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The Hardware Unboxed Podcast

Hardware Unboxed
AMD
NVIDIA
Intel
PC Gaming
Computex
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GPU Market
Gaming Performance
Intel Arc B580
Windows 11
PC Hardware
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
RTX 5060 Ti
Youtube
GPU Pricing
Nvidia Control Panel
Radeon RX 9070 XT

Steve and Tim from the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed bring to you a weekly show discussing all the latest news and interesting topics in the PC hardware and gaming scene. With our decades of experience testing and benchmarking hardware, you'll be sure to enjoy various insights into tech and the occasional guest, especially if you love building PCs and playing PC games.

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Latest Episodes

Episode 101: What are our thoughts on Nvidia's DLSS 5 reveal? Time to chat about that, along with Crimson Desert, which we've been benchmarking

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00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Our Initial Thoughts on DLSS 5

08:14 - DLSS 5's Artistic Changes

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Episode 100: A brief chat on some news topics again, including Intel's announcement of Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs at attractive price points and FSR Diamond. Then we chat about a customer getting screwed over after his DDR5 memory died

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Episode 99: A brief chat on some news topics, like Nvidia's recent driver issues and the rumored RTX 5050 9GB, then into our main chat. Is it really no longer possible to future proof your PC? Or is this one of the better times for PC hardware longev... more

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Episode 98: Two goobers give their thoughts on AI. We've used it, the marketing claims don't match the capabilities at all. We chat about the financial investments so far, how that's likely going to be a big problem, and the overall status of the 'bu... more

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Recent Guests

Ed Crisler
PR manager for North America at Sapphire, specializing in Radeon GPUs.
Sapphire Technology
Episode: How The DRAM Crisis Will Affect Gaming GPUs (feat. Ed from Sapphire)
Daniel Owen
PC hardware YouTuber and teacher
YouTube channel Daniel Owen
Episode: The Biggest Issues With the GPU Market (feat. Daniel Owen)
Tom Petersen
Fellow in the graphics group at Intel, overseeing advanced graphics technologies.
Intel
Episode: Intel Promises Battlemage GPU Game Fixes, Enough VRAM and Long Term Future (feat. Tom Petersen)
Simon Baker
Owner of TFT Central, a website and YouTube channel dedicated to monitor reviews and news
TFT Central
Episode: OLED vs LCD Battle in 2024, Terrible Monitor Advertising & Display Deal Breakers

Hosts

Steve
Co-host of the show with extensive experience in the tech industry, known for his analytical insights into hardware performance and engineering.
Tim
Co-host with a background in technology, providing engaging commentary and insights on gaming and PC hardware topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 421 ratings
  • A Conversation Between Two PC Experts, and I Love It

    Hardware Unboxed is an amazing YouTube channel, not just because the three guys who run it do an amazing job, but because they are independent, and not saying things paid for by corporations. The podcast is an extension of the hard work they do on the YouTube channel, where the two hosts talk about the work they’ve been doing, news, and even boring life stuff, even though I don’t find anything they do boring.

    The only thing I would want to see improved is a more consistent release schedule. The... more

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    5
    BrocNoK
    United States5 months ago
  • Inconsistent

    It’s great when I get to hear them, but it seems there is a new reason for them to take a break every month. It’s September 8th and their last episode was posted a month ago on August 8th. It’s just frustrating when you’re told it’s a weekly thing and then it’s inconsistent to this degree. Consistency is key for your audience

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Vahe_03
    United States8 months ago
  • No-nonsense, engaging and insightful

    The Hardware Unboxed guys are fun to listen to. I like their no-nonsense ripping into dumb commenters. And they are engaging and insightful. The "Our Boring Lives" segment is sweet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onejoebloggs
    Australia8 months ago
  • It’s good

    If you watch their yt, it’s great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deenpro1
    Germany2 years ago
  • HUB Now With More Garlic!

    Hardware Unboxed come for the tech news, stay for the garlic promos!

    Steve is here to bring you the truth!

    I know my mom was a witch. She would swear by garlic and garlic oil. Thank you for this, I miss her tremendously and this made me smile.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrMoonbeam
    United States2 years ago

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The hosts provide honest and independent reviews, resonating well with their audience.
There's a strong enthusiasm for the hosts' chemistry and their engaging discussions around PC gaming and hardware.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into tech topics, though some express a desire for more consistent episode releases.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How The DRAM Crisis Will Affect Gaming GPUs (feat. Ed from Sapphire)
Q: What has been your favorite generation to work on during your time at Sapphire?
Ed reflects on the historical importance of their earlier graphics cards, especially the Tri-X card, highlighted for its exceptional cooling and quiet operation.
GPU Pricing is Bad But Improving?
Q: What did you think about the new AMD RX 9070 XT?
It seems to be priced relatively well, with recent stock availability, but the performance remains a key factor in understanding its market position.
GPU Pricing is Bad But Improving?
Q: What's your take on the current state of GPU pricing?
Pricing seems to be improving gradually, with availability becoming less of an issue, especially in Australia, though challenges persist in other regions like the US.
Intel Promises Battlemage GPU Game Fixes, Enough VRAM and Long Term Future (feat. Tom Petersen)
Q: How’s everything gone since then? Because Battlemage, we've seen the presentation. It seems much more complete, much more confident.
The launch is going really well so far. It really comes down to our game compatibility.
Intel APO Marketing Stunt? Our Solutions for Game Optimization & AMD CPU Rumors
Q: What are the actual solutions that developers should consider to improve game performance?
Developers need to balance providing higher quality visuals while ensuring the game runs smoothly on lower-end hardware by offering various quality settings and optimizations.

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