Windows 11 Will Be Officially Available This October 2021

As many of you may know by now, the Windows 11 OS will be coming but we never knew exactly when that’s happening…until now.
Windows 11 Coming 5th October 2021

Microsoft has officially announced the general release of their Windows 11 OS, and it will be happening starting 5th October 2021. From the aforementioned date, consumers can get new PCs pre-installed with the new OS, and it will also begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs as well.

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It’s worth noting that there will be a priority for newer machines to get Windows 11 first over existing PCs. With that being said however, there is no mention if there is a specific gap between the launch and the roll out.
Before you get too excited, keep in mind that your existing PC will need to meet specific criteria to be eligible for the upgrade. In face, Microsoft also mentioned that the availability of the Windows 11 update will also be dependent on several factors. The plus side here is that upgrading from Windows 10 will be free, and they expect all eligible machines to get it by mid-2022.
Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements

1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor/SoC
4GB RAM
64GB or more storage
UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM 2.0
DirectX 12 graphics
>9″ HD (720p) display
Internet connection to setup Windows 11 Home

If your PC is ineligible for the upgrade, all hope isn’t lost yet. We’ve made a guide on what you can do to get your PC ready for the new OS, which you can read about by clicking right here.
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Pokdepinion: Well, this is making me want to get a new PC. Maybe a new gaming laptop next year, we’ll see.
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Neffos Launch N1, C7, And C5A Smartphones – Comes With 2 Years Warranty And 1 Year Screen Crack Warranty!

Neffos has finally launch their C7, C5A and their brand new flagship device, the Neffos N1 at Kuala Lumpur today.
Neffos New Lineup Launched
While we have wrote on the device previously, the pricing was finally announce today at their launching event in Kuala Lumpur. Neffos is well known for making affordable smartphones for their users. So here are their latest offerings.
Neffos C5A

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First up is their Neffos C5A. The device features a 5-inch display that comes with dual-sim capability and features a 5MP AF main camera.

Not to forget, under the hood it has a 2300mAh battery. It has 1GB RAM with 8GB of internal memory. Neffos C5A is priced at RM299 and is now available for purchase.
Neffos C7

On the other hand, we have the Neffos C7. It features a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with a 2.5D curved glass screen and is powered by an octa-core processor. Dubbed as their ‘Better Selfie’ device, it sports a 8MP selfie shooter with 86-degree wide angle. It also comes with a 10-level Real-Time Beautify that is accompanied with a screen flash.

As for the main rear camera, it packs a 13MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture along with 0.2 PDAF. Under the hood, it is powered by a 3060mAh battery. Memory wise, it packs 2GB that is paired with 16GB of internal storage. With all these specifications, you can now get it at a retail price of RM599.
Neffos N1
Saving the best for last (since it’s their flagship device), we have the Neffos N1. It features a 5.5-inch FHD IPS display. It runs on Android 7.1.1 and uses a MediaTek Helio P25. Memory wise, it packs 4GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD).

The device is the first smartphone in the company’s line up of devices to pack dual-camera. it has two 12MP Sony IMX 286 cameras on the rear of the device where one of the lens captures a spectrum of colors while other one features a monochrome sensor for more details in your shot.
In the battery department, it has a 3260mAh battery that comes with Fast Charging through its USB Type-C port at the bottom of the device. The device is available in Space Black and will be available starting from tomorrow at retail outlets and distributors nationwide at a price of RM1099. It will also be available for purchase at Lazada, where the first 30 customers will be receiving an exclusive premium worth up to RM299.
If that is not enough to attract you, the device comes with a two-years device warranty and 1-year warranty for screen crack.
Psst, if you would like to know how we think of the Neffos N1, go ahead and checkout our review of the device right here.
Pokdepinion: Well I’m quite shocked when I saw the price of the N1. This device is a bargain for the specs that is being offered. Not to forget about the warranty!
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Grab Officially Launch New Regional Centre of Excellence

Grab has today launched their new Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) which is located in Petaling Jaya. The new centre will house the company’s core business strategy and operational functions, which includes legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.
Minister of International Trade and Industry, YB Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking was also on board to officiate the launch event. The new office is 54000 sq ft big, where it  creates 400 job opportunities, where they hope in achieving their total employees in Malaysia to reach 1000.
Our strong investments in anchoring our Regional Centre of Excellence and latest R&D Centre in Malaysia is our response to the Malaysian government’s call for public-private partnerships to help drive Malaysia’s Industry 4.0 blueprint and digital economy ambitions. We are committed to helping Malaysia unlock greater economics gains by creating high-value jobs, nurturing deep tech talents, and attracting more Malaysians overseas to return home. Sean Goh, Country Head for Grab Malaysia
Aside from the office launch, they’ve also revealed on their commitment to Malaysia’s industry 4.0 through the following:

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Shared, seamless and mobility solution for all
Better livelihoods and income-earning opportunities for driver-partners
Digital shop fronts for GrabFood, GrabRewards, and GrabPay merchant partners
Access to GrabPlatform to help like-minded start-ups and partners scale their business

Pokdepinion: Allowing more job opportunities is always great news to the people. Let’s just hope they put the new centre to good use.
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Nintendo Shows Off ARMS Update 3.2; Evil Spring Man?

