Best Hardware Unboxed Podcasts (2025)

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Sorry, But APUs Suck for Gaming PCs 1:20:11

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Episode 84: Tim and Steve respond to their internet crimes of using DLSS while testing and saying APUs suck. Then we chat more about Intel fixing B580 CPU overhead in some games, AMD's FSR 4 INT8 version and Microsoft destroying the value of Game Pass. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Why we tested Borderlands 4 with DLSS enabled 08:58 - APUs are not…

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Exploring the New YTX Motherboard Form Factor and why ATX is King 32:35

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Motherboard form factors have been driving the PC market since the beginning with the IBM PC and everything after that has been based on this original design. So, what happens when a new form factor is released? Does everything reset or are there some standards that everyone still follows.By Hardware Asylum

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330. XBOX Magnus Cancelled (?) Leak, AMD Zen 6 & Zen 7 X3D Specs, Intel Panther Lake 1:54:38

6d ago1:54:38

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By Bleav + Broken Silicon

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Galaxy Ring Expansion Woes + More One UI 8.5 Leaks! 1:19:05

6d ago1:19:05

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By Jeff Springer and Torrey Martin

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329. AMD Zen 6 Medusa, Strix Halo GPD WIN 5, PS6 Handheld, XBOX Ally X | The Phawx 2:13:25

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We review GPD Win 5 w/ Zen 5 Strix Halo, get hyped about Zen 6 RDNA 5 APUs, and discuss PS6! [SPON: "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer = $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [US SPON: Check out the ACEMAGIC S3A Ryzen 8945HS Mini PC: https://acemagic.com/products/acemagic-s3a-mini-pc-8945hs?variant=50170334216498 ] [EU SPON: Check out …

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One UI 8.5 Is Here (Kinda) Snapdragon vs Exynos, and Android for Desktops 1:29:05

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Send us a text We dive deep into an exclusive first look at One UI 8.5, revealing significant design changes and feature improvements that make this a much bigger update than One UI 8. The floating action buttons, repositioned search bars, and completely customizable quick panel toggles represent Samsung's continued commitment to one-handed usabili…

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Nvidia Intel Team Up: No Impact to PC Gaming? 1:08:00

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Episode 83: Intel and Nvidia have formed a partnership, but because APUs are not that relevant to desktop PC gamers, we discuss whether this deal will actually impact gaming significantly. Also, we put Intel's Arc GPUs into our GPU rankings, and chat about some news CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Intel and Nvidia APU team up, but gamers don't use A…

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Shopping for New Gaming Headphones Looking at the Oldest and Newest Keyboards 32:22

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As gamers and hardware enthusiasts we often create attachments to certain gear in our arsenal. In this episode the duo discusses the pain and problems associated with replacing beloved gaming components when they are no longer available.By Hardware Asylum

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328. Nvidia RTX 6090 CPX (?) Leak, PS6 Performance, FSR 4 on RDNA 2, Intel ARC B770 2:03:53

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One UI 8 Stable Release Is Here + Meta Turns Up The Heat On Samsung's XR Plans 1:04:48

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Send us a text Jeff and Tori discuss the frustrating rollout of One UI 8, which has reached carrier-locked devices worldwide but still hasn't come to unlocked Samsung phones purchased directly from the company. • Jeff announces his YouTube channel restructuring, moving Samsung-specific content to the Sammy Guru channel • One UI 8 global rollout has…

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Borderlands 4 Poor Optimization, DLSS as a Crutch, Can it Be Fixed? 1:32:24

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Episode 82: A quick update on the YouTube views situation, then into a Borderlands 4 discussion. What is the state of the game currently? What do we make of Randy Pitchford's comments? Is DLSS being used as a crutch instead of proper optimization? Can it be fixed? CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Update on the YouTube views situation 17:17 - Initial …

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327. PS6 Specs Dev Feedback, Borderlands 4 Performance, AMD RDNA 5 | Bryan Heemskerk 2:52:26

27d ago2:52:26

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A game dev joins to discuss PlayStation 6 Handheld Specs, XBOX Magnus, and Next-Gen GeForce! [SPON: Support MLID w/ “LOTUS30” for $30 OFF + FREE Shipping: https://bit.ly/4nwMkuD ] [SPON: Shop Micro Center’s Clearance & Overstock Event: https://micro.center/7af5b3 ] [SPON: Sign up for a FREE 128GB USB at the Phoenix Location: https://micro.center/ed…

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Our Views Are Also Down... Why? 1:43:57

