NVIDIA GTX 1080 to feature GP104 and GDDR5X memory?

Every enthusiast out there is waiting for the next-gen cards from both AMD and NVIDIA. We know Pascal will be based on the TSMC 16 nm FinFET manufacturing process and utilize either HBM2 or GDDR5X memory. According to this rumor from BenchLife, the GTX 1080 based on Pascal will pack 8GB of GDDR5X memory instead of the much faster HBM2 memory. For an idea of the difference between HBM and GDDR5X, have a look at our comparison here.

The GTX 1080 will sport the GP104 GPU, which is in line with the previous naming convention, so no surprise there. Actually, the use of GDDR5X isn’t that shocking either, as we know that AMD has priority to HBM2 production capacity. However Samsung has already begun mass producing HBM2 modules, and I doubt AMD has priority to that pool as well. The rumor also mentions that only the “Big Pascal” (GP100) will feature HBM2 memory.
The GTX 1080 will allegedly have DisplayPort x2, HDMI x1 and DVI x1 ports, and only a single 8-pin PCIe power connector, which means a maximum TDP of below 225W. If the rumor is to be trusted, the GTX 1080 will be revealed on May 27th, 4 days before Computex, with sales set to start in July.

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Source: BenchLife.info

Pokdepinion: This rumor seems way more detailed than the usual “rumors” that we see floating around on the internet. I do hope we can see HBM2 in more affordable cards, rather than just the flagship GP100 cards. If this is true, AMD may finally regain the lead as they are more experienced with HBM technology and should release more cards with the technology.

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NVIDIA brings DLSS and raytracing to more games!

NVIDIA’s real-time raytracing technology and DLSS were previously dubbed “gimmicks”, before getting implemented in virtually every AAA title released recently. Why is it getting more and more popular nowadays? Well, it is probably thanks to the maturity of the technology after NVIDIA has been working on it for two generations by now.

The GeForce RTX 30 series now boast the 2nd Gen RT cores and 3rd Gen Tensor cores that allow them to deliver better performance in raytraced titles, and especially so if the games also take advantage of NVIDIA DLSS. We will be getting into that in a bit.

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Why RTX ON?
It is worth mentioning that raytraced lighting isn’t particularly new: designers and content creators have used it for a very long time, and it can be done with conventional GPU and GPU, but it is painstakingly slow, which makes it impractical for gaming applications unless you like watching slideshows. NVIDIA’s approach uses dedicated RT cores which perform the calculations necessary to render the realistic lighting fast enough to offer a proper playable experience.

Raytracing essentially involves casting rays from the light source, similar to how it happens it real life, and seeing what it hits to generate the reflections you see. The calculations performed by the RT cores still result in a relatively noisy image, as it can only calculate that much while still running at a playable frame rate. That’s where the Tensor cores built into Turing and Ampere comes in, providing a clean image for your viewing.

Raytraced lighting is just visually more appealing, with more realistic  lighting than previously possible on last-gen technologies. It also makes it easier for game developers to create more realistic lighting effects, which is also probably part of the reason why it is currently being adopted in more and more games today. It is however still quite performance-intensive, with most games running significantly slower with RTX ON than with it off. Considering the amount of calculation that goes into an image, I do think that’s understandable. Then there’s DLSS.
DLSS AI upscaling – all the visual fidelity, at a higher frame rate
As mentioned earlier, raytracing enables much more realistic graphics, but it does still have quite a major impact on frame rates. DLSS is what you can take advantage of to improve performance with virtually no loss of visual fidelity. In some cases, you can even get better image quality by turning on DLSS. What it does is use the Tensor cores to upscale a lower resolution image up to a higher resolution one.

The supported titles are pushed through NVIDIA’s supercomputers to train and improve an AI model, that will then be delivered to your PC via the latest Game Ready Drivers. This allows you to be able to enjoy better performance while enjoying the maximum graphical fidelity the game has to offer.
What games can you experience RTX ON and DLSS in?
On top of all the great games that are already available with raytracing and DLSS like Watch Dogs Legion, Cyberpunk 2077, Control and Battlefield V, more are on the way. As we mentioned earlier, most recent games are implementing NVIDIA DLSS and RTX ON technologies. At the moment, there are 36 titles with support for NVIDIA RTX technologies, and that number will just keep growing.
Call of Duty: Warzone – DLSS

The frenetic Call of Duty: Warzone received DLSS to allow for higher frame rates. True to NVIDIA’s ethos of “frames win games”, the addition of DLSS will provide an essentially free performance upgrade to gamers playing on the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX systems.
Outriders – DLSS

This is an upcoming game that will see DLSS added to its arsenal of graphical features. Set for an April 2021 launch, Outriders will bring gamers to fight their way across Enoch in stunning graphical fidelity and also performance thanks to DLSS.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach – RTX and DLSS

If you fancy horror looking more realistic than ever, well, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach will be bringing the full raytracing lighting experience and NVIDIA DLSS for the best possible image quality without sacrificing performance.
F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch – RTX ON and DLSS

What about playing as a rabbit with a giant mechanical fist? If that sounds right up your alley, F.I.S.T. will allow you to experience that in the full graphical fidelity that the full suite of raytraced lighting effects and NVIDIA DLSS can bring to you.
On top of the above titles, Iron Conflict, Edge of Eternity and The Medium will also be packing RTX technologies to deliver the next-gen graphics that you would expect from the latest games.
And did you know that you can enjoy all that and more on a laptop? NVIDIA has just announced the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPUs, and they will be available starting this 26th January!
This is an exclusive article for NVIDIA.
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OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Roadshow Happening This 18th June At Sunway Pyramid

If you’re looking to get your hands on the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, you can do so this coming 18th June 2019 at Sunway Pyramid, where OPPO will be hosting their roadshow for the device.
The roadshow will take place at the Orange concourse, Sunway Pyramid at 6.30pm. At the roadshow, you will get to see local celebrity and actress Amyra Rosli, where she will be present to entertain the fans there. Additionally, there will also be Pamela Tan and Eddie Putera on hand at the date itself.
OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Specifications

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
6.6″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 93.1% screen-to-body ratio
48MP f/1.7 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 13MP f/3.0 telephoto
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera, sharkfin popup
ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie
4065 mAh battery, 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
RM3,399

They’ve also collaborated with local telco companies Digi and Celcom where you can get the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom on top of your mobile plans. So if you’re interested in the device, be sure to head on down next Tuesday to check the phone out.

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Pokdepinion: Hmm, maybe I’ll drop by and check it out since the mall is nearby.
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HUAWEI Offering Health Treasures Pack For RM3588

If you’re looking for the perfect gift to someone, or even one for yourself, well HUAWEI is running a Chinese New Year promotion from the 15th to 25th of January 2019 where you can get the Health Pouch Set.

In the set, you’ll get yourselves a HUAWEI Mate 20 (retails at RM2,799), a HUAWEI Watch GT Sport (retails at RM899), and the HUAWEI Health App, which gives health reports and customized health suggestions.

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If you are interested in getting this pack, you can only get through the HUAWEI Online Store for RM3,588. In addition to the Health Pouch Set, every purchase will entitle you to get a free HUAWEI Body Fat Scale which is worth RM196, while stocks last.
Pokdepinion: What a way to kick-start your new year; a healthier you. If you somehow drift apart from exercising, at least you still have two excellent devices at your side. I really fancy the HUAWEI Watch GT Sport.
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Square Enix President Really Wants To Do Blockchain

Not to be content with just NFTs on his open letter last year, President of Square Enix, Yosuke Matsuda, in his open letter this year has decided to double down on the idea: to focus on “blockchain entertainment”.
Image Source: Square Enix
The letter starts off with a recap of global financial situation, which also mentions the selling of its three subsidiary studios. On the 8th paragraph, Matsuda mentioned the publisher is “most focused on blockchain entertainment” for its medium-term business strategy. Certainly not the most popular decision given the notoriety associated with blockchain-related stuffs in the recent period. He then further elaborates on the decision by stating Web3 is “a firmly established buzzword among businesspeople”. Talk about irony…
While NFTs has somewhat found its way on certain markets (such as metaverse, arts, or even K-Pop to a certain extent), it is extremely unwelcomed by the gaming community at large. Publishers like Team17, Ubisoft and many big-name publishers has taken different levels of exploration to NFT integration for a while throughout last year, with Ubisoft going as far as actually implementing the system through Ghost Recon: Breakpoint under the “Quartz” collection – which ended up backfired spectacularly.

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Despite Matsuda claiming back in 2021 that blockchain market “was driven more by speculative investors than by gamers”, we’re not sure what has since changed for him to be doubling down on this idea.
Source: Lowyat.NET | Square Enix
Pokdepinion: Nope, bad idea. Just a bad idea.
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Latest ZenFone 6 Teaser Reveals More On Design

ASUS is gearing up for their ZenFone 6 smartphone, which is set to be unveiled this 16th of May 2019 at a special event in Valencia, Spain. They’ve revealed a new teaser, showcasing more details on the the looks of the device.

