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The Hardware Asylum Podcast

Hardware Asylum
Nvidia
Battlefield 6
Overclocking
Borderlands Movie
Endorfy
AMD
Computex 2025
Computers
Rtx 40 Series Super
Mechanical Keyboard
Gaming Headset
ASUS
Custom Keyboard
Computex 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Private Artificial Intelligence
CES 2024
RTX 4090
Gaming
Graphics Cards

Just two guys talking tech, Dennis and Darren are experienced hardware reviewers, gamers and overclockers bringing you some of the latest tech dirt in the hardware world.

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Latest Episodes

We get gaming PC questions quite often and decided to revisit the process of building a budget gaming pc for the most popular games of 2025. As of this Podcast we are still in the middle of a memory shortage which can alter prices considerably.

It is not uncommon for board games to become a video game, one famous example is Dungeons and Dragons where the tabletop experience and adventure were ported to the PC to extend the universe. As it would turn out, quite a few games have been ported t... more

Recently there have been changes to the import rules for routers due to prolific security issues that shouldn’t have been there to begin with. Of course, this issue is not new but there is finally a governmental regulation in place to minimize the ri... more

Over the past several years we have watched as the motherboard audio solution slowly started to become less advanced in favor of a two-port analog USB solution that nobody uses. Creative stepped up with the Audigy Fx Pro sound card as a solution but,... more

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Recent Guests

Dewayne Carroll
A long-time hardware enthusiast and founder of Modders-Inc, involved in case modding and product reviews.
Modders-Inc
Episode: Cases Casemodding and QuakeCon – A Modders Tale
Mike Taylor
Former Hackfort director and Boise event organizer
Episode: The State of Tech Events and the Challenges of Building PCs

Hosts

Dennis Garcia
Host of hardware-focused shows with deep dives into reviews, lab setups, and engineering stories.
Darren McKay
Co-host with a hardware and debugging focus, frequent lab discussions, and long-running coverage of PC components and peripherals.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Awesome podcast!!

    Full of great insights and compared to me, quite professional knowledge. I’m not sure what to write but I needed to write a review because this podcast is just quite awesome and there are not enough reviews. I’m learning so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat named Fish
    United States5 years ago
  • Where have you been my entire life?

    Fantastic podcast. I stumbled upon this gem while searching for discussion on water cooling. The hosts are knowledgeable, friendly, and their discussion is very natural and pleasing to listen to. If you have an interest in computer hardware generally, give this podcast a try, you won’t be disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colin Depew
    United States5 years ago
  • Hardware at it’s best

    This podcast is everything you are looking for as a hardware enthusiast. I don’t know anything about hardware, but now I know more than I ever wanted to know. If you are into hardware & games you are gonna be into this podcast ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChiTara_A
    Canada11 years ago
  • They know their stuff

    They say they aren’t “experts” but they might as well be. Great hardware news, updates, and informed opinions on all sorts of tech.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guiltyfilm
    United States11 years ago
  • Mind. Blown.

    I always feel ten times smarter after listening to these guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joey_vee
    United States11 years ago

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Building an AI Voice Assistant with a Raspberry Pi
Q: How smart is it?
It can respond with context in conversations and manage home automation tasks effectively, especially with the use of Olama.
Building an AI Voice Assistant with a Raspberry Pi
Q: If I wanted to play with one of these things for myself, what would it cost me?
You can build the assistant with a Raspberry Pi Zero, a voice hat, and some other components for around $50.
Memory Shortage Impact on the Desktop PC
Q: Should my friend sell his parts now or wait?
It's advisable to hold on to them if possible, as selling might not yield good value in the future.
Cases Casemodding and QuakeCon – A Modders Tale
Q: What are your plans for Modders-Inc now that you're back in the foyer?
I want to refocus a little bit back on the basics and maybe show people how to do some stuff.
Cases Casemodding and QuakeCon – A Modders Tale
Q: What can you tell me about the experience at QuakeCon?
QuakeCon was first and foremost just a huge LAN party... we were the first, very first outside non-manufacturer group to be invited into QuakeCon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hardware Asylum Podcast

What is The Hardware Asylum Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hardware-focused hosts discuss a broad spectrum of consumer tech, from PC building, overclocking, and cooling to modding, audio, and AI-powered DIY projects. Episodes mix hands-on reviews, lab experiments, event coverage (CES, QuakeCon), and deep dives into niche topics like motherboard form factors, retro hardware, and custom keyboard/cyberdeck projects. The show often blends practical how-tos with candid opinions, giving listeners actionable tips for building, upgrading, and optimizing gear, while also exploring the social and industry contexts around hardware trends. A standout trait is the duo's willingness to explore both nostalgic setups and cutting-edge innovations, making it valuable for enthusiasts who enjoy technical detail an... more

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