On this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Mah Ung, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and Adam Patrick Murray talk about the deluge of Intel Twelfth-gen Alder Lake leaks which have hit the Web, and whether or not the newest updates on the GPU entrance imply you’ll be capable of purchase a graphics card any time quickly.
Hey {hardware} testers: There’s this cable you possibly can unplug out of your PC to stop importing your secret Alder Lake scores to the Web. Apparently you don’t know that, as Gordon factors out. In reality, there are such a lot of leaked efficiency numbers out now that Gordon reckons you possibly can virtually assemble a full assessment should you checked your conscience on the door.
Within the subsequent phase, Brad brings us updated on the GPU drought and what may change our fortunes. Plus, Gordon has a principle about why the Chinese language authorities has banned cryptomining and restricted hours for players.
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One in all founding fathers of hardcore tech reporting, Gordon has been overlaying PCs and elements since 1998.