Embrace the extraordinary revolution. #ZenFone6 #DefyOrdinary Learn more: https://t.co/y3fiATPH71 pic.twitter.com/PeLNUeL20N
— ASUS (@ASUS) May 2, 2019

Coming with “defy ordinary” as their tagline for the ZenFone 6, it definitely looks the part, judging from the teaser. The original teaser only showcased the top end of the device. With this new one, we finally get to see more of the screen and confirm that it won’t have any notches on it. Seeing that there’s isn’t one, the phone could come with a pop-up camera or even a slider (we think that it’s the former).
It is said that the phone will come with a dual rear camera, which offers a main 48MP shooter. ZenFone 6 will offer a 18W fast charging and Full HD display. As for storage, it could come with 6GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB of internal storage. As you would expect, the phone should be running on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and runs on Android 9 Pie.

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Pokdepinion: We are only 10 days away from it’s unveiling event! I can’t wait to see what the phone is all about.
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Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements for PC Gets Pretty Heavy

With the release of Hogwarts Legacy on the horizon, we now have the PC system requirements for the game, and it can get pretty heavy.
Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements
Image Credit: Warner Bros
We’re coming closer and closer to the release date of Hogwarts Legacy, and for those of you who are going to play it on PC, you might need to get some upgrades depending on how you want to experience the game. While it’s still possible to play on a PC that doesn’t have the latest hardware, it gets particularly painful in 4K.
Without further ado, let’s dive right into the Hogwarts Legacy system requirements for PC:

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Minimum (720p 30FPS)
Recommended (Full HD 60FPS)
Ultra (1440p 60FPS)
Ultra 4K (4K 60FPS)

CPU
Intel Core i5-6600
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Intel Core i7-8700
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i7-10700K
AMD Ryzen 5 5800
Intel Core i7-10700K
AMD Ryzen 5 5800

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
AMD Radeon RX 470
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
AMD Radeon RX 5700
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
AMD Radeon RX 6800
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
AMD Radeon RX 7900

RAM
16GB
16GB
32GB
32GB

Storage
85GB free space
85GB free space
85GB free space
85GB free space

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 10 64-bit

Additional Notes
SSD Recommended, HDD Supported
SSD Recommended
SSD Recommended
SSD Recommended

Hogwarts Legacy will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on 10th February 2023.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I’m thankful that I got my PC upgraded recently so it should run perfectly fine. I’m gonna see if I can have a decent 4K experience on an RTX 3080 Ti.
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HONOR Malaysia Sold Over 1200 Units Of HONOR 10 Lite In Just 3 Hours

Despite the fact that the device was just recently launched, HONOR Malaysia has announced that they managed to sell more than 1,200 units of the HONOR 10 Lite on Lazada as well as their very own platform, hihonor.

The HONOR 10 Lite is the first smartphone under the company to come with a dewdrop notch display, where the 3GB+32GB in Sky Blue and Midnight Black color variants were sold exclusively at Lazada and hihonor for a lower price of RM699 for a limited time.

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For those who wants to get the phone at the reduced price instead of the original RM749 price tag, you can check out Lazada and Hihonor at the links respectively.
Not to forget, the HONOR Band 4 and HONOR Band 4 Running was also launched, where they are priced at RM149 and RM79, coming in with limited units.
To learn more on the phone itself, you can check out our thoughts here, where we’ve reviewed and experienced the device ourselves.
Pokdepinion: To be honest, I am not surprised that they’ve managed to get to that figure, considering the special price on Lazada and hihonor. Who doesn’t love to save up money eh?
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Acer introduces Aspire R14 powered by Intel Skylake

If the Acer Aspire R11 was too small or just too weak for you, Acer has the solution. They are introducing the Aspire R14 with Intel Skylake processors inside. The Acer R14 will sport the dual-torque hinge design that enables users to use the convertible’s touchscreen in any position without the screen wobbling when touched.
The sleek design of the Aspire R14 is further augmented by the industry-leading soft touch NIL (Nanoimprint Lithography) that offers a unique look and tactile feel.

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The 14-inch IPS Full HD display provides a wide viewing angle allowing smooth sharing of content even with four different modes:

Notebook – provide the most efficient way for work and maximises productivity.
 Display – great viewing angle for sharing of content during presentations or conference calls
 Pad – optimized to play, share and browse information
 Tent – the perfect mode when using it in a confined space.

The convertible will be powered by the Intel i5 6200U CPU paired with 4GB of RAM. Storage is in the form of a 128GB SSD, which may seem a little small for most people. The Aspire R14 is compatible with the latest wireless networks that use MU-MIMO technology to serve more devices simultaneously allowing up to 2-times faster download, smoother streaming and better browsing experience. It is also equipped with full USB 3.1 Type-C support that allows lightning-fast transfer of power, data and high-res display with only one port. Audio is also enhanced by Acer’s proprietary TrueHarmony Plus which is claimed to deliver lifelike audio that takes entertainment to the next level with wider bass range, powerful sound and limits audio distortion.
The Acer Aspire R14 will be priced at RM2899 and will be available at Authorized Acer Resellers nationwide.

Pokdepinion: I really like cool convertibles like the R14 but their performance is usually insufficient for me to game on. I anxiously wait for the day that there will be convertible gaming laptops on the market.
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[UPDATED] AMD upgraded the Wraith Prism CPU cooler with more heatpipes

*UPDATE 25 January 2020 scroll to the end of the article.
Back when Intel was dominant, all we heard of was Intel downgrading their stock coolers by removing the copper core. I don’t really see a problem with that, considering how most enthusiasts will just chuck their stock coolers aside and use a more capable third party one. Then Intel started not bundling stock coolers with their unlocked K-series processors, and I did think that was a logical move to cut costs since no one would (or can) overclock an Intel processor with those dinky stock coolers. But AMD seems to be going the opposite direction, by upgrading the Wraith Prism.

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The current Wraith Prism coolers are relatively capable coolers, designed to cool 105W TDP chips like the Ryzen 9 3900X. AMD never published the official TDP support for the coolers, but it seems like they will be upgrading it to deliver even better cooling performance by adding two more heatpipes, bringing the total to six. Six-heatpipe cooler designs are usually reserved for higher-end air coolers, so it would be quite interesting how the new Wraith Prism would perform. From the leak, it appears that AMD will be keeping everything else the same though, with the mounting bracket, fan size and even heatsink fin array look pretty similar to the current Wraith Prism. The only difference is the extra two heatpipes.

Interestingly, XFastest also revealed that the newer design shares the same part number as the currently outgoing model, so there is the possibility that AMD might just bundle this upgraded version in place of the current Wraith Prism coolers moving forward. Or is AMD preparing for the upcoming Zen 3 processors with these coolers? Well, all that remains to be seen.
Pokdepinion: I do know some third-party coolers which are actually worse than the Wraith Prism, but this is taking it to a whole different level…
*UPDATE 25 January 2020 – In an official statement by AMD, turns out that AMD will be keeping FOUR heatpipes and not six. While ot is true that that third-party coolers using six heat pipes that are designed to look like an official AMD Wraith Prism solution, including the illegitimate use of AMD branding, are now entering the market, AMD states that these are not genuine AMD products and have not been tested and validated by AMD to meet their build quality and performance requirements. The full list of genuine AMD Wraith cooling solutions can be found here.
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ASUS BR1100F Review – Education Essentials

Unboxing the ASUS BR1100F
ASUS BR1100F Review – Box

Given that the focus of the ASUS BR1100F is a laptop targeted at children, typically primary school age, for the purpose of education, I figured the packaging would be different. Instead, it looks like your typical ASUS productivity laptop box. Inside it, you will find the following items:
ASUS BR1100F Review – Box content

ASUS Active Stylus guide
Quick start guide
User guide
45W Power brick
Power cable
The ASUS BR1100F laptop itself

Appearance
ASUS BR1100F Review – Lid
The ASUS BR1100F is a student laptop focused on primary school students. It doesn’t look like your typical ASUS productivity laptop like the ZenBooks and VivoBooks. The lid has a dark gray finish with textured surface and a lighter gray outer lining. As usual, you can find the ASUS logo right at the center.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Open up the lid
Open up the lid and you’ll get a glimpse of the 11.6-inch display, chiclet keyboard, and trackpad. The bezels are relatively big and it allows the laptop to rotate up to 360°. However, that’s not the biggest thing here as the bezels are humongous, so much so that it feels like a laptop from a decade or two ago.

