Here are the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti cards and their prices in Malaysia

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti are here in Malaysia. It seems that prices are also significantly higher than NVIDIA’s MSRP, but I guess it probably doesn’t come as a surprise anyway. If you want to know how the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti will perform, you can read our review of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Founders Edition.
ASUS – from RM2850

ASUS will be bringing in the TUF Gaming and ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. As you would have expected, the coolers are shared with the GeForce RTX 3070, which means that they are also shared with the larger TUF Gaming and ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3090. There are both the OC Edition and non-OC version of the cards. It’s pretty amazing that ASUS manages to offer the impressive cooler of the TUF Gaming series at MSRP, yet again.

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ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti OC Edition
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Ti OC Edition

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (GA104)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1770MHz
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1785MHz (+15MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1770MHz
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1845MHz (+75MHz over FE)

Cores
6144 CUDA Cores
192 Tensor Cores
48 RT Cores

Memory
8GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
256-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1

Power connectors
2 x 8-pin
3 x 8-pin

Dimensions
30.0 x 12.69 x 5.17 cm
31.85 x 14.01 x 5.78 cm

Warranty
3 + 1 Year Warranty

Price
RM2850
RM4350
RM4780
RM4840

MSI – from RM5549
          MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SUPRIM X            MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti VENTUS 3X OC          MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio
MSI’s new GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics cards all come with metal backplates, instead of the graphene backplates that they introduced with their earlier GeForce RTX 30 series cards. It seems like MSI changed the design a bit from their other cards, as the dimensions are slightly different from their other GeForce RTX 30 series, for some reason.
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti VENTUS 3X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SUPRIM X

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (GA104)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1800MHz (+30MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1830MHz (+60MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1860MHz (+90MHz over FE)

Cores
6144 CUDA Cores
192 Tensor Cores
48 RT Cores

Memory
8GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
256-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
1 x HDMI 2.1

Power connectors
2 x 8-pin

Dimensions
31.6 x 12.1 x 5.6 cm
32.3 x 14.0 x 5.6 cm
33.5 x 14.0 x 6.1 cm

Warranty
3 Year Warranty

Price
RM5549
RM5749
RM5949

[UPDATE 11/6/2021: Added GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Specs and Pricing]
GIGABYTE – from RM3899
          GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti EAGLE            GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MASTER
GIGABYTE is bringing in the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti EAGLE in both OC and non-OC flavors, as well as the Gaming OC, VISION OC and AORUS Master versions. Similar to MSI, GIGABYTE appears to slightly change the dimensions of the coolers for their GeForce RTX 3070 Ti lineup.
          GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti VISION OC            GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC
What I really appreciate the most is the lack of the cutout for the NVLink bridge on most of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti cards here, except for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti VISION OC. It definitely makes for a cleaner design than the awkward chunk missing from the cooler shroud on most of GIGABYTE’s higher-end cards.
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti EAGLE
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti EAGLE OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti VISION OC
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MASTER

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (GA104)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1770MHz
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1800MHz (+30MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1830MHz (+60MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1830MHz (+60MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1575MHz
Boost Clock: 1875MHz (+105MHz over FE)

Cores
6144 CUDA Cores
192 Tensor Cores
48 RT Cores

Memory
8GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
256-bit

Display outputs
2 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x HDMI 2.0

Power connectors
2 x 8-pin
2 x 8-pin + 1 x 6-pin

Dimensions
28.3 x 11.5 x 5.0 cm
28.3 x 11.5 x 5.0 cm
32.0 x 12.9 x 5.5 cm
32.0 x 12.6 x 5.5 cm
32.4 x 14.2 x 7.0 cm

Warranty
3 Year Warranty
4 Year Warranty

Price
RM3899
RM4399
RM4699
RM4799
RM4999

All prices are the MSRP announced by the brands at the time of launch, which may or not be valid when you try to get it. We will be updating this article as and when we get more information about the other cards that were announced in Malaysia, so stay tuned!
If you want to check out the launch MSRP of the other cards in Malaysia, you can head on to the links below:

Here are the GeForce RTX 3090 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3080 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3060 cards and their prices in Malaysia

Pokdepinion: The premium GeForce RTX 3070 Ti cards are like twice the MSRP 😨
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New iPad Pros are scoring above 550 000 in Antutu! A true PC replacement?

Apple’s dominance in the mobile chipset arena has just been strengthened with the A12X Bionic. The A12 Bionic is the most powerful smartphone chipset in the market, but the A12X Bionic takes the cake if you are talking about mobile chipsets in general.

The iPad Pro has been benchmarked with the popular benchmark application, Antutu, and delivered a mind-blowing score of 557 679. In comparison, the iPhone XS Max scores a still impressive 362 106, but it definitely does not hold a candle to the iPad Pro’s A12X Bionic.

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With two additional CPU cores and three extra GPU cores, the A12X Bionic is understandably a lot more powerful than the A12 Bionic. This allowed the A12X Bionic to deliver 20.6% higher CPU performance, and a whopping 105% higher graphics performance.

It seems like the iPad Pro is really ready to replace low end PCs. What do you think?
Pokdepinion: The iPad Pro does seem like an amazing mobile device with ridiculous amounts of performance. But do we need that much power for iOS? It’s still, after all, a limited OS as compared to say Mac OS or Windows…
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Netflix Play Something and Fast Laughs Feature Launched for Android

Previously, it was reported that Netflix has been working on a Play Something feature earlier this year. Now, it’s being made available globally, alongside the Fast Laughs feature, on Android.
Netflix Play Something and Fast Laughs

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Netflix has officially launched their Play Something feature for Android users. It’s essentially a shuffle button where the streaming service will pick something for you to watch, which will be very helpful if you have no idea what content to consume.
From our understanding of the feature, Play Something will pick new shows or movies based on what you’ve previously watched. It can also pick the ones you haven’t finished yet as well, which will be helpful if you might have forgotten about it after watching so many different shows.
Apart from that, there’s also a new feature called Fast Laughs, which is a highlight reel of funny clips based on existing shows and movies on the streaming service. You can think of it as TikTok but for the platform itself. This was made available on iOS previously but is now available on Android for Australia, Canada, Ireland, India, Philippines, US, and Malaysia.

To be more precise, both features are available on Android TVs and mobile devices. They are still working on the iOS versions and will begin testing in a few months. They will also be adding “Downloads For You” to iPhones in the coming months as well. This feature wil let you download new episodes and movies for offline viewing based on your watch history.
We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I have a feeling I’m going to be endlessly scrolling through the Fast Laughs feature and not end up watching the actual shows in full. Ah well, it is what it is.
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Celcom is Enabling 5G for Some of Their Postpaid / Prepaid Plans Now

From today onwards, Celcom will be enabling 5G access for a number of their postpaid and prepaid offerings. Here’s everything that you need to know.
Celcom Postpaid and Prepaid Plans Getting 5G

After parent company Axiata acquired a 12.5% stake in DNB, we now know that a number of Celcom postpaid and prepaid plans, along with add-ons, will be getting 5G starting today onwards. Those plans are:

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MEGA Lightning 80
MEGA Lightning 98
MEGA Lightning 128
MEGA Lightning 158
MEGA Lightning 188
Xpax Postpaid 40
Xpax Postpaid 60
Xpax Prepaid RM35 Monthly Internet Pass
Xpax Prepaid RM45 Monthly Internet Pass

Previously, Celcom provided 5G access to selected customers during their FUT (friendly user trial) program. This allowed them to use 5G roaming service in a number of countries including Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, UAE, and more.
For those of you who will be getting 5G access, it will be using the same 4G LTE data quota that you’re accustomed to with your existing telco plan. This is similar to how U Mobile is going about with their 5G implementation. Celcom also mentioned that customers will be able to make use of a number of 5G virtual reality content, but no further details were given. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I would definitely like to see what sort of speeds we can usually get and if there’s a big difference from one area to another, assuming you can get 5G is a lot of areas here.
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[CES 2023] ASUS Reveals New ROG Peripherals & Destrier Gaming Chair

ASUS Reveals New ROG PC Peripherals & Destrier Gaming Chair

Models include ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition, ROG Hone Ace Aim Lab Edition, ROG Azoth, ROG Raikiri Pro and the aforementioned ROG Destrier.

ASUS has teamed up with Aim Lab to design the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition gaming mouse. Despite being a wireless model – this ambidextrous mouse only weighs at 54g with the new bio-based nylon shell to minimize weight. Other features include AimPoint 36,000 dpi sensor, SpeedNova wireless and in-house microswitch rated for 70 million clicks. Another secret sauce is courtesy of Aim Lab Settings Optimizer – which let the mouse tunes itself to the best settings for the player in question.

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The mouse also has a companion mousepad to go with it, the ROG Hone Ace Aim Lab Edition. It measures at 508 x 420 mm with hybrid cloth surface to optimize friction and a nano-coating layer that repels oil, water and dust.

ROG also introduces a new wireless keyboard, ROG Azoth. This 75% layout keyboard is designed for customization – out-of-the-box, it comes with silicon gasket mount and three-layer dampening; hot-swappable, factory-lubed ROG NX switches, keyboard stabilizers and PBT doubleshot keycaps. For those who prefer a different typing feel, there’s the bundled Krytox lubing kit to adjust the keyboard’s typing characteristics. On top of that it comes with OLED display, SpeedNova wireless & tri-mode connectivity, adjustable feet, and macOS support.

The next model is the ROG Raikiri Pro PC controller. This Xbox-licensed tri-mode controller allows Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity options towards PCs or Xbox consoles. The built-in OLED display can be customized with custom images and animations, on top of the basic status such as charging, mute controls or active profiles. There’s also four macro buttons available on the backside which allows for joystick sensitivity adjustment to custom button mapping. ASUS mentions the standard Raikiri model, with wired USB-C and two rear buttons, will be available soon as well.

Finally, the ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair. It comes with head and lumbar support and “exceptional levels of adjustability”, along with padded armrests that allows a special mode designed for mobile gaming (basically keeping your elbows in place). It also mentions a “detachable acoustic panel” but ASUS didn’t delve too much into that.
Pokdepinion: Gaming chairs sure has come a long way since the early ones.
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Genshin Impact Leak Reveals New Diluc and Fischl Skin

The latest Genshin Impact leak reveals a potential new skin for Diluc and Fischl. Could it be real? Let’s dissect this bit of information, shall we?
Genshin Impact Leak: New Diluc and Fischl Skin?

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A new Genshin Impact leak has surfaced online, first popping up on Chinese forum NGA. It is said to be from Uncle Dumb Dumb, a reliable leaker but the odd thing here is that he was banned on the forum, so there’s no way to know if it really is the same person or not.
The leak claims that there will be new skins for both Diluc and Fischl. This appears to show that miHoYo / Cognosphere plans on giving all their base 5-star characters an a new skin. We’ve seen it for Jean and Keqing, so it makes sense for Diluc to get it as well. We might also see Qiqi or Mona get it next.
As for the new skins look like, the Diluc one is supposedly similar to the KFC collaboration costume but there’s no word yet on what Fischl’s skin would look like. Given how popular the collaboration was, we might see a butler costume for Diluc.
For now, do take this information with a grain of salt, especially since there’s no way of confirming whether the information truly came from a reliable leaker or someone impersonating them. Genshin Impact 2.4 will be launching on 5th January 2022 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: This would certainly be one way to freshen up the legacy characters in the game. After all, it’s not like they lost all purpose in the game with the introduction of new characters, and it’s a good way to bring the spotlight back to them.
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YouTube Gaming Officially Shutting Down Soon

You can find almost anything on YouTube today. It’s filled with all sorts of videos on the platform, and gaming is arguably one of the biggest things on the platform. For fans of the dedicated section for gamers, we have some bad news for you as YouTube Gaming will be shutting down very soon.
Google has announced that it will be effectively shutting down YouTube Gaming on 30th May 2019, where the majority of features and content that was provided on the platform being reintegrated or merged into the main platform itself.

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Instead, Google explained in a support page, which you can read about by clicking here, on the removal of the specialized section. All gaming-related videos and content will still live through the “Gaming” tab on YouTube’s homepage so while viewers won’t be losing access to the videos and creators that they follow, some of the more specific features that were introduced with the section will be lost or repurposed.
YouTube Gaming was originally launched back in 2015 and intended to provide a unique hub focused solely around YouTube’s gaming-related videos and content creators, and aimed to be the platform’s answer to Twitch. However, the YouTube Gaming app never quite caught on and was discontinued for support this past fall.
Despite the loss of trying to build up a dedicated community through the specialized section, we’ll at least still have Google try to enter the world of gaming in a deeper way through its upcoming Google Stadia streaming platform later this year. Just keep in mind that this is streaming in a different sense.
Pokdepinion: Never really bothered with the gaming section and always just stuck with the main one as I didn’t feel the need to change. I could still enjoy the content the same, just with a darker screen.
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iPhone XS duo suffers from Antennagate? Users report weaker reception than iPhone X

It seems that the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max might have a slight problem on their hands. iPhone XS users have been complaining about the reception on their new iPhones. The issue not only affects the users’ mobile network connection, but also their WiFI reception too.
How to go around the world when you have issues getting reception in your own home?
Users have been complaining that their iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max has problem maintaining an AC WiFi connection, with a weaker signal than their other Apple products.
I’ve actually been noticing the same on ATT. My fiancée is sitting right next to me on my 7+ with full bars. My XSM is bouncing from 1-3, but averaging about 2. – jw0286 (macrumors forumer)

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Not only the reception is bad. In what seems like a repeat of 2010’s Antennagate, a user actually noticed that if he held his iPhone XS in his hands, the WiFi speed drops to half of what he can get when he isn’t holding it. Other uses report blind spots in their homes where they are unable to use WiFi or mobile networks, while they managed to get 1 – 2 bars with their iPhone X.
We will be keeping an eye out for Apple’s response to this issue.
Source: Apple forum, MacRumors forum, Reddit
Pokdepinion: I hope Apple can optimize the reception via a software update. Or they might have to send out a lot of cases to help you hold your iPhone properly.
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EVGA details their Z170 lineup

Right after we see teasers of MSI’s Z170 board, EVGA has released some details of three of their upcoming Z170 motherboards. With the imminent launch of Intel Skylake CPUs, it’s understandable that manufacturers are vying for consumers’ attention. So let’s have a look at some of EVGA’s upcoming motherboards.
Starting with the biggest of the three, the EVGA Z170 Classified. It is only slightly bigger than standard ATX. But not only is it big in size, it’s also big in features. It has a PLX lane-multiplier chip so each of the four PCI-Express slot gets a minimum of 8 lanes, thus providing support for four-way SLI. A PLX chip is needed as the 20 PCIe lanes supported by LGA1151 Skylake CPUs just isn’t enough to feed four graphics cards. Being EVGA’s top-of-the-line also means it gets a more advanced power delivery system with TWO 8-pin EPS sockets and a 10-phase VRM.
The Classified has USB 3.1 built into the board (including a header for front USB 3.1), as well as 2 SATA-Express, and Creative Core3D audio. There is also an M.2 slot supporting multiple card lengths (but will disable two SATA ports when in use), and one supporting only 42 mm long cards, for a total of two M.2 slots. You will be getting 8 SATA ports, 4 of which are part of the SATA-Express connector. You also get pretty heatsinks connected by a heatpipe, if that’s your thing. Oh, and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.

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Moving down, the EVGA Z170 FTW — hell yea, Z170 for the win! — has a less advanced power delivery system with the standard single 8-pin EPS power connector and what looks like a 8-phase VRM. The Z170 doesn’t have a PLX chip so four-way SLI is no-go. Two-way SLI still works fine though with the top two slots supporting 8 lanes each. The two slots that support 8 lanes seem a little too close to each other though for use with bigger cards.

6 SATA ports are available on the Z170 FTW, with two of them disabled if you decide to use the M.2 slot. The single M.2 slot here supports multiple card lengths. The board also has dedicated audio solution separated from the rest of the board with a clear trace path. No SATA-Express joy here.

Last but not least, the EVGA Z170 Stinger is mini-ITX Z170 board. The power delivery system is toned down even further with a 6-phase VRM and a single 8-pin EPS socket. The number of memory slots has also been reduced to only two to allow for the small form factor. A single PCIe slot is present which means no multi-GPU fun for this little one. Storage options are also more limited with the Stinger as there are only four SATA ports. But few ITX cases have lots of drive bays so it should suffice. A M.2 slot is seen hiding above the USB 3.0 header. The M.2 slot seems to accommodate the card perpendicular to the motherboard. Interesting. Also good to see is EVGA not skimping out on the error code checker, on-board power and reset buttons on the Stinger.
Final specifications and prices are yet to be known but I am sure we will know more about them by the time Skylake CPUs are available in the market.

SOURCE: Tom’s Hardware

Pokdepinion: I am digging the black-on-black theme with some silver highlights EVGA is using. It remains to be seen whether these boards are as good as they look. Also we have to see whether Skylake is a worthwhile upgrade with DDR4 RAM being still rather pricey now.

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Sins Of A Solar Empire Is Now Free On Humble Bundle — Get It While It Lasts

For a limited time, you can get Sins of a Solar Empire for free on Humble Bundle. This offer will last until the 22nd of November 22nd at 10AM PT.
Sins of a Solar Empire Free On Humble Bundle

To claim the game, you can simply click on the link right here to get your very own free copy of Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion. For those who are still wondering, there’s no catch involved in the game. Once you’ve claimed it, it’s all yours to keep forever, or if you’re just a normal game collector, store in your library of games. So get it now before it runs out.
Pokdepinion: Never really played the game to be honest, but might as well I just add it to my long list of free games right? :P

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MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition by Cooler Master review — pretty TUF air cooler!

Introduction
While most people nowadays opt for AIO liquid coolers due to the sheer ease of installation and also the higher performance offered, air coolers have yet to lose their charm. Aside from the fans which might die after a few years, air coolers practically last forever. That’s in contrast to liquid coolers which will invariably lose the liquid running within them and begin to fail. Not to mention the entire cooler relies on a pump to work, and motors do fail over time. With that in mind, let’s check out the MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition, which features TUF Gaming’s signature colors and camo pattern.
Unboxing

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The packaging makes it clear that this is the TUF Gaming Edition. Cooler Master does sell the standard variant, which does not feature the TUF Gaming branding.

Here we find the highlighted features of this cooler. So this cooler uses Continuous Direct Contact (CDC) 2.0 Technology, which exposes the heatpipes to directly wick heat away from the CPU’s IHS.

Inside the rather compact packaging, there is actually a whole slew of accessories. It comes with a basic ARGB controller, mounting for all recent sockets and also a small tube of MasterGel Pro thermal paste.
Appearance

The MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition is a pretty standard looking 120mm tower cooler. It features a shroud which improves the general aesthetics aside from directing airflow towards the rear fan. The fans here sport yellow vibration dampeners as well as the TUF Gaming Alliance logo on the fans.

