Ask GN returns! We're taking viewer questions about Intel's ability to compete, AliExpress ripoffs versus the value of name brands, how we found Buildzoid, and more. Sponsor: Buy Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on Amazon (https://geni.us/1D8Eeq) or Hydronaut paste (https://geni.us/Fsray) Patrons Ask GN is available here! http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus If you join us via Patreon and want to join the Patreon Discord, follow this guide: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-Get-my-Discord-role The best way to support our work is through our store: https://store.gamersnexus.net/ Leave your questions below for next time! TIMESTAMPS Why are your videos smoother than Der8auer’s? 01:57 - Troeteimarsch: “Hey Steve! Why is your Youtube 60fps smoother than der8auers ? :D” What must Intel do to compete? 02:42 – Cmoney: “so with 14 nm being a bottleneck to intels success how can they have a successful launch next year if they are having issues on both the server side and the consumer side for actual inventory ?” https://www.semiaccurate.com/2019/12/12/intel-significantly-delays-its-entire-server-roadmap/ Who’d you like to interview outside of PC hardware? 09:34 – Cmoney: “#askgn-questions @Steve Burke if you could interview anyone from outside of the hardware space whom would it be?” Why pay for “real” brands versus the AliExpress ripoffs? 12:01 – Streetguru: “#askgn-questions Why do companies charge so much for their own RGB fans when you can get ebay/alixpress specials for $5-$7 rather than $25 for name brand ones?” How did you find Buildzoid? 18:48 – Parasec Glenkwyst: “[Question] How did you you discover Buildzoid as a video source?” Do manufacturers ask for feedback before launch? 20:41 – IceDreamer: “#askgn-questions - Reviewers such as yourselves often have great suggestions for improving products thanks to your broad perspective. How extensively do manufacturers seek your advice before finalizing products? Is the amount they do so increasing, and do you think it would be a good thing for industry and customers alike if company outsiders gave input partway though the development process more often?” Handmade vs. automated manufacturing? 25:15 – Rob S: “Speaking of automated vs hand constructed - during your factory tours, what surprised you the most that was machine made and what surprised you the most was hand made?” “I’m not sure, moving on!” 29:08 – shartnerd: “You know you are watching a Gamers Nexus video when he gets asked who makes the Founders Edition cards for Nvidia and he takes around 8 minutes to talk about who makes the cooling for it and then 30 seconds saying "and it's probably foxcon who makes the pcb, but I'm not sure, moving on!"” Why are CPU wafers circular? 29:25 – Ransom Puppy: "My main question if not answered is, why is it that cpu fabs produce the wafers for the cpus in a circle. Is it just easier or is there another reason? I wonder this cause with a circle there would be parts of the silicon that wouldn't be a complete dye as I would think. Therefore possibly wasted materials used in making of the wafer." ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.net/ Host: Steve Burke Video: Keegan Gallick, Andrew Coleman