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ASUS BR1100F Review – Sides
On the left side, you have a Kensington Lock, proprietary charging port, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, HDMI port, and the active stylus port. As for the right side, you can find the volume rockers, power button, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, another USB-A port, and an RJ45 LAN port.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Bottom
Moving over to the bottom, you have three rubberized stands consisting of two short ones and one long one to give it a bit of a lift from the surface it’s being placed on. Apart from that, you also have a couple of speaker grilles, product stickers, and 9 exposed screws. It’s worth noting that the surface is textured similarly to the lid.
Overall, the ASUS BR1100F looks like a laptop from decades ago that focuses on practicality rather than design. For children and for the purpose of education, I wouldn’t complain about it but I personally wished they improved on the looks some more, perhaps give it the same design language as the VivoBook or ZenBook. It would make children more excited to use the laptop, that’s for sure.
If you’re looking for a more modern productivity laptop, check out our review of the ASUS ZenBook Flip S by clicking right here.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Celeron N4500 @ 1.1 GHz (up to 2.8 GHz Boost), 4M, 2C/2T, 10nm, 6W TDP

RAM
4GB DDR4

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics

Storage
128GB eMMC

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

Connectivity
Wireless
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
Wired
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (with Power Delivery)
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
1 x MicroSD card reader + SIM card slot (4G LTE)

Display
11.6″ WXGA (1366 x 768) 60Hz TN display, 45% NTSC, touch support
1 x HDMI 1.4

Audio
SonicMaster
Built-in speakers
Built-in aray microphone with Cortana support
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Power
45W power adapter
42Whr 3-cell Li-ion battery

Dimensions
294.6 x 204.9 x 19.9 mm

Weight
1.26 kg

Performance
ASUS BR1100F Review – CDM C
Kicking off our benchmark suite with CrystalDiskMark, you can see that the speeds are low compared to most boot drives you find today. This isn’t a surprise since it uses eMMC storage instead of the typical SSD storage you tend to find nowadays in most laptops. You can install an SSD inside here if you wish, so a massive speed boost is still possible. Essentially, the speed here is akin to a slightly slower SATA-based SSD storage.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Cinebench R15
Moving on to Cinebench R15, it’s no surprise that the ASUS BR1100F had very low scores. After all, it’s powered by the Intel Celeron N4500, which is best for its energy efficiency. It’s amazing to think that its multi-core score is only slightly better than a single core Intel Core i7-10810U.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Cinebench R20
A similar pattern can be seen in Cinebench R20, though the number doesn’t look depressing. In fact, the single core performance is decent enough, and we can’t expect much from multi-core given it’s a dual-core CPU.
Unsurprisingly, I couldn’t get Unigine SuperPosition to run in this laptop. As a result, we’ll just have to skip this one.
ASUS BR1100F Review – 3DMark Time Spy
In 3DMark Time Spy, the ASUS BR1100F only managed a measly score of 129. This benchmark is GPU-intensive, so this is to be expected as it only uses an integrated Intel UHD graphics.
ASUS BR1100F Review – PCMark 10
As for PCMark 10, it managed to score well enough given its specifications. This is a good sign that it’s meant for productivity, web browsing, and some light multimedia use, making it ideal for educational use.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Battery life
The battery life is one area that I’m confident with the ASUS BR1100F, especially given that it uses the Intel Celeron N4500. In the Modern Office endurance test, it managed to last 8 hours and 19 minutes (499 minutes) before the battery depleted, which is more than enough for most people.
User Experience
ASUS BR1100F Review
The ASUS BR1100F is a laptop designed for young children for the purpose of education. This type of product has grown more important since the pandemic hit as most places have shifted towards online learning at home. It’s powered by the Intel Celeron N4500 with Intel UHD graphics. As for memory, it has an 8GB DDR4 RAM and 128GB eMMC storage.
Honestly, the laptop is rather sluggish but if you’re not doing any complex tasks, it should work just fine. I would opt for an SSD upgrade, maybe even the RAM as well, to give it that much needed speed boost. Most of all, the CPU could certainly use more help to make it more usable, so if you can, do opt for the variant with the Intel Pentium Silver instead. It’s not a huge upgrade, but it’s certainly one that is needed.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Easy to upgrade
Speaking of upgrades, the ASUS BR1100F is designed for easy upgrades. In fact, they’re pushing for it in the sense that your child can learn about the internal components and replace it themselves. I took it upon myself to open it up and I have to agree as you just need to loosen 9 screws on the bottom and pop open the plastic shell. Most laptops tend to look rather complicated when you open it up but this one, everything is positioned in such a way that it’s akin to a tutorial for learning about laptops.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Display
As for the display, the 11.6-inch display works fine enough. Viewing angles are decent at best, colours are lacking that punchy quality to it, and the screen is quite reflective so using it in a brightly lit environment isn’t the best. I have no complaints on the WXGA resolution however, since it’s more than enough for the intended purpose of this laptop. Having touchscreen support is a boon for that added bit of productivity, and it can even encourage your child to be creative. What I personally don’t like is the ultra-thick bezels, making it feel like a machine from a decade or two ago.
ASUS BR1100F Review – Active Stylus port
ASUS BR1100F Review – Touchscreen
Speaking of touchscreen, the ASUS BR1100F does come with an ASUS Active Stylus with a dedicated port for it. It’s certainly a nice addition to the laptop as you can use the touchscreen traditionally with your hand on write on the display like you would a pen. Since it’s digital, children can write down notes or draw and express their creativity. It works fine but at times, I notice that there’s an odd delay between using it and the appropriate visuals appearing at times. I have a strong feeling it’s due to the CPU used as there’s always a small lag whenever this happens.

ASUS BR1100F Review – Ports

The ASUS BR1100F does come with an adequate amount of ports as it has a two USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port that supports PD charging, an HDMI port, a combo audio jack, and an RJ45 LAN port. Depending on the variant you choose, you can even opt to have a microSD + SIM card slot here for added memory, ease of data transfer, and remain connected to the internet wherever you go, which is very useful for the digital learning experience.

ASUS BR1100F Review – Keyboard

As for the keyboard, we have a chiclet keyboard with no Numpad. You get short travel distance with a hint of tactility, but nothing more than that. For me, the size of each key is relatively small but for young children, it should be adequate for them, so that’s fine. What I don’t like is the lack of backlighting. A simple white backlighting would help for better visibility, especially for children who are still growing accustomed to a keyboard layout.
In the sound department, the ASUS BR1100F’s speakers are somewhat depressing. It lacks volume, clarity, bass, and everything in between. In fact, I would dare say that the speakers are just there for practical use and nothing more, which is okay still given the purpose of this laptop. I do believe for the sake of having a more conducive online learning experience, especially in a digital classroom, give your child a headphone with a decent microphone built in.
ASUS BR1100F Verdict
ASUS BR1100F Review
Under normal circumstances, the ASUS BR1100F has a lot of things that wouldn’t be acceptable for young adults and older. For children however, it’s perfectly fine. You get good battery life, adequate amount of ports, MIL-STD-810H rigidity, touchscreen support, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 support, comes with the ASUS Active Stylus with a dedicated port for it, can include a 4G SIM card slot, and it’s very easy to replace the internal parts.
However, the CPU for this particular variant is a little too weak, the speakers could use major improvements, there is no backlighting for the keyboard, random delays when using touchscreen with stylus, and the display is reflective with extremely thick bezels. Perhaps with the Intel Pentium Silver, I could give it a better award but in the case of this ASUS BR1100F review, I award this laptop with our Bronze Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this laptop for the purposes of this review.
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Typically when you think of games that are trending, plenty of multiplayer games come to mind. There seems to be less emphasis on single player games as you tend to see titles like Valorant, Apex Legends, and Among Us at the forefront nowadays. A leaked PlayStation research has some interesting data to show.
Leaked PlayStation Research Shows Interesting Data on Single Player Games

According to a report on Vice, a leaked PlayStation research data revealed that single player games are actually thriving. This data also breaks down the PS5’s Activities section.

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For single player games, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed some of the common worries such as whether they have enough time to play them and talking about the game without spoilers. After all, everyone has responsibilities that they have to handle in life, so they can’t spend all day playing games.
As such, PlayStation is wondering how to make single player games a larger part of people’s free time.
We can change ‘should I start playing’ to ‘which part should I start playing? The options are there. The choices are clear. The game is calling. Pick up that controller. It’s time to play.
With the new Activities section, players will be given time estimates for certain tasks in games so they have an idea on whether they have the time to do so. The way the cards are used will vary from game to game. In the case of Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales, it will tell you how long each story mission or side quest will generally take.
Interestingly for games like Astro’s Playroom and Demon’s Souls, you can use it to jump between different levels and worlds. Moreover, it will show you your progress with certain collectibles in the game. It’s supposed to make it easier for every player to enjoy the game, especially for those who need to balance out with their busy lives.
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Pokdepinion: As popular as multiplayer games are, I’m not surprised that single player games are still thriving. Most of the ones I play are single player games.
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Twitch is Giving Out 21 Games FOR FREE – But Here’s The Catch

In a rather surprising move, Twitch is giving out a whopping 21 free games for gamers to enjoy. However, there is a catch but it’s still pretty worth it.
Twitch is Giving Out 21 Games FOR FREE

Virtually everyone loves free stuff. Sometimes, it can even change something from being mediocre to greatness on a whole new level just because it’s free. Well, Twitch will giving out 21 games this July 2018 for free but there’s a catch. You have to be a Twitch Prime member.
As part of its premium services, Twitch Prime has given gamers plenty of goods to enjoy in the form of free in-game items and loot, game downloads, and more. July is set to be arguably one of the biggest months that Twitch Prime members get to enjoy.

