The Hardware Asylum Podcast
All Podcast Episodes
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A Real World Review of the EGO Power+ LM21355P Electric Lawn Mower
Published: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - PodcastEarly this spring Dennis decided it was time to pick up a new lawn mower and after checking the reviews, reviewing the prices and meditating on the dilemma he settled on a product he had never considered before, a battery-operated lawn mower from #EGOPowerPlus. Given how far battery technology had advanced he figured how badly could an electric mower actually be?
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High Speed Memory in Gaming PC, Hometheater Speakers on your Desktop
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - PodcastIn this episode we look at the benefits and drawbacks to using high speed DRAM in your gaming PC and if the extra performance is actually worth the extra cost. The duo then discusses reasons for and against using a Home Theater sound system on your desktop PC.
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Taking an In-Depth look at the Eclipse P500A from Phanteks
Published: Sunday, July 25, 2021 - PodcastIn this episode continue their discussion on picking a processor for a mid to hi-end gaming build and not surprising it wasn’t any of the options discussed during last months Podcast Extra. After that we take an in-depth look into the Phanteks P500A Eclipse. Dennis has reviewed both of the lower end versions of this case and for the most part the P500A is similar with a unique focus on opening up the airflow.
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The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor from the Software Side
Published: Saturday, July 10, 2021 - PodcastIn this continuation episode the duo discusses the evolution of the graphics API that dictated the growth in the GPU market and defined how games were not only developed but consumed by enthusiasts. As a PC gamer we don’t talk about the dark days of the Xbox 360 and the void called “Games for Windows” but, it is a defining moment in game development that changed PC hardware forever.
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Picking a Processor and Challenges of Playing old Games on Modern Hardware
Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021 - PodcastIn this episode we go shopping for a processor and compare specifications to determine the best option for our build. We later look at the issues of playing old games on modern hardware when the required interfaces and drivers are missing and cause the game to run slower and with less detail.
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The Evolution of the Graphics Adaptor
Published: Friday, June 11, 2021 - PodcastIn this episode we talk about the evolution of the graphics adapter from the humble beginnings with CGA and ISA to the modern power house of 4k and PCI Express