Cooler Master slapped on a plastic shroud which also covers the top of the cooler to hide the naked tips of the heatpipes as well as to protect the top fin from grubby fingers which will invariably stain the aluminium if exposed. The plastic panel also serves as an embellishment for the hollow core of the heatsink which will allow the light to emanate from the center.

The sides are covered by the shroud to direct the airflow better to the rear fan. Here’s where the 28 addressable RGB LEDs in the MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition are hidden. Light will leak out of the cutout in the shroud, along with some hot air.

Cooler Master soldered the heatpipes as close to each other as possible, to maximize the contact area as well as reducing the amount of thermal paste you need to apply. For those who love a mirror-like finish, you won’t get that with CDC 2.0 though.
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One thing to note about this cooler is that Cooler Master used translucent fans which does not feature any lighting. What we are seeing here is the 28 LEDs shining through the fans, and thanks to the embedded thermal sensor, you get temperature-responsive lighting. You might not want to rely on this for thermal monitoring though, as it is actually quite delayed.

The holes in the center and around the heatpipes diffuse a little bit of light at the top, for a pretty cool effect. Depending on your settings, you can have quite the psychedelic light show at the top.

Being the nearest to the LEDs, the side vents feature the most vibrant lighting. It definitely doesn’t shine like the box art, but it does look pretty cool. This is probably a view few will get to enjoy though.
Specifications

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA 115X / LGA 1366 ~ LGA2066
AMD AM2 ~ AM4 / FM1 ~ FM2+

Heatsink dimensions
165.1 x 130.9 x 111.8 mm

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
2 pcs

Speed
600 ~ 1800 rpm

Airflow
53.38 CFM (max)

Air pressure
1.65 mmH2O (max)

MTTF
40 000 hours

Noise
31 dBA (max)

Included accessories
Lots of screws, lots of mounting mechanisms, MasterGel Pro thermal paste

Warranty
5 years

The fans are pretty unique, as both the fans have the hub on the inner side. It might make installation just slightly confusing, but once you recognize the orientation of the blades, you will find it very easy to install them. Other than that, the MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition is a pretty standard air cooler with the TUF Gaming theme slapped onto it.
Pokde Benchrig

CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

GPU
ROG Strix Radeon RX 480 8GB GDDR5

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
Kimtigo 120GB SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Testing Methodology
Our Intel Core i7-5820K CPU will be clocked at 4.125 GHz, with a Vcore of 1.11V set in the BIOS. The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run LinX 0.6.5 for 40 minutes, with a problem size of 23118. The fan(s) (and pump(s), if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. Noise levels are recorded approximately 50cm away from the bench rig.
Installation

While Cooler Master did try their best to minimize the space between the heatpipes, the base still has grooves between the heatpipes, you might want to apply some extra thermal paste to fill up the grooves. Now you see some nice holes here, which should be for the mounting mechanism, right? WRONG.

Cooler Master decided that this mounting mechanism is better. It’s probably up for debate, as this X-thingy works with all the supported sockets, while if Cooler Master used the mounting points on the cooler, they would need to provide two sets of mounting mechanisms. I honestly don’t see the problem in that though. So what you have to do is install the backplate if you aren’t using a high-end socket like we do, and then adjust the screws to their appropriate positions and screw them in. Pretty straight forward. You do however need to remove the fans to access the screws, so that’s a bummer.

Once installed, we found good clearance between the RAM slots and the fan. It shouldn’t run into any clearance issues on most builds. Just beware of that 165mm height. Quite a number of cases do not support such tall coolers, despite it being a pretty common height for a 120mm air cooler. With that out of the way, let’s get down to testing.
Performance

The MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition is the second smallest cooler we have tested in recent times, and the performance difference does show. Of course, we must remind everyone that we are testing it on an overclocked Intel Core i7 5820K. If you run a more mainstream Intel Core i5 or i7 you should be able to get away with some mild overclocking with the MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition.

Noise levels are just a tad higher than the Noctua NH-D15, which is a pretty good showing from Cooler Master. It is a lot quieter than any of the liquid coolers we have tested too, so if you are into a quiet build, this might be one of the ways forward.
User Experience

Cooler Master bundles the MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition with a pretty basic ARGB controller. At the time of testing, the MasterPlus+ software has yet to be released. The software is supposed to allow you to control the lighting effects via software. As for now, you can allow it to color cycle, rainbow or just respond to temperatures, which is definitely our favorite effect of the few. So for now, the MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition has cool lighting effects, but customizable, they aren’t.
Conclusion
For RM245, the MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition is a pretty good deal. You get a cooler that runs pretty quietly, nice lights and even a simple way to keep tabs on your CPU temperatures. The main selling point of this cooler is of course the TUF Gaming theme though. You could save a few ringgit by getting the standard MasterAir MA410M, which drops the TUF Gaming Alliance branding for standard black vibration dampeners and shroud, but where’s the fun in that? If you have a build based on an ASUS TUF Gaming motherboard, you might want to look into getting this cooler as well just to match the rest of the theme.

Our thanks to Cooler Master Malaysia for providing the Cooler MasterAir MA410M TUF Gaming Edition for our review. To support us, don’t forget to check it on Lazada via the following link:
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Cortana Intergration in Spartan, Microsoft won!

You might heard about incoming Microsoft new internet browser with codename Spartan, and yes it is come with Cortana too. Have you watch how the Spartan work with Cotana? Its simply amazing. The video below is some quickview on how it work together and result better browsing in future. Will you change to the new upcoming Spartan or stick with your favorite browser?

Microsoft announced back in January that Windows 10 would ship with two browsers, the regular IE11 for backwards compatibility, and Spartan.

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Spartan is the company’s take on what modern-browsing should be, a competitor to Google Chrome and Firefox, and the default browser in Windows 10. Spartan includes a number of neat little features, including a reading mode, extensions, annotation abilities, and Cortana integration.
The idea is simple, Cortana surfs the web with you, occasionally pulling in useful information that can help you out.
source  : winbeta.org
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Sony WF-SP800N Review – Noise Cancelling for the Active Lifestyle

Unboxing the Sony WF-SP800N
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Box

Inside the box of the Sony WF-SP800N, you can find the following items:
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Box content
Reference guideUser guide360 Reality Audio free trial cardSony | Headphones Connect app guideSpare ear tipsUSB-C cableCharging caseThe Sony WF-XB700 earbuds themselves
Appearance
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Arc Supporters
Let’s take a look at the earbuds first. On the back, you can see the Sony logo in the middle, with a microphone hole right beside it. The surface above it looks like a button but you can’t actually press it. It’s actually the touch-sensitive controls and it’s present on both sides. The built-in Bluetooth antenna is also on this side, according to the user manual.
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Ear tips
Moving to the front, you can see the ear tips protruding, a black surface which doesn’t seem to serve a function, and the wireless charging pins on the bottom. As you can see, this one is a hook-style earbuds, which Sony refers to as Arc Supporters, which will give you a more secure fit comfortably.