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Twitch has revealed the details for its celebration of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual Black Friday-esque sale with tons of discounts and promotions store-wide, as the company will be providing 21 free games throughout the month of July through Twitch Prime, its premium membership option.
The range of games itself offers a nice mix of some hits like Broken Age and Pillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition alongside plenty of indie games, such as The Red Strings Club, Tacoma, Battle Chef Brigade, and many more.
To claim the games, you’ll need an active Twitch Prime membership (which is free with a subscription to Amazon Prime), and to download the desktop app. Once downloaded, you can head to the individual store pages for each game and claim them during their free availability period, which will then add them to your library.
Twitch’s Prime Day promotion will be running from now through 17th July 2018. Do check out the trailer for them at the top of this post.
Source: Twitch Official Blog
Pokdepinion: I already claimed for Metal Slug 3, among other games. Time to wait out for the rest of the free games. Didn’t think I’d be this glad to continue my Twitch Prime membership.
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CES 2021: 11th Gen Intel Core H-Series bring 5GHz boost, PCIe 4 and Thunderbolt 4 to mobile gamers

The recent 11th Gen Intel Core processors were a pretty stunning leap forward for Intel, bringing greater CPU and GPU capabilities in ultraportable form factors thanks to new architectures on both fronts. Now they are offering the Tiger Lake processors with a higher 35W TDP, aptly dubbed the new Intel H35 series.
These new 11th Gen Intel Core processors are pretty similar to the Tiger Lake processors we already have in the market right now, with a similar four-core, eight-thread configuration across the board. The benefit of the higher TDP comes in the form of higher clocks, with the Intel Core i7-11375H promising up to 5GHz boost frequencies.
Only the Intel Core i7-11375H Special Edition is capable of such lofty boost though, with the Intel Core i7-11370H rated for up to 4.8GHz. Of course, the maximum boost clocks achievable will still depend on the thermal headroom afforded by the cooling system of your specific laptop, so you wouldn’t be missing out that much after all.

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Intel claims that the Intel Core i7-11375H matches the current flagship Comet Lake-H Core i9-10980HK at single-threaded performance, despite it sporting a 10W TDP and 300MHz disadvantage versus the last-gen processor. Against the Renoir 35W mobile processors, the Intel Core i7-11375H reportedly has around 30% better single-threaded performance.
On top of all that CPU horsepower, the new Tiger Lake H35 series processors will also bring four PCIe 4 lanes to the table, and Intel has been working with NVIDIA to add Resizable BAR support as well to allow better communication between CPU and GPU. There support for up to 64GB DDR4-3200 and 32GB LPDDR4X-4266 too for memory.

As expected from Intel’s latest mobile processor, the Tiger Lake H35 also comes with integrated support for WiFi 6, Thunderbolt 4 and of course, that sweet Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Both the Intel Core i7 options come with the full 96 EU integrated GPU, while the Intel Core i5 has to settle for the cut-down 80 EU version.
11th Gen Intel Core H Series (Tiger Lake H35) Specs

Processor
Cores/Threads
Base Clocks (GHz)
Boost Clocks (GHz)
Cache
Graphics
Graphics Max Frequency (GHz)
TDP Range
Memory

Intel Core i7-11375H Special Edition
4C/8T
28W: 3.0GHz, 35W: 3.3GHz
5.0GHz (with Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0)
12MB
Iris Xe Graphics, 96 EU
1.35GHz
28~35W
Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 /
32GB LPDDR4x-4266

Intel Core i7-11370H
28W: 3.0GHz, 35W: 3.3GHz
4.8GHz
12MB
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 96 EU
1.35GHz

Intel Core i5-11300H
28W: 2.6GHz, 35W: 3.1GHz
4.4GHz
8MB
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 80 EU
1.30GHz

For those who demand even greater performance, Intel has announced that the 11th Gen Intel Core H-series with higher core counts ranging up to 8C/16T configurations is “coming soon”. The upcoming CPUs will also tout 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes for even better performance with all the latest GPUs and SSDs. Those will presumably fit into the higher 45W TDP category, so if you want an ultraportable gaming laptop, the Intel Tiger Lake H35 is going to be your best bet.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if the 4 PCIe 4.0 lanes is enough to feed the latest Ampere-based GPUs? 🤔
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[CES 2022] HyperX’s Latest Peripherals Including 300-Hour Wireless Gaming Headset

As we all know CES 2022 is running and recently the folks at HyperX has unveiled their latest gaming peripherals which includes the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless, the world’s first 300-hour gaming headset.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

As mentioned earlier, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless offers the longest battery life for a gaming headset at 300 hours. It comes with DTS Headphone X and utilizes custom-designed Dual Chamber Technology plus 50mm Drivers.

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In terms of comfort, it comes with “soft, pliable leatherette” and custom plush memory foam as well as an aluminum frame. There’s also a detachable noise-cancelling mic with LED status indicator plus onboard audio controls on the ear cup.
HyperX Clutch Wireless Gaming Controller

Meet the HyperX Clutch wireless controller, one for the mobile gamers out there. It provides wireless support for Android devices through Bluetooth 4.2 or a 2.4GHz wireless receiver.
A USB-C to USB-A cable is included if you want to use it to play on your PC as well. Aside from that, it comes with a detachable and adjustable mobile phone clip that expands from 41mm to 86mm and packs a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 19 hours on a single charge.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless Gaming Mouse

From the image above, you can see that the HyperX Pulsefire Haste sports a honeycomb hex shell design. It operates on 2.4GHz and features a battery life of up to 100 hours on a single charge. It comes with six programmable buttons with onboard memory and uses TTC Golden micro dustproof switches that’s rated for up to 80 million clicks.
Also coming with IP55 water-resistant rating, the base comes with pure virgin-grade PTFE skates for smoother glides. The sides comes with grip tape and it includes a replacement set of PTFE skates. You can further customize the mouse with HyperX’s NGENUITY software by changing the DPI, button assignments and record macros to your liking.
HyperX Alloy Origins 65
The new Alloy Origins 65 features a space-saving 65 percent form factor with dedicated arrow keys, delete, page up, and page down keys. It utilizes HyperX mechanical switches with up to 80 million rated clicks and RGB backlit.
You can further customize the brightness with 5 adjustable brightness levels. It uses double shot PBT keycaps for better long-term use. Of course, you can utilize their NGENUITY software to custom it to your preferred liking. Coming back to the switches, you have the option of either their Red linear switch or Aqua tactile switches.
HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset

The HyperX Cloud II offers 7.1 virtual surround sound and independent audio and microphone volume control. You can also toggle on the 7.1 virtual surround sound with a push of a button. The headphone uses 53mm drivers and it offers multi-device compatibility.
HyperX Cloud Core Gaming Headset

Finally we have the HyperX Cloud Core gaming headset that’s designed for an immersive in-game audio experience as it comes with DTS Headphone X that offers accurate 3D audio. Coming with an aluminum frame and adjustable headband, it also includes a flexible, detachable noise-cancelling microphone that’s Discord and TeamSpeak certified.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’s been such a long time since I’ve used a HyperX headphone (or actually any product), with the last being the Cloud Stinger. With the new Cloud Alpha, the battery does sound impressive but I wonder how the actual sound quality would be like.
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How to Switch Between the Leica Triple Camera in the Huawei Mate 20 Series?

Multi-camera smartphones are getting more and more common as time goes by, and the Huawei Mate 20 series is one of those smartphones with their own Leica Triple Camera system.
Instead of having a one size fits all solution, the smartphone can switch to a different camera which will excel for a specific purpose, much like changing lenses on a DSLR / mirrorless camera. For example, wide-angle lens cameras may be more suitable all-around but a telephoto lens would work better if the subject is at a moderate to far distance.

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With dual-camera smartphones, switching between cameras is usually done via an on-screen button in the camera app itself. With the Leica Triple Camera setup on the Huawei Mate 20 series however, it is different. There are no options to change between the three cameras.

Question is, how do you change between the Leica Triple Camera then? Well, I am currently reviewing the Huawei Mate 20 X and I can tell you exactly how. Just keep in mind that specs could vary a little bit as the Mate 20’s camera differs with the Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X, with the latter two models having the exact same cameras..

Upon opening up the camera app, you will be using the 40 MP Wide Angle Lens (f/1.8 aperture) by default. This is the best one for general use and will provide you with the best imaging performance.

