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Episode Synopsis
Episode 31: After testing the new Intel Baseline Power Profile on Asus and Gigabyte motherboards, we've come to the conclusion that once again, Intel has a power spec problem. Also, some hot takes on the EKWB situation following Gamers Nexus second video.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:14 - Further Thoughts on EKWB Situation20:02 - Intel's Power Spec Problem27:38 - Partners Can't Just Do Whatever They Want34:05 - Differences to AMD 7800X3D CPUs Blowing Up46:35 - What Actually Is the Intel CPU Power Spec55:11 - Our Theory Why CPUs are Crashing1:07:01 - Multiple Power Configs Are Fine, Misleading Consumers Isn't1:20:25 - Why Do Some People Take the Side of Companies?1:33:37 - Updates From Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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