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Sony WF-SP800N Review – L and R indicators
On the top of the earbuds, you get the L and R indicators to denote which side the earbuds belong to, as well as a tactile dot. There’s nothing present on the bottom of it.
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Charging case
As for the charging case, it has a matte finish in orange, similar to the earbuds, with the Sony logo on the top of the lid. In case you were wondering, the charging port can be found in the rear, and it’s USB Type-C. Interestingly, the LED indicator lights on the earbuds can actually go through the lid, so you can actually see it even when it’s closed.
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Charging case opened
Open up the charging case and you have slots to place and charge the earbuds, and yes, it’s magnetic. You also have L and R symbols in the inner parts of the case so you know which side the earbuds belong to. There’s also an LED indicator near the closing of the lid. The small slit will let you see if the light is flashing regardless of whether the case is open or not.
Overall, the Sony WF-SP800N looks like a lively pair of sports earbuds and a little big in size compared to other TWS earbuds out there. The size shouldn’t be anything to worry about but you might need a bit of time to get accustomed to it if you’ve used other TWS earbuds. Personally, the orange colour is a bit too striking for me, but you do have three other colour options to choose from.; Blue, Black, and White.
Specifications
Drivers6mm Neodymium Drivers (Dome type)Frequency Response20Hz – 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling)Headphone TypeClosed, dynamicConnectorWiredUSB-CWirelessBluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPSBC, AACWireless Range10mNoise-cancellingYes, Digital Noise CancellingBatteryEarphonesUp to 9 Hours with noise cancellationUp to 13 Hours without noise cancellationCharging CaseUp to 18 Hours / 2 x Full Charge with noise cancellationUp to 26 Hours / 2 x Full Charge without noise cancellationWeightEarphones9.8g x 2Charging Case59gColourBlue, Orange, White, and BlackIngress ProtectionIP55
User Experience
Pairing
Sony WF-SP800N Review – LED indicators glowing
Pairing the Sony WF-SP800N to your smartphone is very easy. All you have to do is take it out of the charging case, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone, find the device, and connect to it. It’s a simple process that shouldn’t cause trouble for anyone. On Bluetooth-compatible Windows 10 devices, the process is similar.
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Sony | Headphone Connect app
For Android and iOS users, you can make use of Sony’s Headphone Connect app. You can make use of it to adjust the Adaptive Sound Control, customize Equalizer settings, check the battery life, and more. Essentially, you have a bit of customization options you can play with to get the most out of your experience. On other devices like Windows 10 PCs, you will need to rely on whatever software you can find to optimize it.
Sound
Sony WF-SP800N Review
When it comes to sound quality, the Sony WF-SP800N works well but you’ll definitely to play around with the equalizer to enjoy it more. It sounds a bit similar to the WF-1000XM3 with the exception of this producing less detailed sounds. This may be due to the slightly heavier emphasis on bass affecting the mids and highs.
Adaptive Sound Control works great as it allows me to hear my surroundings if I want to. Moreover, it can intelligently adapt to my environment as well. The noise cancelling works well enough but in my opinion, the WF-1000XM3 still has it beat.
Sony WF-SP800N Review
One thing that’s worth noting is that the Sony WF-SP800N lacks high quality audio codecs. It doesn’t have aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC. It only has SBC and AAC. It’s not bad still but if you’re gunning for high quality sound or accurate sound, this might not be the one for you.
Using the Sony WF-SP800N for voice calls have been pretty good. On my end, I can hear the other person perfectly find but for the other person, it seems that they can hear me clear enough. In fact, it seems to be clearer than when I use my smartphone’s own earpiece. I certainly had a better experience with this in calls compared to the Sony WF-XB700.
Comfort
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Wearing them
The Sony WF-SP800N looks like it’s going to face similar issues with other Sony TWS earbuds. To my surprise, the Arc Supporters did a great job at keeping it securely in my ears regardless of how I move.
I certainly didn’t have trouble putting them on but I can definitely feel that it is slightly heavier than the WF-1000XM3. However, this doesn’t make it any less comfortable to wear. You will feel it sticking out a bit but you’ll get used to it in no time.
As it is a sports audio gear, you can wear this for workouts / gym sessions if you wish as it has IP55 protection. Just keep in mind that it’s water-resistant, not waterproof. So if you’ve sweat a lot or get caught in the rain, make sure to remove the ear tips and shake off any excess moisture that it might have once you’re done.
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Touch-sensitive controls
For added convenience, the Sony WF-SP800N comes with touch-sensitive controls. While it may be easy to find as it has a glossy surface, the experience can vary a lot. There seems to be a bit of a delay when you touch them, and sometimes it doesn’t register at all. It’s not that it happens often, but it can be annoying at times.
In case you’re wondering, here are the things that you can do with the touch-sensitive controls:
Left Earbud
Tap once = Switch the noise cancelling function and Ambient Sound modeTap once and hold = Activate Quick Attention modeTap twice = Answer / reject calls
Right Earbud
Tap once = Play / pause musicTap once and hold = Voice assistantTap twice = Skip to next track, answer / reject callsTap three times = Previous track
Both Earbuds
Tap once and hold for 7 seconds = Enter device pairing mode
Battery Life
Sony WF-SP800N Review – Battery life
Sony claims that the Sony WF-XB700 can last up to 9 hours per full charge for music playback. From my own experience, I got about 8 hours and a half hours, which is close enough. This is pretty great for me. The charging case itself can fully charge it twice, which is a bit lacking for me. I expected it to at least hold three full charges.
Sony WF-SP800N Verdict
Sony WF-SP800N Review
The Sony WF-SP800N is a solid choice for sports earbuds. It has good battery life, good sound quality, it fits securely in your ears, has an IP55 rating, adaptive sound works great, it’s bassy but nowhere near overwhelming, and it’s easy to bring around.
However, charging case battery life could be better, it lacks support for high quality audio codecs, and the touch-sensitive controls need improvements for better reliability. It may be a little pricey at RM849, but it’s still a pretty solid option if you need one for workouts.
With that, I award the Sony WF-SP800N with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Sony Malaysia for giving us this earbuds for the purposes of this review.
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Ambient Mode Feature Is Coming To Android Oreo Devices And Above

A new feature from Google is coming to Android devices and it’s called Ambient Mode. Called “Android’s proactive Google Assistant”, the feature will be heading Android smartphones that’s running Android Oreo 8.0 and above.

As you can see from the video above, Google’s Product Manager Arvind Chandrababu gave a little bit of insight of what Ambient Mode really is and explains what are some of the things that it can help with.
He has said that the feature’s goal is to help you get things faster, anticipate what you need, as well as finish your tasks as quickly and easily as possible.

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Integrated into the Android OS, we most probably will see Ambient Mode to come to multiple devices, from multiple smartphone companies.
Pokdepinion: That’s not too bad. Android Oreo still getting some love by Google.
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Edifier G2000 Gaming Speaker Review — a nice addition to your gaming setup

I have tested my fair share of Edifier speakers, and they were awesome at pretty much every price point. I previously came to the conclusion that Edifier is better at making speakers than headphones or earphones, although Edifier has improved on their recent personal audio offerings a lot. This time we are looking at a rather interesting pair of speakers from Edifier though, as the Edifier G2000 are a pair of “gaming speakers”. I am quite particular about gaming audio, so let’s see if the Edifier G2000 can satisfy me.
Unboxing

Edifier goes with a black-blue packaging, which is quite different from their black-red theme used for their gaming headsets. There’s a nice little label there to remind you that the Edifier G2000 is capable of USB audio input.

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Over on the back you get a list of all the features, with a list of box contents and also specifications on the sides of the box. Overall, Edifier made great use of all the space, despite the packaging for the Edifier G2000 being on the compact side of things.

On the inside, you get a power adapter, a 3.5mm cable and a USB cable, as well as your usual documentation like the user manual and warranty information. Interestingly, Edifier used a USB-A to USB-A cable, instead of a smaller connector on the speaker’s end.
Appearance

The speakers themselves actually look great, with an elongated hexagon shape that puts the drivers at a slight upward tilt. The angle is presumably intended to send sound directly towards your ears if placed on the table, but I would say that it just makes the speaker look more dynamic. They don’t take up a lot of space on your desk anyway. Edifier designed the Edifier G2000 with single 2.75″ drivers per side, which allowed them to remain really compact.

Over on the rear there’s a nice port for the bass reflex system. This allows for punchier bass than what you would expect from such tiny speakers, but we will get to that in a bit. The white area you see is where the RGB LEDs will diffuse out of. Over on the right speaker, you can also see the inputs. The cable connecting the two speakers is non-detachable, but that’s perfectly fine as these are meant for desktop use.

The RGB lighting effects are curiously focused on the rear, with just tiny slits on the sides of the speakers. It is as if Edifier doesn’t want to distract you from your games with the Edifier G2000’s RGB lighting… But in that case, why does it even have RGB lighting? There are a total of 12 lighting modes to choose from: five different colors with fixed and breathing effects, a color cycle mode and also off.
Edifier G2000 Specifications

Power output:
 RMS 8W x 2 (16W x 2 Peak)

Signal to noise ratio:
≤ 85dbA

Frequency response:
98 – 20 000 KHz

Input Sensitivity:
N/A

Input type:
3.5mm stereo input
USB
Bluetooth V4.2, SBC

Dimensions:
106 x 105 x 130 mm (per speaker)

Weight:
700g (per speaker)

User Experience

Edifier put two physical inputs on the Edifier G2000, with a choice of USB for PC, or 3.5mm for anything else. The USB connection is a nice touch as not every PC can output a clean audio signal, and offloading the processing to the Edifier G2000 makes it so much easier to get good, consistent sound out of any device that supports USB audio. There’s also a sub-out if you feel like you need more low-end punch, although I do find the Edifier G2000 to pump out sufficient bass for my tastes.
You can also connect it to your smartphone via Bluetooth, although the Edifier G2000 only supports Bluetooth v4.2 and the SBC codec, which isn’t great when it comes to latency, so you won’t be able to amp your mobile gaming experience with these speakers here.

There are just three controls, with the two buttons handling two functions each depending on whether you do a long press or a quick tap, while the center volume rocker is probably the coolest thing here on the Edifier G2000. So the controls are as follows:

Button 1: long press for on/off, tap for input selection
Button 2: long press to switch RGB modes, tap to switch sound profile

You get three sound profiles, with a Gaming Mode, Music Mode and Movie Mode. Curiously enough, there’s no “Standard” mode here. The Gaming Mode adds to the boominess of the bass, for more impactful explosions and gunfire in games. Meanwhile the Music Mode aims to provide a more natural listening experience with a more balanced response. Last but not least, Movie Mode provides a sensation of a wider soundstage, which makes it ideal for a more immersive experience.
Overall, it does actually have adequate response when it comes to the bass and mids, which is pretty great for a pair of gaming speakers. If you are looking for tight, precise bass, you won’t find it here, as the Edifier G2000 appears to have been tuned for quantity rather than quality when it comes to bass. Highs are not as well represented, but I don’t think gamers seek those sparkly highs as much as they would like explosions to sound truly explosive.
The Edifier G2000 won’t replace your high-end speakers, but they can definitely improve your listening experience if you have previously relied on your laptop or monitor’s built-in speakers. As mentioned earlier, there’s also Bluetooth, which means the Edifier G2000 can make your movie experience on your smartphone or tablet so much better.
Conclusion

The Edifier G2000 is listed with an SRP of RM299, although you can get it for around RM265 or even less, depending on where you look. For the price, I do think that it is a pretty solid offering if you want to move away from having headphones on all the time. I do generally prefer gaming with speakers as it still allows me to be more aware of my surroundings.
The Edifier G2000 allows for just that, and while it might not sound as good as a similarly priced pair of headphones, it does offer its own perks that only a pair of speakers can. And with the compact dimensions of the Edifier G2000, you won’t have to clear up too much space to accommodate them. On that note, if you have more space, you can probably check out Edifier’s entry-level bookshelf speakers that will surely offer a more balanced listening experience, although you might have to give up on niceties like USB input or RGB, if you are into that.
Our thanks to Edifier Malaysia for sending us the Edifier G2000 for review.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Battle Royale Mode To Be Temporarily Free

The battle royale craze continues and one of the more recent additions to that genre happens to be in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 with their Blackout mode. It looks like Activision wants more people to give it a try so they will be offering this mode for free for about a week.
From 17th January 2019 to 24th January 2019, experience the Blackout mode, one of the latest battler royale experiences around. The free trial will be available on all the platforms that the game is released on; PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net.
This is the second time in the past month that Activision has tried to make the Blackout portion of Black Ops 4 just a bit more enticing to fans. Last month for PC gamers, Activision released a Battle Edition of Black Ops 4 which contained only the multiplayer and Blackout portions of the game for a lower cost of USD $29.99.