As soon as you zoom out by pinching the screen outwards, you will see the zoom factor go from 1.0x to anywhere from 0.9x to 0.6x. At this point, the camera will automatically switch to the 20 MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens (f/2.2 aperture). This will allow you to capture more things within the frame itself, giving you a rather wide perspective compared to the standard Wide Angle Lens.
Notice the difference in colour between the top and bottom :)
As for the telephoto lens, it’s a bit tricky. It kicks in from 3x zoom onwards, but will only shift to the telephoto lens when it detects a face and a distinguishable object to focus on. From 1x to 2.9x zoom, it will not kick in no matter what. This was the case for the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Mate 20 Pro.
Interestingly, the 3x zoom via the telephoto lens is actually optical zoom so you will not face any loss in quality when zooming in, which usually happens in digital zoom. From 3x to 5x zoom, it will be using Huawei’s hybrid zoom feature, which we will explain in-depth in a future post.
One last note, you will not be able to zoom in or out if your picture resolution is set to 40MP. You will need to use either the 7MP options or, preferably, the 10MP option to fully make use of the Leica Triple Camera system on the Huawei Mate 20 series, regardless of whether it’s the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, or the Mate 20 X.
If you’re one of the many people who were confused as to how to use all three cameras, I hope this simple guide has helped made everything clear for you.
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Spotify 2020 Wrapped — Here’s What Malaysians Have Been Listening To The Most

As you might know, Spotify usually unveils at the end of the year of what  listeners have been…well listening to on their platform. If you’re curious on what Malaysians really listen to, well let’s not waste any time and check 2020 Wrapped by Spotify.
Malaysia’s 2020 Wrapped on Spotify

We’re going to break down the list to a few categories. You can check out the most streamed artists and songs down below:

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Malaysia’s Most Streamed Artists

BTS
Justin Bieber
BLACKPINK
Lauv
Taylor Swift

Malaysia’s Most Streamed Female Artists

Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
Billie
Halsey
Dua Lipa

Malaysia’s Most Streamed Male Artists

Justin Bieber
Lauv
The Weeknd
Jay Chou
Post Malone

Malaysia’s Most Streamed Groups

BTS
BLACKPINK
Maroon 5
TWICE
The Chainsmokers

Malaysia’s Most Streamed Songs

Before You Go – Lewis Capaldi
Someone You Love – Lewis Capaldi
How You Like That – BLACKPINK
death bed (coffee for your head) – Powfu, beabadoobee
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

Malaysia’s Most Streamed Local Artists

Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza
K-Clique
Faizal Tahir
YonnyBoii
Naim Daniel

Malaysia’s Most Streamed Local Songs

Sakit – YonnyBoii, Zynakal
Mimpi (feat Alif) – ALYPH, K-Clique
Sumpah – Naim Daniel
Peluang Kedua – Nabila Razali
Takdir Tercipta – Adira Suhaimi, Hafiz Suip

So there you go. The most listened to songs and artists here in Malaysia on Spotify. Are you satisfied with the list? Let us know in the comments.
Pokdepinion: I’m probably getting too old for the music scene. I don’t know most of the artists/songs on the list…
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ASUS ROG Malaysia Launches ROG Flow X16 and Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition

For its two high-performance gaming laptops, the ROG Flow X16 and the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Malaysia recently announced local price, features, and availability.
ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 17 Special Edition

The new ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition is equipped with the latest cooling technologies and the hardware to deliver gaming experiences. The laptop is able to push its hardware thanks to their unique vapour chamber and ROG’s patented Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal applied to both the CPU and GPU. With a maximum CPU TDP of 65 W and a maximum GPU TGP of 175 W with Dynamic Boost, the laptop has the capability to keep up with the high refresh rate gaming with no issues.

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The SCAR 17 SE features a QHD 240 Hz refresh rate and fast 3-ms reaction times with loading times with 32 GB of lightning-fast DDR5 4800 MHz RAM and PCIe Gen 4 storage in a RAID 0 array. The laptop also has a distinctive cyberpunk look because of the application of invisible ink directly to the metal chassis. When illuminated by a UV lamp, the matte metallic texture of this material changes to a green and blue colour.
ROG STRIX SCAR 17 Special Edition Specifications

G733C-XLL034W

Processor
12th Gen Intel Core i9-12950HX

Graphics
RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6

Display
17.3″ IPS QHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9 240Hz

RAM
32GB DDR5-4800

Storage
1TB + 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)

Connectivity
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.2
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
1x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4
1x RJ-45 (LAN 2.5 Gbps)
1x HDMI 2.1
1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack
1 x DC-in

Power
90WHrs Battery
330W AC

Dimensions
395.0 x 282.1 x 23.4 ~ 28.3 mm

Weight
3.0 kg

Bundle
ROG Keystone
ROG Backpack
ROG Delta  Headset
ROG Chakram Core Gaming Mouse

Price
RM17,999

For more information about the ROG STRIX SCAR 17 Special Edition, feel free to visit their official page.

ASUS ROG Flow X16

The new ROG Flow X16 is a 16-inch thin and 2.1kg convertible laptop that supports the XG Mobile series of external GPUs and is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. The ROG Nebula HDR Display, a stunning QHD 165 Hz Mini LED panel with 1100 nits peak brightness and a 100% DCI-P3 gamut, is another feature of the laptop.
Available only in the Malaysian market, the QHD 165 Hz IPS variant is slightly similar. For its tiny and light form factor, ROG did not forgo usability and upgradeability. In order to maintain great performance and low temperatures, these components are supported by the brand-new Frost Force Technology and Pulsar Heatsink, which has three fans and a high-density heatsink.
ROG Flow X16 Specifications

GV601R-WM5100W
GV601R-MM6110W

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS

Graphics
RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6
RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6

Display
16″ Mini LED QHD (2560 x 1600) 16:10 165Hz
16″ IPS QHD (2560 x 1600) 16:10 165Hz

RAM
16GB DDR5-4800
16GB DDR5-4800

Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD

Connectivity
WIFI 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.2
1x XG Mobile interface
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4  and Power Delivery
1x USB 3.2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack
1x MicroSD card reader

Power
90WHrs Battery
240W AC Adapter
90WHrs Battery
200W AC

Dimensions
355 x 243 x 19.4 mm

Weight
2.0 ~ 2.1kg

Bundle
ROG Backpack
ASUS Pen
ROG Chakram Core Gaming Mouse
ROG Backpack
ASUS Pen

Price
RM11,999
RM9,499

For more information about the ROG STRIX SCAR 17 Special Edition, feel free to visit their official page.
Pokdepinion: The design of the Strix SCAR 17 SE is pretty captivating so is the Flow X16.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Reportedly Leaked

With the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 set to arrive this year, it seems there’s been alleged images of the upcoming smart band that’s hit the web.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 images leaked
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 allegedly leaked
According to the image, it appears that Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will be coming with an oval design and it sports a punch hole display. This could mean that the smart band will be featuring a camera.
If reports are to be true, the global set for the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will be packing NFC support. This means that with it, you will be able to use Google Pay as well as other payment services with it.

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It is also said that the band will come with a 1.2″ display, which means it’ll be an upgrade from its predecessor. Despite it’s larger size, it is said to be lighter than the previous version.
Whatever it is, do take the leak with a pinch of salt. It is still not confirmed on whether it is indeed the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 or not but don’t worry as we’ll update accordingly once more details become available.
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Pokdepinion: That punch-hole doesn’t look right.. a camera can’t fit in there, can it?
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Intel quietly released the 11th Gen Tiger Lake desktop processors?

The current crop of 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are based on the Rocket Lake architecture, which is based on the Sunny Cove core architecture backported for the 14nm process. But these new chips spotted on Intel’s website will apparently be the 11th Gen Tiger Lake desktop processors. We have the new Intel Core i3-11100B, Core i5-11500B, Core i7-11700B and Core i9-11900KB that will bring 10nm Tiger Lake to the desktop segment.

Somehow, the processors are marked as “Launched” in Q2 2021, although we have not seen any products featuring them. All of them also apparently support Thermal Velocity Boost of up to 5.3GHz, although that’s most probably a typo, as on the Core i3-11100B, that would be a massive 900MHz boost over its max turbo frequency. Thermal Velocity Boost, or TVB for short, was notably missing from the 11th Gen Intel Core H-series processors.

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We did ask Intel about this, and they told us that they have optimized the processors to deliver optimal balance of performance and power in all situations without the need of a specific feature to take advantage of non-thermally constrained situations. So maybe Intel saw it fit to let the Tiger Lake desktop processors to further stretch their legs, since we will probably see much better cooling in desktop builds.
Much of the specifications of the 11th Gen Tiger Lake desktop processors here are similar to the 11th Gen Tiger Lake H-series processors, but they do tout a significantly higher TDP of 65W. The Core i3-11100B is also a 4C/8T part. The 11th Gen Tiger Lake H-series processors starts from 6C/12T configurations, so this might be targeted towards the budget desktop pre-builts. Meanwhile the Intel Core i9-11900KB boosts less than the Core i9-11980HK, but might have the benefit of TVB to hit up to 5.3GHz.
11th Gen Tiger Lake Desktop Processors Specs

Cores/Threads
Base Clock/Max Boost Clock (GHz)
Thermal Velocity Boost
L3 Cache
iGPU
TDP

Intel Core i9-11900KB
8C/16T
3.3/4.9 (ITBM 3.0)
Yes, 5.3GHz
24MB
Intel UHD Graphics, 32EU @ up to 1.45GHz
65W

Intel Core i7-11700B
8C/16T
3.2/4.8 (ITBM 3.0)
Yes, 5.3GHz
24MB
Intel UHD Graphics, 32EU @ up to 1.45GHz
65W

Intel Core i5-11500B
6C/12T
3.3/4.6 (ITBM 3.0)
Yes, 5.3GHz
12MB
Intel UHD Graphics, 32EU @ up to 1.45GHz
65W

Intel Core i3-11100B
4C/8T
3.6/4.4 ((ITBM 3.0)
Yes, 5.3GHz
12MB
Intel UHD Graphics, 32EU @ up to 1.45GHz
65W

One thing to note is that they might not fit in the current-gen LGA1200 socket. Instead they will apparently be BGA parts like the 11th Gen Tiger Lake H-series processors. Intel has listed the FCBGA1787 socket for the Core i9-11900KB, which is the same as the current crop of the 11th Gen Intel Core H-series processors, but somehow omitted the socket for the other 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors.
I guess it will most probably be offered to OEMs wanting to offer compact gaming desktops like the ROG Huracan or MSI Trident, instead of the DIY enthusiast market. It is worth noting that both ASUS and MSI used desktop processors in their previous-gen console-sized gaming PCs, but maybe that will change.

