The Hardware Asylum Podcast

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  • Building a Retro PC and what it takes to run old machines

    Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - Podcast 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.

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

    Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • The Benefits and Limitations of Watercooling from DIY to AIO

    Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • Revisit Galvanic Corrosion and Improving Case Cooling

    Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • Unboxing a Special Intel Motherboard from 1995

    Published: Sunday, January 24, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • Hardware Asylum Podcast 10-Year Anniversary

    Published: Sunday, January 10, 2021 - Podcast 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.