds and the S&P 500 market index. no 00:33:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_158a nli_podcast_158a It is not uncommon for people to establish a home office either for their day job, their night job or even a side hustle. While you only need a computer there are certain accessories that make the entire process more enjoyable and vastly more productive. In this episode we explore a number of essential components including the Yeyian Gaming Flexcam. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Yeyian Gaming Streaming FlexCam and Essential Home Office Gear It is not uncommon for people to establish a home office either for their day job, their night job or even a side hustle. While you only need a computer there are certain accessories that make the entire process more enjoyable and vastly more productive. In this episode we explore a number of essential components including the Yeyian Gaming Flexcam. no 00:31:21 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_158 nli_podcast_158 Dennis recently had an old review motherboard come back to the Hardware Asylum Labs and was a completely unexpected sight. The board in question is the Soltek SL-75DRV4 and was a board he first reviewed back in 2001 on Ninjalane (the Parent site). The board had leaking capacitors and was a common failure that claimed the lives of so many motherboards before their time. Later in the show the duo talk about lost Memories, not from getting old but rather losing your data due to storing SSDs for too long. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Capacitor Plague and the Risk of Lost Memories Dennis recently had an old review motherboard come back to the Hardware Asylum Labs and was a completely unexpected sight. The board in question is the Soltek SL-75DRV4 and was a board he first reviewed back in 2001 on Ninjalane (the Parent site). The board had leaking capacitors and was a common failure that claimed the lives of so many motherboards before their time. Later in the show the duo talk about lost Memories, not from getting old but rather losing your data due to storing SSDs for too long. no 00:38:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_157a nli_podcast_157a With the pending launch of Fallout on Amazon and Borderlands in the theater we decided to revisit some great video game movies including a dream casting discussion we had over 10 years ago centered on the Borderlands movie and how badly a movie could be perceived when it starts to stray to far from the source material. However, the new Fallout series on Amazon might just be the crown jewel to save the summer. Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Revisiting Video Game Movies Including Fallout and Borderlands With the pending launch of Fallout on Amazon and Borderlands in the theater we decided to revisit some great video game movies including a dream casting discussion we had over 10 years ago centered on the Borderlands movie and how badly a movie could be perceived when it starts to stray to far from the source material. However, the new Fallout series on Amazon might just be the crown jewel to save the summer. no 00:31:55 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_157 nli_podcast_157 Recently Jensen Huang the CEO of NVIDIA attended the World Governments Summit and talked about the current state of AI and made some amazing claims from Sovern AI to regulations to howe everyone in a company could be a coder. This raised some eyebrows, including those belonging to John Carmack who mentioned that learning how to code is not about programs but the process of learning how to solve problems. In this episode we talk about different implementations of AI and the hardware used to run it. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Evolution of AI: From Humble Beginnings to the Modern Influence Recently Jensen Huang the CEO of NVIDIA attended the World Governments Summit and talked about the current state of AI and made some amazing claims from Sovern AI to regulations to howe everyone in a company could be a coder. This raised some eyebrows, including those belonging to John Carmack who mentioned that learning how to code is not about programs but the process of learning how to solve problems. In this episode we talk about different implementations of AI and the hardware used to run it. no 00:31:30 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_156a nli_podcast_156a We have mentioned that one of quickest and most secure ways to back up your personal data is using a NAS device. Many commercial NAS systems are self-contained and have limited power. The CS382 is a dedicated NAS chassis allowing you to build the server you need without the common limitations. Later in this episode we talk about the new game modes in Fortnite and how to get rich quick using in game vbucks. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum SilverStone CS382 NAS Chassis and the Game Modes of Fortnite We have mentioned that one of quickest and most secure ways to back up your personal data is using a NAS device. Many commercial NAS systems are self-contained and have limited power. The CS382 is a dedicated NAS chassis allowing you to build the server you need without the common limitations. Later in this episode we talk about the new game modes in Fortnite and how to get rich quick using in game vbucks. no 00:34:57 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_156 nli_podcast_156 The RTX 40 Series Super video cards launched in January and encompass some of the final versions of the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series and Ada Lovelace architecture. We have the Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super in the lab and discuss some of the features and the take a deep dive into the interesting and completely messed up launch history of the 40 Series. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super and the Sorted History of the RTX 40 Series The RTX 40 Series Super video cards launched in January and encompass some of the final versions of the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series and Ada Lovelace architecture. We have the Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super in the lab and discuss some of the features and the take a deep dive into the interesting and completely messed up launch history of the 40 Series. no 00:29:17 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_155 nli_podcast_155 In this episode we do a debrief of the popular Consumer Electronics Show talking about each vendor we visited. While we focus on the computer hardware aspects of CES and checking out the latest motherboards, and related computer accessories there are some other amazing things to see including some AR Sunglasses, Mega Servers and an awesome all wheel drive robot lawn mower. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Supersized CES 2024 From Augmented Reality Sunglasses to AWD Robot Mowers In this episode we do a debrief of the popular Consumer Electronics Show talking about each vendor we visited. While we focus on the computer hardware aspects of CES and checking out the latest motherboards, and related computer accessories there are some other amazing things to see including some AR Sunglasses, Mega Servers and an awesome all wheel drive robot lawn mower. no 01:14:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_154a nli_podcast_154a They say the only constant is change and that if things are not changing then you are not growing as a person or society. This has a direct impact on the technology that we use on a regular basis and while some trends may have never been welcome to begin with, there are some that may have left before their time. In this Podcast Extra the duo discusses an article on PC Gamer “30 things PC Gamer has outlived over the past 30 years” and later adds a few items they had missed. Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hot Tech Items and Trends that Have Come and Gone over the Past 30 Years They say the only constant is change and that if things are not changing then you are not growing as a person or society. This has a direct impact on the technology that we use on a regular basis and while some trends may have never been welcome to begin with, there are some that may have left before their time. In this Podcast Extra the duo discusses an article on PC Gamer “30 things PC Gamer has outlived over the past 30 years” and later adds a few items they had missed. no 00:32:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_154 nli_podcast_154 Streaming on Twitch or YouTube is extremely easy on modern computers but can be quite a challenge when the technology is a little older. In this episode we talk about the steps needed to stream games from a Retro PC and how easy it has become to build a modern gaming build complete with EK watercooling gear. Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Challenges when Streaming Retro PCs and the Ease of Building a Modern One Streaming on Twitch or YouTube is extremely easy on modern computers but can be quite a challenge when the technology is a little older. In this episode we talk about the steps needed to stream games from a Retro PC and how easy it has become to build a modern gaming build complete with EK watercooling gear. no 00:36:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_153a nli_podcast_153a We have all built computers before but, there are some people out there looking to take things to the next level and blur the lines between what makes sense and what will get views. This is very much a social medial world and it extends well beyond reasonable PC building. But, is there a limit? Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Build Review of the 50k Oppenheimer Creator PC We have all built computers before but, there are some people out there looking to take things to the next level and blur the lines between what makes sense and what will get views. This is very much a social medial world and it extends well beyond reasonable PC building. But, is there a limit? no 00:34:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_153 nli_podcast_153 There have been some major changes in the PC hardware world and the makers of those components have been slow to adapt. However, the fault is not with the maker of the hardware but rather the consumers, the hardware enthusiasts, the once vocal minority has been enabling the hardware maker with their silence. It might be time to put a stop to it. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Stop the Madness - You are building your PC Wrong There have been some major changes in the PC hardware world and the makers of those components have been slow to adapt. However, the fault is not with the maker of the hardware but rather the consumers, the hardware enthusiasts, the once vocal minority has been enabling the hardware maker with their silence. It might be time to put a stop to it. no 00:31:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_152a nli_podcast_152a No Man’s Sky was released in in the middle part of 2016 to largely negative reviews due to the game being overhyped and rushed to release. That is a typical issue with Kickstarter and other crowdfunded projects. However, since the release the developers have been consistently releasing new content while offering new and different ways to play. In this Podcast Extra Darren gives us his review into the current game and his favorite play style. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum A Player Review of No Mans Sky and the Different Ways to Play No Man’s Sky was released in in the middle part of 2016 to largely negative reviews due to the game being overhyped and rushed to release. That is a typical issue with Kickstarter and other crowdfunded projects. However, since the release the developers have been consistently releasing new content while offering new and different ways to play. In this Podcast Extra Darren gives us his review into the current game and his favorite play style. no 00:32:44 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_152 nli_podcast_152 Last month we talk about the Z790 refresh from Gigabyte Aorus called the Fast Track to Gen X. In this episode we are doing a virtual unboxing of the new Elite 7 X to check out the new features and check out new DDR5 memory from BIWIN called the Predator Hermes with speeds available up to 8000Mhz. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Unboxing Aorus Z790 Elite X 7 WiFi and Predator Hermes DDR5 RGB Memory Last month we talk about the Z790 refresh from Gigabyte Aorus called the Fast Track to Gen X. In this episode we are doing a virtual unboxing of the new Elite 7 X to check out the new features and check out new DDR5 memory from BIWIN called the Predator Hermes with speeds available up to 8000Mhz. no 00:30:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_151a nli_podcast_151a In this episode Dennis talks about his recent trip to Seattle to attend Seafair 2023. The trip was to experience live hydroplane racing and catch an exciting airshow featuring planes manufactured by Boeing and the Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team. Of course, before heading back he made a quick stop at RE-PC for some retro pc part hunting. Sun, 24 Sep 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Attending Seafair in Seattle for Fast Boats Faster Planes and Classic Sound Cards In this episode Dennis talks about his recent trip to Seattle to attend Seafair 2023. The trip was to experience live hydroplane racing and catch an exciting airshow featuring planes manufactured by Boeing and the Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team. Of course, before heading back he made a quick stop at RE-PC for some retro pc part hunting. no 00:28:42 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_151 nli_podcast_151 Hardware Asylum as invited to attend a special media event hosted by Gigabyte / Aorus to showcase their Z790 X Motherboard refresh. They called this event “Fast Track to Gen X – Speed Simplified” and marked a series of major technology enhancements they were implementing to not only make their motherboards faster but also unique in the enthusiast motherboard space. In this episode the duo discusses the highlights of the event and what makes these boards great. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Aorus Z790 X Motherboard Refresh - Fast Track to Gen X Hardware Asylum as invited to attend a special media event hosted by Gigabyte / Aorus to showcase their Z790 X Motherboard refresh. They called this event “Fast Track to Gen X – Speed Simplified” and marked a series of major technology enhancements they were implementing to not only make their motherboards faster but also unique in the enthusiast motherboard space. In this episode the duo discusses the highlights of the event and what makes these boards great. no 00:34:34 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_150a nli_podcast_150a We get a good number of questions related to PC building and computer hardware and, in this episode, we dig through the mailbag to find some of your most obscure computer questions and have a great time answering them. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Dipping into the Hardware Asylum Mailbag for Obscure PC Hardware Questions We get a good number of questions related to PC building and computer hardware and, in this episode, we dig through the mailbag to find some of your most obscure computer questions and have a great time answering them. no 00:34:15 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_150 nli_podcast_150 In this episode the duo discusses a recent article about the Newegg Shopping App built using the ChatGPT IV API interface. This allows users to ask the bot questions about computer hardware, components and even how to install everything. However, the responses are limited begging the question, can, or should, we trust the results Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Asking ChatGPT to Build us a Gaming PC In this episode the duo discusses a recent article about the Newegg Shopping App built using the ChatGPT IV API interface. This allows users to ask the bot questions about computer hardware, components and even how to install everything. However, the responses are limited begging the question, can, or should, we trust the results no 00:29:31 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_149 nli_podcast_149 Diablo is a pretty amazing game and the developers did an excellent job at optimizing it to run on a wide variety of platforms and PC Hardware configurations. They also built in ways to run it with NVIDIA DLSS which can not only increase performance by 25% but also while running at the highest image quality settings. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Diablo IV DLSS Performance and Gamplay Diablo is a pretty amazing game and the developers did an excellent job at optimizing it to run on a wide variety of platforms and PC Hardware configurations. They also built in ways to run it with NVIDIA DLSS which can not only increase performance by 25% but also while running at the highest image quality settings. no 00:37:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_148a nli_podcast_148a In this episode we revisit three of our currently in progress projects including the Dual Subwoofer project, the Supra PiModem and some new Retro PC gaming builds. Sat, 24 Jun 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Check in on Three of our Current Projects In this episode we revisit three of our currently in progress projects including the Dual Subwoofer project, the Supra PiModem and some new Retro PC gaming builds. no 00:29:02 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_148 nli_podcast_148 The Battlefield games are a common topic on the Podcast and while Season 5: New Dawn of Battlefield 2042 is reported to fix everything wrong with the current game we thought it might be interesting to dive into how things got so bad to begin with starting 21 years ago. Sat, 10 Jun 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum 21 Years of the Battlefield Franchise, Pour Them Another The Battlefield games are a common topic on the Podcast and while Season 5: New Dawn of Battlefield 2042 is reported to fix everything wrong with the current game we thought it might be interesting to dive into how things got so bad to begin with starting 21 years ago. no 00:42:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_147a nli_podcast_147a In this episode the duo revisits a CES topic focused on some upgrades to the NVIDIA GeForce Now Cloud Gaming service and the option to play gaming titles on RTX 4090 class hardware. The service has been around for years and is currently the only cloud gaming service that allows you to play games enhanced by the NVIDIA GeForce gaming technologies without needing to own a single NVIDIA product. Wed, 24 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Current State of Cloud Gaming and Should you Take it Serious In this episode the duo revisits a CES topic focused on some upgrades to the NVIDIA GeForce Now Cloud Gaming service and the option to play gaming titles on RTX 4090 class hardware. The service has been around for years and is currently the only cloud gaming service that allows you to play games enhanced by the NVIDIA GeForce gaming technologies without needing to own a single NVIDIA product. no 00:28:51 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_147 nli_podcast_147 In this episode the duo talk about the new RTX 4070 that has been tested in the Hardware Asylum Labs and analyze the performance against some of the popular cards of the previous generation to determine if it might be a good buy for your next upgrade or, if there might be something better for you to spend a fist full of dollars on. Wed, 10 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum NVIDIA RTX 4070 Performance and DLSS 3 Games In this episode the duo talk about the new RTX 4070 that has been tested in the Hardware Asylum Labs and analyze the performance against some of the popular cards of the previous generation to determine if it might be a good buy for your next upgrade or, if there might be something better for you to spend a fist full of dollars on. no 00:32:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_146 nli_podcast_146 In this episode the duo discusses a bequiet Social Media post asking fans to post their advice for someone building their first PC. Given this is social media the post was littered with cheeky responses and a few valid comments. A few were captured for discussion followed by a step by step on how easy it is to assemble a modern personal computer. