# Computer Chips on The No Agenda Show

Computer Chips comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** September 2010 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Supply Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [Asus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asus.md), [Compute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compute.md), [Dick Wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-wolf.md), [Gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [Job Growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-growth.md), [Law And Order Svu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-and-order-svu.md), [Lester Holt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lester-holt.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Local AI Hardware, Asus DGX 128GB Machine

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 1:20:29–1:24:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/local-ai-hardware-asus-dgx-128gb-machine.md

Adam Curry describes acquiring an Asus-branded DGX machine with 128GB of RAM to run AI models locally, avoiding monthly subscription fees and cloud outages. The machine, which has doubled in price due to RAM costs, allows for high-performance tasks without relying on commercial APIs. The discussion touches on the measurement of "compute" in flops versus power consumption.

Keywords: [asus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asus.md), dgx, blackwell chip, [local ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/local-ai.md), ram prices, [compute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compute.md), teraflops

### OpenAI Project Strawberry and NVIDIA Blackwell Chips

- **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-14
- **Time:** 2:42:38–2:46:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/openai-project-strawberry-and-nvidia-blackwell-chips.md

OpenAI is reportedly developing "Project Strawberry" to enable AI to conduct autonomous deep research. Meanwhile, a "boots on the ground" expert critiques NVIDIA's new Blackwell chips, arguing that their performance increase for scientific computing is underwhelming compared to the high cost and existing alternatives.

Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), project strawberry, [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), blackwell chip, scientific computing, cuda

### Joe Biden Lester Holt Interview, Inflation, Personal Freedom

- **Episode:** [1426: Pre-Bunk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-17
- **Time:** 2:53:57–2:56:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk/chapter/joe-biden-lester-holt-interview-inflation-personal-freedom.md

In an interview with Lester Holt, President Biden dismissed concerns about "temporary" inflation by calling Holt a "wise guy" and blaming supply chain issues like computer chip shortages. Biden also criticized the concept of "personal freedom" when it conflicts with public health mandates regarding COVID-19.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [lester holt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lester-holt.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [computer chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-chips.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md)

### Global Supply Chain Shortages, PlayStation 5 and Dubai Port Fire

- **Episode:** [1362: Shot to Win](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1362-shot-to-win.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-09
- **Time:** 2:59:52–3:06:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1362-shot-to-win/chapter/global-supply-chain-shortages-playstation-5-and-dubai-port-fire.md

The hosts discuss widespread shortages of consumer goods, from shallots at HEB to PlayStation 5 consoles. The shortage of computer chips is impacting the automotive and electronics industries, driving up prices. The segment also covers an explosion and fire on a container ship at Dubai's Jebel Ali port, further straining global logistics.

Keywords: [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), playstation 5, [computer chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-chips.md), jebel ali, [suez canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suez-canal.md)

### Biden Job Growth, Computer Chip Shortage

- **Episode:** [1353: Lousy Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-06
- **Time:** 2:18:11–2:20:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus/chapter/biden-job-growth-computer-chip-shortage.md

President Biden gave a rambling speech linking job growth to vaccination rates, despite confusing statistics. He claimed the administration is bringing computer chip manufacturing back to the U.S. to solve the automotive shortage. However, the hosts point out that new tax implications are driving manufacturers toward Korea instead of domestic production.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [job growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-growth.md), [computer chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-chips.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), automobiles, [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md)

### Law and Order SVU Depicts Subcutaneous Computer Chips

- **Episode:** [238: Hawaii-Five-Blows](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/238-hawaii-five-blows.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-26
- **Time:** 6:52–10:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/238-hawaii-five-blows/chapter/law-and-order-svu-depicts-subcutaneous-computer-chips.md

The season premiere of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit features a plotline involving a young girl who believes she was injected with a computer chip via a flu shot. The episode includes a scene where a scientist explains that while current chips only carry a 16-digit ID number, future versions will include GPS tracking for children, the elderly, and immigrants. This is characterized as predictive programming for a "New World Order" surveillance state.

Keywords: [law and order svu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-and-order-svu.md), [dick wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-wolf.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), computer chip, [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [new world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-world-order.md)

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