The Hardware Asylum Podcast

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  • What is the deal with Desktop DDR5 Memory

    Published: Friday, March 10, 2023 - Podcast What is the deal with Desktop DDR5 Memory

    With the recent launch of the new AMD Ryzen 7950X3D processor there was a new round of DDR5 memory released to support the new platform. The duo explore why you need DDR5 and what aspects of the memory are important to pick for your next build.

  • Thermaltake P3 TG Pro and Modern Dial Up Modem

    Published: Saturday, February 25, 2023 - Podcast Thermaltake P3 TG Pro and Modern Dial Up Modem

    in this episode the duo are looking at the Thermaltake P3 TG Pro chassis and talking about some of the challenges associated with high-end computer cases and this new trend where they are being shipped unassembled. Ideally this is to help reduce overall costs while putting more responsibility on the consumer to build things right. Later, Dennis introduces a new Retro PC Project where he is upcycling a Supra dial up modem to be a modern communication appliance for Retro and Modern computers.

  • AI Generated Content Will Take Over the World

    Published: Saturday, February 11, 2023 - Podcast AI Generated Content Will Take Over the World

    Our digital world has been changing at an alarming rate and we can see this from the advancements in movies where entire scenes are computer generated along with hologram pop stars with Instagram accounts and tv shows using real time motion capture. However, CGI is rather harmless when you start considering the power of “good” AI which can create deepfakes so good they fool professionals and chat bots which can write college essay papers and even complete difficult coding projects. In this episode the duo explores what is currently out there and even touch on some historical examples.

  • Consumer Electronics Show 2023 Travel Log Breakdown

    Published: Sunday, January 22, 2023 - Podcast Consumer Electronics Show 2023 Travel Log Breakdown

    In this double length episode we do a travel log for our most recent CES adventure which is special since it is the first time back to the show in two years. The topics include a basic CES schedule breakdown including some highlights with Gigabyte and a zero-emissions cargo ship.

  • Holiday Gift Buying Guide for Gamers of all Types

    Published: Saturday, December 10, 2022 - Podcast Holiday Gift Buying Guide for Gamers of all Types

    Normal computer product cycles tend to slow down during the Holiday Season to give consumers a chance to buy the components and gadgets they want while giving retail channels time to stock up for the holiday shopping rush. In this episode the duo talk about the items on a few popular lists and throw in their picks for this shopping season.

  • Check In on the Progress of the Retro PC Subwoofer Project and Next Steps

    Published: Saturday, November 26, 2022 - Podcast Check In on the Progress of the Retro PC Subwoofer Project and Next Steps

    In this episode we get an update on the various box configurations and designs that Dennis has experimented with in his question to build an extended range sound system for Retro and Modern PCs. The duo talk through the various designs and determine if they were successful or needed some extra work.