Broken Silicon

334. Nvidia RTX 5000 + AMD RX 9000 Q4 Supply Leak, R9 9950X3D2, RDNA 2 Driver Fiasco

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Nov 4, 2025
Get ready for a deep dive into the GPU landscape! Discover the latest leaks about Nvidia’s RTX 5000 and AMD’s RX 9000 supply, and why you might want to buy RAM now due to DDR5 price hikes. The hosts discuss AMD's 'Maintenance Mode' regarding RDNA drivers and what it means for users. Also on the radar are rumblings about AMD’s upcoming processors and potential delays for Zen 6. Join in for insights on liquid cooling tech and the role of AI in gaming hardware!
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ANECDOTE

Hosts Share November Birthday Traditions

  • Tom and Dan share that both their birthdays fall in November and that they enjoy Thanksgiving more than Christmas.
  • They use this personal bit to explain why they sometimes delay holiday activities and prioritize relaxed gatherings.
ANECDOTE

Listener Corrects 'Rare Earth' Terminology

  • A listener correction pointed out 'rare earth deposits or mines' is the proper term, not 'wells', and that the U.S./EU have usable rare earth sources.
  • Tom and Dan acknowledge the correction and discuss political will required to reprocess old mining waste.
ADVICE

Buy DDR5 Now Before Prices Spike

  • If you need to build a PC, buy DDR5 RAM and related parts right now before prices climb further.
  • Expect supply issues and potential higher prices through mid-2025, so act rather than wait.
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