It looks like Intel will be walking the talk with their claims of scalability with their recent designs. As you might have known, they created a new Intel Tiger Lake H35 segment, based on the 11th Gen Tiger Lake U-series processors but with a higher power limit. This might be the upscaled version of the Tiger Lake H-series, targeted towards desktop implementations.
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Pokdepinion: I think that puts the latest 11th Gen Rocket Lake processors in a pretty odd position… Will we see pre-builts that will handily outperform standard desktop PCs based on Rocket Lake with lower power consumption figures?
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Age Of Empires 4 Official Gameplay Revealed

We’ve previously reported that Microsoft would showcase the official gameplay for Age of Empires 4 for fans and they finally did. The video showcases the game’s gameplay, civilization as well as some interesting campaign details.
Age of Empires 4 gameplay

Despite the game being announced several years ago, this is the first time that we are treated to something concrete in terms of gameplay. In the video, we can see a new playable civilization, the Delhi Sultanate where it appears that their most advanced unit is the War Elephant.
Aside from that, you got your usual Mongols, Chinese, and English factions. To top it off, the title’s Norman campaign was revealed, where it seems to be one of four different campaigns that’s available at launch.

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Despite that, Age of Empires 4 was not given a precise release date though it is set to be released this fall for PC through the Windows Store, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I liked how the gameplay trailer brings me that nostalgic feeling and it’s awesome that it looks like they’ve stick with their roots. I for one, can’t wait to play the game when it comes out.
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[E3 2017] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets DLC; 2 Expansion Packs Coming Your Way

It would seem that Link’s adventure is not over yet, as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets DLC, 2 expansion packs to be precise.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first blockbuster game to appear alongside the Nintendo Switch. There were other games around but clearly this is the main highlight of the launch offerings for Nintendo’s newest console.
Well, it seems that Link’s adventure is far from over as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting a DLC. To be precise, there will be 2 expansion packs coming to the game.

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[E3 2017] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets DLC
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Released alongside the debut of the Nintendo Switch in March, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has drawn substantial critical acclaim and has kept new Nintendo Switch owners occupied for hundreds of hours on end. Soon, there will be things to do in the game with more of it set to arrive later this year in our first look at its DLC and expansions.
During Nintendo’s Spotlight presentation at E3 2017, Nintendo shared a new trailer showcasing the upcoming Expansion Pass content for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which will feature a variety of new story missions and Challenge Maps, and much, much more to expand on an already massive title.
The trailer provided a closer look at the new “The Trial of the Sword” section of the title, while also showcasing the game’s new masks that players can utilize, and the new “Master Mode” difficulty level that will make the (already-challenging) game even more difficult.

#amiibo for Daruk, Mipha, Revali, and Urbosa are coming soon! pic.twitter.com/Wpaunogxzd
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 13, 2017

During the stream, Nintendo confirmed that the first expansion pass pack, titled “The Master Trials”, will release on June 30th, 2017, while the second pack (“The Champions’ Ballad”) is expected in Holiday 2017. Both packs are included as part of the Expansion Pass for Breath of the Wild, which retails for $19.99 (RM85.21).
A series of new Amiibos based on the Champions from Breath of the Wild will also be arriving, with four new figurines coming sometime later this year that will (presumably) have some sort of functionality with the main game and/or the DLC expansions.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is already available now for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U.

Pokdepinion: Well, can’t say I didn’t expect this. DLC is the route for every game in today’s world and it’s a mixed bag for me. I suppose if the expansions ended up being good, I don’t mind shelling out a bit more cash for it.
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Garmin Releases Descent MK2 Series For Your Diving Adventures

Garmin Malaysia has today announced both the Descent Mk2 and Descent Mk2i diving watches where they are now available for purchase in the country.
Garmin Descent Mk2 series and Descent T1 transmitter
Apart from the two, the company has also revealed that the Descent T1 transmitter will also be making it’s way to the country soon. With the Descent T1, it allows you to monitor tank pressure, remaining air time, and air consumption rate for multiple types of diving.

With the Descent Mk2 and Descent Mk2i, they feature SubWave, a sonar-based communication system that allows increased range and reliability over traditional air integration systems.

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The Descent Mk2i can simultaneously monitor tank pressure from up to five paired Descent T1 transmitters (sold separately) through the SubWave sonar data network. This allows divers to see tank pressure, air time remaining, gas consumption rate, and monitor other divers or additional tanks within a 10m range, which seems ideal for diving instructors.

There’s the Garmin Dive app that you can utilize. It offers a detailed analysis for each of your diving activity, including max depth, bottom time, and a map of surface entry and exit points.
Other than that, the Descent Mk2 Series supports up to six dive modes, underwater 3-axis compass, temperature, NDL/TTS, ascent/descent rates, gas mix, PO2, N2 loading, decompression/safety stop information, time, and more.
They’re not only for underwater however as both as the Mk2 and Mk2i double as a multisport GPS smartwatch with multi-GNSS support and wrist-based heart rate monitoring plus multiple sports profiles. They offer a battery life of up to 16-days in smartwatch mode and up to 80 hours in dive mode.
You can get the Descent Mk2 for the price of RM6,399 and RM7,399 for the Descent Mk2i on authorized Garmin Brand Shops, Lazada, Shopee, and AECO Online Store. The Descent T1 transmitter is coming at a later date, with the price yet to be announced.
Pokdepinion: Diving sure does sound like an expensive hobby.. Well if you’re looking for the proper equipment to go underwater, you might want to check these out.
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Here’s The Matrix Awakens Teaser Trailer

If you’re a Matrix fan, the folks at Unreal Engine has released a teaser trailer for The Matrix Awaken: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience.
The Matrix Awakens teaser trailer

How do we know what is real?
Pre-download ‘The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience’ for @PlayStation 5 and @Xbox Series X/S for a glimpse into the future of interactive storytelling and entertainment with #UE5: https://t.co/1FyMhf6ffQ pic.twitter.com/ljHhXcx3PC
— Unreal Engine (@UnrealEngine) December 6, 2021

The teaser was revealed at Unreal Engine’s official Twitter page. It appears that the tech demo will be released for free for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X and they claim that it will be “a glimpse into the future of interactive storytelling and entertainment”.
If you check out the Unreal Engine website, there’s a countdown for The Game Awards, which will happen on the 9th of December 2021.

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Other than that, it seems that Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will take on their roles as Neo and Trinity again in the game, where the experience is created by Lana Wachowski plus Epic Games and partners. Unfortunately, that’s about it when it comes to what has been revealed. That being said, it isn’t far away from the 9th of December, so we should learn more by then.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: First the movie, now this? I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty excited. But wait, it’s not available on PC….
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ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC Portable Monitor Review – It’s Useful But…

For our review unit of the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor, we only received the monitor itself. We won’t be doing an unboxing as there’s nothing to unbox for this review.
Appearance

The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor looks nearly identical to the ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT. It also looks like a rather large tablet, with the back resembling the older ZenPad tablets with the ASUS logo at the center and a hole on the corner for the ASUS Pen that looks kinda like a camera.

At the front, you have a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen display with thin bezels, a power button, and two navigation button. The ASUS logo can be seen in between the power and navigation buttons. There’s also “ZenScreen” written on the top-left bezel.

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On the left side, you a USB-C port which sits in solitude. Unlike the touchscreen variant, this one has nothing on the right side apart from the “Designed by ASUS in Taiwan” writing. There’s nothing on the top and bottom of the portable monitor.

The protective case is an integral part of the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor. It’s a magnetic case so you just snap it on and it will stick to the monitor without worries of it falling off. The protective case allows it to stand at three different angles, with one of them being completely flat.
Overall, the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor has a simple design that is oddly reminiscent of the ZenPad tablets. It has a nice, clean look with slim bezels which I’m sure many will like. This is slightly shorter and thinner than the touchscreen variant but when you put it side by side, it looks essentially identical with the exception of the navigation buttons.
Specifications
Panel SizeWide Screen 15.6″, 16:9 Panel TypeIPSTrue Resolution1920 X 1080Display Viewing Area (HxV)344.16 x 193.59 mm Display SurfaceGlareTouchscreenNoPixel Pitch0.179 mm Brightness220 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio800:1Viewing Angle (CR≧10)178°(H) / 178°(V) Response Time5 ms (GTG)Display Colours17 million colours (8-bit) HDR SupportNoRefresh Rate60 HzLow Blue LightYesViewing ModessRGB, Scenery, Theater, Standard, Night View, Game, Reading, DarkroomAdaptive Refresh RateNoSignal InputHybrid Signal USB Type-CAudioNonePower<8W consumptionMechanical DesignChassis Colours : Dark graySlim Design : YesSuper Narrow Bezel Design : Yes Dimensions359.7 x 226.4 x 8.0 mm, 0.78 kg
Performance
Like with our other monitor reviews, we put it to the test with DisplayCAL using Spyder5 to see how well it performs. Let’s dive right into the benchmark prior to calibration.
Measured whitepoint7.56Not OKMeasured display profile whitepoint3.22 Average ΔE*002.8Not OKMaximum ΔE*006.11Not OK
At 100% brightness, the measurement test results are kinda bad. To get the best possible scores, it’s recommended to get a score less than 1 for whitepoints and the average ΔE00. As for the maximum ΔE00, it’s best to score less than 3.
Measured whitepoint1.25OKMeasured display profile whitepoint0.33 Average ΔE*000.23OKMaximum ΔE*001.28OK
Once it has been calibrated, the scores have gotten significantly better. We’ve tried this on several computers including laptops and my own personal desktop, and this is the best result we got.
sRGBDCI-P3Adobe RGB
As for the colour gamut, the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC managed to cover 63.6% sRGB, 45% for Adobe RGB, and 45.9% DCI-P3 after calibration. For Gamut volume on the other hand, it covers 65.3% sRGB, 45% Adobe RGB and 46.3% DCI-P3.
The scores aren’t great, so colour-accurate work wouldn’t be the best on this portable monitor. It scored better than the ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT, but the difference isn’t worlds apart.