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Be sure to check out the new trailer highlighting the free trial period for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout mode, which will be kinda handy if you have never experienced battle royale in that game before.
Pokdepinion: If you’re used to playing the likes PUBG, Fortnite, and other battle royale games, give this one a try. It feels different but it can be very satisfying.
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Xiaomi Pop Run Arrives In Malaysia And Here’s What To Expect

For the first time ever, Xiaomi will run the Xiaomi POP Run 2021 in Malaysia. The run event takes place virtually and it is open to all Xiaomi fans in the country to participate.
Xiaomi POP Run

The event runs from now till the 24th of August 2021 and if you are interested to join, you can do so by using your Xiaomi fitness trackers such as the Mi Smart Band 6. The Xiaomi fitness tracker will then be synced to the Mi Fit App or Xiaomi Wear App for further analysis of the your fitness and activities data.

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You can register yourself by heading to the link here and signing in to your Mi account where your data and steps will then be automatically synced onto the landing page. Should you be the one with the highest steps, you can win yourself a brand new Mi 11, Xiaomi Watch, as well as a Xiaomi Band 6.
The first 200 participants to complete 200,000 steps can redeem an exclusive Xiaomi POP Run Finisher Pack through Xiaomi’s official Facebook page.
Each of these pack contains a Mi Composition Scale 2, a Xiaomi POP Run 2021 medal, a limited edition Xiaomi POP Run face mask and a RM30 voucher to be used on Xiaomi’s Official Store on Lazada.
Aside from that, Xiaomi has introduced a series of exclusive deals on their wearable products on Lazada which you can see below:

Product
Normal Price
Special Promotion

Mi Smart Band 6
RM189
RM169

Mi Watch Lite
RM249
RM219

Mi Watch
RM469
RM429

For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t win, that’s for sure. If you have one of their fitness wearable products and always take the time to jog however, you might want to take part in it. Who knows, you might just win one of the prizes.
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Twitch Prime’s Newest Free Game is Oxenfree; You Only Have a Few Days To Claim It

The next free game for Twitch Prime subscribers is Oxenfree, but you have to act fast.
Being an Twitch Prime member, or rather Amazon Prime member, comes with a number of benefits. Free in-game loot every month, ad-free viewing experience, one free subscription to any of your favourite streamers on Twitch, and more.
One of the most attractive things about being a Twitch Prime subscribers is getting free games. We have received word on the platform’s next free game, but you have to act fast if you want to claim it.

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Twitch Prime’s Newest Free Game is Oxenfree

Go on a ghostly adventure with your Twitch Prime membership for free, in Oxenfree from @nightschoolers! https://t.co/yWw6bVZ4We pic.twitter.com/EqItDDUHKQ
— Twitch (@Twitch) May 11, 2017

Night School Studio’s indie game, Oxenfree, was one of 2016’s early breakout titles thanks to its unique storytelling and intriguing mystery story. Now those who have subscribed to Twitch Prime, which is included in the Amazon Prime membership, can claim the game for free.
Twitch has announced that the next free game through the company’s Twitch Prime platform will be Oxenfree, allowing members of the service to play and download the title free but you have to act quick. Members will have to claim the game by May 15th, 2017.
Any user with an active Twitch Prime membership can click here and add the game to their account, and then through the Twitch desktop app, users can download and the play the game completely free.
If you are a Twitch streamer looking for a good horror or indie game to stream, look no further than Oxenfree. You will be amazed by how good the game is. Even other reviewers are giving it high praise.

Pokdepinion: If you thought indie games are no good and tend to stick to AAA games, this would be a good start to expose yourself to indie games. Even if you’re not a member, it’s a pretty good game to buy, and it’s not pricey even.
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Kingston Launches New DataTraveler 80 and DataTraveler 70 Type-C USB Drives

Kingston has launched two new Type-C USB drives today, the high performance DataTraveler 80 and the more budget friendly DataTraveler 70. Since more and more devices now only support the USB Type-C port, Kingston recognizes the industry shift and has developed cost-effective solutions to enable consumers to quickly transfer files and store more of their data including files, photos and video.

The DataTraveler 80 is a high performance Type-C USB drive that’s geared towards a more professional and business use. It supports next-generation Type-C laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets. It features up to 200MB/s read speed and 60MB/s write speed for quick and convenient file transfers. The compact and capped design has a durable casing and key ring loop making it ideal for on-the-go storage. The DataTraveler 80 goes up to 256GB capacity and has a 5-year warranty period.

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The DataTraveler 70 on the other hand is the more budget friendly of the two. It is also compatible with devices that use Type-C such as laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets. It also features USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance (up to 10x faster than USB 2.0) and up to 128GB capacity. The DataTraveler 70 also has 5-years warranty.
DataTraveler 80 and DataTraveler 70 price and availability
Both the DataTraveler Type-C USB drives are available to purchase now over at Kingston’s official Lazada and Shopee stores. The DataTraveler 80 starts at RM53 while the DataTraveler 70 starts at RM24 at Lazada and RM17 at Shopee.
Pokdepinion: This is pretty useful IMHO. I can definitely see people using this to watch saved movies or TV shows while on a train or in the car.
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Intel Core i9-10900K Review — Intel’s way of saying MOAR CORES

Intel’s latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors have been official since the end of last month, and now it’s time for the performance data. The 10th Gen Intel Core processors are quite an interesting set of processors with more cores and threads than their processors. But let’s take a look at the flagship option first, the Intel Core i9-10900K.

Intel went with the new thin die STIM, although you won’t notice any differences from the outside. Intel still maintains cooler compatibility with the LGA115x processors, so you won’t need a new cooler with this. It also means that the entire CPU package is the same height despite a thinner die to improve thermal dissipation. Intel made up for the height difference of the unlocked K-series processors with a thicker IHS, although it looks exactly the same from the outside.

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On the underside is the 1200 pads that will contact the 1200 pins in the LGA 1200 socket. Of course, we didn’t count them. There’s a significant amount of SMD components packed into the center area of the socket.
Intel Core i9-10900K Specifications

Cores / Threads
10C/20T

Base Clock / Max Boost
3.7 / 5.2 GHz (5.3 GHz with TVB)

All Core Boost
4.8 GHz (4.9 GHz with TVB)

Cache
20MB L3 cache

Memory
Up to 128GB, 2-channel, DDR4-2933

Integrated Graphics
Yes, UHD Graphics 630 up to 1.2 GHz

PCIe
16 lanes, PCIe 3.0

TDP
125W

Process
14nm

Socket
LGA 1200

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i9-10900K

Cooler
Cooler Master ML240R

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XII Formula

GPU
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

Memory
2 x 8GB T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB DDR4-3600 CL14

Storage
Kingston UV400 120GB
Kingston UV500 1TB
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

For the stock settings, we set the BIOS to enforce all of Intel’s limits, and all the voltages are auto. The overclocked results are obtained by setting the multiplier to 51 and manually entering 1.355V for Vcore. Now, let’s take a look at the performance data.
Performance

Starting off with Cinebench, we can see that the single-core performance isn’t significantly better than the competition right now, even though the Intel Core i9-10900K runs at quite substantially higher clocks. With that said, the multi-core performance is still very formidable thanks to more cores running at higher clocks than ever.

In Realbench, we see that the performance is also very impressive, owing to the multiple cores crunching away. Be it image editing or video encoding, the Intel Core i9-10900K does extremely well at it. I mean, this is exactly what you would expect from a flagship chip from Intel.
          7zip (Multi-Threaded)            7zip (Single-Threaded)
7zip is where we somehow see the Intel Core i9-10900K falter a bit. The compression places an emphasis on the cache, and it seems like the higher amount of cache that the AMD processors offer give it enough performance to compete against the higher core count of the Intel Core i9-10900K. Decompression sees a different story, with the extra cores and clocks pulling their weight.

In 3DMark, the extra cores and higher clocks show their advantage over AMD’s mid-range processors.
Gaming

While 3DMark shows a pretty strong lead, in reality it doesn’t really pull that far ahead when in actual games. In CPU-bound games like Rainbow Six Siege you will be able to observe a sizeable performance gap between the Intel Core i9-10900K and the 6-core AMD parts, but in more recent titles like AC Odyssey, the gap quickly shrinks, before going away altogether with games like Division 2. With that said, it is undeniable that Intel does have the superior gaming chip here, but we are comparing against AMD’s mid-range offerings here.
Power
We decided to test the power draw with Realbench v2.56’s stress test instead of synthetic workloads which pull unrealistic amounts of power. Realbench is somewhat more realistic, instead stressing the system with simultaneous image editing, video encoding and file compression.