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What Advice Would We Give to a First Time PC Builder and How to Build a PC In this episode the duo discusses a bequiet Social Media post asking fans to post their advice for someone building their first PC. Given this is social media the post was littered with cheeky responses and a few valid comments. A few were captured for discussion followed by a step by step on how easy it is to assemble a modern personal computer. no 00:38:13 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_145a nli_podcast_145a When you are doing any sort of modding project it is important to have the right tools for the job. Skipping this step is not only dangerous but, can also lead to lackluster results and often take longer than it would otherwise. When Dennis started his Retro PC (re)Adventure he discovered how versatile 3D Printing can be when it came to rebuilding old machines and upcycling old hardware. In this episode the duo discuss the latest Retro PC project in the Hardware Asylum Labs and how 3D Printing made it all possible. Sun, 26 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Using 3D Printing for Retro PC Projects When you are doing any sort of modding project it is important to have the right tools for the job. Skipping this step is not only dangerous but, can also lead to lackluster results and often take longer than it would otherwise. When Dennis started his Retro PC (re)Adventure he discovered how versatile 3D Printing can be when it came to rebuilding old machines and upcycling old hardware. In this episode the duo discuss the latest Retro PC project in the Hardware Asylum Labs and how 3D Printing made it all possible. no 00:29:56 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_145 nli_podcast_145 With the recent launch of the new AMD Ryzen 7950X3D processor there was a new round of DDR5 memory released to support the new platform. The duo explore why you need DDR5 and what aspects of the memory are important to pick for your next build. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What is the deal with Desktop DDR5 Memory With the recent launch of the new AMD Ryzen 7950X3D processor there was a new round of DDR5 memory released to support the new platform. The duo explore why you need DDR5 and what aspects of the memory are important to pick for your next build. no 00:29:21 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_144a nli_podcast_144a 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Thermaltake P3 TG Pro and Modern Dial Up Modem 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. no 00:34:47 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_144 nli_podcast_144 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 the duo explores what is currently out there and even touch on some historical examples. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum AI Generated Content Will Take Over the World 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 the duo explores what is currently out there and even touch on some historical examples. no 00:30:20 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_143 nli_podcast_143 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. Sun, 22 Jan 2023 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Consumer Electronics Show 2023 Travel Log Breakdown 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. no 00:52:17 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_142 nli_podcast_142 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. Sat, 10 Dec 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Holiday Gift Buying Guide for Gamers of all Types 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. no 00:29:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_141a nli_podcast_141a 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. Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Check In on the Progress of the Retro PC Subwoofer Project and Next Steps 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. no 00:30:20 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_141 nli_podcast_141 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. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum NVIDIA RTX 4090 PowerGate Problem and the Unlaunch of the RTX 4080 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. no 00:30:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_140a nli_podcast_140a 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. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Cannonball Quest for Retro PC Hardware 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. no 00:31:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_140 nli_podcast_140 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. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPU Launch and Buyer Discussion 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. no 00:30:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_139a nli_podcast_139a 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. Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Big PC Builds and the Cases Needed to Hold Them 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. no 00:29:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_139 nli_podcast_139 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. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum First Look at the EVGA Z690 Dark and Retro PC Subwoofer Project 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. no 00:33:08 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_138a nli_podcast_138a 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. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Adding Boom to your Beige Box 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. no 00:34:45 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_138 nli_podcast_138 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. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum You are Using the Wrong Headphones 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. no 00:34:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_137 nli_podcast_137 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 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum High-End Computers are they practical or insane 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 no 00:40:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_136a nli_podcast_136a 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. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Origins of the Modern Internet with a Bulletin Board System 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. no 00:29:19 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_136 nli_podcast_136 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. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum We Can Finally Buy Video Cards from Basic to Unicorns 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. no 00:32:27 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_135a nli_podcast_135a 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. Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum My Quest to Find the Perfect Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard 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. no 00:28:54 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_135 nli_podcast_135 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. Tue, 10 May 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Exploring Keyboard Form Factors from 80 to 65% 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. no 00:29:54 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_134b nli_podcast_134b 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. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti Launch and What is next on the Hardware Asylum Retro PC Channel 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. no 00:32:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_134a nli_podcast_134a 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. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Hackfort 2022 Special Recording Session 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. no 00:29:29 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_134 nli_podcast_134 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. Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum How Multiplayer Gaming has Changed 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. no 00:28:17 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_133a nli_podcast_133a 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. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Importance of Cyber Security and Thoughts on Dying Light 2 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. no 00:31:33 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_133 nli_podcast_133 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. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum How I got into 3D Printing using a Creality CR-10V3 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. no 00:34:32 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_132a nli_podcast_132a 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. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Various Retro PC Projects on the Hardware Asylum YouTube Channel 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. no 00:29:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_132 nli_podcast_132 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. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Death of the Entry Level Gaming PC and the Most Underrated PC Component 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. no 00:29:04 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_131a nli_podcast_131a 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. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Games you should have played in 2021 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. no 00:34:10 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_131 nli_podcast_131 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. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Worst Storage Mediums of All Time 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. no 00:30:26 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_130 nli_podcast_130 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. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Games for the Holiday Season with an In-Depth Look at Battlefield 2042 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. no 00:38:37 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_129a nli_podcast_129a 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. Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Essential Software When Migrating Computers and My RetroPC got Stoned 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. no 00:32:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_129 nli_podcast_129 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. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Important Things to Know about Alder Lake 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. no 00:29:42 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_128a nli_podcast_128a 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. Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Windows 11 and the Trusted Platform Module 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. no 00:28:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_128 nli_podcast_128 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. Sun, 10 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hackfort 2021 Wrapup with the Director of Hackfort 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. no 00:35:07 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_127a nli_podcast_127a 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 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Smallest PC Build Ever and Two-Piece M.2 Drives 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 no 00:30:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_127 nli_podcast_127 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. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Why you need a 3D Printer and the Building of Custom PC Parts 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. no 00:34:39 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_126a nli_podcast_126a 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? Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum A Real World Review of the EGO Power+ LM21355P Electric Lawn Mower 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? no 00:34:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_126 nli_podcast_126 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. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum High Speed Memory in Gaming PC, Hometheater Speakers on your Desktop 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. no 00:27:10 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_125a nli_podcast_125a 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. Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Taking an In-Depth look at the Eclipse P500A from Phanteks 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. no 00:29:09 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_125 nli_podcast_125 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. Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor from the Software Side 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. no 00:34:05 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_124a nli_podcast_124a 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. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Picking a Processor and Challenges of Playing old Games on Modern Hardware 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. no 00:30:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_124 nli_podcast_124 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 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor 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 no 00:33:57 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_123a nli_podcast_123a 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 Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Retro PC Adventure at RE-PC in Seattle 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 no 00:23:16 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_123 nli_podcast_123 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. Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum NVIDIA, Global Chip Shortages and What This Company is Doing to Solve the Problem 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. no 00:27:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_122 nli_podcast_122 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. Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Death of Frys Electronics and the End of an Era 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. no 00:32:59 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_121a nli_podcast_121a 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. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Building a Retro PC and what it takes to run old machines 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. no 00:30:33 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_121 nli_podcast_121 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum It is ok to Build with Ryzen and Good Video Game Movies 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. no 00:31:11 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_120a nli_podcast_120a 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. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Benefits and Limitations of Watercooling from DIY to AIO 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. no 00:29:06 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_120 nli_podcast_120 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. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Revisit Galvanic Corrosion and Improving Case Cooling 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. no 00:30:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_119a nli_podcast_119a 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. Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Unboxing a Special Intel Motherboard from 1995 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. no 00:29:57 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_119 nli_podcast_119 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. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum Podcast 10-Year Anniversary 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. no 00:30:30 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_118a nli_podcast_118a 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. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Subzero AIO Water Cooling and the Death of the HEDT Processor 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. no 00:26:09 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_118 nli_podcast_118 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. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Lack of Enthusiast Level Video Cards and SFX PSU Overclocking 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. no 00:29:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_117a nli_podcast_117a 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. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Changes in Overclocking from CPU to Memory 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. no 00:31:13 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_117 nli_podcast_117 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. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Evolution of the EVGA Dark Series 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. no 00:33:13 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_116a nli_podcast_116a 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Upcoming PC games for 2020 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 no 00:31:10 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_116 nli_podcast_116 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 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum RTX 30 Series Controversy and Hosting a LAN Party 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 no 00:30:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_115a nli_podcast_115a 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum How Much Machine do you Need to run Crysis Remastered 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. no 00:32:54 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_115 nli_podcast_115 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. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What We Know From the Announcement for the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series 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. no 00:36:31 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_114a nli_podcast_114a 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. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Explore the Performance of the GTX 1070 SLI 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. no 00:25:16 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_114 nli_podcast_114 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. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Death of the Convention and its Evolution into this Digital World 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. no 00:30:55 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_113a nli_podcast_113a 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. Sat, 25 Jul 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Risks and Rewards when Chasing Used Enthusiast Level Hardware 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. no 00:29:47 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_113 nli_podcast_113 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. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What was Computer Hardware Like in 2009 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. no 00:31:38 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_112a nli_podcast_112a In this episode we take a candid look at extreme watercooling and if going big can be a real benefit to your water loop or just a waste of time and money. We also discuss radiator design, size and thermal capacity while also addressing the issue of galvanic corrosion. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Does Radiator Size Matter In this episode we take a candid look at extreme watercooling and if going big can be a real benefit to your water loop or just a waste of time and money. We also discuss radiator design, size and thermal capacity while also addressing the issue of galvanic corrosion. no 00:28:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_112 nli_podcast_112 In this episode we take a deep dive into the new ASUS Republic of Gamers Maximus XII Formula and some of the cooling accessories you can get specific to this LGA 1200 motherboard. The EK Quantum Momentum isn’t the first product of its kind but does offer a unique dress up option for your XII Formula Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Diving into the Maximus XII Formula and EK-Quantum Momentum In this episode we take a deep dive into the new ASUS Republic of Gamers Maximus XII Formula and some of the cooling accessories you can get specific to this LGA 1200 motherboard. The EK Quantum Momentum isn’t the first product of its kind but does offer a unique dress up option for your XII Formula no 00:35:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_111a nli_podcast_111a In this special video podcast extra we talk about how to test sound cards when the normal testing methods have failed, namely why the Creative AE-9 is special. Later the topics shift to PC modding with the new SilverStone Cable Extensions, SilverStone 120mm Air Penetrator fan and finally Darren tells us about his latest 3D Printing project. Mon, 25 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Proper Sound Card Testing, Cool PC Mods and 3D Printing Projects In this special video podcast extra we talk about how to test sound cards when the normal testing methods have failed, namely why the Creative AE-9 is special. Later the topics shift to PC modding with the new SilverStone Cable Extensions, SilverStone 120mm Air Penetrator fan and finally Darren tells us about his latest 3D Printing project. no 00:32:59 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_111 nli_podcast_111 In this special video podcast we talk about the new Z490 motherboard offerings from ASUS that encompass an entire range from the high dollar Maximus XII down to mainstream Z490 Prime motherboards. Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum ASUS Z490 Motherboard Comet Lake LGA1200 Launch In this special video podcast we talk about the new Z490 motherboard offerings from ASUS that encompass an entire range from the high dollar Maximus XII down to mainstream Z490 Prime motherboards. no 00:35:48 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_110a nli_podcast_110a In a special video podcast extra the duo talk about the replacing a prized gaming mouse with a substandard product and then go on to speculate about which next gen gaming console will be better. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Roccat KONE AIMO Mouse Review, Next Gen Console Hardware Specs In a special video podcast extra the duo talk about the replacing a prized gaming mouse with a substandard product and then go on to speculate about which next gen gaming console will be better. no 00:30:26 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_110 nli_podcast_110 In a special video podcast the duo talk about the products going on in the Hardware Asylum Labs including some RTX 2060 KO Overclocking, external power modifications for video cards and coolant testing. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum RTX 2060 Extreme Overclocking, EVGA Epower V and Modwater Testing - Video Podcast In a special video podcast the duo talk about the products going on in the Hardware Asylum Labs including some RTX 2060 KO Overclocking, external power modifications for video cards and coolant testing. no 00:46:27 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_109a nli_podcast_109a In this episode it is all about VR gaming, Darren picked up an Occulus Quest over the holidays and brings it to the lab for some pre-podcast gaming. It was really good fun and begs the question, is it time to go full VR? Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The State of VR Gaming and Occulus Quest Hands On In this episode it is all about VR gaming, Darren picked up an Occulus Quest over the holidays and brings it to the lab for some pre-podcast gaming. It was really good fun and begs the question, is it time to go full VR? no 00:38:07 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_109 nli_podcast_109 In this episode we talk about the history of modern video cards from AGP graphics to the modern RTX including their rise to prominence in the enthusiast market to the fiery downfall triggered by cost, performance and the carelessness of a modern hardware enthusiast. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The downfall of the modern GPU, which is better RTX 2060 or GTX 580 Classified In this episode we talk about the history of modern video cards from AGP graphics to the modern RTX including their rise to prominence in the enthusiast market to the fiery downfall triggered by cost, performance and the carelessness of a modern hardware enthusiast. no 00:32:44 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_108a nli_podcast_108a With a recent performance leak showing that the Intel Core i9 10900k 10-Core processor is faster than the 12-Core Ryzen 9 3900k we decided to discuss one of the biggest drawbacks of large multicore CPUs and how their power is only noticeable in certain situations Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Are More Cores Better With a recent performance leak showing that the Intel Core i9 10900k 10-Core processor is faster than the 12-Core Ryzen 9 3900k we decided to discuss one of the biggest drawbacks of large multicore CPUs and how their power is only noticeable in certain situations no 00:30:26 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_108 nli_podcast_108 Discrete audio cards are often overlooked when building a PC and yet they are one of the best ways to get better performance and better audio quality, the Creative Labs AE-9 is one of the best. Speaking of best we cannot ignore the X299X Waterforce Xtreme from Aorus (Gigabyte) Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Latest Sound Card from Creative and an Xtreme Aorus Motherboard Discrete audio cards are often overlooked when building a PC and yet they are one of the best ways to get better performance and better audio quality, the Creative Labs AE-9 is one of the best. Speaking of best we cannot ignore the X299X Waterforce Xtreme from Aorus (Gigabyte) no 00:29:56 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_107a nli_podcast_107a This is part two of the Hardware Asylum CES 2020 coverage. Every January Dennis spends some time in the desert checking out the latest tech, make new contacts and keep up with old friends. Unlike the last episode this one isn’t completely filled with good stuff. Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Highlights from CES 2020 Trends, Builds and RGB Part 2 This is part two of the Hardware Asylum CES 2020 coverage. Every January Dennis spends some time in the desert checking out the latest tech, make new contacts and keep up with old friends. Unlike the last episode this one isn’t completely filled with good stuff. no 00:32:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_107 nli_podcast_107 Every January Dennis spends some time in the desert checking out the latest tech at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, mostly to make new contacts, keep up with old friends and find out what new might be coming to the Hardware Asylum Labs. This episode is filled with the good stuff. Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Highlights from CES 2020 Trends, Builds and RGB Part 1 Every January Dennis spends some time in the desert checking out the latest tech at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, mostly to make new contacts, keep up with old friends and find out what new might be coming to the Hardware Asylum Labs. This episode is filled with the good stuff. no 00:34:04 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_106a nli_podcast_106a In this episode we dive into the latest memory overclocking world record set using the new Ryzen and Ballistix Elite DDR4 4000 and later spend some time looking at the real cost associated with building a Threadripper 3 system. Tue, 24 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Extreme Ryzen Memory Overclocking and Building a Threadripper 3 In this episode we dive into the latest memory overclocking world record set using the new Ryzen and Ballistix Elite DDR4 4000 and later spend some time looking at the real cost associated with building a Threadripper 3 system. no 00:28:58 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_106 nli_podcast_106 For the longest time Dennis was avoiding anything Threadripper. On paper the processor looked amazing, lots of threads and lots of power however, when it came down to it there was only a small number of instances where Threadripper shined. Despite this there is a HUGE Hype around the new 3900X Threadripper series and we investigate. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Exploring the new Threadripper 3960X For the longest time Dennis was avoiding anything Threadripper. On paper the processor looked amazing, lots of threads and lots of power however, when it came down to it there was only a small number of instances where Threadripper shined. Despite this there is a HUGE Hype around the new 3900X Threadripper series and we investigate. no 00:36:11 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_105 nli_podcast_105 When new technology comes along there is always a land rush to be first to support it and how fast that adoption takes often determines if it is successful or just another failed experiment. NVidia has been pushing their RTX RayTracing technology hard and it is starting to show up in many modern AAA game titles including Call of Duty Modern Warfare (the 2019 edition) Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Building a PC for Call of Duty Modern Warfare When new technology comes along there is always a land rush to be first to support it and how fast that adoption takes often determines if it is successful or just another failed experiment. NVidia has been pushing their RTX RayTracing technology hard and it is starting to show up in many modern AAA game titles including Call of Duty Modern Warfare (the 2019 edition) no 00:36:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_104 nli_podcast_104 Overclocking has been around for a long time starting with some of the oldest processors and crafty engineers who would tinker with jumper settings. Since then Overclocking has become more refined and divided up into distinctly different styles. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Different Types of Overclocking Overclocking has been around for a long time starting with some of the oldest processors and crafty engineers who would tinker with jumper settings. Since then Overclocking has become more refined and divided up into distinctly different styles. no 00:37:13 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_103a nli_podcast_103a In this episode the duo discuss the possibility that there might be a hardware illuminati controlling the major motherboard makers driving them to create similar products and messages every year. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computer Hardware Conspiracy Theory and EK Classic RGB P390 Watercooling Kit In this episode the duo discuss the possibility that there might be a hardware illuminati controlling the major motherboard makers driving them to create similar products and messages every year. no 00:39:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_103 nli_podcast_103 In this episode Dennis and Darren finally attend PAX West and are once again confronted with the trials and tribulations of the trade show life learning about how to get the most from PAX. Bottom line the show was great but could be better after using learning these secret tips. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum Goes to PAX West 2019 In this episode Dennis and Darren finally attend PAX West and are once again confronted with the trials and tribulations of the trade show life learning about how to get the most from PAX. Bottom line the show was great but could be better after using learning these secret tips. no 00:43:06 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_102a nli_podcast_102a zotac, zotac gaming, live to game, Muskin Memory, Mushkin ssd, mushkin, zotac video card, zotac 2060, zotac 2080 ti, zotac mek, mek mini Fri, 23 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Boise LAN 10 and the Hardware Asylum CaseMOD Contest zotac, zotac gaming, live to game, Muskin Memory, Mushkin ssd, mushkin, zotac video card, zotac 2060, zotac 2080 ti, zotac mek, mek mini no 00:31:16 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_102 nli_podcast_102 Hardware Asylum Podcast - In this episode we take an indepth look at the new RTX 2080 Super. This is the new high-end RTX replacing the 2080 and while faster than a Titan Xp, is still slower than the Ti. Btw. where is the Ti. oh ya its... Super. Sun, 11 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The latest RTX 2080 Super it is, well, Super Hardware Asylum Podcast - In this episode we take an indepth look at the new RTX 2080 Super. This is the new high-end RTX replacing the 2080 and while faster than a Titan Xp, is still slower than the Ti. Btw. where is the Ti. oh ya its... Super. no 00:29:58 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_101 nli_podcast_101 In this episode the Core X31 mod is going under the knife due to a rather unique hardware failure that eventually cascaded into a new motherboard, second video card and whole new water loop. Everything was going well until our ebay GTX 1070 Seahawk started leaking. Thu, 18 Jul 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Rebuilding the Core X31 and Repairing an EK GPU Waterblock In this episode the Core X31 mod is going under the knife due to a rather unique hardware failure that eventually cascaded into a new motherboard, second video card and whole new water loop. Everything was going well until our ebay GTX 1070 Seahawk started leaking. no 00:30:09 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_100a nli_podcast_100a We are still celebrating our 100th episode and in this Podcast Extra we are talking about Borderlands 3 and if it is worth pre-ordering the game and if so how much will you spend. Later we talk about casemodding and what is the distinction between a computer build and a computer mod. The results may surprise you. Wed, 26 Jun 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Borderlands 3 and The Hardware Asylum Casemodding Competition We are still celebrating our 100th episode and in this Podcast Extra we are talking about Borderlands 3 and if it is worth pre-ordering the game and if so how much will you spend. Later we talk about casemodding and what is the distinction between a computer build and a computer mod. The results may surprise you. no 00:38:36 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_100-2 nli_podcast_100-2 In this episode we are celebrating our 100th episode and discussing some highlights from Computex 2019 including Silverstone, In Win, Gigabyte, MSI and Biostar. Yep Dennis actually visited with Biostar and they had something good to show. