Podcast #867 - AMD Stock Jump, Steam Controller, Don't Worry About 32GB for Windows 11, HOF lives!, DDR6, PCIe8, and MORE
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The PC Perspective Podcast #867 dives into a wide array of tech topics, starting with AMD's record-breaking Q1 earnings, driven by strong data center CPU and GPU sales, particularly the Epic-based processors and Instinct GPUs. The hosts discuss the growing memory crunch affecting gaming hardware, with 32GB RAM now deemed excessive due to skyrocketing prices, prompting Microsoft to backtrack on their 'no worries' 32GB recommendation. The episode explores upcoming tech like DDR6 (targeting 2028-2029) and PCIe 8, with speculation about optical connectors and the end of copper's limitations. Steam's controller sellout and rumors of a Steam Machine shipment spark excitement, while the podcast critiques Microsoft Edge's plain-text password storage and the broader security risks in Linux and Windows. Insecurity Corner highlights a compromised Daemon Tools Lite and a critical Linux kernel flaw. The show also covers the resurgence of retro tech like Victrola record players, the revival of NetHack, and the new Homeworld remastered bundle on GOG. Sim racing gear gets a deep dive, with Thrustmaster’s new load cell pedals and SF-25 wheel praised for value and innovation. The episode closes with picks ranging from Dave Brubeck’s 'Take Five' to the nostalgic charm of Homeworld and a new wireless mic from Mayano.
AMD's Q1 revenue hit a record $10.25B, driven by strong data center CPU and GPU sales, with expectations rising to $11.2B next quarter.
32GB of RAM is no longer the 'no worries' baseline for gaming due to memory price inflation; 16GB is now the practical minimum.
DDR6 development is underway, targeting 2028-2029 launch with 17.6 Gbps bandwidth, primarily for data centers.
PCIe 8 is in early development, with new connector tech and potential optical data transfer to overcome copper limits.
Microsoft Edge stores passwords in plain text at startup, raising serious security concerns despite claims of 'balance' with performance.
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AMD's Record Quarter & AI-Driven Growth
“AMD has sold a tremendous amount of data center CPUs, namely Epic-based things. So what? About $5.8 billion in data center revenue.”
The Memory Crunch & 32GB RAM Overkill
“Memory crunch is about to get ugly. Even worse. And that's really strange because, you know, maybe are they upgrading current things?”
Steam Controller Sellout & Machine Rumors
The Steam Controller sold out due to bot-driven reselling, prompting Valve to confirm a restock. A mysterious 50-ton shipment fuels speculation about the long-delayed Steam Machine.
DDR6 & PCIe 8: The Next Gen of Memory & Bandwidth
“The problem is that copper standards have never achieved this kind of data throughput. So this means they may have to redesign the PCIe slot with better materials and tighter tolerances.”
Insecurity Corner: Daemon Tools, Linux, and Edge
“Microsoft said it's fine. Microsoft being flippant. They're saying, no, it's cool. This is fine. No one will ever get a hold of it except for us.”
“Microsoft said it's fine. Microsoft being flippant. They're saying, no, it's cool. This is fine. No one will ever get a hold of it except for us.”
“AMD has sold a tremendous amount of data center CPUs, namely Epic-based things. So what? About $5.8 billion in data center revenue.”
“The problem is that copper standards have never achieved this kind of data throughput. So this means they may have to redesign the PCIe slot with better materials and tighter tolerances.”
Hosts
AMD
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Josh Walrath
person
Microsoft Edge
product
Sebastian Peek
person
Thrustmaster
organization
Linux
other
Valve
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Copilot
other
PCIe 8
other
DDR6
other
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