1M ago1:43:57

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Episode 81: We're back! Lots to discuss in this video, including YouTube weirdness, the future of AMD and Intel's CPU platforms, the good old CPU core debate, upcoming GPU rumors and more. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Our YouTube views are down, this is what the stats say 31:14 - Zen 7 on AM5 and Intel's competing platform 54:13 - How important i…

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Samsung vs Apple 2025 Recap + Tab S11 Omissions and S25 FE Unboxing 1:38:36

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Send us a text Apple and Samsung compete fiercely in the ultra-thin phone market as we compare the newly released iPhone Air with Samsung's S25 Edge, analyzing their designs, features, and trade-offs. • iPhone Air launches at 5.5mm thickness with a focus on aesthetics and premium design • Apple's marketing strategy excels by positioning each iPhone…

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Overclocking your Vegetable Garden with Hydroponics 32:43

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Hydroponic gardening has been around for quite some time and is really effective when done correctly. You can speed up the growing cycle and supercharge your plants to produce more when compared to traditional methods. As with overclocking a computer it just takes a little more effort to get the best results.…

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326. Nvidia RTX 5080 SUPER Bad Drivers, Intel Panther Lake Leak, RX 9070 GRE, PS6 1:52:50

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Panther Lake is having major issues…and we discuss the latest RADEON, GeForce, and PlayStation news! [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: 💡 Special Offer: Get started with Easy, Affordable, and Reliable PCB Manufacturing at JLCPCB! Claim your $10 coupon for Flex PCBs here: https…

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The Ugly S26 Edge Camera Hump + Pixel 10 Pro vs S25 Ultra Hot Takes 1:23:19

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Send us a text We dive deep into Samsung's latest hardware offerings while discussing what the future holds for the S26 series and other upcoming releases. • Leaked dummy units of the S26 series reveal Samsung's design strategy with significant changes for the Edge model • The Edge model has a controversial camera design similar to the upcoming iPh…

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325. 7GHz Zen 6, Zen 7 on AM5, AMD RDNA 5 VRAM, Nvidia RTX 6090 | Hardware Unboxed 2:53:13

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Steve from Hardware Unboxed joins to discuss the future of RADEON, GeForce, and CPU competition! [SPON: 👉 Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/MOORE 🔐 100% Discount for the first 1000 people💥 Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos & images – all for free! 🎁Bonuses worth $5100+ if y…

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Hello Fellow Kids! Samsung's Back in With The Youth + S26 Ultra Leaks Galore 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

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Send us a text Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra design leaks reveal a major shift toward fully rounded edges, signaling a complete departure from its Note heritage and raising questions about the future of the S-Pen. The fall tech season is heating up with Apple announcing their iPhone event for September 9th while Samsung prepares several new product la…

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324. AMD RDNA 5 AT3 & AT4, Zen 6 Medusa Halo Specs, ROG XBOX Ally X Price Concerns 1:47:10

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We dive into the latest news, leaks and rumors about Zen 6, RDNA 5, XBOX, PlayStation and more. [SPON: 💡 Special Offer: Get started with Easy, Affordable, and Reliable PCB Manufacturing at JLCPCB! Claim your $10 coupon for Flex PCBs here: https://shorturl.at/Dfz94 ] [SPON: “dieshrink” at CDKeyOffer for 3% OFF all Games: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/c…

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Virtual Unboxing of a Vintage Tandy 1000 TX 31:17

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There is a trend in the retro pc community to highlight popular platforms and technologies. For instance things like DOScember would celebrate all things DOS while SEPTandy would focus on Tandy computers. These trends typically start as a marketing campaign to promote content and videos, the good ones stick around while others may get lost to time.…

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Samsung Dominating Hardware in 2025 + One UI 8 Stable 2 Weeks Away! 1:19:00

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Send us a text The Sammy Guru Podcast returns with episode 40, diving deep into the upcoming foldable showdown between Samsung and Google. We unpack why Samsung's Z Fold 7 represents such a leap forward with its sleeker design, wider cover screen, and practical form factor, while analyzing Google's strategy with their rumored Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Wil…

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323. R9 9955X6D, Intel Nova Lake vs AMD Zen 6, RDNA 5 vs RTX 6000 | Leo, KitGuru 2:44:20