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum 100th Episode Highlights from Computex 2019 Pt2 In this episode we are celebrating our 100th episode and discussing some highlights from Computex 2019 including Silverstone, In Win, Gigabyte, MSI and Biostar. Yep Dennis actually visited with Biostar and they had something good to show. no 00:31:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_100 nli_podcast_100 In this episode we are celebrating our 100th episode and discussing some highlights from Computex 2019 including the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen launch and products from ASUS, EVGA, Phanteks, EK and Corsair. Sat, 15 Jun 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum 100th Episode Highlights from Computex 2019 Pt1 In this episode we are celebrating our 100th episode and discussing some highlights from Computex 2019 including the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen launch and products from ASUS, EVGA, Phanteks, EK and Corsair. no 00:35:31 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_99a nli_podcast_99a In this episode we take a high level look at some hardware speculation including the recent Intel processor roadmap leak and what might be under the hood of the new PlayStation 5 Fri, 24 May 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Intel Roadmap Leaks and PlayStation 5 Speculation In this episode we take a high level look at some hardware speculation including the recent Intel processor roadmap leak and what might be under the hood of the new PlayStation 5 no 00:33:50 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_99 nli_podcast_99 In this episode we take a look at overclocking ROI between 8000 and 9000 series Coffee Lake CPUs and if getting the latest processor really is the best if you plan to overclock. Later the duo explore some of the fastest memory modules money can buy from HyperX. Fri, 10 May 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Overclocking ROI on Coffee Lake and Extremely Fast Memory In this episode we take a look at overclocking ROI between 8000 and 9000 series Coffee Lake CPUs and if getting the latest processor really is the best if you plan to overclock. Later the duo explore some of the fastest memory modules money can buy from HyperX. no 00:32:06 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_98a nli_podcast_98a In this episode the duo talk about the games they have been playing including Battlefield 5 Firestorm, the new BattleRoyale addon to the open world shooter FarCry 5 and then speculate about Borderlands 3 and how good, or bad, it might be. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Game talk with Battlefield Firestorm FarCry 5 and Borderlands 3 In this episode the duo talk about the games they have been playing including Battlefield 5 Firestorm, the new BattleRoyale addon to the open world shooter FarCry 5 and then speculate about Borderlands 3 and how good, or bad, it might be. no 00:32:10 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_98 nli_podcast_98 This episode is filled with a trifecta of really good information starting with some HWBOT SLI records using the GTX 780 Ti followed by the attractive and easy to use RGB lighting system from Silverstone that does more than just RGB and finally some speculation talk about RayTracing on 10-series NVIDIA GPUs Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum More SLI Overclocking Silverstone RGB and RayTracing on Pascal This episode is filled with a trifecta of really good information starting with some HWBOT SLI records using the GTX 780 Ti followed by the attractive and easy to use RGB lighting system from Silverstone that does more than just RGB and finally some speculation talk about RayTracing on 10-series NVIDIA GPUs no 00:28:47 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_97a nli_podcast_97a In this episode we talk about the super busy month of March where our time was split between the Boise LAN 9.0 and Hackfort. These are local tech events in Boise Idaho that Hardware Asylum has participated in and put on a really cool LN2 overclocking demonstration. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Amazing Overclocking Adventures with LN2 In this episode we talk about the super busy month of March where our time was split between the Boise LAN 9.0 and Hackfort. These are local tech events in Boise Idaho that Hardware Asylum has participated in and put on a really cool LN2 overclocking demonstration. no 00:39:11 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_97 nli_podcast_97 In this episode the duo go into depth on what makes a great gaming PC that is not only budget friendly but offers excellent value and will last for a very long time. Of course gaming means different things to different people and it is important to know and recognize the differences. Sun, 10 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What makes a great gaming PC In this episode the duo go into depth on what makes a great gaming PC that is not only budget friendly but offers excellent value and will last for a very long time. Of course gaming means different things to different people and it is important to know and recognize the differences. no 00:36:21 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_96 nli_podcast_96 In this episode Dennis talks about his recent watercooling “opps” which turns into an informative session on building your own water loop, picking parts and if custom watercooling is worth it from performance and cost. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Aquacomputer Cuplex Kryos Next Overview and Building Your Own Water Loop In this episode Dennis talks about his recent watercooling “opps” which turns into an informative session on building your own water loop, picking parts and if custom watercooling is worth it from performance and cost. no 00:33:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_95a nli_podcast_95a In this episode we talk about something Dennis calls the CES Sideshow and how we may attend CES but may never really see it. Later we look at one of the exciting new high-end motherboards from Aorus called the Z390 Extreme Waterforce with a full coverage waterblock. Sun, 27 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Playing the CES Sideshow and UnBoxing the Aorus Z390 Xtreme Waterforce In this episode we talk about something Dennis calls the CES Sideshow and how we may attend CES but may never really see it. Later we look at one of the exciting new high-end motherboards from Aorus called the Z390 Extreme Waterforce with a full coverage waterblock. no 00:35:44 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_95 nli_podcast_95 In this episode the duo are back from CES 2019 and will be giving a quick rundown on what they saw from Drone Sharks to ultra halo workstation class gaming motherboards Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Back from CES 2019 Drone Sharks and ROG Dominus Extreme In this episode the duo are back from CES 2019 and will be giving a quick rundown on what they saw from Drone Sharks to ultra halo workstation class gaming motherboards no 00:31:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_94a nli_podcast_94a While other sites might be starting their year in reviews we have decided to look to the future and what CES 2019 might hold. Of course, there will likely be new motherboards, new AIOs and maybe even a few NVIDIA RTX video cards but that is easy to predict. For this episode we are reaching deep and looking at what could happen. Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Things we are expecting from CES 2019 While other sites might be starting their year in reviews we have decided to look to the future and what CES 2019 might hold. Of course, there will likely be new motherboards, new AIOs and maybe even a few NVIDIA RTX video cards but that is easy to predict. For this episode we are reaching deep and looking at what could happen. no 00:31:15 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_94 nli_podcast_94 In this podcast we are once again talking 20-Series and RTX starting with the RTX 2080 AMP Extreme from ZOTAC followed by some NVIDIA (NVDA) gaming history and some looks into the future where there isn’t an excess of overpriced 10-Series and missed sales figures. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Can the Mighty T-Rex Save NVIDIA from RTX? In this podcast we are once again talking 20-Series and RTX starting with the RTX 2080 AMP Extreme from ZOTAC followed by some NVIDIA (NVDA) gaming history and some looks into the future where there isn’t an excess of overpriced 10-Series and missed sales figures. no 00:30:42 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_93a nli_podcast_93a In this episode we look back at Boise LAN 8.0 staring with the LAN build, prizes and gaming and dive deeper into the incidental costs of owning a custom PC and why the cost of entry is never just the sticker Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Maintain Custom PCs, Gaming and LAN Culture In this episode we look back at Boise LAN 8.0 staring with the LAN build, prizes and gaming and dive deeper into the incidental costs of owning a custom PC and why the cost of entry is never just the sticker no 00:31:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_93 nli_podcast_93 In this episode the duo talk about fearmongering in the techtainment or techutainment space with dying RTX 2080 ti graphics cards and follow up with some of the hottest games of the fall season. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Techutainment the 2080 TI and hot games for the holidays In this episode the duo talk about fearmongering in the techtainment or techutainment space with dying RTX 2080 ti graphics cards and follow up with some of the hottest games of the fall season. no 00:36:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_92a nli_podcast_92a In this episode the duo talk about the hype surrounding the RTX 2080 Ti and other Turing architecture series GPUs from Ray Tracing to cost and the hidden skynet cores watching everything you do, and making it pretty. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Exploring the Hype Behind The Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti In this episode the duo talk about the hype surrounding the RTX 2080 Ti and other Turing architecture series GPUs from Ray Tracing to cost and the hidden skynet cores watching everything you do, and making it pretty. no 00:29:09 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_92 nli_podcast_92 In this episode we talk about SSD and which one is right for you along with going over the major differences you need to know and follow up with the question that RGB LEDs are dead because there is something new out there. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Picking the right SSD and RGB LEDs are DEAD In this episode we talk about SSD and which one is right for you along with going over the major differences you need to know and follow up with the question that RGB LEDs are dead because there is something new out there. no 00:30:04 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_91 nli_podcast_91 In this episode we interview Pat Soulliere from Crucial and Ballistix about the current state of eSports and the future of competitive gaming and talk specifically about what you can do to ensure your PC is ready for competitive gaming and Fortnite. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum eSports Battle Royale and Fortnite System Prep In this episode we interview Pat Soulliere from Crucial and Ballistix about the current state of eSports and the future of competitive gaming and talk specifically about what you can do to ensure your PC is ready for competitive gaming and Fortnite. no 00:30:29 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_90a nli_podcast_90a In this episode we look back at the history of the Hardware Asylum Podcast starting with issues getting started to how we build the show through continuous improvement. The trick is to experiment with new things, try new hardware and recognize issues so solutions can be discovered. Fri, 24 Aug 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Roots and Production of the Hardware Asylum Podcast In this episode we look back at the history of the Hardware Asylum Podcast starting with issues getting started to how we build the show through continuous improvement. The trick is to experiment with new things, try new hardware and recognize issues so solutions can be discovered. no 00:28:47 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_90 nli_podcast_90 In this episode we talk about the new Ryzen Threadripper 2 processor and why it is better than the previous edition and more attractive than the X-Series Skylake. Fri, 10 Aug 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Threadripper 2 as the Next HEDT CPU for Enthusiasts In this episode we talk about the new Ryzen Threadripper 2 processor and why it is better than the previous edition and more attractive than the X-Series Skylake. no 00:35:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_89a nli_podcast_89a In this episode it is all about building a PC. Some say the PC is dead however we like to think the hobby is just taking off with builds getting cheaper and now games to help you simulate the process and experiment with different components. Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum PC Gamers Budget Build and PC Building Simulator on Steam In this episode it is all about building a PC. Some say the PC is dead however we like to think the hobby is just taking off with builds getting cheaper and now games to help you simulate the process and experiment with different components. no 00:31:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_89 nli_podcast_89 In this episode we take a look at some Protium watercooling parts from Singularity Computers including a pump cover, pump top and reservoir which can be combined in a variety of different ways. Later the duo discusses the problems with multi core CPUs and the 5Ghz barrier. Tue, 10 Jul 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Summer Project Watercooling Gear and 5Ghz vs Multi Core Processing In this episode we take a look at some Protium watercooling parts from Singularity Computers including a pump cover, pump top and reservoir which can be combined in a variety of different ways. Later the duo discusses the problems with multi core CPUs and the 5Ghz barrier. no 00:29:21 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_88a nli_podcast_88a In this episode the duo give their impressions of three games shown at E3 by watching their game trailers. The games include Fallout 76, Dying Light 2 and Battlefield V, all of these games feature new technology and some amazing graphics. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Three Great Games Shown at E3 2018 In this episode the duo give their impressions of three games shown at E3 by watching their game trailers. The games include Fallout 76, Dying Light 2 and Battlefield V, all of these games feature new technology and some amazing graphics. no 00:29:16 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_88 nli_podcast_88 In this episode we highlights of Computex 2018 including some of the overall themes, RGB Takeover, X399 Gaming motherboards and maybe one of the best cases you will soon be able to buy. Sat, 23 Jun 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex 2018 Trip Recap and Show Highlights In this episode we highlights of Computex 2018 including some of the overall themes, RGB Takeover, X399 Gaming motherboards and maybe one of the best cases you will soon be able to buy. no 00:45:36 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_87 nli_podcast_87 In this episode we talk about the stabilization and availability of GPUs. Could it be from a decline in crypto or has the market finally shifted in response to something else. Find out in this episode. Sat, 12 May 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum We can Buy Video Cards Again?!? In this episode we talk about the stabilization and availability of GPUs. Could it be from a decline in crypto or has the market finally shifted in response to something else. Find out in this episode. no 00:33:41 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_86a nli_podcast_86a In this episode Dennis is expanding on is LN2 overclocking adventures and talking about overclocking on EVGA hardware and some of the challenges associated with overclocking specialized hardware. Tue, 24 Apr 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum More LN2 Adventures with the X299 Dark and 980Ti KPE In this episode Dennis is expanding on is LN2 overclocking adventures and talking about overclocking on EVGA hardware and some of the challenges associated with overclocking specialized hardware. no 00:34:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_86 nli_podcast_86 In this episode we talk about getting back into LN2 overclocking for a special show at the Boise LAN. Much like preparing for a LAN party there is a certain amount of pre-planning needed and serious time management to consider when overclocking for a crowd. Wed, 11 Apr 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Taking LN2 Overclocking on the Road In this episode we talk about getting back into LN2 overclocking for a special show at the Boise LAN. Much like preparing for a LAN party there is a certain amount of pre-planning needed and serious time management to consider when overclocking for a crowd. no 00:30:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_85a nli_podcast_85a In this episode extra we take a look behind the curtain at the decision process of building a PC and how a guy with almost endless hardware options decides what to assemble for a weekend of gaming. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Building PCs for a Local LAN In this episode extra we take a look behind the curtain at the decision process of building a PC and how a guy with almost endless hardware options decides what to assemble for a weekend of gaming. no 00:27:30 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_85 nli_podcast_85 This episode is a travel recap of a recent trip Dennis took to The City of Industry to visit with some mfg partners. Trips like this are pretty uncommon but when it comes to being a guest on the EVGA Podcast it was an opportunity that could not be passed up. Sun, 11 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Playing Vermintide 2 on the EVGA Podcast and Other Travel Stuff This episode is a travel recap of a recent trip Dennis took to The City of Industry to visit with some mfg partners. Trips like this are pretty uncommon but when it comes to being a guest on the EVGA Podcast it was an opportunity that could not be passed up. no 00:33:33 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_84a nli_podcast_84a In this episode have a candid discussion on the topic of headphones and what spending a little extra on your set for gaming could get you. Sun, 25 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Headphones Make the Game In this episode have a candid discussion on the topic of headphones and what spending a little extra on your set for gaming could get you. no 00:27:56 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_84 nli_podcast_84 In this episode the duo goes over some of the new maps being released for Battlefield 1 and talks about a pretty solid indication that a new Battlefield game is in the works. Later they discuss the GTX 1070Ti Amp Extreme from Zotac along with other GPU news. Sat, 10 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Battlefield News from EA and Zotac GTX 1070Ti Amp Extreme In this episode the duo goes over some of the new maps being released for Battlefield 1 and talks about a pretty solid indication that a new Battlefield game is in the works. Later they discuss the GTX 1070Ti Amp Extreme from Zotac along with other GPU news. no 00:30:28 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_83-4 nli_podcast_83-4 This is the fourth and final part of the Hardware Asylum CES 2018 coverage. In this episode we talk about “free day” which is basically the last day of the show and devoid of meetings. Some of the highlights include InWin, Sennheiser, Big TVs and some cars. Sat, 27 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum at CES 2018 Part 4 This is the fourth and final part of the Hardware Asylum CES 2018 coverage. In this episode we talk about “free day” which is basically the last day of the show and devoid of meetings. Some of the highlights include InWin, Sennheiser, Big TVs and some cars. no 00:31:29 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_83-3 nli_podcast_83-3 This is part three of our four part series dedicated to CES 2018. In this episode we talk about our day three meetings which were honestly some of the best of the entire show and include Thermaltake, HyperX, Creative and MSI Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum at CES 2018 Part 3 This is part three of our four part series dedicated to CES 2018. In this episode we talk about our day three meetings which were honestly some of the best of the entire show and include Thermaltake, HyperX, Creative and MSI no 00:39:28 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_83-2 nli_podcast_83-2 This is part two of a four part series dedicated to CES 2018. In this episode we talk about our day two meetings including some highlight with Gigabyte, Enermax, SilverStone, Zotac, RioToro and Alphacool. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum at CES 2018 Part 2 This is part two of a four part series dedicated to CES 2018. In this episode we talk about our day two meetings including some highlight with Gigabyte, Enermax, SilverStone, Zotac, RioToro and Alphacool. no 00:25:33 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_83-1 nli_podcast_83-1 This is part one of a four part series dedicated to CES 2018. In this episode we talk about some day zero and day one events including the Intel Keynote, Asus Media day, Phanteks, EVGA, AZIO and the FNATIC House of eSports Wed, 24 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardware Asylum at CES 2018 Part 1 This is part one of a four part series dedicated to CES 2018. In this episode we talk about some day zero and day one events including the Intel Keynote, Asus Media day, Phanteks, EVGA, AZIO and the FNATIC House of eSports no 00:26:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_83a nli_podcast_83a In this episode we look at the potential performance impacts of the Meltdown and Spectre exploits and talk about what Hardware Asylum has planned for 2018 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Meltdown and Spectre Performance Bringing Hardware Asylum into 2018 In this episode we look at the potential performance impacts of the Meltdown and Spectre exploits and talk about what Hardware Asylum has planned for 2018 no 00:30:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_82a nli_podcast_82a In this episode Dennis talks about the unsavory practice of content piracy namely with the Hardware Asylum Podcast. The duo switch gears to discuss the world of external GPUs and follow up with Windows 7 and how the market share finally dipped below 50%. Sun, 24 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Rants on Content Piracy External GPUs and Windows 7 In this episode Dennis talks about the unsavory practice of content piracy namely with the Hardware Asylum Podcast. The duo switch gears to discuss the world of external GPUs and follow up with Windows 7 and how the market share finally dipped below 50%. no 00:32:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_82 nli_podcast_82 In this episode we look at the benefits and history of delidding and why a tool like the Rockit 99 is beneficial and switch gears to address some cooling deficiencies in our latest View X31 watercooling project. Sun, 10 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum RockitCool 99 Delidding and Watercooling Upgrades In this episode we look at the benefits and history of delidding and why a tool like the Rockit 99 is beneficial and switch gears to address some cooling deficiencies in our latest View X31 watercooling project. no 00:30:16 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_81a nli_podcast_81a In this episode we look at some of the most highly anticipated games for the 2017 holiday season and it might surprise you that one has raked in over 27 million dollars. Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Anticipated Holiday Games for 2017 In this episode we look at some of the most highly anticipated games for the 2017 holiday season and it might surprise you that one has raked in over 27 million dollars. no 00:32:28 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_81 nli_podcast_81 In this episode we try to get excited about the awesome power of PCI Express 4.0 and then take a deeper look into why 7 Days to Die is so much fun. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum PCI Express 4.0 and More 7 Days to Die In this episode we try to get excited about the awesome power of PCI Express 4.0 and then take a deeper look into why 7 Days to Die is so much fun. no 00:40:51 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_80a nli_podcast_80a In this episode we take a look at the Dream Machine build for 2017 and really take a look at the 18 grand pricetag required to build the ultimate gaming PC. Does any of it make any sense? Listen to find out. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Maximum PC Dream Machine 2017 Discussion In this episode we take a look at the Dream Machine build for 2017 and really take a look at the 18 grand pricetag required to build the ultimate gaming PC. Does any of it make any sense? Listen to find out. no 00:32:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_80 nli_podcast_80 In this episode we revisit an old computer mod in an attempt to rebuild it from a network rendering server to a budget gaming rig only discover that some of the new Coffee Lake stuff is making us question our intentions. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Budget System Building: Old Hardare vs New Hardware In this episode we revisit an old computer mod in an attempt to rebuild it from a network rendering server to a budget gaming rig only discover that some of the new Coffee Lake stuff is making us question our intentions. no 00:28:16 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_79a nli_podcast_79a In this episode we look back on some of our past projects including the Core V51 fitted with a DIY watercooling loop with Thermaltake Premium gear and look forward to a new build using a Thermaltake View 31. Mon, 25 Sep 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum One Year using Thermaltake Premium and New Casemodding Project In this episode we look back on some of our past projects including the Core V51 fitted with a DIY watercooling loop with Thermaltake Premium gear and look forward to a new build using a Thermaltake View 31. no 00:30:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_79 nli_podcast_79 In this episode we take a look at the latest Intel High End Desktop (HEDT) platform based on the X299 chipset and LGA 2066 processors, what is good and what should have never been. Sun, 10 Sep 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Intel HEDT Platform and X299 Motherboard Design In this episode we take a look at the latest Intel High End Desktop (HEDT) platform based on the X299 chipset and LGA 2066 processors, what is good and what should have never been. no 00:31:38 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_78a nli_podcast_78a In this episode we take a candid look at some articles related to how Millennials are impacting our future and largely changing the way we look at everyday things from car ownership to wine bottle corks. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The impact Millennials have on our future In this episode we take a candid look at some articles related to how Millennials are impacting our future and largely changing the way we look at everyday things from car ownership to wine bottle corks. no 00:35:41 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_78 nli_podcast_78 This episode is all about building a PC on a budget including what you should be looking for and how much you should expect to spend. Thu, 10 Aug 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What to know when building a budget PC This episode is all about building a PC on a budget including what you should be looking for and how much you should expect to spend. no 00:36:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_77a nli_podcast_77a CryptoCurrency has been in the news these past couple months and in this episode we take a candid look at some of the craziness surrounding why digital money is popular and how a typical gaming rig, with RGB LEDs, can make you money. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Can your gaming PC make you money? CryptoCurrency has been in the news these past couple months and in this episode we take a candid look at some of the craziness surrounding why digital money is popular and how a typical gaming rig, with RGB LEDs, can make you money. no 00:31:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_77 nli_podcast_77 In this episode it is all about cooling and we ask the question, "how much heatsink is enough" and make the distinction between aircooling and watercooling and some of the things you should consider. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum How much heatsink do you really need? In this episode it is all about cooling and we ask the question, "how much heatsink is enough" and make the distinction between aircooling and watercooling and some of the things you should consider. no 00:39:34 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_76a nli_podcast_76a This episode is all about performance and the realization that the enthusiast high-end desktop market is getting better, not worse. The duo talk about X-Series overclocking records and the performance the new X-series processors and X299 series chipset are bringing to the market. Mon, 19 Jun 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Intel Core X-Series Overclocking and Rookie Rumble This episode is all about performance and the realization that the enthusiast high-end desktop market is getting better, not worse. The duo talk about X-Series overclocking records and the performance the new X-series processors and X299 series chipset are bringing to the market. no 00:28:01 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_76 nli_podcast_76 In this episode we look at the two methods for handling RGB lights on memory modules look at some of the history behind lighted memory modules. Later we take an in-depth look at two RX 500 series gaming cards from Aorus and PowerColor. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum RGB Lights on Memory and RX 500 Series Video Cards In this episode we look at the two methods for handling RGB lights on memory modules look at some of the history behind lighted memory modules. Later we take an in-depth look at two RX 500 series gaming cards from Aorus and PowerColor. no 00:31:05 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_75a nli_podcast_75a In this episode Darren talks about his experiences playing ARK Survival Evolved. This is an early access title that somehow costs $30 despite the mixed reviews. Wed, 24 May 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Pitfalls of Playing Early Access Games In this episode Darren talks about his experiences playing ARK Survival Evolved. This is an early access title that somehow costs $30 despite the mixed reviews. no 00:31:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_75 nli_podcast_75 In this episode we bring back the subject of forced obsolesce and how Intel Optane is a form of that despite being completely worthless. We also discuss the new AMD Ryzen core king when Darren asks the question, "should I upgrade?" The answer may surprise you. Wed, 10 May 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Obsolete Intel Optane and Core King Ryzen In this episode we bring back the subject of forced obsolesce and how Intel Optane is a form of that despite being completely worthless. We also discuss the new AMD Ryzen core king when Darren asks the question, "should I upgrade?" The answer may surprise you. no 00:29:26 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_74a nli_podcast_74a This episode is all about emerging trends and how boredom can lead to innovation and having too much design freedom can lead to disasters. The modern computer case is the worst offender with award winning designs and a whole list of failures. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Shocking Trends in PC Hardware This episode is all about emerging trends and how boredom can lead to innovation and having too much design freedom can lead to disasters. The modern computer case is the worst offender with award winning designs and a whole list of failures. no 00:38:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_74 nli_podcast_74 In this episode the duo discuss the power of the GTX 1080 Ti and as the question on of it is time to upgrade and test the overall price and performance against two popular upgrade theories. These help us determine when is a good time to buy new vs adding a second card to your system. Mon, 10 Apr 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Testing the GTX 1080 Ti Against Two Popular Upgrade Theories In this episode the duo discuss the power of the GTX 1080 Ti and as the question on of it is time to upgrade and test the overall price and performance against two popular upgrade theories. These help us determine when is a good time to buy new vs adding a second card to your system. no 00:30:40 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_73a nli_podcast_73a In this episode we discuss the importance of audio in our everyday lives from the stereo in your car to the type of headphones you use while gaming. It is all important and can sometimes dictate the types of music you listen to and games you play. Sun, 02 Apr 2017 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Taking Your Audio Quality to Eleven In this episode we discuss the importance of audio in our everyday lives from the stereo in your car to the type of headphones you use while gaming. It is all important and can sometimes dictate the types of music you listen to and games you play. no 00:33:42 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_73 nli_podcast_73 In this episode we look at how motherboards impact Kaby Lake overclocking from the standpoint of voltage control and later reminisce about obscure hardware we have owned and lost. The podcast wraps up with a quick look at new EVGX ICX cooling solution on a GTX 1070 SC2. Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Motherboard Overclocking Dependency, Hardware we’ve lost and EVGA iCX Technology In this episode we look at how motherboards impact Kaby Lake overclocking from the standpoint of voltage control and later reminisce about obscure hardware we have owned and lost. The podcast wraps up with a quick look at new EVGX ICX cooling solution on a GTX 1070 SC2. no 00:30:17 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_72a nli_podcast_72a In this episode Darren gives us a rundown of a new game called "Seven Days to Die" which is an open world zombie shooter with crafting elements common to a game of Minecraft. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum 7 Days to Die, By Zombies In this episode Darren gives us a rundown of a new game called "Seven Days to Die" which is an open world zombie shooter with crafting elements common to a game of Minecraft. no 00:34:40 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_72 nli_podcast_72 In this episode Dennis talks about delidding a Core i7 7700K using the RockitCool Rockit 88 delidding tool and later discusses an article from PCGamer about the current state of gaming hardware and if things have gotten out of control. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Kaby Lake Under the Knife and Computer Hardware Needs to Settle Down In this episode Dennis talks about delidding a Core i7 7700K using the RockitCool Rockit 88 delidding tool and later discusses an article from PCGamer about the current state of gaming hardware and if things have gotten out of control. no 00:32:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_71 nli_podcast_71 In this episode we discuss the new Intel Z270 chipset and Kaby Lake processors while diving into motherboard designs and the overclocking potential of the new Intel 14nm+ processor architecture. Mon, 23 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Intel makes overclocking fun again with Kaby Lake In this episode we discuss the new Intel Z270 chipset and Kaby Lake processors while diving into motherboard designs and the overclocking potential of the new Intel 14nm+ processor architecture. no 00:29:19 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_71a nli_podcast_71a A special look at CES 2017 with help from Rob Williams and Greg King of Techgage where we discus motherboards, VR, AMD and more. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Highlights from CES 2017 with Special Guests A special look at CES 2017 with help from Rob Williams and Greg King of Techgage where we discus motherboards, VR, AMD and more. no 00:27:46 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_70a nli_podcast_70a In this episode we look over the 30 games we can’t wait to play according to The Verge. It is not an all inclusive list and as we found out was defined mostly by hype. Sat, 24 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Top 30 Games to Play this Holiday Season In this episode we look over the 30 games we can’t wait to play according to The Verge. It is not an all inclusive list and as we found out was defined mostly by hype. no 00:27:51 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_70 nli_podcast_70 In this episode we take a look at the winners of the Gigabyte modding competition and the future of casemodding followed by the problem of fan testing. Sat, 10 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum A Look at the Casemodding Community and Accurate Fan Testing In this episode we take a look at the winners of the Gigabyte modding competition and the future of casemodding followed by the problem of fan testing. no 00:30:32 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_69b nli_podcast_69b In this Podcast Extra Darren gives us a rundown of the final Battlefield 1 including player classes and gametypes. Fri, 25 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Battlefield 1 Review and Gameplay Impressions In this Podcast Extra Darren gives us a rundown of the final Battlefield 1 including player classes and gametypes. no 00:36:55 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_69a nli_podcast_69a In this Podcast Extra Dennis gives us a look at what it takes to overclock using Dry Ice and some of the stresses associated with overclocking in front of a live audience. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum DICE Overclocking at the BoiseLAN 4.0 In this Podcast Extra Dennis gives us a look at what it takes to overclock using Dry Ice and some of the stresses associated with overclocking in front of a live audience. no 00:24:45 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_69 nli_podcast_69 In this episode the duo discuss the purpose of the GTX 1050 followed by an in-depth look at a new case from HBT+ called the Gravity 6 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Pascal GTX 1050 Discussion followed by an In-depth Look at the HBT+ Gravity 6 In this episode the duo discuss the purpose of the GTX 1050 followed by an in-depth look at a new case from HBT+ called the Gravity 6 no 00:31:31 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_68 nli_podcast_68 In this episode the discussions are all technical starting with the motherboard impact of PCI Express 4.0 followed by the galvanic corrosion risks of watercooling and wrap things up with the Hardware Asylum Podcast on YouTube. Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum PCI Express 4.0 Corrosion Risks of Watercooling and Podcast on YouTube In this episode the discussions are all technical starting with the motherboard impact of PCI Express 4.0 followed by the galvanic corrosion risks of watercooling and wrap things up with the Hardware Asylum Podcast on YouTube. no 00:30:01 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_67a nli_podcast_67a In this episode we explore changing the face of overclocking competitions and discuss one notable effort to make that a reality. Wed, 24 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Changing the Face of Overclocking Competitions In this episode we explore changing the face of overclocking competitions and discuss one notable effort to make that a reality. no 00:25:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_67 nli_podcast_67 In this episode we debrief the entire process related to installing a hardline PETG watercooling loop including the pros and cons of day to day use. Later we cover the Gigabyte 30th anniversary casemodding competition called Mod 2 Win with the grand prize being a trip to CES 2017. Sun, 14 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Hardline Watercooling Loop Install and Gigabyte Mod2Win Contest In this episode we debrief the entire process related to installing a hardline PETG watercooling loop including the pros and cons of day to day use. Later we cover the Gigabyte 30th anniversary casemodding competition called Mod 2 Win with the grand prize being a trip to CES 2017. no 00:35:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_66a nli_podcast_66a In this episode Dennis talks about his two day trip to LA to visit with Cooler Master and his other hardware partners. Sat, 23 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Details from LA and City of Industry Highlights In this episode Dennis talks about his two day trip to LA to visit with Cooler Master and his other hardware partners. no 00:33:10 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_66 nli_podcast_66 In this episode we talk about all things Pascal and touch on a few aspects that directly impact hardware enthusiasts, overclockers and hardware makers. Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum All Things Pascal and the Cost of Being an Enthusiast In this episode we talk about all things Pascal and touch on a few aspects that directly impact hardware enthusiasts, overclockers and hardware makers. no 00:35:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_65a nli_podcast_65a In this episode we discuss the benefits of having the most intelligent speaker on the planet and do an unboxing of the Gigabyte X99 Designare EX, our first impressions may surprise you. Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Creative iRoar and Gigabyte X99 Designare-EX In this episode we discuss the benefits of having the most intelligent speaker on the planet and do an unboxing of the Gigabyte X99 Designare EX, our first impressions may surprise you. no 00:36:48 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_65 nli_podcast_65 In this episode the duo take a trip down memory lane as they revisit the PCMag 10 Most Influential Video Games of All Time. Fri, 10 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The 10 Most Influential Video Games of All Time In this episode the duo take a trip down memory lane as they revisit the PCMag 10 Most Influential Video Games of All Time. no 00:34:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_64a nli_podcast_64a In this episode we talk about some upcoming game titles including Doom, Borderlands 3 and Battlefield 1 and follow up with some exciting news on the X99 motherboard refresh Mon, 23 May 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Upcoming Game Titles and X99 Refresh In this episode we talk about some upcoming game titles including Doom, Borderlands 3 and Battlefield 1 and follow up with some exciting news on the X99 motherboard refresh no 00:37:43 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_64 nli_podcast_64 In this episode we discuss the NVIDIA launch of the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 graphics cards followed by an overview of a new modding project in the lab using the Phanteks EVOLV Tempered Glass Edition. Mon, 16 May 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum NVIDIA GTX 1080 Launch and Phanteks EVOLV Modding Project In this episode we discuss the NVIDIA launch of the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 graphics cards followed by an overview of a new modding project in the lab using the Phanteks EVOLV Tempered Glass Edition. no 00:32:50 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_63a nli_podcast_63a In this episode we discuss the price hike for the Fallout 4 Season Pass and if it is really worth the money and Dennis tells you about bending hardline tubing. Sun, 24 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Fallout 4 DLC Discussion and How to Bend Hardline In this episode we discuss the price hike for the Fallout 4 Season Pass and if it is really worth the money and Dennis tells you about bending hardline tubing. no 00:42:41 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_63 nli_podcast_63 In this episode we talk about the PLEX Smart Media Server and how it can be used to make your media consumption better and shareable with friends. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum PLEX Smart Media Server In this episode we talk about the PLEX Smart Media Server and how it can be used to make your media consumption better and shareable with friends. no 00:27:29 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_62 nli_podcast_62 In this episode we talk about the impact that enthusiast activities have and how market shifts can really hinder the growth of extremely popular subcultures. Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Getting the Most from your Enthusiast Activities In this episode we talk about the impact that enthusiast activities have and how market shifts can really hinder the growth of extremely popular subcultures. no 00:32:51 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_61a nli_podcast_61a In this episode it is all about gaming from the awesome BlasterX virtual surround headset to overkill LAN Gaming Rigs and the Dying Light: The Following expansion. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Sound BlasterX H5 G5 Overkill LAN Rig and Dying Light The Following In this episode it is all about gaming from the awesome BlasterX virtual surround headset to overkill LAN Gaming Rigs and the Dying Light: The Following expansion. no 00:31:01 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_61 nli_podcast_61 In this episode Dennis talks about the ins and outs of watercooling your pc followed by an overview of the new Gigabyte Z170X SOC Force motherboard. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Should you Watercool your PC and a First Look at the Gigabyte Z170X SOC Force In this episode Dennis talks about the ins and outs of watercooling your pc followed by an overview of the new Gigabyte Z170X SOC Force motherboard. no 00:39:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_60a nli_podcast_60a In this episode Darren gives his impressions from playing Fallout 4 and Dennis treats us with some Sapphire Nitro R9 Fury speculation. Sun, 24 Jan 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Fun Times Playing Fallout 4 and Sapphire Nitro R9 Fury In this episode Darren gives his impressions from playing Fallout 4 and Dennis treats us with some Sapphire Nitro R9 Fury speculation. no 00:32:30 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_60 nli_podcast_60 In this episode Dennis gives us a debrief of the items he saw at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Highlights from CES 2016 In this episode Dennis gives us a debrief of the items he saw at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 no 00:39:21 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_59 nli_podcast_59 In this episode the topic is the M.2 SSD from speed to compatibility with a touch of overclocking. We also do a quick look back on 2015 with some podcast highlights Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum M.2 SSD Drive Technology and 2015 Podcast Highlights In this episode the topic is the M.2 SSD from speed to compatibility with a touch of overclocking. We also do a quick look back on 2015 with some podcast highlights no 00:31:39 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_59a nli_podcast_59a In this episode of the Hardware Asylum Podcast Extra we talk about custom painting a TT Core V51 and Darren gives us his impressions of Star Wars Battlefront. Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Custom Painting a Core V51 and Impressions of Battlefront In this episode of the Hardware Asylum Podcast Extra we talk about custom painting a TT Core V51 and Darren gives us his impressions of Star Wars Battlefront. no 00:30:01 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_58a nli_podcast_58a In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about their experiences with Minecraft from playing to modifications. Wed, 25 Nov 2015 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Minecraft: A Simple yet Complex Game In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about their experiences with Minecraft from playing to modifications. no 00:30:49 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_58 nli_podcast_58 In this episode we give you an overview of the Gigabyte Target OC Competition, look at some system builds for Fallout 4 and get a glimpse at how one clan handles their server admin duties. Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gigabyte Target OC Comp, Fallout 4 System Builds Online gaming Communities In this episode we give you an overview of the Gigabyte Target OC Competition, look at some system builds for Fallout 4 and get a glimpse at how one clan handles their server admin duties. no 00:38:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_57a nli_podcast_57a In this episode Dennis talks about golf and how technical a simple game can be and the duo go over what games they are looking forward to in the fall. Fri, 23 Oct 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Technology in Golf and Hot Games for the Holidays In this episode Dennis talks about golf and how technical a simple game can be and the duo go over what games they are looking forward to in the fall. no 00:29:32 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_57 nli_podcast_57 In this episode we talk about some of the important features of Skylake and take a high level look at the EVGA GTX 980Ti FTW Classified Killer. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Skylake in the Lab and the EVGA GTX 980Ti FTW In this episode we talk about some of the important features of Skylake and take a high level look at the EVGA GTX 980Ti FTW Classified Killer. no 00:35:51 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_56a nli_podcast_56a In this podcast extra Dennis and Darren pick apart the Maximum PC Dream Machine and look at why sometimes extreme for the sake of extreme isn’t smart. They also go over a list of actors Forbes picked to star in the new Borderlands movie, the results may surprise you. Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Maximum PC Dream Machine and Dreamcasting the Borderlands Movie In this podcast extra Dennis and Darren pick apart the Maximum PC Dream Machine and look at why sometimes extreme for the sake of extreme isn’t smart. They also go over a list of actors Forbes picked to star in the new Borderlands movie, the results may surprise you. no 00:41:21 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_56 nli_podcast_56 In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about a wide variety of topics starting with the new forum at Hardware Asylum and then transition into how video cards are testing on the site followed by the benefits of 21:9 widescreen gaming. Thu, 10 Sep 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum New Forum Video Card Testing and Widescreen Gaming In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about a wide variety of topics starting with the new forum at Hardware Asylum and then transition into how video cards are testing on the site followed by the benefits of 21:9 widescreen gaming. no 00:44:55 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_55a nli_podcast_55a In this episode the duo talk about Windows 10 upgrades followed by an S10 project update and a quest to build an X99 Gaming computer. Mon, 24 Aug 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Windows 10 an S10 and X99 Upgrades In this episode the duo talk about Windows 10 upgrades followed by an S10 project update and a quest to build an X99 Gaming computer. no 00:44:33 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_55 nli_podcast_55 In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about two exciting pieces of hardware to come out of Computex and are now available, The GTX 980 Ti Classified and MSI X99 Godlike Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum EVGA GTX 980TI Classified and MSI X99A Godlike In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about two exciting pieces of hardware to come out of Computex and are now available, The GTX 980 Ti Classified and MSI X99 Godlike no 00:34:15 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_54 nli_podcast_54 In this episode Dennis explains the purpose of the new Asylum Builds section and Darren tries to live vicariously by learning more about what else you can do in Taiwan. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Asylum Builds Section and Less Technical Computex In this episode Dennis explains the purpose of the new Asylum Builds section and Darren tries to live vicariously by learning more about what else you can do in Taiwan. no 00:32:42 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_53b nli_podcast_53b In this special bonus extra episode we get to hear some of the juicy bits that were cut from the main show. Sun, 28 Jun 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex Bonus Ramblings Editors Optical Switches and More In this special bonus extra episode we get to hear some of the juicy bits that were cut from the main show. no 00:24:01 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_53 nli_podcast_53 In this episode Dennis gives us his debrief of the exciting things he saw at Computex 2015 and is finally able to say his show predictions came true. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex Predictions Revisited In this episode Dennis gives us his debrief of the exciting things he saw at Computex 2015 and is finally able to say his show predictions came true. no 00:23:59 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_53a nli_podcast_53a In this episode the duo look at the Gigabyte X99 Champion Challenge competition on HWBot and highlight 10 great mods for GTA:5 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gigabyte X99 Champion Challenge and GTA:5 Mods In this episode the duo look at the Gigabyte X99 Champion Challenge competition on HWBot and highlight 10 great mods for GTA:5 no 00:25:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_52 nli_podcast_52 In this episode Dennis details his recent LA Hardware Tour including a visit with CyberPowerPC and later gives a quick review of the MSI X99A Gaming 7 Motherboard. Mon, 25 May 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Details from the LA Tour and MSI X99A Gaming 7 Review In this episode Dennis details his recent LA Hardware Tour including a visit with CyberPowerPC and later gives a quick review of the MSI X99A Gaming 7 Motherboard. no 00:33:29 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_52a nli_podcast_52a In this episode Darren walks us thru some of the crazy stuff he found on the Internet including a Torrent site called Popcorn Time and a deal site called Massdrop Tue, 12 May 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Crazy Stuff on the Internet Popcorn Time and Massdrop In this episode Darren walks us thru some of the crazy stuff he found on the Internet including a Torrent site called Popcorn Time and a deal site called Massdrop no 00:26:58 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_51a nli_podcast_51a In this episode the duo talk about the new Zombie survival game, Dying Light, and discuss what makes the game so much fun to play, and keep playing. Sat, 25 Apr 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gaming Talk: Dying Light In this episode the duo talk about the new Zombie survival game, Dying Light, and discuss what makes the game so much fun to play, and keep playing. no 00:34:44 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_51 nli_podcast_51 In this episode we look at an exciting HAF Stacker build, Custom Watercooling and a new LN2 container called the Beast Mon, 13 Apr 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Orange and Black Attack Stack, Custom Watercooling and The Beast In this episode we look at an exciting HAF Stacker build, Custom Watercooling and a new LN2 container called the Beast no 00:38:17 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_50a nli_podcast_50a In this episode Dennis talks about the Borderlands 2 1Life Challenge while Darren gives his review of the Zombie Survival Game Dying Light Tue, 24 Mar 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Borderlands 2 Hardcore 1Life and Dying Light In this episode Dennis talks about the Borderlands 2 1Life Challenge while Darren gives his review of the Zombie Survival Game Dying Light no 00:34:37 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_50 nli_podcast_50 This episode is all about time starting with the Gigabyte Big XTU Overclocking Challenge followed by an overview of the LG G Watch R Android smart watch. Thu, 12 Mar 2015 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gigabyte Big XTU Challenge and Smart Watches This episode is all about time starting with the Gigabyte Big XTU Overclocking Challenge followed by an overview of the LG G Watch R Android smart watch. no 00:43:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_49a nli_podcast_49a In this podcast extra the duo talks about the games they have been playing and why they keep coming back to play more Tue, 24 Feb 2015 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gaming talk: Battlefield 4, Assassins Creed Black Flag, Sim City and Others In this podcast extra the duo talks about the games they have been playing and why they keep coming back to play more no 00:30:41 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_49 nli_podcast_49 In this episode we talk about Las Vegas fun, New podcasting gear, the HyperX Cloud 2 Headset and overclocking the EVGA GTX 980 Classified on LN2. Tue, 10 Feb 2015 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum New Podcast Gear HyperX Cloud II Review and Overclocking the 980 Classified In this episode we talk about Las Vegas fun, New podcasting gear, the HyperX Cloud 2 Headset and overclocking the EVGA GTX 980 Classified on LN2. no 00:37:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_48a nli_podcast_48a In this episode Dennis talks with a special guest about their experiences at CES 2015 and what was exciting at the show. Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Highlights from CES 2015 In this episode Dennis talks with a special guest about their experiences at CES 2015 and what was exciting at the show. no 1:02:38 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_47a nli_podcast_47a In this episode we announce a 2015 custom case give away and look at Black Friday console sales and the future of home theater gaming. Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Home Theater Gaming Trends In this episode we announce a 2015 custom case give away and look at Black Friday console sales and the future of home theater gaming. no 00:25:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_47 nli_podcast_47 In this episode we look back on the evolution of the overclocking motherboard and discuss how live overclocking needs to change. Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gigabyte Motherboard Evolution and Changing Overclocking Competitions In this episode we look back on the evolution of the overclocking motherboard and discuss how live overclocking needs to change. no 00:45:41 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_46a nli_podcast_46a In this episode the duo give you their impression of Borderlands The Pre-Sequel and how it weighs against Borderlands 2. For those looking to add a pc to their home theater CyberpowerPC has a machine you may want to check out. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Borderlands Pre-Sequel and Cyberpower PC Syber Gaming In this episode the duo give you their impression of Borderlands The Pre-Sequel and how it weighs against Borderlands 2. For those looking to add a pc to their home theater CyberpowerPC has a machine you may want to check out. no 00:41:09 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_46 nli_podcast_46 In this episode Dennis gives you a rundown of what happened at the MOA 2014 Grand Final in Taipei and even came back with some unicorn overclocking hardware. Mon, 10 Nov 2014 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum MOA 2014 Grand Final Event Discussion with Surprise Lightning In this episode Dennis gives you a rundown of what happened at the MOA 2014 Grand Final in Taipei and even came back with some unicorn overclocking hardware. no 00:39:10 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_45 nli_podcast_45 In this episode Dennis gives you the basics for building a Haswell-E system and Darren talks about budget gaming build upgrades. Fri, 10 Oct 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Building a X99 Haswell E Machine and Budget Gaming Upgrades In this episode Dennis gives you the basics for building a Haswell-E system and Darren talks about budget gaming build upgrades. no 00:39:10 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_44a nli_podcast_44a In this episode Darren talks about his Battlefield 4 CTE experiences and Dennis brings you up to speed on a side project he has been working on. Wed, 01 Oct 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Battlefield 4 CTE Experience and The Xtreme Project In this episode Darren talks about his Battlefield 4 CTE experiences and Dennis brings you up to speed on a side project he has been working on. no 00:33:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_44 nli_podcast_44 In this episode we bring you our Computex 2014 wrap up and talk about the MSI MOA Americas Qualifier. Mon, 15 Sep 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum MOA Qualifier Results and the EVGA X99 Classified In this episode we bring you our Computex 2014 wrap up and talk about the MSI MOA Americas Qualifier. no 00:30:36 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_43a nli_podcast_43a In this episode Darren talks about a new wireless headphone purchase and Dennis rambles on over his new motorcycle. Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Wireless Headphones and High End Motorcycles In this episode Darren talks about a new wireless headphone purchase and Dennis rambles on over his new motorcycle. no 00:26:55 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_43 nli_podcast_43 In this episode we bring you our Computex 2014 coverage wrap up and talk about the MSI MOA Americas Qualifier. Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex 2014 Wrap Up and MSI MOA Americas Qualifier In this episode we bring you our Computex 2014 coverage wrap up and talk about the MSI MOA Americas Qualifier. no 00:38:56 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_42a nli_podcast_42a In this episode Dennis pulled in two special guests To help talking about the overclocking scene during Computex, Massman from HWBOT and Trouffman from Overclocking TV. Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Overclocking Discussions Recorded Live in Taipei In this episode Dennis pulled in two special guests To help talking about the overclocking scene during Computex, Massman from HWBOT and Trouffman from Overclocking TV. no 00:40:34 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_41a nli_podcast_41a In this episode Darren takes us thru the new BF4 Naval Strike DLC and Dennis rants on about Borderlands 2 the Pre-Sequel and why it will be awesome. Wed, 11 Jun 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Borderlands 2 Pre-Sequel and Battlefield 4 DLC In this episode Darren takes us thru the new BF4 Naval Strike DLC and Dennis rants on about Borderlands 2 the Pre-Sequel and why it will be awesome. no 00:28:52 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_40a nli_podcast_40a In this fun segment Darren takes us thru the 7 Biggest Dick Moves in Video Games. Fri, 23 May 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Seven Biggest Dick Moves in Games In this fun segment Darren takes us thru the 7 Biggest Dick Moves in Video Games. no 00:25:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_40 nli_podcast_40 This is a technical episode including Overclocking at Computex and Overclocking the GTX 780 Ti Classified Sat, 10 May 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Computex and Overclocking the GTX 780 Ti Classified This is a technical episode including Overclocking at Computex and Overclocking the GTX 780 Ti Classified no 00:29:35 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_39a nli_podcast_39a In this episode Dennis admits that his hobbies extend beyond the computer world and reach into the culture of MiniTrucks, Motorcycles and Radio Control cars, more specifically Nitro R/C. Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Radio Control Cars HPI Savage and XMods In this episode Dennis admits that his hobbies extend beyond the computer world and reach into the culture of MiniTrucks, Motorcycles and Radio Control cars, more specifically Nitro R/C. no 00:25:39 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_39 nli_podcast_39 In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about Frankenstein computer builds the CyberPowerPC Zeus Mini and touch on an overclocking livestream from Montreal Canada. Thu, 10 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Frankenstein Builds CyberPowerPC Zeus Mini and LanETS Overclocking In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about Frankenstein computer builds the CyberPowerPC Zeus Mini and touch on an overclocking livestream from Montreal Canada. no 00:32:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_38a nli_podcast_38a Dennis and Darren got to participate in the Titanfall beta and played a little Elder Scrolls Online Beta with some mixed results. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Gameplay Betas and Collectable Games Dennis and Darren got to participate in the Titanfall beta and played a little Elder Scrolls Online Beta with some mixed results. no 00:30:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_38 nli_podcast_38 In this episode the duo discuss sandbag scores in overclocking competitions and Darren talks up his new PS4 and why it is winning the console wars. Tue, 11 Mar 2014 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum OC Sandbagging and PS4 First Impressions In this episode the duo discuss sandbag scores in overclocking competitions and Darren talks up his new PS4 and why it is winning the console wars. no 00:32:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_37b nli_podcast_37b In this episode we talk with Pieter about his start into overclocking and you might be surprised that it wasn't to increase gaming performance. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Interview with Massman from HWBOT In this episode we talk with Pieter about his start into overclocking and you might be surprised that it wasn't to increase gaming performance. no 00:32:21 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_37a nli_podcast_37a In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about their recent Vegas trips in January 2014 and what makes Vegas so fun. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum What is Vegas? And Why We Like It In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about their recent Vegas trips in January 2014 and what makes Vegas so fun. no 30:44 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_37 nli_podcast_37 In this episode Dennis and Darren give a look back on CES 2014 and analyze the current PC building trends in the US. Fri, 07 Feb 2014 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum CES 2014 Lookback and PC Building Trends In this episode Dennis and Darren give a look back on CES 2014 and analyze the current PC building trends in the US. no 00:36:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_36 nli_podcast_36 In this episode Dennis and Darren congratulate the November Giveaway winner, have an in-depth discussion regarding some new EVGA products and conclude with reasons why 4K shouldn’t be on your shopping list. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum November Giveaway Winner Kingpin Video Card 4-way SLI goodness and is 4k a waste In this episode Dennis and Darren congratulate the November Giveaway winner, have an in-depth discussion regarding some new EVGA products and conclude with reasons why 4K shouldn’t be on your shopping list. no 35:12 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_36a nli_podcast_36a In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about their recent game activity and how some of the old games are still the best. Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum The Nostalgia for Old Games In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about their recent game activity and how some of the old games are still the best. no 00:27:38 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_35a nli_podcast_35a In this episode Dennis talks about modding the Level 10 GT and the process required to spray automotive pearl. Mon, 25 Nov 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Level 10 GT Modding Project In this episode Dennis talks about modding the Level 10 GT and the process required to spray automotive pearl. no 27:50 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_35 nli_podcast_35 In this episode we talk about the official launch of Ninjalane v4.0 aka Hardware Asylum and the results of the MSI MOA Grand Final 2013. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Launch of Ninjalane v4.0 and MSI MOA Grand Finals In this episode we talk about the official launch of Ninjalane v4.0 aka Hardware Asylum and the results of the MSI MOA Grand Final 2013. no 31:36 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_34a nli_podcast_34a Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Darren talks about building a budget system using AMD FM2 Trinity Thu, 24 Oct 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Budget Builds using AMD Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Darren talks about building a budget system using AMD FM2 Trinity no 15:54 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_34 nli_podcast_34 Ninjalane Podcast: In this episode the duo talk about the current state of mobile devices and how they have really become more of a fondle device and less of a communication tool. Later they update us with the games they have been playing including some that aren’t so good. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Mobile Phone Upgrades and Games we are playing Ninjalane Podcast: In this episode the duo talk about the current state of mobile devices and how they have really become more of a fondle device and less of a communication tool. Later they update us with the games they have been playing including some that aren’t so good. no 47:37 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_33 nli_podcast_33 Ninjalane Podcast: In this episode Darren brings up the topic of next gen consoles including what games will be available for the PS4 and XB1 and Dennis reminds us that Ninjalane does motherboard reviews. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Next Gen Console (PSV vs XB1) and Overclocking Motherboards EVGA ASROCK Ninjalane Podcast: In this episode Darren brings up the topic of next gen consoles including what games will be available for the PS4 and XB1 and Dennis reminds us that Ninjalane does motherboard reviews. no 39:59 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_33a nli_podcast_33a Ninjalane Podcast: There comes a time in the growth of any podcast when you have to say goodbye to your existing gear and get something new. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - New Recording Gear! Ninjalane Podcast: There comes a time in the growth of any podcast when you have to say goodbye to your existing gear and get something new. no 12:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_32a nli_podcast_32a In this episode Dennis talks about his recent home server hardware upgrade which sparks a network storage discussion. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Lets Talk About Home Servers In this episode Dennis talks about his recent home server hardware upgrade which sparks a network storage discussion. no 18:15 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_32 nli_podcast_32 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Darren wants to know the results of the MOA 2013 Semi Finals. Dennis talks about the amazing EVGA GTX 780 Classified and the Duo exchange views about the latest Slate/Tablet devices. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - MOA 2013 Semi Final Results, EVGA 780 Classified and Tablets are Different Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Darren wants to know the results of the MOA 2013 Semi Finals. Dennis talks about the amazing EVGA GTX 780 Classified and the Duo exchange views about the latest Slate/Tablet devices. no 31:19 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_31a nli_podcast_31a In this episode Dennis interviews one of Darren's paintball buddies about his computer skill and asks the important question, Do you overclock? Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Overclocking Talk With a Paintballer In this episode Dennis interviews one of Darren's paintball buddies about his computer skill and asks the important question, Do you overclock? no 21:40 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_31 nli_podcast_31 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we cover the MOA 2013 Semi Finals, the process of removing the heatspreader from a Core i7 4770K and the death of the point and shoot camera. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - MOA 2013 Semi Finals, De-lidding the Haswell and Death of the Point and Shoot Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we cover the MOA 2013 Semi Finals, the process of removing the heatspreader from a Core i7 4770K and the death of the point and shoot camera. no 34:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_30a nli_podcast_30a Ninjalane Podcast - This episode is all about great new games, First the last great DLC for Borderlands 2 and The Last of Us which has one of the highest metacritic ratings ever. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Borderlands DLC and The Last of Us Ninjalane Podcast - This episode is all about great new games, First the last great DLC for Borderlands 2 and The Last of Us which has one of the highest metacritic ratings ever. no 19:46 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_30 nli_podcast_30 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis talks about his trip to Computex 2013 and Darren also gives his impressions on the new 700 series from nVidia. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Computex 2013 Wrap-Up and NVidia GTX 700 Series Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis talks about his trip to Computex 2013 and Darren also gives his impressions on the new 700 series from nVidia. no 39:46 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_29a nli_podcast_29a Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Darren talks about his annual trek to SuperGame to play competitive paintball and win stuff. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Paintball at SuperGame Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Darren talks about his annual trek to SuperGame to play competitive paintball and win stuff. no 27:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_29 nli_podcast_29 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren talk overclocking with MOA 2013, discuss the impact of Bitcoins and ramble on about some of the cool games coming out. Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - MSI MOA 2013 Qualifier, Bitcoins and Mass Effect Trilogy Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren talk overclocking with MOA 2013, discuss the impact of Bitcoins and ramble on about some of the cool games coming out. no 41:23 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_28a nli_podcast_28a Ninjalane Podcast Extra - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss their experience at a KMFDM concert including some of the tech used at a modern industrial show. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - The Tech of Concerts Ninjalane Podcast Extra - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss their experience at a KMFDM concert including some of the tech used at a modern industrial show. no 23:49 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_28 nli_podcast_28 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss 3d printing and the impact the level cap increase in Borderlands 2 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - 3D Printing and Borderlands 2 Ultimate Vault Hunter Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss 3d printing and the impact the level cap increase in Borderlands 2 no 42:43 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_27 nli_podcast_27 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss the new GTX Titan from nVidia and later touch on Free 2 Play games and wrap things up with an interview with Cooler Master. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - GTX Titan, Free 2 Play and Cooler Master Interview Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss the new GTX Titan from nVidia and later touch on Free 2 Play games and wrap things up with an interview with Cooler Master. no 40:43 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_26a nli_podcast_26a Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss entertainment planning while on the road and why is the Surface bad. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Travel Planning and MS Surface Talk Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren discuss entertainment planning while on the road and why is the Surface bad. no 18:43 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_26 nli_podcast_26 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about Next Gen console hardware, The new HWBot benchmark wrapper for Aquamark3 and an exclusive interview with Jacob from EVGA. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Console Hardware, HWBot Aquamark Wrapper and EVGA Interview Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode Dennis and Darren talk about Next Gen console hardware, The new HWBot benchmark wrapper for Aquamark3 and an exclusive interview with Jacob from EVGA. no 33:15 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_25a nli_podcast_25a Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about farming in Borderlands 2 and how it impacts the modern PC game. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Borderlands 2 Farming Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about farming in Borderlands 2 and how it impacts the modern PC game. no 20:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_25 nli_podcast_25 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we take a look at the CES 2013 coverage and get a little more detail in what is planned for the future. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - CES 2013 Highlights Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we take a look at the CES 2013 coverage and get a little more detail in what is planned for the future. no 45:43 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_24a nli_podcast_24a Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the new PowerColor Devil 13 video card and the allure of having high-end hardware. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - 7990 Devil 13 and the Allure of the Lighting Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the new PowerColor Devil 13 video card and the allure of having high-end hardware. no 16:39 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_24 nli_podcast_24 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about planned obsolescence of modern hardware, touch on the LGA rumor and wax poetic with watercooling. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Forced Obsolescence, No More LGA? And Mainstream Watercooling Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about planned obsolescence of modern hardware, touch on the LGA rumor and wax poetic with watercooling. no 34:48 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_23a nli_podcast_23a In this episode we talk about the Borderlands 2, our experiences and some of the things you should know about the game. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Borderlands 2 Tips Tricks and Chat In this episode we talk about the Borderlands 2, our experiences and some of the things you should know about the game. no 25:37 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_23 nli_podcast_23 In this episode we talk about the current state of the enthusiast gaming keyboard market and our plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Enthusiast Gaming Keyboards and Holiday Shopping Season In this episode we talk about the current state of the enthusiast gaming keyboard market and our plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season no 33:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_22 nli_podcast_22 In this episode we continue our discussion of what makes a review site and where the money comes from. Darren does some overclocking with his 2600k and we give you the results of the 2012 MOA Grand Final. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - What makes a review site pt2, First time overclocking, MOA Grand Finals and Video card voltage In this episode we continue our discussion of what makes a review site and where the money comes from. Darren does some overclocking with his 2600k and we give you the results of the 2012 MOA Grand Final. no 36:28 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_21 nli_podcast_21 In this episode we talk about the new GTX 660 Ti graphics card and some of the benefits of SLI in overclocking and gaming. We later go on to discuss what makes a review site and how Ninjalane is different. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - GTX 660 TI SLI Performance What Makes a Review Site Pt1 In this episode we talk about the new GTX 660 Ti graphics card and some of the benefits of SLI in overclocking and gaming. We later go on to discuss what makes a review site and how Ninjalane is different. no 29:17 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_20 nli_podcast_20 In this episode we talk about games the family plays, Darren reviews the Roccat Kave Gaming Headset and we give a preview of the GSKill TridentX DDR 2400Mhz memory Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Family Games Roccat Kave Review GSKill Trident X DDR3 2400Mhz In this episode we talk about games the family plays, Darren reviews the Roccat Kave Gaming Headset and we give a preview of the GSKill TridentX DDR 2400Mhz memory no 35:11 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_19 nli_podcast_19 Ninjalane Podcast – In this episode we talk about heatsink design and the importance of mass when it comes to cooler selection and speculate on Windows 8 and if a cheap OS and Surface tablets will drive sales. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Heatsink Design is More Mass Better The Slate and Windows 8 Ninjalane Podcast – In this episode we talk about heatsink design and the importance of mass when it comes to cooler selection and speculate on Windows 8 and if a cheap OS and Surface tablets will drive sales. no 31:48 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_18 nli_podcast_18 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the Ultimate Tower Defense Mini Game, Discuss processor selection for competitive overclocking and revisit the CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme. Sun, 10 Jun 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Skyrim Tower Defense Processor Selection for Overclocking CyberpowerPC Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the Ultimate Tower Defense Mini Game, Discuss processor selection for competitive overclocking and revisit the CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme. no 32:57 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_17 nli_podcast_17 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the new Diablo 3 demo and the importance of the game demo, What is kickstarter and some of the projects we are supporting, and finally prepping for MOA and what it takes to compete. Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Diablo 3 and Game Demos What is Kickstarter and Prepping for MOA Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the new Diablo 3 demo and the importance of the game demo, What is kickstarter and some of the projects we are supporting, and finally prepping for MOA and what it takes to compete. no 37:03 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_16 nli_podcast_16 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we give an update to the new Ninjalane server project and discuss the process of finding a new video card after the GTX 680 shakeup. Later we talk about how much monitor you really need and Dennis gives an update on the Ninjalane HWBot team. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Server Update Choosing a Video Card How Much Monitor HWBot Team Update Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we give an update to the new Ninjalane server project and discuss the process of finding a new video card after the GTX 680 shakeup. Later we talk about how much monitor you really need and Dennis gives an update on the Ninjalane HWBot team. no 32:01 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_15 nli_podcast_15 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the new Ninjalane server project and why servers are built the way they are and later touch on some of the games we have been playing lately. The podcast wraps up with our favorite travel gadgets. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - New Servers Games Games Games Travel Gadgets Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the new Ninjalane server project and why servers are built the way they are and later touch on some of the games we have been playing lately. The podcast wraps up with our favorite travel gadgets. no 34:44 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_14 nli_podcast_14 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about basic casemodding tekniques and how to turn that plain box into something cool, we answer some of your questions and interview one of the top US overclockers Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Basic Casemodding Listener Mailbag Interview with a Top Overclocker Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about basic casemodding tekniques and how to turn that plain box into something cool, we answer some of your questions and interview one of the top US overclockers no 38:24 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_13 nli_podcast_13 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about playing Elder Scrolls V Skyrim and how getting 80 hours in might not be enough, we also discuss the new Gigabyte X79 UD3 and LGA2011 platform and wrap things up looking at the new Danger Den M6 CPU waterblock. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Gigabyte X79 Danger Den Watercooling Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about playing Elder Scrolls V Skyrim and how getting 80 hours in might not be enough, we also discuss the new Gigabyte X79 UD3 and LGA2011 platform and wrap things up looking at the new Danger Den M6 CPU waterblock. no 25:47 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_12 nli_podcast_12 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the HWBot Country Cup 2011 and how it relates to US overclockers and volley over some of the best games we have played this year and a few we can't wait to try. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - HWBot Country Cup 2011 Games we have played and want to play Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we talk about the HWBot Country Cup 2011 and how it relates to US overclockers and volley over some of the best games we have played this year and a few we can't wait to try. no 32:25 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_11 nli_podcast_11 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss a new overclocking project to voltmod a BFG 8800 GTX and talk about what it takes to be a hardware enthusiast and the cost of being competitive. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:11:11 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Volt modding 8800 GTX Hardware Enthusiast Cost of being Competitive Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss a new overclocking project to voltmod a BFG 8800 GTX and talk about what it takes to be a hardware enthusiast and the cost of being competitive. no 26:22 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_10 nli_podcast_10 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we take a look at the new EVGA Z68 FTW Motherboard along with Some of the games we have been playing and discuss the details surrounding the first ever Ninjalane Extreme Overclocking Party. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - EVGA Z68 FTW Games we are Playing Extreme Overclocking Party Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we take a look at the new EVGA Z68 FTW Motherboard along with Some of the games we have been playing and discuss the details surrounding the first ever Ninjalane Extreme Overclocking Party. no 44:00 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_9 nli_podcast_9 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss pc upgrade strategy some issues with streaming media and a casemodding project gone wrong. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - PC Upgrade Strategy Issues with Streaming Media Casemodding Freestyle Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss pc upgrade strategy some issues with streaming media and a casemodding project gone wrong. no 24:55 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_8 nli_podcast_8 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss overclocking motherboard design including the new Gigabyte X58-OC and Video card selection, hot clocked or not. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Overclocking Motherboard Design Video Card Selection Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss overclocking motherboard design including the new Gigabyte X58-OC and Video card selection, hot clocked or not. no 27:43 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_7 nli_podcast_7 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the much anticipated game Duke Nukem Forever and our experiences playing it, Favorite Asus products, and answer some questions from the listener mailbag. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Duke Nukem Forever Favorite Asus Product Listener Mailbag Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the much anticipated game Duke Nukem Forever and our experiences playing it, Favorite Asus products, and answer some questions from the listener mailbag. no 24:39 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_6 nli_podcast_6 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the tablet computers namely Asus Transformer and Asus Slate, Super cooling with Single Stage Phase and Dennis checks in to talk about Computex. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Tablet Wars Single Stage Phase and Computex Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the tablet computers namely Asus Transformer and Asus Slate, Super cooling with Single Stage Phase and Dennis checks in to talk about Computex. no 51:47 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_5 nli_podcast_5 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the importance of aftermarket heatsinks, the real way to choose sandy bridge memory modules, and summer vacations in faraway lands. Tue, 10 May 2011 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Aftermarket Heatsinks Sandy Bridge Memory Summer Vacation Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the importance of aftermarket heatsinks, the real way to choose sandy bridge memory modules, and summer vacations in faraway lands. no 44:14 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_4 nli_podcast_4 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the Multi GPU Index and why it is important for enthusiast level motherboard, some HWBot tips, tricks and team update, then wrap up with some of our favorite webcomics. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Multi GPU Index HWBot Tips Favorite Web Comics Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss the Multi GPU Index and why it is important for enthusiast level motherboard, some HWBot tips, tricks and team update, then wrap up with some of our favorite webcomics. no 30:18 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_3 nli_podcast_3 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss some of the differences between the new Sandy Bridge processors, some fun stuff with the HWBot Team, and how to score with Bad Company 2 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - Sandy Bridge HWBot Team Battlefield BC2 Ninjalane Podcast - In this episode we discuss some of the differences between the new Sandy Bridge processors, some fun stuff with the HWBot Team, and how to score with Bad Company 2 no 30:53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_2 nli_podcast_2 Ninjalane Podcast - November NPD In this podcast we talk about the latest NPD (from November 2010), The Ninjalane HWBot team, Futuremark 3dMark 11, and Deal Sites. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT nonadult Hardware Asylum Ninjalane Podcast - November NPD HWBot Team 3DMark 11 and Tech Deal Sites Ninjalane Podcast - November NPD In this podcast we talk about the latest NPD (from November 2010), The Ninjalane HWBot team, Futuremark 3dMark 11, and Deal Sites. no 30:35