The Full Nerd Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 389: Nvidia's Jacob Freeman Talks GDC, MacBook Neo Review & More Mar 10, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Jacob Freeman from Nvidia to talk about PC gaming news coming out of GDC 2026, Roman Loyola from Macworld to talk about the new MacBook Neo, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:34 - PC Gaming at GDC

01:00:56 - MacBook Neo review

02:15:23 - Outro

Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube!

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

=============

Read PCWorld!

Website: http://www.pcworld.com

Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup

=============

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 388: Fake Frames Are Better, GeForce 3 Anniversary & More Mar 03, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang ponders the death of gaming at native resolution, celebrate the 25th anniversary of the GeForce 3 and more. And of course we answer questions live!

00:00 - Intro

09:11 - Fake frames are better

56:57 - GeForce 3 anniversary

01:11:54 - Q&A

Links: - Fake frames: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3072853/fake-frames-may-be-better-than-you-think.html

- GeForce 3: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/the-geforce3-launched-25-years-ago-underappreciated-at-launch-its-impact-shaped-the-industry

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 387: PC Rentals, Most Reliable Hardware, Gear Report & More Feb 25, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Puget System's 2025 PC hardware reliability report, Alaina's editorial supporting PCs rentals (what?!?), new keyboard talk, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Links: - Puget Systems reliability report: https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/puget-systems-most-reliable-hardware-of-2025/

- Steam Machine rental: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3066321/hear-me-out-id-rent-valves-steam-machine.html

- Ducky OK-M review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3063899/ducky-ok-m-keyboard-review.html

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

00:00 - Intro

07:03 - PC Rentals

37:35 - Most Reliable Hardware

57:10 - Gear Report

1:56:00 - Q&A

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 386: Steam Deck 2 Incoming? Discord Is Cooked? All Questions Feb 17, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is testing out a new remote streaming solution so we decided to do an all Q&A episode. And of course we answer questions live!

Links: - Steam Deck out of stock: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3059692/the-steam-deck-is-out-of-stock-at-the-worst-possible-time.html

- Discord is cooked: http://pcworld.com/article/3059670/discord-is-cooked-users-are-jumping-ship-and-seeking-alternatives.html

- AMD desktop market share: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3058885/amd-surges-10-percent-in-desktop-pc-share.html

- 5090 catches fire: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3058558/watch-this-rtx-5090-burst-into-flames.html

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 385: Intel/Nvidia Partnership, 18A Yields, RAM Crisis Updates & More Feb 10, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Dr. Ian Cutress of @TechTechPotato fame to talk about how everyone has the "partnership" between Intel and Nvidia wrong, what the yields from 18A can tell us, updates for the RAM crisis and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Links: - Intel + Nvidia partnership: https://youtu.be/v7_D9UBh6rk?si=ghzv719_Si23J4jD

- Nvidia cutting consumer GPUs: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3054899/nvidia-is-reportedly-skipping-consumer-gpus-in-2026-thanks-ai.html

- 18A yields: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3040560/intel-now-faces-a-chip-shortage-at-the-worst-possible-time.html

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

00:00 - Intro

04:55 - Ram pricing

40:48 - Nvidia/Intel partnership

1:14:54 - 18a yields

1:30:23 - Q&A

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 384: 9950X3DV2 Leaks, Trust In Windows, 9850X3D = Meh & More Feb 04, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the Ryzen 7 9850X3D reviews, how Asus 'leaked' the 9950X3DV2, the drop in consumer confidence for Windows and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Links: Adam's 9850X3D video: https://youtu.be/bj4XGh7aJQo?si=uN9KXRsJ8wuyAH6e
Alaina's 9850X3D article: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3043513/amds-new-ryzen-7-9850x3d-is-okay.html
9950X3DV2 'leak': https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-confirms-dual-3d-v-cache-ryzen-9-9950x3dv2-during-9850x3d-testing Rebuild trust in Windows: https://www.theverge.com/tech/870045/microsoft-windows-11-issues-rebuilding-trust-notepad

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

=============
Read PCWorld!
Website: http://www.pcworld.com
Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup
=============

00:00 - Intro 08:01 - 9850X3D = Meh 19:20 - 9950X3DV2 Leaks 42:30 - Trust In Windows 01:13:57 - Q&A

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 383: 18A Is A Winner, Arrow Lake Refresh, Windows 11 vs 10, & More Feb 02, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the reviews of Intel Panther Lake and what that means for other 18A products, recent testing around gaming performance on Windows 11 vs Windows 10, and more. And of course we answer questions live!

Core Ultra X9 388H review: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3034214/intel-core-ultra-x9-388h-review-epic-graphics-battery-life.html
Arrow Lake refresh: https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-confirms-intel-core-ultra-200k-plus-arrow-lake-refresh-bios-support-lands-in-late-january
Windows 11 vs 10 testing from Hardware Unboxed: https://youtu.be/32lBRYknKgA?si=83mCiWMHiABoztgC

Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

=============
Read PCWorld!
Website: http://www.pcworld.com
Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup
=============

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 382: 16GB GPUs "End-Of-Life", X3D Reports, & More Jan 20, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti messaging and potificates on whether those GPUs are truly end of life, and the reports of dead X3D CPUs. And of course we answer questions live. Asus denial: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3035212/asus-denies-that-its-canceling-the-rtx-5070-or-rtx-5060-ti.html Check out the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts and more so you can listen on the go, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest live episode here on YouTube! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 381: CES 2026 Wrap-Up: The Things We Missed Jan 13, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang puts a bow on CES 2026 by covering the little things we missed along with getting the home teams impressions of the show. And of course we answer questions live. PCWorld's Best of CES: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3024965/best-of-ces-2026.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup =============

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 380: CES 2026 PC News & PCWorld Best Of CES Hardware Jan 09, 2026

Show notes

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang talks about all of the PC news from CES 2026 and goes over some of our best picks. ⁠ PCWorld's Best of CES: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3024965/best-of-ces-2026.html Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup =============

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected