Articles by Gordon Mah Ung
I just used USB4 on an AMD Ryzen laptop and it’s amazing!
Not gonna lie, I legit got giddy plugging a Thunderbolt device into an AMD-based laptop with real USB4 support.
Tested: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D bookends an incredible era of AMD upgrades
As the era of AM4 draws to its close, AMD's launch of the 5800X3D shows just how far Ryzen has come—and the tangible benefits of the company's generosity toward fans.
Apple says new M2 chip won’t beat Intel’s finest
Apple's new M2 is a worthy sequel to the M1 but doesn't flat out beat Intel's best CPUs in performance.
The Full Nerd Special Edition: AMD geeks out about Ryzen 7000, AM5, and laptops
AMD's Frank Azor and Robert Hallock join the Full Nerd crew to discuss Ryzen 7000 and more.
Tested: Multi-gig fiber internet is too fast for your PC
With 10Gb and 5Gb internet an affordable reality, you might find your SSD and CPU are the limiting factors to performance.
Dell defends CAMM, its controversial new laptop memory
Dell's new CAMM memory design might actually be a good thing for the PC industry. But that hasn't stopped critics from complaining it will "lock out user upgrades." Now we have an explanation from a Dell engineer who designed much of the technology.
ATX 3.0 explained: Why Intel gave power supplies their first overhaul in 20 years
Intel talks all things ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0 GPU connectors, and why you might need a new PSU.
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: You’re gonna need a bigger boat (and power supply)
Here's when you might want a bigger PSU than what Nvidia recommends for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.
The Full Nerd special episode: Intel’s Tom Petersen geeks out about Arc GPUs
Intel's Arc has entered the chat. Intel's Tom Peterson joined the show to talk about Intel's arrival in PC discrete graphics.
Why I gave up on Google’s Pixel phones
Companies don't deserve your brand loyalty, so always be ready to walk.
MSI GE76 Raider 12UHS review: Bring the bling (and performance)
MSI's GE76 Raider beefy laptop offers beefy performance and RGB galore to go with its 12th gen CPU and 3080 Ti GPU.
Happy Pi Day! Find out how fast your laptop can calculate Pi
Celebrate Pi day by finding out just how fast your computer can calculate pi.
Why can’t Apple be clear about the M1 Ultra’s performance?
Apple's dithering on performance always feels dishonest when it doesn't have to be, and that holds true with the powerful new M1 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review: This laptop punches above its weight class
The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 features all-AMD hardware, a 16:10 screen and (finally!) a webcam. This tiny gaming laptop punches far above its weight class.
AMD’s Threadripper Pro 5000 arrives to crush Xeon—again
AMD's Threadripper Pro 5000 will come in five flavors and be based on the newest Zen 3 cores.
The Full Nerd ep 208: Steam Deck reactions and Nvidia LHR malware
The Full Nerd crew talks Valve Steam Deck, an LHR malware and the new UCIe chipslet standard.
I used Apple AirTag to track my wife and kids. Here’s what I learned
I tracked my family with an AirTag and while it's creepy, I don't think Apple needs to nerf the Bluetooth tracker.