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00:00 - Welcome to Hardware Unboxed
00:21 - Ad Spot
01:01 - Any update on the Intel 13th and 14th Gen stability issue?
03:05 - Is the RTX 5070 something we can now recommend?
05:26 - With an older PC is a GPU or CPU upgrade more important?
07:58 - Does more memory bandwidth reduce the effects of running out of VRAM?
09:35 - How is the pre-built market and will Nvidia ever not dominate?
10:52 - WIll Zen 6 offer 8 core X3D chips?
12:16 - Will the 50% increase in VRAM for the Super Series alleviate concern?
14:01 - Do people accept Frame Generation now because AMD are also pushing it?
17:57 - Is it worth considering an old gen GPU right now?
20:00 - Are platform upgrades worth it considering the price to do so?
22:05 - Our thoughts on the Gamers Nexus GPU Black Market documentary?
23:22 - Gigabyte B850M D3HP review?
24:38 - Why does Ray Tracing increase CPU load?
27:34 - Is Linux a capable daily driver, or Windows replacement?
29:57 - Outro

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