Articles by Gordon Mah Ung
Melting GeForce RTX 4090 power cables: A timeline of events
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4090 launch has been marred by reports of melting connectors. Here's everything you need to know about what is going on.
Intel updates power spec over melting 12VHPWR plugs, but existing PSUs are fine
An Intel update to the ATX power supply spec doesn’t mean your current 12VHWPR adapter or PSU is obsolete or dangerous.
The Full Nerd ep 248: Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the state of PC gaming
Why is the Internet so angry about the Ryzen 9 X3D chips? And what is the state of PC gaming?
Best external SSD for gaming: The easiest of upgrades
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
Three AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D misconceptions debunked
Pump the hate brakes Internet—here's what you're getting wrong about AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPUs.
Ryzen 9 7950X3D review: AMD’s monster gaming CPU works like a pro, too
Three new Ryzen 7000 chips with AMD’s innovative 3D V-Cache are here. But is the best of them truly the ultimate gaming processor?
Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 pushes laptops to blistering new frontiers
The GeForce RTX 4090, Nvidia’s latest flagship mobile GPU, delivers incredible performance in games—and a solid boost in content creation, too.
Core i9-13980HX tested: 4 key things about Intel’s ferocious laptop chip
Like its desktop counterpart, Intel’s flagship 13th-gen “Raptor Lake” laptop processor is ferocious but shines best in select scenarios. Here’s the quick rundown.
Tested: Microsoft’s DirectStorage tech signals the sunset of SATA SSDs
We test the DirectStorage performance of various SSDs and find SATA drives finally falling behind NVMe in games.
Apple’s M2 Pro MacBooks will get smoked by new PC chips—but it doesn’t matter
Here's why you shouldn't get worked up whether Apple's new M2 MacBook Pro wins or loses versus the latest PC hardware.
CAMM: The future of laptop memory has arrived
The CAMM Common Spec module should replace the aging SO-DIMM module as early as next year in some laptops.
Intel’s Core i9-13900KS breaks the 6GHz barrier, launches today
Intel's 6GHz Core i9-13900KS will go on sale today, breaking the 6GHz barrier for $699.
The Full Nerd ep 241: 2023 tech predictions and eating our words
This week, Gordon, Brad, Alaina and Adam take responsibility for their PC predictions of 2022—and then proceed to predict what will happen in 2023.
You don’t have to get outraged at everything Internet
With 2022 being the year of outrage, let's all hope everyone can be calmer in 2023.
Best gaming laptops: What to look for and highest rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
The Full Nerd talks PC gaming history with AMD, Microsoft, and Falcon Northwest
The Full Nerd kicks it old school and talks about the early days of PC gaming with Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb, AMD's Frank Azor, and Falcon Northwest founder Kelt Reeves.
Best portable power stations: Top picks for preparedness
Whether you're the camping sort, or you live in an area prone to power outages, or you just like being prepared for anything, a power station that can charge all your devices is a must for your emergency arsenal. We've got some favorites to recommend.
EcoFlow Delta 2 power station review: Flexible, advanced, and LOUD
Marred only by fan noise, EcoFlow's updated Delta 2 ups the ante in power station capabilty.