Best Hardware Unboxed Podcasts (2025)

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The Future of QD-OLED Gaming Monitors & Cool Upcoming Products (feat. TFTCentral) 1:07:55

4h ago1:07:55

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Episode 74: Simon from TFTCentral joins us at Computex to discuss everything we saw at the show, our favorite upcoming monitors, impressions from various products, the future of OLED monitors and more. TFTCENTRAL Check out the video Tim filmed with Simon on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1KDWb0tWcM Check out Simon's channel: https://…

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Computex 2025 Coverage Part 2: The Modern Retro is Real 31:18

3d ago31:18

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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.…

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Computex 2025 Coverage Part 1: Kavalan Fueled Revisit to Computex 2010 31:59

3d ago31:59

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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?By Hardware Asylum

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The RX 9060 XT Leaves Us With Mixed Opinions 1:23:28

7d ago1:23:28

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Episode 73: Now that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is released and we have reviewed both models, we give some further thoughts on the 16GB card, the 8GB card, the weirdness around the launch (samples, NDAs) and where AMD have gone wrong CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - The RX 9060 XT 16GB is Decent 14:11 - The RX 9060 XT 8GB is Problematic 31:26 - RX 906…

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Good vs Bad: AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT Launch 39:07

15d ago39:07

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Episode 72: Live from Computex in Taipei, we discuss the latest in graphics cards, including how we managed to review the GeForce RTX 5060 from our hotel room, and what we think about the Radeon RX 9060 XT now that it's been officially announced. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - We Reviewed the RTX 5060 in Taiwan 19:54 - Thoughts on the 9060 XT Launc…

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Will AMD Make the RX 9060 XT Overpriced? 1:25:35

29d ago1:25:35

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Episode 71: We chat about potential upcoming Intel Arc GPUs including the B770 and B580 24GB, discuss the RX 9060 XT and what AMD might do with pricing, and round out the chat with some discoveries about laptop GPUs. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 05:13 - Intel Arc B770, Is It Real? 22:10 - New Arc B580 Configurations? 26:18 - Lead-Up to the RX 9060 XT 39:…

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Nvidia Buries RTX 5060 Reviews 1:19:46

1M ago1:19:46

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Episode 70: Not content on just hiding the RTX 5060, Nvidia have decided to bury reviews through questionable timing and a lack of drivers. So we discuss that on today's podcast. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Nvidia Buries the RTX 5060 Even Deeper 20:15 - But the Steam Survey! 32:22 - Is The RX 9060 XT Even Worse? 39:13 - 8GB is Holding PC Gaming …

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8GB GPUs Are Very Bad Now, Is The RX 9060 XT in Trouble? 1:13:36

2M ago1:13:36

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Episode 69: The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is really bad, there are many problems with it (especially at the price), so is the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB in trouble? We discuss all of that in today's episode, and yes, we're getting into VRAM yet again. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - 8GB GPUs are Dead on Arrival 13:54 - The Main Problem is the …

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Using Private Open Source AI Models on Hardware Asylum 32:46

2M ago32:46

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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, pro…

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The RTX 5060 Ti is a Trap 1:36:24

2M ago1:36:24

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Episode 68: Nvidia has just released the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and the RTX 5060 is coming soon so we break all of that down in today's episode. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - The Meeting with Nvidia 10:26 - Why Does the 8GB Model Exist? 25:40 - GPU VRAM vs Console VRAM History 42:31 - The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is a Trap 54:45 - Ray Tracing Hot Takes 1:04:1…

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Intel Arc B580 CPU Overhead Is NOT Fake: HUB vs PRO Hi-Tech 1:35:44

2M ago1:35:44

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Episode 67: Being accused of faking benchmarks and some really poor testing has turned Steve into a rage monster this episode as we break down the Arc B580 CPU overhead situation CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - The Arc B580 CPU Overhead Issue is Real 14:15 - Lower End Parts Can Be CPU Limited 21:31 - The Influx of Comments 29:38 - The PRO Hi-Tech Vi…

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Amazing Video Cards Being Bought of the Back of Trucks 40:36

2M ago40:36

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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…

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Tariffs Raising GPU Prices, 4K CPU Testing and RX 9070 GRE 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

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Episode 66: This week Steve decided to try comedy, tariffs were announced that will probably hurt the prices of PC gaming components, and we saw some GPU rumors CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Steve Trolls People With 4K CPU Testing 25:33 - Our Dumb Early Thoughts on Tariffs 36:51 - RX 9070 GRE Rumor Chat 44:23 - We're Going to Computex 52:14 - Upda…

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The Nvidia Propaganda Machine 1:21:22

3M ago1:21:22

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Episode 65: Nvidia's marketing of late has been... misleading to say the least. This week we chat about a lot of the silly things the company has been saying around the GeForce 50 series launch CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Der8auer and the Nvidia Interview 14:17 - Nvidia Propaganda 23:53 - Demand Claims Are Misleading 27:39 - Companies Don't Want…

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Explosive Growth of Game Content Might be too much for Modern Gamers 31:09

