Dan & Tom are snowed in...so I guess they will just be forced to talk about the RTX 3080 16GB, AMD Zen 3 APUs, Threadripper Milan, Intel Rocket Lake, and their final thoughts on Cyberpunk.
0:00 Dan is Snowed In
6:50 A Word on Bitcoin
13:25 The State of the Channel & Broken Silicon
16:10 Corrections & Omissions
18:00 Nvidia Lovelace
24:24 RTX 3080 16GB & Laptop Ampere
36:00 RTX 3080 Ti 20GB & 3060 12GB, Does DLSS 2.0 real...
2021-01-05 20:01:12 +0000 UTC
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To say Minecraft left an impression on gaming, and me and Dan – would be an understatement. It really wasn’t a kids game – it was an innovative randomly-generated survival game that really was more of a hardcore PC Gamer indie title than some kids game. Of course by now it has sold over 200 Million copies, and it is ubiquitous. This is one of our favorite games – one that went from being a niche indie darling to mainstream domination.
2021-01-01 10:01:00 +0000 UTC
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[AD FREE Patron Version] End of Year LIVE Q&A about everything Nvidia, AMD, Intel, PlayStation, XBOX, and gaming! Both Tom & Dan will be present to answer your questions!
2020-12-31 02:07:15 +0000 UTC
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Tomorrow me and Dan will be doing the end of year livestream! Rest assured that there will ALSO be a new "Tom & Dan" Broken Silicon next week, but if you have pressing questions you would like us to answer now - put them below!
Be thoughtful, be insightful, and use good grammar - we may just read your question for the LIVE show!
2020-12-30 02:01:45 +0000 UTC
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BOTH Tech & Rogue join BOTH Tom & Dan to discuss the latest releases in 2020, and our hopes for releases in 2021. Next year is poised to be a year mid range GPU releases, and Intel’s fight to compete again.
0:00 Intro Banter
3:10 What were Tech Deals’ expectations for 2020?
8:45 Cyberpunk 2077’s Launch Performance
14:19 AMD Zen 3 vs Comet Lake
19:16 Nvidia Ampere & AMD RDNA 2 Discussion
30:17 Are PlayStation 5 & XBOX Series ...
2020-12-28 08:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Dawid joins Tom to discuss the major tech releases of 2020 – and if they lived up to the hype! Everything from Ray Tracing, DLSS 2.0, Zen 3, Next Gen Consoles, and our hopes for 2021 are discussed!
0:00 A Crazy 2020, when we got into PC Gaming
5:19 Comparing RDNA1 RX 5000 to the HD 3000 Series
8:20 Has the Ray Tracing Situation actually improved in 2020?
22:07 Admitting we screw up things all the time, challenges in content creation
32:14 What hardwa...
2020-12-21 18:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Tom and Dan clean out the mail bag discussing what cards need to be competitive next year, how Ampere could have been better segmented, and our concerns about games prices and competition moving forward....Plus much more!
Happy Holidays Everyone, enjoy the extra long Die Shrink!
2020-12-18 07:00:02 +0000 UTC
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At the start of 2020, Intel was already being regarded as the underdog…and yet “underdog” doesn’t say the half of it. Tom & Dan look back at a year that truly saw the rise of AMD, and the disillusionment of many gaming trends that just did not pan out this year…
0:00 Setting the stage for 2020
9:15 When did Intel start to feel like an Underdog?, TSMC become a kingmaker in Silicon
13:00 A lot of people said “Zen 2 isn’t that great for gamers” la...
2020-12-14 20:24:42 +0000 UTC
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Howdy!
The final part of the end of year series will include BOTH hosts of Tech Deals with BOTH Tom & Dan!
The focus of the discussion will be on gaming hardware releases in the second half of this year, and our hopes/predictions for 2021! But don't be shy! Put any and all thoughts, questions, and anecdotes regarding gaming and the hardware that powers it. Just be insightful, use good grammar, and be as co...
2020-12-11 00:24:01 +0000 UTC
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As we go into the final month of 2020 – it is becoming clear gaming hardware is only beginning a long period of change. Apple is bringing high end GPUs soon, AMD is competing in the high end again, and Intel is the company that seems most in trouble over the next 12 months…times are changing…
0:00 Intro Banter, End of Year Business
8:55 Open Discussion about Marked Up Prices & Solutions to Scalpers
28:39 RX 6900XT Reviews & Discussion
37:10 How...
2020-12-09 19:37:21 +0000 UTC
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I will be going live very shortly for the end of November Q&A.