We ran the display uniformity test to see if each part of the display are equally lit up, with the centre square used as a guide and compared to the others. For the most part, the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC and it achieved nominal scores, with two at the top achieving recommended tolerance. To me, there’s no noticeable difference in all 9 parts.
The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC doesn’t have a built-in battery and relies on the USB-C port for power. It’s pretty easy to use, and it uses 8W of power at most. Keep in mind that there are no other ports on this portable monitor.
User Experience

Like the touchscreen variant, the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor is easy to use. The port features hybrid signal compatibility, meaning that it only needs a single USB connector to power it and transmit display. This model only has a USB-C port, and works a plug and play device.
You can also use the included USB-C to USB-A adapter, but you will need to download the driver from the official website for it to display visuals, which makes it a bit of a hassle. As it only has a USB-C port, it isn’t as versatile as its touchscreen variant, which comes with a Micro HDMI port.

With the protective case, you can have the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor stand in a variety of ways given how strong the magnet is:
Landscape orientation with two tilt adjustmentsLandscape orientation for higher viewing angleA folded portrait orientation

When you’ve gotten the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor up and running, you should start with the OSD settings. You have a variety of colour modes suitable for different situations that you can choose from. You can also adjust specific settings such as auto rotation, Blue Light filter, and more.

There are plenty of options that can be found in the OSD for you to tweak. Giving users the power to customize a variety of things is a major plus. Unlike the touchscreen variant which uses a joystick / button hybrid, this one has two navigation buttons for you to use.
Alternatively, you can use the ASUS DisplayWidget software on Windows to adjust the settings.
For ease of use, the joystick navigation is the better choice but for a more consistent experience, the buttons are the way to go. Furthermore, this feels like they can last for a long time compared to the joystick on the ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT, which felt flimsy.

As for the display itself, the viewing angles are great, especially given that it’s an IPS panel. Colours aren’t the best but it’s definitely more than usable unless you need to do colour-accurate work. It’s also not great for serious gaming given the 60Hz refresh rate and lack of adaptive sync support.
There is a Game Mode available but it can only optimize so much. Another issue that it has is glare. It’s very noticeable when you compare it with the touchscreen variant. It’s very easy to see reflections if the brightness isn’t high enough. It definitely works great if all you need is a secondary display, or just a bigger display to bring with you.

I have used the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC with a number of Windows PCs. This includes the Acer Predator Triton 500, the Commandos Carbine 14 Plus, and my own personal desktop (ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac). It’s so easy to get it up and running as it’s just plug and play. It didn’t give any issues like sudden disconnections, low resolutions, or odd colours.

You can also extend your smartphone display using the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor. If your smartphone supports desktop mode, which my HUAWEI Mate 20 X does, then you’ll be able to enjoy a PC-like experience with all your apps but on a larger screen.
It isn’t as user-friendly as the ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT however. This is due to the lack of touchscreen functionality, so you have to rely on your smartphone to act as a mouse. You can still have a portable productivity setup with this, but you definitely need a Bluetooth keyboard for your own sanity. Other than that, it works fine without any issues.
As it solely uses the USB-C port for devices to transmit the display to it, I can’t get it to work with videogame consoles. Specifically, it’s the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch as both require HDMI to output display. Furthermore, both consoles lack the ability to transmit display via USB-C as it doesn’t have the necessary drivers / protocols for it.
ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC Verdict

The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC works fine as a secondary monitor that you can bring around. It isn’t as versatile as the ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT due to the lack of a Micro HDMI port. The colours aren’t great and the glare can make it troublesome to use.
That isn’t to say that it’s a bad portable monitor however. It solely depends on what you want. If you simply need a portable monitor to expand your device’s display or function as a secondary display, it will do that just fine. For the price however, at RM1,169, you’re better off spending extra and getting the ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT instead.
With that, I award the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC with our Bronze Pokdeward.

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Build A JOI-ful Gaming PC Bundled with Microsoft Home & Student 2021, Windows 11 Pro, and 1-month PC Game Pass

Build A JOI-ful Gaming PC

Whether it’s for work or play, virtually everyone needs a PC nowadays. However, getting the right one for your needs can be confusing but now, there is an easy solution. JOI is having a gaming PC promotion with four attractive, value-centric packages that will suit a variety of budgets. Furthermore, you can enjoy good value while still saving some money as all packages are bundled with:

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Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021

Comes with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more without any form of license renewals whatsoever
Microsoft support included for the first 60 days with no additional charges

Windows 11 Pro

Comes with encryption, additional security features, and management tools suitable for small-to-medium business owners

1-month Xbox PC Game Pass

Get access to a library of high quality games for free
This also includes an EA Play membership at no extra cost

Logitech Gaming Peripherals

Logitech G512 mechanical gaming keyboard
Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse

In case you’re wondering what the four aforementioned PC packages by JOI are, we’ve listed all the details right below here:
Package 1

CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-11400F

Graphics
SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 6600

Motherboard
ASUS TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI

RAM
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™ 3200MHz

Storage
Kingston NV1 NVMe™ PCIe SSD 500GB (SNVS/500GB)

Case
Razer Tomahawk ATX

PSU
FSP Hydro K Pro 750W – ATX 80 PLUS Bronze

OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Extras
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021
Logitech G512 mechanical gaming keyboard
Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse

Price
RM4,899 (save RM1,690)

Package 2

CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-11400F

Graphics
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX™ 3060 Twin Edge

Motherboard
ASUS TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI

RAM
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™ 3200MHz

Storage
Kingston NV1 NVMe™ PCIe SSD 500GB (SNVS/500GB)

Case
Razer Tomahawk ATX

PSU
FSP Hydro K Pro 750W – ATX 80 PLUS Bronze

OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Extras
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021
Logitech G512 mechanical gaming keyboard
Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse

Price
RM5,099 (save RM1,570)

Package 3

CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-11400F

Graphics
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX™ 3070 Twin Edge

Motherboard
ASUS TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI

RAM
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™ 3200MHz

Storage
Kingston NV1 NVMe™ PCIe SSD 500GB (SNVS/500GB)

Case
Razer Tomahawk ATX

PSU
FSP Hydro K Pro 750W – ATX 80 PLUS Bronze

OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Extras
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021
Logitech G512 mechanical gaming keyboard
Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse

Price
RM5,899 (save RM1,590)

Package 4

CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-11400F

Graphics
AORUS GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti MASTER 8G

Motherboard
ASUS TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI

RAM
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™ 3200MHz

Storage
Kingston NV1 NVMe™ PCIe SSD 500GB (SNVS/500GB)

Case
Razer Tomahawk ATX

PSU
GAMDIAS HELIOS M1-850B – 80 PLUS Bronze

OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Extras
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021
Logitech G512 mechanical gaming keyboard
Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse

Price
RM7,249 (save RM1,520)

If you’re interested to purchase one, you can head over to the official GLOO store at Lowyat Plaza or purchase them online through:

NB Plaza Official Website
Notebook Plaza Lazada
Notebook Plaza Shopee
GLOO Official Website
GLOO Lazada
GLOO Shopee
JOI Lazmall
JOI Shopee

Pokdepinion: I’m sure there are a good number of people looking to get a new PC, and it’s still relatively hard to get a new graphics card and CPU still. This would be a good way to get a whole new set and still get a good deal out of it.
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Malaysia And Singapore Head For SEA Open Championship – A Prize Pool Of RM94,000 To Be Won!

The Singapore and Malaysia (SAM) server, for EA Sports Online 3, will be sending out their best Solo players other giants of the game at the EA Sports FIFA Online 3 SEA Open Championship 2017 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The tournament will be held on this upcoming 13th to 17th of September 2017. They will compete to win their share of a prize pool of  VND 500 million (RM94,000)!
EA Sports FIFA Online 3 SEA Open Championship 2017
So here are the best Solo players from Malaysia and Singapore!
Representing Malaysia is Ryan ‘FDGxGA1’ Kan, who has been one of the most prolific players of the game this year. Title after title, he has made the headline with his victories at the Sungei Wang Championship, Selangor Cyber Games (SCG), GSC Cyber Games, and lastly Fantasy Cup: Road To Vietnam 2017.