3M ago31:09

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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 g…

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GPU Pricing is Bad But Improving? 1:49:25

3M ago1:49:25

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Episode 64: This week we're chatting about GPU pricing and supply, Intel missing a big opportunity with the B580, upcoming entry-level GPUs and how they should be positioned, and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - GPU Pricing Is All Sorts of Bad 16:30 - Bye Bye RTX 5090 Supply 29:22 - Intel Misses B580 Opportunity 41:05 - Entry Leve…

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More Hardware Asylum Upgrades – Enterprise Servers 33:44

3M ago33:44

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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?…

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The RX 9070 XT Has Impressed Us! 1:52:31

3M ago1:52:31

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Episode 63: It's a mega podcast episode as we break down everything related to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, the Radeon RX 9070 and the GeForce RTX 5070 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:52 - Radeon RX 9070 XT Pricing and Availability 31:37 - AMD Made the Right Call to Delay 46:35 - The RTX 5070 is Crap and the RX 9070 Isn't Much Better 1:02:03 - AMD Genuinel…

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What Do We Make of Radeon RX 9070 XT Pricing? 1:26:08

4M ago1:26:08

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Episode 62: AMD has officially revealed the Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 including pricing and first-party performance benchmarks. So what are our thoughts? CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Our Thoughts on RX 9070 XT Pricing and Strategy 41:25 - AMD Asking For Our Opinion? 51:35 - Our Thoughts on RX 9070 Pricing and Strategy 1:17:08 - Some Co…

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Endorfy Product Unboxing and Corne V3 Low Profile Keyboard Project 33:48

4M ago33:48

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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…

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The RTX 5070 Ti Hasn't Impressed Us... AGAIN 1:33:14

4M ago1:33:14

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Episode 61: This week we're talking about the RTX 5070 Ti and the ludicrous real world pricing we are seeing. Also, now that we have a current gen comparison, we're discussing the exact pricing AMD needs to achieve with the RX 9070 XT. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - The RTX 5070 Ti and its Ludicrous Price 39:16 - The Price the RX 9070 XT Needs to B…

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RTX 5090 Power Connectors Are Melting... Again 1:28:44

4M ago1:28:44

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Episode 60: Nvidia has announced a release date for the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, and AMD are about to announce RDNA 4. But the bigger story right now concerns, once again, the 12V-2x6 power connector used on GeForce 50 GPUs and its propensity to melt. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Release Date Updates for Upcoming GPUs 14:34 - Power Cables are Me…

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Personal ASUS ROG Build Process – Gaming hardware is not just for gamers 31:57

4M ago31:57

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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 a…

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Why is RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Supply So Bad? 1:27:00

4M ago1:27:00

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Episode 59: Supply of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 is basically non-existent. Why would Nvidia and AIBs do this, and who do we think is benefitting? That's what we explore in this week's podcast. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - The Current Supply Situation with RTX 5090 and 5080 19:28 - Nvidia Controls the Market to Create FOMO 35:28 - How Does Nvidia …

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The RTX 5080 Hasn't Impressed Us Either 1:32:43

4M ago1:32:43

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Episode 58: This week we discuss the RTX 5080 (and how underwhelming it is), more implications for the GPU market, some current thoughts on the Arc B580 and Steve's lukewarm take on Radeon's future. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Initial Thoughts on the RTX 5080 08:40 - The Configuration is Wrong 15:25 - Nvidia's Strategy 27:21 - Nvidia is Hurting …

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The GeForce 50 Series: Kinda Meh So Far 1:55:10

5M ago1:55:10

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Episode 57: We're back for 2025 and ready to discuss the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, the implications for the rest of the 50 series, Frame Generation and Nvidia's marketing, plus plenty more GPU stuff CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Initial Thoughts on the RTX 5090 21:11 - Nvidia Pulling the Intel CPU Strategy 29:57 - Competition is the Answer 37:07 - …

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Hardware Asylum Podcast Upgrades Powered by SilverStone 33:27

5M ago33:27

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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.By Hardware Asylum

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From Chaos to Order: Running roleplaying sessions 28:00

5M ago28:00

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In this episode I share some tips on how to run roleplaying sessions. You already heard some of my tips for running mysteries, for deciding between a railroad and a sandbox style game or for designing time limited games. This time we take a look at the whole picture, and how you can prepare for your game from week to week (or game to game if your g…

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The Consumer Electronics Show 2025 - It was more than AI 1:02:32

5M ago1:02:32

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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.…

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A Look Back on 2024 Hardware Highlights and Bonus System Build 46:38

6M ago46:38

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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.…

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Intel Delivers What AMD Couldn't: Great GPU Value 1:14:51

6M ago1:14:51

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Episode 56: With the Intel Arc B580 now on shelves, we recap the launch and review. Was this a paper launch? Can Intel gain market share with this strategy? Should Intel cancel Arc GPUs? Does this spell trouble for AMD Radeon? CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Intel Arc B580 Launch Recap 19:58 - It's Not a Paper Launch 26:24 - This Launch Exposes Rade…

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