Sorry for the short notice, but I decided this is the only time that will work for my schedule - and it's already getting a little late.
Put your questions, comments, and concerns below! You have about 30 minutes!
2020-12-06 20:38:33 +0000 UTC
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With so many GPUs this year not reaching their MSRP, and on the cusp of the launch of the $1000 6900XT - we talk about what makes one decide (or not decide) an expensive GPU is worth the money.
This isn't strictly about price/performance either - there are many reasons one might decide to "treat yourself", or conversely that it is just silly to splurge this much on any single component. This was a Die Shrink dedicated to discussing what makes something expensive "worth it.”
2020-12-04 18:12:34 +0000 UTC
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With so many GPUs this year not reaching their MSRP, and on the cusp of the launch of the $1000 6900XT - let's talk about what makes one decide (or not decide) an expensive GPU is worth the money...
This isn't strictly about price/performance either - there are many reasons one might decide to "treat yourself", or conversely that it is just silly to splurge this much on a component. This is a Die Shrink dedicated to discussing what makes something expensiv...
2020-12-03 04:54:45 +0000 UTC
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I am joined by a User Experience Researcher from a AAA Games Studio. We discuss behind the scenes working on the PlayStation 5 & XBOX Series X, challenges in developing for PC, what business models are sustainable, & the state of the industry as a whole.
0:00 What is a Gaming UX Researcher?
6:55 Examples of how much effort goes into game design
13:14 How do consoles affect PC development? (and Vice Versa)
25:30 AMD Ray Tracing Support
30:47 Is ...
2020-12-01 23:01:10 +0000 UTC
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The guest for episode 77 of Broken Silicon will be a UX Researcher with experience working at a AAA Game Studio. This person's job was to analyze gaming trends and gamer habits, and then work with developers on making a game the best it can be.
He has experience with what influences console/PC performance, the process of shipping a finished product, game design, and really anything involved in making a game!
This is the sort of gu...
2020-11-29 23:01:34 +0000 UTC
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Happy Thanksgiving & Black Friday everyone!
In a couple days we will begin recording part 1 & 2 of the end of year series. Part 1 will be a look back at late 2019, and early-mid 2020. Part 2 will look back at most of the year with Dawid Does Tech Stuff as a guest. There will be heavy focus on the following subjects (don't take this as a complete list):
-RDNA 1 vs Turing Super Series
-Zen 2 Threadripper
2020-11-27 19:45:49 +0000 UTC
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Paul of Not An Apple Fan joins Tom for an impromptu discussion on how this year is just not an easy one for buying the newest toys. Whether a 6800XT, 3080, PlayStation 5, or XBOX Series X - demand is unprecedented.
0:00 What even is a paper launch?
20:03 Was RDNA2 a paper launch?
30:00 Should AMD have pushed back the launch?
40:00 Explaining the insane demand
50:00 DLSS Discussion
1:00:00 Ray Tracing and RDNA 2
1:16:50 Why are AIBs gouging ...
2020-11-25 23:34:19 +0000 UTC
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In this episode Tom finally divulges what unannounced PS5 exclusives he knows are coming soon. Additionally, there’s plenty of AMD Big Navi, Nvidia Ampere, Apple M1, and Intel Alder Lake talk.
0:00 Intro Banter – Scalpers, drama, and Thanksgiving
5:03 Corrections & Omissions
12:28 RX 6800XT & 6800 Review Discussion, RDNA 2 Ray Tracing Performance
27:00 Is the 6800 good value versus the RTX 3070 & RX 6800XT?
34:55 Availability Discussion...
2020-11-24 21:22:06 +0000 UTC
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Any true PC Enthusiast has challenged themselves with making a gaming PC out of pure dirt, but if it works – it works! From PC’s that only turn on with a screwdriver, to a Desperation PC made out of whatever you could find during a mining boom – these are our jankiest builds!
https://imgur.com/a/UEfIN
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/ZXhypg
2020-11-20 10:00:02 +0000 UTC
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NX Gamer does in-depth performance analysis of Console & PC Hardware...and finally the PS5 & XSX have officially launched! We discuss performance, features, and the future of these gaming devices.
0:00 Intro – Who is NX Gamer?
8:40 Nvidia Ampere, AMD RDNA 2, Zen 3, PC Hardware Availability
15:00 Is the PS5 & XSX selling well?
19:00 Comparing Performance between the Consoles & the 2080 Ti
32:00 Discussing Watch Dogs Legions horri...
