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Episode 398: Motherboard Sales "Collapse", Steam Controller Accessories, Desk PC & More May 13, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about the report of motherboard sales numbers, what we hope to see with Steam Controller accessories, and some interesting desk setups. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:58 - Motherboard sales "collapse"

00:24:16 - Steam Controller accessories

00:43:12 - Desk PC

01:03:14 - Q&A

01:39:04 - Outro

Links:

- Motherboard sales: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/motherboard-sales-collapse-by-more-than-25-percent-as-chipmakers-strangle-enthusiast-pc-market-to-build-more-ai-chips-asus-projected-to-sell-5-million-fewer-boards-in-2025-gigabyte-msi-and-asrock-also-expected-to-see-reduced-sales-numbers

- Steam Controller CAD files: https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-officially-released-under-a-creative-commons-license-valve-encourages-users-to-create-accessories-for-the-device

- Desk PC: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/lian-lis-new-dk07-wood-motorized-standing-desk-doubles-as-a-dual-pc-chassis-with-support-for-e-atx-systems-and-massive-cooling-setups-five-new-wood-finished-models-are-available-now

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Episode 397: Auto SR Testing, Xbox Mode Rollout, Steam Controller Launch & More May 05, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Adam's testing of Auto SR on the Xbox Ally X, the rollout of Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs, the launch of Valve's Steam Controller and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:05 - Auto SR testing

00:23:07 - Xbox mode rollout

00:37:24 - Steam Controller launch

01:12:04 - Q&A

01:40:59 - Outro

Links:

- Auto SR testing: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3130847/hands-on-windows-dlss-rival-isnt-ready-to-save-handheld-gaming.html

- Xbox mode available(?) now: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3098980/xbox-fullscreen-experience-is-now-xbox-mode-for-windows.html

- Steam Controller scalping: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3131171/theres-no-reason-to-pay-a-scalper-for-a-steam-controller.html

- Valve shipments: https://www.theverge.com/news/923461/valve-steam-machine-frame-deck-import-records-may-2026

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Episode 396: Another eGPU Revolution, Steam Controller Inbound, & More Apr 28, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the recent Framework announcements and how Adam thinks we are on the brink of another eGPU revolution, the imminent release of the Steam Controller, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:12 - Steam Controller

00:36:02 - eGPU revolution

01:19:43 - Q&A

Links:

- Latest mini PC deal: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3118683/this-360-ryzen-pro-mini-pc-has-oculink-for-external-gpu-gaming.html

- Highpoint CopprLink eGPU: https://youtu.be/OxdINiIFEVA?si=WDLeTpSuk_ae2YR6

- Steam Controller: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3125120/leaks-point-to-valves-steam-controller-with-a-100-price-tag.html

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Episode 395: 9950X3D2 Review, Flash Storage Prices, DRAM Stock Updates, & More Apr 21, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers PCWorld's review of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, Mike's investigation into flash storage pricing, what we think of the recent DRAM stock/pricing trends, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

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Episode 394: NZXT PC Rental Settlement, Fresh Install Tips, & More Apr 15, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the latest news around the NZXT and Fragile class action suit, the top things we do after a fresh Windows install, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:53 - NZXT PC rental settlement

00:33:26 - Fresh Windows install

01:17:31 - Q&A

01:30:32 - Outro

Links:

- NZXT settlement breakdown from @GamersNexus : https://youtu.be/Om7qcxggZJQ?si=WiQGaoqefevk3Lcs

- Brad's Windows tips: https://www.pcworld.com/article/1782303/5-crucial-windows-11-settings-i-always-change-asap.html

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Episode 393: Level1Techs Talks Linux Gaming Spike, Big Battlemage Testing & More Apr 07, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Wendell from Level1Techs to cover the recent spike in Linux gaming numbers, Intel Arc Pro B70 performance and if we'll get a consumer version, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:18:39 - Linux gaming

00:53:08 - Intel Arc Pro B70

01:23:02 - Q&A

Links:

- Linux gaming: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-On-Linux-Tops-5p

- Intel B70 review: https://youtu.be/DTJr2msyqGY?si=wNOsbnXtnp-Fjz7g

- B70 gaming: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/intel-b70-launch-unboxed-and-tested/247873

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The Official Newsletter Of The Full Nerd Podcast: The Podcast Apr 01, 2026

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This is the podcast version of the official newsletter based off The Full Nerd podcast, for the week of April 1st.

Links:

- https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099764/the-new-ryzen-9-did-amd-just-announce-a-cpu-for-exactly-no-one.html

- https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099125/intel-new-performance-tool-casts-doubt-on-benchmark-scores.html

- https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099837/cpu-shortages-loom-as-pc-makers-scramble-for-chips.html

- https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/03/youre-likely-already-infected-with-a-brain-eating-virus-youve-never-heard-of/

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Episode 392: 9950X3D2 Revealed, DLSS 4.5 Testing & More Mar 31, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers AMD's reveal of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and who it is for, Adam's time testing DLSS 4.5 dynamic frame generation, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:11:41 - 9950X3D2

00:34:11 - DLSS 4.5

01:01:52 - Q&A

Links:

- 9950X3D2: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3099764/the-new-ryzen-9-did-amd-just-announce-a-cpu-for-exactly-no-one.html

- DLSS 4.5: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3023958/surprise-nvidias-dlss-4-5-can-help-modest-gpus-max-out-high-end-monitors.html

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Episode 391: 270K Plus Review, Windows 11 Reset, BitLocker Deep Dive & More Mar 25, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Mike Danseglio to talk about the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus reviews, Microsoft's promise to improve Windows 11, a deep dive into Bitlocker with the person who created BitLocker, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Links:

- 270K Plus review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3095697/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plus-5-key-things-to-know.html

- Windows 11 pledge: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3093997/windows-11-reset-microsoft-pledges-more-speed-stability-and-control.html

- Copilot scaling back: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3094059/microsoft-says-windows-11-will-get-faster-as-it-scales-back-copilot.html

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Episode 390: DLSS 5 Madness, Xbox Mini PC, Arrow Lake Refresh & More Mar 17, 2026

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about the announcement of DLSS 5, how Xbox "Helix" will most likely be just a mini PC, Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh details and more. And of course we answer questions live!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:9:28 - DLSS 5 madness

01:45:16 - Project Helix

02:06:47 - Arrow Lake refresh

02:16:44 - Q&A

Links:

- DLSS 5: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3090305/nvidia-calls-dlss-5-the-gpt-moment-for-graphics-in-pc-games.html

- Project Helix: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3086166/microsoft-outs-xbox-project-helix-we-want-to-break-down-the-artificial-barriers-between-pc-and-console.html

- Arrow Lake refresh desktop: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3083029/intels-cheaper-faster-core-ultra-cpus-still-have-a-lot-to-prove.html

- Arrow Lake refresh laptop: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3091163/intel-quietly-pushes-arrow-lake-refresh-cpus-into-gaming-laptops.html

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