The Hardware Asylum Podcast

All Podcast Episodes

  • High Speed Memory in Gaming PC, Hometheater Speakers on your Desktop

    Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • Taking an In-Depth look at the Eclipse P500A from Phanteks

    Published: Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor from the Software Side

    Published: Saturday, July 10, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • Picking a Processor and Challenges of Playing old Games on Modern Hardware

    Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021 - Podcast 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.

  • The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor

    Published: Friday, June 11, 2021 - Podcast 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

  • Retro PC Adventure at RE-PC in Seattle

    Published: Monday, May 24, 2021 - Podcast 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