2020-11-16 17:39:46 +0000 UTC
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The XBOX Series X & PlayStation 5 are out...and I cannot think of a better guest to have on for a Post-launch discussion than NXGamer!
NXG's Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Jo0VTzeyYbZ8cVk3k-EhA
Previous time he was on: https://youtu.be/Hpd7nCzeFRs
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2020-11-14 00:14:22 +0000 UTC
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In 2010 we stumbled upon an indie game that had sold less than a million copies in Alpha...and oddly enough - it required us to pay in Euro to start playing. However we are very glad we jumped in...
To say Minecraft left an impression on me and Dan over the past decade would be a massive understatement. This was a game that had a Co-Op survival mode we truly fell in love with LONG before it was "finished" or ever sold its FIRST100 Million copies. So, we will be talki...
2020-11-12 18:35:20 +0000 UTC
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What's the cheapest gaming PC you ever made? Was it taped inside of a cardboard box? What are the silliest lengths you have gone to in the past to make a PC as cheap as possible?
Dan and I will be recording a Die Shrink in 1-2 days discussing the cheapest gaming builds we created! Put your comments, questions, and anecdotes below!
P.S. Also be on the look out for more Telegrams soon. Lot's of recording to do over the next few weeks as we pr...
2020-11-11 21:07:24 +0000 UTC
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We have updates to RX 6800XT Ray Tracing from independent sources! We also discuss Intel Redwood Cove, Nvidia Price Fixing, and PlayStation 5 & XBOX Series X reviews.
0:00 Favorite Drinks, Vega Alternative History, What is an RPG really? (Intro Banter)
12:36 Final Thoughts on Zen 3 Reviews & Release
22:14 Alder Lake & Redwood Cove Leak – Can Intel compete before 2023?
30:00 Zen 4 Info Reminder
33:55 RX 6800XT Ray Tracing Support & Performa...
2020-11-10 22:50:36 +0000 UTC
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This is effectively a full BONUS Broken Silicon episode looking at recent claims from AMD, Nvidia, PlayStation, and XBOX fanboys.
We discuss everything from our memories of Fermi & Bulldozer defenders, to some of the most insane mistakes recent "tech journalists" have made covering the consoles.
Enjoy!
https://www.kitguru.net/g...
2020-11-06 19:35:49 +0000 UTC
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Sorry for the short notice - in around an hour me and Dan will be recording a Die Shrink centered around fanboys and their insane antics. Again sorry for the short notice, but this is simply when me and Dan have the time this week. Oh and don't worry, we will discuss Zen 3 plenty in BS 74.
Specifically in this Die Shrink we will be focusing on how often we have seen Console Fanboys misquote the same headlines to pretend "their side" is better, and the ins...
2020-11-03 20:46:01 +0000 UTC
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Can AMD hit 50% market share in servers? How threatened are Intel’s margins? How big of a deal is Infinity Cache for Big Navi’s efficiency? All of this and much more is discussed with a returning fan favorite guest on Broken Silicon!
0:00 Intro - Who is our anonymous guest?
3:00 Intel Security problems in 2019 – the real cause of 14nm capacity problems…
9:40 Is AMD worth switching to from Intel yet in the server market?
14:45 Does Zen 3 change the co...
2020-11-02 20:16:31 +0000 UTC
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You have <2 hours to submit comments, thoughts, and questions regarding this month's Gaming Hardware news...and also what's to come!
Use good grammar, be concise, and above all else - be thoughtful and insightful in your letters! I may just read yours on air!
2020-10-31 18:38:01 +0000 UTC
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This weekend I will be joined by a previous fan favorite - the anonymous Server Engineer. He has a mountain of experience working with Nvidia, Intel, and AMD products for servers utilized by both large medical & financial institutions.
You have ~30 hours to get your questions, comments, and concerns down in the comments section below! We will be heavily discussing Zen 3, Intel Server Chips, professional Nvidia & Radeon cards, and the state of secur...
2020-10-31 00:52:59 +0000 UTC
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AMD Big Navi has been announced, the RTX 3070 is out, & Intel GPU rumors are beginning to trickle in! We are officially out of the lull – the second wave of gaming hardware news is here!
0:00 Intro Banter – Would we beat Shia LaBeouf in a fight?
3:17 Corrections & Omissions
9:30 Will RX 5700XT see price drops soon?
12:15 RX 6900XT, 6800XT, 6800 Performance Discussion
20:39 Is RDNA 2 a complete slam dunk on Nvidia?
29:50 Why was MLID’s leak so ...
2020-10-29 18:34:46 +0000 UTC
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