Before we got about to overclocking, we ran the CPU with the stock settings. You can see that it pulls a rather significant 191.81W on average, before throttling down to its 125W TDP. Clocks then drop from 4.9 GHz to settle down to around 4.3 GHz, with the random spike here and there.
Thermals are quite well-managed as it doesn’t even break 70°C in our testing, unlike the rather scary omen that an earlier leak brought to us. Intel designed the Intel Core i9-10900K to boost to really lofty clocks even when running on all cores, which offers a nice boost to overall performance.

After slapping on a healthy overclock to reach 5.1 GHz at 1.355V, we see that the CPU now draws 207.66W on average throughout the 15-minute Realbench stress test. That’s a pretty significant increase although one which I do find to still be very manageable with a good 240mm AIO cooler like the MasterLiquid ML240R we used for the tests. Temperatures now hover at around 76°C.
Overclocking
As with most Intel overclocks, all you need to do is to change the multiplier and you are ready to go. To get a rough idea of the stability, we ran Realbench for 15 minutes, which also utilizes the AVX CPU extensions, which might make many CPUs falter. Without an AVX offset, our sample of the Intel Core i9-10900K managed to pull off 5.1 GHz at 1.355V without crashing in Realbench, which I do consider pretty impressive. Spending a bit more time on the Intel Core i9-10900K might yield even more impressive overclocks, although you might want to pair the processor with a suitably high-end motherboard as the Intel Core i9-10900K’s power draw is not something to scoff at.
Conclusion

Intel holds the upper hand in terms of clock speed over the competition, and that benefit is clearly seen in older games. However the advantage quickly dissipate once you start playing modern titles which are more GPU-limited, in addition to being able to take advantage of more cores, which is a card in AMD’s favor. With that said, the Intel Core i9-10900K closes the gap a little when it comes to core count, and the ability to deliver the higher clocks on more cores than Intel has ever offered makes the Intel Core i9-10900K a much more compelling option than its predecessors.
For $488 (~RM2125) a pop, the Intel Core i9-10900K is not cheap, but it is offered at exactly the same price as the previous generation’s 8-core SKU, so you are getting a bit more value out of Intel with this generation. It’s still quite difficult to recommend Intel’s flagship chip, as gamers will get better value from the mid-range segment rather than at the top-of-the-line. Gaming performance seen here is also pretty similar to the Core i5-10600K’s, which makes the Intel Core i9-10900K harder to recommend to gamers.
With more cores, you might also want to use it for heavy multi-threaded workloads. However the microarchitecture is beginning to show its age with poorer performance and a relatively high power draw. There’s also the case of AMD offering more cores for around the same amount of money.

Enthusiasts might opt for the Intel Core i9-10900K though as it offers more overclocking fun than the competition, although that’s probably something of less importance to a lot of people. You will need to get a good (read: expensive) motherboard and cooler if you want to take full advantage of the Intel Core i9-10900K.
Our thanks to Intel for sending us the Intel Core i9-10900K for review.
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ShopeePay Day Is Kicking Off This 1 January 2022

The folks at Shopee Malaysia has recently announced of their ShopeePay Day, which will commence on the 1st of January 2022. In the event, you can expect offers and attractive cashbacks.
ShopeePay Day 2022
On the day itself, ShopeePay users will be treated to a 100% cashback (capped at RM1.10) with a minimum spend of RM1.10 with the 1 Sen ShopeePay Voucher. You can score vouchers from FamilyMart, Giant, KK Super Mart, Lotus’, MR. D.I.Y plus more, redeem them at the participating merchant’s physical store and pay with ShopeePay to enjoy the deal. For first time users of ShopeePay Vouchers, a special cashback of RM3 awaits you without any minimum spend.
They are also offerings users with up to 33,333 Shopee Coins when you top up your mobile wallet with a minimum of RM30 on the 1st of January itself.

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There’s also offers from ShopeeFood where they will deliver your choice of food and beverages for free (capped at RM4) without any minimum spend. Adding to that, various ShopeeFood vouchers are available, offering up to Rm12 discount with a minimum spend of RM12. The offer is also available at the start of next year.
Not to forget, you stand a chance to get a smartphone for only RM1 with their The Lucky RM1 Smartphone Daily event, featuring a different smartphone model each day and two smartphone models on 1st of January priced at only RM1 each. For each smartphone, one lucky buyer will be selected to purchase it only for RM1. For those who were not selected, the ecommerce platform will fully refund your RM1 through ShopeePay.
To find out more on the deals that’s offered, you may head to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Though it may come as a convenience, there’s a reason why I didn’t activate ShopeePay… Think of all the things that I’d spend instantly.. But hey, if you are looking for some deals, their event might be the time for you.
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ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431D) Review — such a beauty

ASUS’ ZenBook series has offered some of the sveltest laptops we have seen. While previous models packed the Intel Core U-series processors, the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431D) comes with a 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen 5 3500U. With AMD’s chips being quite a bit more affordable than Intel’s equivalent offerings, ASUS managed to pass some of the savings down to the end user. The ASUS ZenBook 14 is relatively affordable at just RM2999.
Simple box, spartan contents

With the ASUS ZenBook 14, you get pretty much only the basics. The box is actually quite pretty though, with a nice shiny sheen to it as compared to boring ol’ brown cardboard. Aside from the compact 45W charger and stuff, the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D also comes with a sleeve to protect it from harm’s way, a nice touch.

Timeless as ever

ASUS has never missed the opportunity to insert the word timeless when describing its Zen concentric circle finishes. I must say that they definitely got it right. Since the first ZenBook in 2011, the sleek concentric circles has left its permanent mark in ASUS’ design language. And I am still not bored of it. Okay, maybe a bit. The laptop could have looked a bit more modern if the logo was offset, but the finish is still as attractive today to me as it was the first time I saw it on the back of the ASUS ZenFone 2.

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With that said, the rest of the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D is also absolutely stunning to behold. Smooth curves flow into sharp angles, with no unnecessary lines breaking the harmony of the ASUS ZenBook 14. The bottom lid here is a beautiful metal slate, with only the strategically placed perforations for airflow and also for the speakers.

Instead of the concentric circles, the palm rest of the ASUS ZenBook 14 features a simpler brushed metal finish. It’s a slight pity that the perforated area above the keyboard is not functional, but it still looks awesome and makes for a nice break in the finish as we approach the screen. The 14″ display in the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D is surrounded by a minimal black bezel, which fortunately is still home to a webcam at the top of the display.
For some reason ASUS used yellow text for the keyboard, which stands out against the Utopia Blue finish of the whole laptop. It’s not ugly per se, but it is definitely a rather unique combination of colors.

Overall, I would say the design of the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D is still one of the best out there, despite this design being more than a year old as it is shared with the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX433). Truly timeless.
Specifications
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 3500U @ 2.1 GHz (up to 3.7 GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 15W TDP, 12nm FinFETRAM8GB DDR4 2400 MHz, dual-channel (soldered, non-upgradeable)GPUAMD Radeon Vega 8 GraphicsStorage512GB SK Hynix PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe SSDSoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 HomeAMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.12.1ASUS Battery Health ChargingASUS SplendidConnectivityIntel Wireless-AC 8265 (WiFi 802.11ac)Bluetooth 5.01 x USB 3.01 x USB-C (USB 3.0, 5 Gbps)1 x USB 2.0Display15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) LM140LF-3L03 IPS panel, 60 Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB1 x HDMIAudio4 x Harmon Kardon-certified speakers (2 x upward facing, 2 x down firing)1 x combo jackPower45W power adapter47 WHr 2-cell Li-Po batteryDimensions324 x 212 x 15.9 mmWeight1.39 kg
Performance
The specifications above slots it well into the mid-range segment of ultraportables, and without a dedicated graphics card, you won’t be look at much gaming either.

Unlike most of ASUS’ laptops, they used a SSD from SK Hynix here instead of their go-to Intel or Kingston SSDs. Performance is pretty similar to what we have seen from ASUS’ mid-range laptops, so no surprises here. It boots in mere seconds and applications are very snappy, and that’s all that matters.

As you might expect, the CPU performance isn’t all that impressive, coming in below Intel’s Core i5 8265U processors. But it doesn’t trail behind that much anyway.

When it comes to GPU performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U powering the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D pulls way ahead of the Intel Core i5 8265Us, and even blows the GeForce MX230 clear out of the water. Thermals are also well controlled as compared to its Intel brethren, with a maximum temperature of 80°C observed on the CPU cores.
For battery life, the ASUS ZenBook 14 clocked a respectable 5 hour 16 minutes in PCMark’s Modern Office battery life test. This was with the screen at full brightness, which isn’t exactly a normal test case but given the dim screen, you are more likely than not to use it at full brightness too if you are working in a well-lit environment.
User Experience
The ASUS ZenBook series usually sport very portable designs, with the exception of a few outliers. Slim and lightweight was the name of the game, and the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D doesn’t break the trend. With a small footprint, slim profile and tipping the scales at at feather-light 1.39kg, the ASUS ZenBook 14 is one portable machine.
Good display, amazing sound
95.8% sRGB67.9% DCI-P366% Adobe RGB
ASUS promised 100% sRGB color gamut with the ASUS ZenBook, but they fell a bit short of the mark. It checks in with 95.8% sRGB, 66% Adobe RGB and 67.9% DCI-P3 gamut volume. The gamut coverage figures are as follows: 90.1% sRGB, 65.6% Adobe RGB and 67.8% DCI-P3, which are not perfect but are still very impressive. What’s less impressive is the display’s maximum brightness of just 261 nits, which makes it poorly suited for use outdoors. But who uses a laptop under the blazing sun anyway?
With these kind of results, the ASUS ZenBook 14 is fit for use for some simple media creation, but the performance may limit usability, especially when you only have 6GB of free RAM from the integrated GPU taking 2GB out of the 8GB of total memory in the machine. Multi-tasking is not going to be a great use scenario for the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D. Heck, even my usage of Chrome alone can swallow around 3GB of RAM.