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We discuss behind-the-scenes whispers regarding Zen 5 Refresh, Nvidia N1X, and much more! [SPON: Build. Upgrade. Save. At Micro Center: https://micro.center/7d0759 ] [SPON: Sign up for Phoenix VIP Deals: https://micro.center/29f75d ] [SPON: AMAZING Deals on Samsung SSDs: https://micro.center/cf31c7 ] [SPON: 💡 Special Offer: Get started with Easy, A…

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One UI 8 "Delays" and Samsung's Transparency Issues + Upcoming Galaxy Hardware 1:20:54

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Send us a text Samsung is completely revamping their smartphone lineup for 2026, ditching the base and Plus model names in favor of the Pro and Edge, while maintaining the Ultra as their flagship device. Jeff and Torrey discuss Samsung's upcoming hardware roadmap, debate the One UI 8 update delay controversy, and analyze whether luxury devices like…

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322. PS6 RTX Remix, Intel Nova Lake 52C Price, Dual-X3D Zen 5, AMD Threadripper 9000 2:01:41

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We discuss the latest news and leaks including Intel, PS6, AMD... [SPON: Build. Upgrade. Save. At Micro Center: https://micro.center/c52209 ] [SPON: Sign up for Phoenix VIP Deals: https://micro.center/c5d89d ] [SPON: AMAZING Deals on Samsung SSDs: https://micro.center/372287 ] [SPON: Support MLID for FREE by Checking out ZipRecruiter: https://www.z…

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Checking out the Latest Battlefield 6 Multiplayer and Amazon Affiliate Shopping 30:29

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In addition to computer hardware the hosts of the Hardware Asylum Podcast are also rather passionate gamers and with the exciting launch of Battlefield 6 the duo couldn’t help but talk about some of the new features and graphical updates. Later in the show Dennis dives into a new feature on the website targeted at giving something back to our loyal…

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Ranking All Current GPUs from Worst to Best (2025 Edition) 1:30:45

2M ago1:30:45

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Episode 80: It's that time of the year! We're ranking all the current graphics card models from worst to best, based on vibes. Always a very challenging task that brings up a lot of discussion so you can enjoy hearing our thought process as we try to upset everyone by ranking the models they like down the bottom. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Quic…

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321. PS6 Ray Tracing Leak, AMD RDNA 5 Price Strategy, RTX 5080 SUPER | James Prior 1:59:05

2M ago1:59:05

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PS6 Ray Tracing is leaked, and a former AMD Senior Product Manager joins to discuss RDNA 5! [SPON: Get 5% OFF Baseus EnerCore Products w/ “XYDTK6L3”: https://amzn.to/4mauPPY ] [SPON: "brokensilicon“ for $23 Win11 Pro at CDKeyOffer: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] #Baseus #BaseusEnerCore #BaseusPowerbank #BaseusCharger 0:00 Meeting James, T…

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We're Back! Z Fold 7 Two Week Review, S25 Ultra 6 Month Revisit + S26 Ultra Preview 1:15:44

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Send us a text We're back! After a brief break, we're back with our traditional format and Torrey and I plan to stick around this time! This week we're taking a deep dive into the S25 Ultra after 6 months of use, a 2 weeks Z Fold 7 mini review, and a preview of coming attractions for January 2026. Join us, won't you? S26 Ultra Mystery Box Sign up: …

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The Biggest Issues With the GPU Market (feat. Daniel Owen) 1:44:30

2M ago1:44:30

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Episode 79: We chat with Daniel Owen about all sorts of stuff affecting PC gaming right now. His thoughts on the worst parts of the GPU market, plus opinions on upscaling and frame generation (including Optiscaler and driver-based frame gen), game optimization and misleading marketing. We round it out with some listener questions submitted by Patre…

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320. AMD RDNA 5 Strategy, RTX 6090 Release Date, PS6 Orion and Canis, Nvidia N1X Delay 1:49:03

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We cut through the mountain of Next-Gen console and GPU leaks from the last couple weeks! [SPON:💡Easy, Affordable, Reliable PCBs at JLCPCB! $10 Coupon: https://shorturl.at/Dfz94 ] [SPON: "brokensilicon“ for $23 Win11 Pro at CDKeyOffer: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] 00:00 Boys time (intro) 01:47 Heat, Favourite summer drinks 5:45 Correcti…

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Are We Too Negative About PC Gaming GPUs? 1:33:51

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Episode 78: Steve gives an update about B850 testing, Tim talks about a new phone that he's bought, and then we chat about whether we've been too negative about the current state of PC graphics cards. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Steve's B850 Testing Struggles 16:44 - Tim Bought a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 27:41 - Are We Too Negative About PC GPUs?…