Podcast #844 - AMD Ryzen news, RTX SUPER rumor, Sapphire B850 motherboard, HDD Shortages, Valve Steam Machine + MORE!

AMD is now totally killing it with their GPUs! We take a deep dive on the testing we did on the game-changing RX6800 & RX6800xt models.TL;DR: They’re totally worth it, if you can get one. We discuss the performance history of Intel and AMD, a new Microsoft security chip (ala the T2), Android phones home no matter what it seems, Starwars Squadrons is getting a big update too! Plus we review the be quiet! Silent Base 802.Once again, It’s a long show, go get a beverage.Timestamps:00:24 Intro02:43 Burger of the Week05:12 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 Review46:51 NVIDIA Earnings53:25 AD: Linkedin Jobs54:50 A History of AMD vs. Intel Desktop Performance1:07:18 Microsoft's New Security Chip1:10:03 The Hidden Cost of Android?1:14:17 Star Wars Squadrons Update1:17:37 be quiet! Silent Base 802 Case Review1:25:24 Picks of the Week1:33:56 OutroThis week's podcast sponsor is Linkedin Jobs. Visit https://linkedin.com/pcper to find out more, and save $50 on your first job posting (terms and conditions apply).Thanks to video sponsor be quiet! and the new Pure Loop liquid CPU cooler: https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/pure-loop/1957 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

21 Marras 20201h 34min

Prepare yourself for a feature-length podcast this week, packed to the brim with the panel's thoughts about Ryzen 5000 CPU performance, value, and which new CPU represents the "sweet spot". We also look at AMD's latest peek at Radeon RX 6000 performance ahead of next week's launch, explore Apple's M1 SoC launch, spend altogether too much time talking about the photos from Brett's Fractal Meshify 2 review, and chat about various other topics. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

13 Marras 20201h 57min

On the docket this evening we recap the AMD live event, and examine the details of the multiple RX 6000 GPU announcements, seemingly rivaling and topping(!) the recent performance levels set by Nvidia’s 30 series. Impressive, and we’re looking forward to testing these new cards. Swerve over to the AMD Xilinx acquisition and AMD’s great quarter – some might say it was Epyc. Har! Also in this show: Ryzen & RTX in the same laptop, it can happen with ASUS — Cyberpunk 2077 Delay!? — Nvidia Reflex isn’t talked about much yet, but it’s interesting! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

30 Loka 20201h 25min

This week we bring you news of Intel's exit from the consumer SSD space, more AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series rumors (the clocks are HIGH), Silicon Motion's long-awaited entry into the PCIe Gen4 SSD controller arena, Google kills off yet another product, high framerate gaming performance, NVIDIA possibly moving 30 Series GPUs to 7nm TSMC in 2021, Corsair's new 4000D AIRFLOW case, and our picks of the week!There's also a random Zotac 1x GPU.Thank you to our podcast sponsor this week: LinkedIn Jobs!  Save $50 with on your first post with our link! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

23 Loka 202050min

Tonight we discuss the upcoming Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series and how they achieve their IPC uplift, do some educated guesses on how the Radeon 5000 GPU series will perform - minus what-ever Sebastian says about TDP's, and fawn over a screamin' fast WD PCIe 4 NVME SSD.  Additionally there's some "uninterrupted" discussion on the Apple iPhone 12, complete with music and endless scrolling - very moving, don't miss.  We round out the night featuring an interesting AIO from be quiet!, Samsung mobile card storage, and a Corsair KATAR gaming mouse.You could become hungry during the hamburger sequence.  Be informed, no complaints later - they will be ignored. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

16 Loka 202046min

Within this show, please find where we go full review on the iStorage datAshur BT super controllable encrypted USB storage, the Corsair K100 RGB Gaming Keyboard (Lasers!?), Crucial’s fast portable and “feels-good-in-the-hand” X6 and X8 SSDs, how about some UEFI hacks – and Macs not immune from this style of attack, Nvidia’s GTC 2020 recap, RTX 3070 delay, SK Hynix brings DDR5 to market, some ARM / Nvidia supercomputer and Zen3 chat and we’re out! Nyet! We’re not done! We’ve included the aftershow here, with maybe some special OG PCPer guests! Show #600! Wooooohooo! Yeah. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

11 Loka 20201h 34min

This week we have another exploration of various personal computer-related topics, including a software fix for the NVIDIA capacitor drama, an alleged Ryzen 5800X performance leak, and QLC NAND invades the PCIe Gen4 SSD space.And, as if that wasn't enough, we also chat about some very early access to the upcoming Xbox Series X console, discuss some space games, and take a first look at a secure USB drive. And probably some more stuff, but it's been a long week and who can remember everything.Oh, we also do our world-famous picks of the week AND there may be an actual burger update this time!Timestamps:Intro 00:05Burger Update 02:34RTX 30 Series Capacitor Drama Resolved? 03:16AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Performance Leak 20:21Sabrent Brings QLC To Gen4 SSDs 24:33Ars Gets the Xbox Series X Early 32:42Yet Another AGESA Update From AMD 37:12Space Games Update Interlude 41:00iStorage DATASHUR BT Preview 48:34Picks of the Week 51:52Outro 1:04:59 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3 Loka 20201h 6min

And Josh flexes his very own 3080. It looked heavy.Also, our Patreon members get the uncut version with an after-the-show-Show visit from former PCPer storage editor: Allyn M. That version is literally the “3 Hour Tour” of Podcasts however. Seriously.OUR SPONSORS THIS WEEK!Video Sponsor: be quiet! and the Dark Power Pro 12 power supplyPodcast Sponsor: TextExpander – Receive 20% off your first year by signing up with our link! 00:37 Intro 02:59 RTX 3090 Launch 07:09 Samsung 980 PRO Review 14:13 OnLogic AMD Server Offerings 18:21 Arm Neoverse 26:50 AMD Radeon Rumors 33:00 Microsoft Buys Bethesda 35:28 Fallout Miami Mod 37:56 Random Discussion (and Josh buys a 3080) 41:44 Picks of the Week 52:32 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

26 Syys 202053min