Aside from the good display, the ASUS ZenBook 14 is also capable of delivering impressive sound quality. Its svelte figure definitely belies the great audio it is capable of. With the Harman Kardon-certified quad-speaker configuration combining upward-firing and down-firing speakers, the audio from the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D is amazing for a laptop of this size. It has just a hint of bass, and the mids and highs are well-represented too. Perfect to catch up on some Netflix.
A nice keyboard to work on

The ASUS ZenBook 14 is also great for work with a pretty awesome keyboard. There’s a decent amount of travel and tactility. The ErgoLift also raises the keyboard a bit for a more ergonomic typing experience, aside from letting you enjoy better audio and more space for air intakes.

ASUS equipped the ASUS ZenBook 14 with a decent trackpad, but this is not one of the fancy new ScreenPads that the Intel-packing ASUS ZenBooks launched last year offered. On the plus side, it meant that ASUS didn’t have to struggle to find a place to put a fingerprint scanner. It works every time, and I can’t say the same about the IR facial recognition systems used in ASUS’ recent laptops with the ScreenPad.
USB 2.0 in 2020…

Moving on, the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D has a pretty limited array of connectivity ports. The fastest ports available are only 5 Gbps USB 3.0 ports. The USB-C port is also limited to that speed, which is rather disappointing. On the bright side, there’s a HDMI port, letting you connect the ASUS ZenBook 14 to an external display or projector without having to deal with dongles. The status LEDs here is also quite an interesting design choice, as it meant that you won’t have to stare into blinking LEDs when you are working in the dark.

On the left here are a full-sized SD card reader, which is perfect for people who still use cameras in their workflow. Not so ideal is the USB 2.0 port. It’s 2020 guys (or 2019, when this laptop was announced), no one cares about USB 2.0 ports.
Verdict
The ASUS ZenBook 14 is one nice ultraportable, with a design that looks way more premium than its RM2999 price tag, and a good display to boot. The unfortunate part is that you can’t really use the sweet screen for much due to the limited 6GB of RAM available. With it being non-upgradable, it really is a pity that this laptop is held back by such a simple handicap. If you plan on using the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM431D for less RAM-hogging applications, it might be a decent choice, as you really don’t get such pretty laptops at this sub-RM3000 price point.

Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us the ASUS ZenBook 14 for review.
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When there are new machines flooding into the market, many of us are excited to see what’s new. With gaming laptops, we want to see if there are new killer features, the performance gains over the previous year’s machines, and more. However, you will need to be extra careful if you plan on buying one for yourself or others in 2021.
Beware When Buying Gaming Laptops in 2021

One of the most popular tech YouTubers, Dave2D, recently talked about something that he believes people need to take note of with gaming laptops in 2021. Normally, we would go for stronger hardware if we want better performance but it’s not as simple as that. In fact, he mentioned that it’s possible for an RTX 3060 laptop to either match or outperform an RTX 3070 laptop.

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The reason for this is wattage, and NVIDIA has changed how manufacturers label the RTX 30-series laptops. There will no longer be any models being denoted with a Max-Q or Max-P variant moving forward, and they will leave the manufacturer to decide how much wattage is being pumped into the GPU. This matters a lot as a RTX 3070 receiving 130W will have better performance than an RTX 3070 receiving only 80W of power for example.
Sure, smart consumers will do the necessary research to find out whether specific laptops are worth purchasing or not. This just adds another layer to that which people need to be aware of when buying gaming laptops powered by the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs.
This change in labeling isn’t meant to rip people off. It will allow for more flexibility for brands to market their gaming laptops. For instance, brands like Alienware that frequently promote the use of high wattage GPUs will now be able to stand out more when highlighting the performance. The opposite is also true as the lower wattage counterparts could promote their gaming laptops with efficiency in mind. This is especially the case for gaming laptops that are designed with portability in mind.
Simply put, don’t think for one second that a gaming laptop running an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 would be miles ahead of the competition as an RTX 3070 laptop could still give it a good run for their money. If you’re ever uncertain on whether certain gaming laptops are worth buying or not, stay tuned to Pokde.net as we will continue reviewing all sorts of laptops so you know whether it’s meant for you or not.
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Pokdepinion: This is why benchmarks are important. Just because it has a better GPU, doesn’t mean you’ll get better performance, and this is especially the case for laptops.
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[Predator League 2019] Final Day of PUBG – Champions Bring Back Home RM300K!

Today was the last day of Predator League 2019 PUBG tournament where the final 5 rounds of a total of 15 rounds took place. After long, intensive battles in pursuit of Chicken Dinner, we have the final results here.
Round 11
The eleventh round kicked off with Afreecafreecs Fatal dropping down to 4th position although getting the highest number of kills – 12 kills in total. The third position was taken away by team Signature.PUBG 5 kills in total. This was followed by team Gamehome with 4 kills and the Chicken Dinner was reaped by Japanese SunSisters Suicidal with a total of 8 kills.
Round 12
The next round commenced in under 10 minutes later, seeing Raptors closing the 4th position with 3 kills, making them appear on the charts for the first time. This was followed by our Malaysian team, Asbol with 5 kills in total putting them in third position. Second position taken by Signature.PUBG with 2 kills and the Chicken Dinner was taken by Australian team Immunity with 20 kills putting them as the highest number of kills in a single game throughout the whole tournament.

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Round 13
Round 13 ended with Arkangel in fourth position with one kill, followed by SunSisters Suicidal gettng the third position with 3 kills. The second position was taken by Malaysian team Asbol with 4 kills and the Chicken Dinner was dined by team Gamehome with 15 kills.
Round 14
Round 14 ended with team Aerowolf Eight making a reappearance once again with 6 kills placing them in the fourth position. This was then followed by Afreecafreecs Fatal in third position with 5 kills. The second position was taken by team Signature.PUBG with one kill and the Chicken Dinner was taken by team Purple Mood with 14 kills.
Round 15
For the final round, things got a little more intense with Afreecafreecs falling to fourth position with 7 kills. The third position was taken by Aerowolf Eight with 2 kills and the second position was taken by team GSSM with 2 kills. The last Chicken Dinner was served to Arkangel with a total of 16 kills at the end of the match.
Final Position
At the end of today, the total final standing for Third Day are as follows:

Afreecafreecs Fatal – 163 points
Purple Mood – 136 points
Immunity – 128 points
Gamehome – 114 points
Sunsisters Suicidal – 100 points
Aerowolf Eight – 98 points
Arkangel – 94 points
Signature.PUBG – 87 points
Pinto –  84 points
AYSON – 72 points
GSSM – 72 points
MiTH – 55 points
Asbol – 49 points
MP5 – 44 points
The Ace Gods – 40 points
Raptors – 20 points

Prizes
The prizes for the winners were awarded as follows:

1st Prize – $75,000 USD + 4 x Acer Helios 300
2nd Prize – $30,000 USD
3rd Prize – $15,000 USD

Pokdepinion: After a long enduring battle, the PUBG tournament for Predator League 2019 finally came to an end. The next tournament will be held in Philippines. We would like to congratulate all the winning teams.
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Redmi Note 7 review — Redmi’s finest yet

Introduction

There aren’t many smartphones as prolific as Xiaomi’s Redmi series. From being just a series of affordable phones, they are now officially a sub-brand under Xiaomi, with flagships in the pipeline. Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s take a look at the Redmi Note 7 we have here, the latest entry into a long line of impressive devices with price tags that undercut the competition while offering more features.
Unboxing

The packaging is pretty typical of Xiaomi’s mid-range devices. The signature Xiaomi orange is here too, reminding everyone that this is after all, a Xiaomi’s off-shoot.

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The Redmi Note 7 comes with a case, a standard 10W charger, USB Type-C cable and your usual documentation. Xiaomi could have further upped the value proposition with a better charger as the Redmi Note 7 does have Quick Charge 4 support, but I guess it would have been too costly for this price segment where every dime counts.
Appearance

The Redmi Note 7’s mid-range ambitions makes itself quite apparent once you turn on the display. You get pretty sizeable bezels on the bottom, and the screen doesn’t reach all the way to the top edge either, despite the use of a Dot Drop notch to increase the screen-to-body ratio.

Over on the back we find the dual rear camera setup. We got the somewhat boring Space Black variant, which doesn’t feature the fancy effects that the other Neptune Blue and Nebula Red color options offer. Still it is worth noting that unlike other devices in the price range, it’s real glass here, and Gorilla Glass 5 at that.

The side of the Redmi Note 7 is where Xiaomi cut costs on. It’s made of plastic, which resulted in a lot of people doubting its durability, especially when a certain phone abuser on YouTube snapped it clean in half. We also see the massive camera bump, which is somewhat of a theme for Xiaomi devices recently.