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Over to Singapore’s representative, Fardeen ‘Fardhino’ Hussein will be looking to catapult Singapore onto the big stage with victory from the Fantasy Cup – Road To Vietnam qualifiers. Formerly a 3rd Runner-Up for National Championship, he will be looking to make a name for himself in Hanoi.
I am especially excited to see our players take on the international stage against some of the bigger names in Asia. As we all know, the likes of South Korea, China and Vietnam are not to be taken lightly in most eSports titles. Ryan (FDGxGA1) and Fardhino have been in stellar form. For Ryan, he aims to add more titles to his growing list of achievements in 2017 whereas Fardhino’s progress could see him spring up a few surprises which makes for a great round of matches coming our way Fikri Rizal, Garena Malaysia's Game Operations Associate
The SEA Open Championship 2017’s opening day is scheduled to begin on 15 September in Best of 3 format, followed by the Best of 5 series for the grand finals the next day.
Pokdepinion: Who wouldn’t want to support their fellow countryman on making it to the international scene? Hope they can cause a major upset at the tournament with all the pros being there!

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Get Discounts Of Up To RM400 During The HUAWEI Merdeka Day Campaign

HUAWEI is bringing back incredible bargains with discounts up to RM400 and a variety of amazing freebies during August in honour of Malaysia’s 64th National Day. During the HUAWEI Merdeka Day Campaign, from August 11 to August 31, consumers may take advantage of great discounts and 1 to 1 Giveaway Deals on their next HUAWEI purchase.
HUAWEI Merdeka Day Campaign

Check out the HUAWEI MateBook series and HUAWEI tablets, which were recently released. Purchase these products today to enjoy a seamless user experience in all aspects of your daily activities – Smart Office, Smart Home, Smart Entertainment, Smart Fitness and Health.

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Some of the products on promotion during the HUAWEI Merdeka Day Campaign include the HUAWEI MateBook D 15, HUAWEI MateBook D 14, and HUAWEI MateBook 14. With features like the HUAWEI FullView Display, rapid charging capabilities, and more, these laptops are ready to revolutionise your efficiency standards. You may also use HUAWEI Share features like Multi-Screen Collaboration with a HUAWEI smartphone or HUAWEI Tablet like the HUAWEI MatePad 11 and MatePad Pro 12.6-inch.
Speaking of tablets, the HUAWEI Vision S Series, HUAWEI MatePad 10.4-inch, and HUAWEI MatePad 11 will also be on promotion during the Merdeka Day Campaign. Because outside activities are limited, you can keep yourself busy at home by binge-watching your favourite dramas or having a game night with your pals via video chats.
The HUAWEI Merdeka Day Campaign also sees the HUAWEI WATCH FIT, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2, and HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro go on promotion. You can also get the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i on promo during this time. The earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation, 10 hours continuous playback and quick charging capabilities which can give you 4 hours of playback with just 10 minutes charge.

Furthermore, when you purchase with Hong Leong Bank or UOB credit cards and at select HUAWEI Experience Stores, you may take advantage of a 0% interest instalment payment plan for up to twelve (12) months. For more information, please visit click here for Hong Leong Bank and here for UOB. Not only that, but with the purchase of any HUAWEI product, you may now get a 40% discount on HUAWEI Care, a one (1) year warranty extension after the normal warranty expires!
The HUAWEI Merdeka Day Campaign will run from 11 until 31 August at the HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada.
Pokdepinion: Aiyo I can feel my wallet squeezing itself. So many things going on sale this month. I managed to escape last 8.8 but can I do it again this Merdeka?
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Gets One UI 2.5 Update with Note 20 Features

Recently, we attended the Malaysian launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series. If you are a Samsung Galaxy S20 user and already feel a little left behind, do not fret. Samsung is releasing the One UI 2.5 update for you, which also includes some of the new features introduced in the Note 20 series.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Getting the One UI 2.5 Treatment

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The new One UI 2.5 was launched together with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series. Typically, new software updates for previously released devices would take a while to reach. However, Samsung Galaxy S20 series users don’t have to wait for long to enjoy the new One UI 2.5.
The firmware version is listed as G981BXXU4BTH5, G986BXXU4BTH5 and G988BXXU4BTH5 for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra respectively. At the moment, the update is available in Italy, Hungary, Portugal, Netherlands, and Germany via an OTA update. However, it should be making its way to other countries shortly after as well.
Some of the new features from the Galaxy Note 20 series that made its way as part of the update includes wireless DeX support, enhanced Pro video mode, changing Single Take duration, and more. You can also make use of Android 10 navigation gestures in 3rd party app launchers as well.
If you’re a Samsung Galaxy S20 series user, you should check your device and see if a new update is available. If it’s not, just wait a little bit longer as it’s becoming more and more available in other countries as well.
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Pokdepinion: Unless you really need the S Pen, now you have less reasons to upgrade to the Note 20 series. The S Pen is pretty handy so far, at least from my own testing.
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GALAX Overclocking/Esports Carnival 2017 is coming to Bangkok, Thailand; 12 overclockers to vie for top scores in 3DMark Time Spy and GPUPI 1B

GALAX experienced significant growth in Asia Pacific, and to celebrate that, this year they will be holding their prestigious annual GALAX Overclocking and Esports Carnival 2017 (GOC/GEC) in Bangkok Thailand this 25th November 2017.
Pushing GALAX beyond the limits
Overclockers worldwide know and respect the GALAX Hall of Fame brand, and for a good reason. The online qualifications stage for GOC is already over after over a month of intense extreme overclocking. Contestants used the GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti HOF OC Lab Edition and GALAX DDR4 memory to beat each other for the highest scores. Only the best 12 remain, and they will compete against each other in Bangkok this 25th November.

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OGS from Greece successful ran 3DMark Time Spy with an insane 2.7 GHz core frequency, while South African DrWeez locked in a high score of 12429. Four contestants also broke the world record of 7 sec 985 ms in GPU PI 1B with GALAX hardware. Phil with a 3.012 GHz core frequency managed to achieve 7 sec 765 ms in the benchmark, proving the robustness of GALAX hardware.
Gaming with GALAX

GALAX will also be holding the GALAX Esports Carnival in Bangkok, with local teams registered in October and will compete in the qualifying events for CS:GO in Thailand. The Grand Final will also be held in the same venue as the GOC. Teams vie for the 100 000 THB prize pool as they frag the opposing team in the rush to the top.
Pokdepinion: We will be there to experience the intense overclocking and gaming LIVE at Bangkok, so stay tuned!
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Is Now Officially Available On PC, PS4, And Xbox One

Ubisoft has announce today of the availability of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, which is now available on the Xbox One, PS4, as well as PC that includes the Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector’s editions.

Beforehand, the game was only playable for those who had early access. The game sees you as a veteran Agent of The Division, where you will be able to take back a post-pandemic Washington D.C solo or 4-player coop through a compelling campaign. As you fight your way through a 1:1 scale transformed Washington D.C, where roving factions are fighting for control of the city, you will discover a true living and breathing world, filled with people and many activities to engage in.
Agents will drive enemy factions out and reduce their zone of influence, allowing civilians to gain in strength and provide more help to the players. Agents can also get into the two PvP modes of Conflicts and the unique Dark Zone, which combines the fun of PvE with constant threats of PvP.

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Once you’ve completed the main campaign, the world will be invaded by the most challenging faction players will have to face, the Black Tusk, which opens up a new range of tools and activities as part of the game’s endgame-first philosophy.
For players who want to get their hands on new content as soon as possible, the Year 1 Pass will grant you the following:

7-day early access to All Year 1 Episodes narrative content
Instant access to all Year 1 Specialization as they release
8 Classified Assignments revealing more about the fall of D.C
Exclusive cosmetics and additional in-game activities such as base of operations projects and bounties

Pokdepion: I’m still contemplating on whether I should get the game. Several of my friends are already playing it… Maybe I should.
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Get The New Samsung Galaxy M12 For 25% Off With Shopee’s 5.5 Incredible Raya Promotion

Samsung Malaysia is launching the new Samsung Galaxy M12 exclusively on Shopee in conjunction with Shopee’s Raya 5.5 Campaign happening on 5 May. To celebrate, Samsung is offering a 25% discount on the retail price of the new mid-range device.
Samsung Galaxy M12 exclusive on Shopee

The Samsung Galaxy M12 features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display with a 90Hz refresh rate, an Exynos 850 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via microSD. The Galaxy M12 is also equipped with a quad-camera setup, including a 48MP main camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is an 8MP selfie. Rounding out the specs is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W adaptive fast charging and IP68 water resistance rating.

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The Samsung Galaxy M12 will have a retail price of RM799 but can be gotten at a special price of RM599 when you purchase the device through Samsung’s official Shopee store tomorrow. The Galaxy M12 comes in two colour variants; Blue and Green. you can check out the Galaxy M12 right here.
Pokdepinion: Wow a 90Hz screen and an IP68 rating at this price? Samsung really pulling out all the stops! Even my phone (which costs more than the Galaxy M12) doesn’t have any of these features.
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