On the bottom here we find the USB Type-C port, which is yet another rare find at this price range. The top edge is home to an IR blaster and a 3.5mm jack, so for those who have yet to #moveon to wireless audio, the Redmi Note 7 is a viable option.
As a whole, the Redmi Note 7 doesn’t disappoint in terms of its looks, but it doesn’t wow us either. Perhaps the Nebula Red variant would have been a lot more impressive, but the black Redmi Note 7 looks just like any other black device. Great for those who love an understated look, but I do prefer some flair.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 660 (4 x Kryo 260 @ 2.2 GHz + 4 x Kryo 260 @ 1.8 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 512 @ 850 MHz

RAM:
4GB LPDDR4x

Display:
6.3″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) IPS LCD display, Dot Drop notch

Storage:
64GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable via microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
48MP f/1.8 + 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Night Mode, Pro mode, Portrait Mode, 1080p60 video, 1080p120 slow-mo
Front Camera
13MP f/2.2
AI Beautification, HDR

OS:
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie

Connectivity:
LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/38/40
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0

SIM:
Hybrid dual SIM

Battery:
Li-Po 4000 mAh (non-removable)
Quick Charge 4 support

Dimensions:
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm

Weight:
186 g

The Redmi Note 7 features pretty impressive specifications, but it’s nothing new for Xiaomi’s lineup. Aside from the rear camera, that is. The Redmi Note 7 makes the cut as the most affordable 48MP smartphone in the market, but we will be checking out if the high resolution actually results in an advantage in terms of actually shooting photos.
Performance

For those of you concerned about the Antutu scores, the Redmi Note 7 is the highest scoring Snapdragon 660 device we have ever tested.

It does well in Geekbench too, delivering an impressive score in both the single-core and multi-core runs.

For 3DMark we are looking at chart-topping performance once again. It handily trounces the other devices in its price segment.

PCMark we see it fall behind a little. Probably the Redmi Note 7 was designed more for play and less for work?

Battery life of the Redmi Note 7 is excellent, especially considering how close it is to slower devices with bigger batteries like the Samsung Galaxy M20. Xiaomi definitely worked hard on the optimization of the Redmi Note 7’s battery life, giving us battery life much longer than what we would expect from a Snapdragon 660 paired with a 4000 mAh.

In real life, we also saw very impressive battery life. More than 7 hours of on-screen time was really satisfying to see. Recharging it when the battery hit 15% yielded 24% in 30 minutes, which is passable but it could have been better if Xiaomi provided a Quick Charge-compatible power adapter.
The Redmi Note 7 performs well when switching between apps or just browsing around. However I encountered an inexplicable lagginess when I was typing with Swiftkey. The rest of the user experience is fine though. For gaming, I found that PUBG Mobile runs well and the device doesn’t heat up uncomfortably. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with the performance of the Redmi Note 7, except for the typing experience.
User Experience

I like the size of the Redmi Note 7. it is very manageable. The slight chin actually makes the Redmi Note 7 more comfortable to type with, especially if you leave the navigation buttons in place. What I did not like was the glossy plastic frame which got icky really quickly. Well good thing it comes with a case. The display is good and I have zero complains about it.

The Dot Drop display reaches pretty far into the display. But that’s not the worst part. Xiaomi, in all their wisdom, decided to make the notification even taller than the notch itself, which means more wasted screen real estate. Oh, and the selfie camera here also works for face unlock.
If you are planning to enjoy some music or movies with the Redmi Note 7, grab a pair of earphones. The mono speaker on the bottom of the Redmi Note 7 definitely tries it best to deliver a hint of bass, but being so small it just isn’t physically capable of doing it. It definitely sounds less airy than most smartphones.

I believe by now MIUI 10 is no stranger to you guys. I see it on a daily basis on my POCOPHONE F1, and we have been pushing out a pretty steady stream of reviews on devices running MIUI 10. It’s a pretty good Android skin, and I really like using MIUI over any other Android skin except perhaps One UI or Zen UI.

Now onto the highlight feature. The Redmi Note 7 is Xiaomi’s first 48MP smartphone, and there has been a lot of contention going around about how the Samsung GM1 sensor isn’t a true 48MP sensor. It does have 48 million photosites, so in essence it is a 48MP sensor. The Tetracell technology is what makes it somewhat more vague, but then again even the Sony IMX586 is best used with 4-in-1 pixel grouping. Enough about technicalities of the hardware though, so let’s check out the camera UI and then the camera samples taken with the Redmi Note 7.

The UI is pretty familiar for anyone who has used a Xiaomi device in recent times. The only major differentiating factor is probably the 48MP mode which can be enabled in the Pro mode. For some reason, despite our unit running the official Global ROM, we are still seeing a popup with Chinese text informing us that the 48MP mode is enabled.
          Auto            Selfie (Portrait Mode)          Auto              48MP            Auto            Auto              Auto          Auto            Auto              Selfie (Portrait Mode)            Auto              Selfie (Auto)            Auto          Auto              Low Light Auto            Auto            Night Mode              Auto            Auto
Image quality… Isn’t exactly good. Fine detail is visibly lacking like in this shot, and dynamic range isn’t exactly great either despite the HDR capabilities of the Redmi Note 7. The photos taken in the regular mode with AI and auto HDR turned on are actually very usable, but the 48MP and Night modes are actually quite a let down. You can scrutinize the shots in full resolution on our Flickr account.

For those of you who are expecting much better zooming with the 48MP camera, well you should probably simmer down your expectations a little. As it stands, a 100% crop of the upscaled 12MP shot gives you the same detail that a crop of the 48MP image will. In fact, the 12MP shot taken with AI and HDR gives you a better exposure if anything.

The Night mode is also pretty useless. It does brighten up shots but the auto mode actually does a pretty decent job already, so much that the dedicated Night mode seems quite redundant.
Conclusion
The Redmi Note 7 we tested costs just RM799, which makes it a pretty good deal. For a phone that costs less than RM800, I personally think the Redmi Note 7 is currently the best smartphone you can get. You can game on it, you can take some decent photos and best of all, you can keep doing it with its large-ish battery. Maybe a 5000 mAh battery would have been even better, but hey, we aren’t complaining with more than 7 hours SOT on the clock.
If I am being nitpicky, I would like to highlight that I still think the Redmi Note 5 was ground-breaking when it comes to camera performance in the sub-RM1000 market. Don’t get me wrong, the Redmi Note 7 is a good shooter, but doesn’t exactly surpass its predecessor when it comes to sheer image quality. Of course, the Redmi Note 7 does come with a number of upgrades like a higher screen-to-body ratio, faster chipset and also a sleeker design, all of which are very Note-worthy.

Our thanks to Mi Malaysia for providing us the Redmi Note 7 to review.
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The Last of Us Part II @ Paris Games Week; A Lot More Gruesome Than Expected

A brand new trailer for The Last of Us Part II has popped up at Paris Games Week. This time around, things look a lot more gruesome than usual.

The Last of Us Part II @ Paris Games Week

During Sony Interactive Entertainment’s pre-Paris Games Week press conference, the house of PlayStation showcased another look at The Last of Us Part II.

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The trailer actually showcased a look at other members of the cast as opposed to the first game’s iconic protagonists. It also looked quite gruesome, probably even more than many expected.
For those of you who aren’t aware, The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure survival horror game by Naughty Dog, and is the sequel to 2013’s PlayStation hit title, The Last of Us. In early trailers, we’ve seen the return or Ellie and Joel, 5 years after the events of the first game. Players assume control of Ellie, and unlike the previous entry where the story was centered around love, The Last of Us Part II will be centered around hate.
In another trailer for The Last of Us Part II, we were introduced to 4 new characters; Yara, Lev, Emily, and Laura Bailey. While not much is known about those characters, the game’s writer Neil Druckmann mentioned that these characters “are integral to Ellie and Joel’s next journey.”
Of course, don’t expect to see a release date or window at the end of the trailer, because of course there is none. It’s rather likely that the game will take quite a bit longer in the development stage before the final product is released.

Pokdepinion: Well, it’s going to take some time before we see something more concrete on the game but for fans of the first game, this should at least let them know that a sequel is well underway. Can’t wait ’til the game is out.
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Sophos Reveals How To Pick A Strong Password For Yourself

Do you remember last year when the infamous CIMB incident occurred and a lot of users had their savings transferred out to PayPal? The bank immediately encouraged their users to change their passwords to avoid any mishaps from happening. Changing your password helps, but only if it is complex yet easy for the owner to remember.
Continuing with the topic, network and endpoint security provider Sophos has given some tips on how you can pick a strong password to secure your accounts, regardless if it’s for your online banking or even social media usage.

It turns out that you can built your very own password cracker, all you need is $20,000 in your hand. With the cracker, it can try out more than 100,000,000,000 passwords every second. This means that you could possibly churn through every possible 8-letter password in just 2 seconds, and every 9-letter password in under a minute, which is rather concerning.

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In the video, Sophos has given the tips to create your very own password that’s concrete, which includes;

 Make your passwords hard to guess
Go as long and complex as you can
Consider using a password manager
One account, one password

As you can tell, the first point doesn’t encourage you to put something that’s common, whether it being a birth date, the name of an artist, something that you personally like, or the likes. With a long password, it will take more time and effort for hackers to hack (just be sure that it’s not easy to guess though!). The third and fourth point kind of correlates with one another. It’ll be safer if you have a password for each individual account, so if one gets known, other personal accounts can’t be accessed. To keep a track on your passwords, you simply use a password manager, you know, just in case if you forget on what they are.
Another thing that you’d be wise to remember is to always use Two-step verification when it’s available. It’s not on the list because it doesn’t allow you to pick your very own password, but it is still a safe form of protection. Any transaction or login will require a code that will be sent to device that you’ve registered.
Pokdepinion: These tips might look like a hassle to some but hey, it’s better to be safe than sorry no?
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