Nintendo has begun showing off a brand new update for their original fighting game for the Nintendo Switch, ARMS update 3.2. There’s…Evil Spring Man?
Nintendo Shows Off ARMS Update 3.2

The folks over at Nintendo have announced a brand new update coming for its original fighting game, ARMS. The upcoming update was showcased with a new trailer released by Nintendo of Europe, which shows the acquisition of badges working basically like achievements, and a rather intriguing tease at the end.
We see a character that looks like spring man, but he has a definitely more evil slant, with glowing eyes and surrounded by a menacing aura of flames. At the moment we don’t know what this is about, but we’ll probably learn about it very soon. The update is slated for release later this month.

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You can check out the trailer at the top of this post. The previous update, version 3.1, was released in September, while a new character named Lola Pop was revealed in August during Gamescom in Germany.
For those of you who did not know, ARMS is a fighting game developed and published by Nintendo themselves. You can play the game with up to 4 players, with each player able to perform attacks using extendable arms, among other wacky attacks.
There were 10 playable fighters at launch; Ribbon Girl, a pop star; Ninjara, a student ninja; Master Mummy, a resurrected mummy; Min Min, the poster child for her family’s ramen restaurant; Mechanica, a girl fighting in a mech suit; Twintelle, a movie star; Byte & Barq, a robotic police officer and his robotic canine companion; Kid Cobra, a professional snakeboarder; and Helix, a lab experiment. It has been expanding via DLC since, which include the likes of Max Brass and the aforementioned Lola Pop.
ARMS is currently available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Pokdepinion: Well, if you’re looking for more stuff to do in the game, just wait a bit longer. ARMS update 3.2 is coming very soon.
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DualSense is the PS5 Controller and It Looks Unbelievably Futuristic

We’re getting to know more and more about the PlayStation 5 and the latest reveal is arguably the biggest one after the console specifications. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially unveiled the PS5 controller and it’s known as DualSense.
For starters, the PlayStation team noted that they decided to keep what most gamers loved about the DualShock 4 and bringing them to the next generation with new features and design refinements. They’ve added haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for L2 and R2. While the touchpad is making a return, the Share button has been removed in favour of a new “Create” button which lets you share content with others.

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Apart from that, DualSense has a built-in microphone and longer battery life compared to the DualShock 4. While the built-in mic would be great for those without a headset, the PlayStation team still recommends you to use a headset, especially if you’re gonna be using voice chat for long.
As for colours, they’ve finally ditched the single colour scheme and went for a two-toned look instead. Furthermore, the light bar’s position has moved from in front of the controller to the sides of the touchpad.

Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan on the New DualSense Controller for the PS5:
DualSense marks a radical departure from our previous controller offerings and captures just how strongly we feel about making a generational leap with PS5. The new controller, along with the many innovative features in PS5, will be transformative for games – continuing our mission at PlayStation to push the boundaries of play, now and in the future.
To the PlayStation community, I truly want to thank you for sharing this exciting journey with us as we head toward PS5’s launch in Holiday 2020. We look forward to sharing more information about PS5, including the console design, in the coming months.
There may still be more to learn about the new controller, especially how it plays a role in the Tempest 3D AudioTech that the PS5 touts. We expect to hear more about it soon so stay tuned.
What do you think of the controller’s design? Join the discussion right below here:

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Pokdepinion: I personally like how it looks. It also seems to be bigger than the DualShock 4, which should make it easier and more comfortable to grip. Can’t wait to try it out myself.
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[UNBOXING] Huawei Mate 20 X Smartphone – Larger Than Life

Unboxing the Huawei Mate 20 X Smartphone

If you’re a fan of big-sized smartphones, and we mean BIG, then chances are that you are or have been looking forward to the Huawei Mate 20 X. As one who adores large smartphones, I have not been this excited since the announcement and launch of the ZenFone 3 Ultra.
With the Mate 20 Pro being one of the key devices of 2018, the Huawei Mate 20 X was seen as a beast in terms of multimedia devices. Whether you plan on gaming, watching videos, or even just surfing the web, it is expected to be a joy to use.
While we reviewing this device, do enjoy our Huawei Mate 20 X unboxing video of it at the top of this post. If you’d like to know more about the device, check the specifications out right below here:

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Huawei Mate 20 X Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 980 (2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 @ 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz)

GPU:
Mali-G76MP10 @ 720 MHz

RAM:
6GB LPDDR4X

Display:
7.2″ FHD+ (2244 x 1080) OLED display

Storage:
128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via NM card up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Leica Triple Camera
40MP f/1.8 (27mm (35mm eqv.)) + 8MP f/2.4 3x Telephoto (80mm (35mm eqv.)) + 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle (16mm (35mm eqv.))
Dual tone LED flash, laser AF, phase detection AF, CDAF, HUAWEI AI Image Stabilization (AIS), HDR, AI scene recognition, Portrait mode, Aperture mode, Pro mode, Night mode, [email protected] video, Underwater mode. Filters
Front Camera
24MP f/2.0
AR lens, Filters

OS:
EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
USB Type-C (USB 3.0)
LTE Cat. 21 download (1.4 Gbps), LTE Cat. 18 upload (200 Mbps)
LTE-FDD: Band 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32
LTE-TDD: Band 34/38/39/40

SIM:
Hybrid dual nanoSIM (second SIM slot shared with NM card)

Battery:
Li-ion 5000 mAh (non-removable)
22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge

Dimensions:
174.6 x 85.4 x 8.15 mm

Weight:
232 g

We are currently doing all matters of testing on this device, and the review should be out soon enough. If you’re looking forward to it, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for that ;)

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vivo V21 Series To Arrive Soon In Malaysia

vivo Malaysia has today announced that they will be launching their vivo V21 series soon, specifically on the 27th of April 2021, which seems to target those who loves selfies.
vivo V21 series coming soon to Malaysia

The company has claimed that the V21 series is the coveted device for selfie-lovers out there where it comes with a 44MP OIS Superior Night-time selfie, one of the highest count pixels for a selfie camera in the market. They claim that it is able to counter any shakes and is able to capture high quality selfies even in dim conditions.

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It features both a Dual Selfie Spotlight and Screen Spotlight too for those low light selfie shots. The vivo V21 series comes with 8GB internal RAM and it appears it has an additional 3GB “Virtual RAM”. The way it works is that should the phone needs it (more RAM), it can borrow space from storage and allow it to the internal RAM.
As you can see from the cover photo and picture above, Mira Filzah will be the series’ ambassador, where she will be endorsing the 5G-enabled vivo V21 smartphone. Other than that, there’s not much details that they’ve given about the device or series. We’ll probably learn more as we head nearer to the launch date. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Personally I am not much of a selfie person but it seems like the series packs quite the power when it comes to the front camera. I’m more interested in what else is the specifications of the series. Hopefully they reveal them sooner rather than later.
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Get up to RM1600 back when you trade up to a new Huawei flagship!

Want to get the latest Huawei flagships but not ready to pay the full price for it? Well with Huawei Malaysia’s Trade-Up campaign, you can get up to RM1600 back for your current smartphone when you trade up to a new Huawei Mate 9, P9, P9 Plus or the MediaPad M3!
“Smartphones have now become a necessity in life and our goal is to give consumers the opportunity to experience our devices which has been carefully crafted based on their needs. With this trade in campaign we are making it possible for Malaysians to own our devices for much more affordable price – all part of our promise to deliver products that enrich our consumers’ mobile user experience and digital lifestyle in a timely manner,” said Matthew Ng, Deputy Country Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group (Malaysia).
All customers will need to do is bring their working smartphone to an authorized Huawei dealer where the value of the smartphone will then be assessed based on the device’s condition and specifications. Once accepted, the trade-in value (from RM100 to RM1600 credit for over 60 smartphones) will be applied to a new smartphone of their choice. Additionally, Huawei will also be giving out a 32GB MicroSD card free for every purchase! Upon purchase of their new smartphone, customers will also be able to enjoy the following premium after sales services (only applies for flagship devices):

One-to-one device exchange within the 12-month warranty period
Free door-to-door pick-up and delivery service
3-months LCD screen warranty from Proof of Purchase Date – One Time only
Two free cleaning service within the 12-month warranty period
Dedicated VIP hotline Service

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Looks like it has just gotten easier to get a new smartphone for Christmas! This offer is on until 31st January, so hurry if you want to get your hands on the latest Huawei flagship!
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition Supposedly Leaked

RTX 3090FEによく似ている。 pic.twitter.com/Q8vq7c7FJ6
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The launch of the RTX 40 series is just on the horizon so unsurprisingly, we’re learning more and more about the new graphics cards. In this case, an alleged NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition has been leaked out, and it’s second time we’ve seen this graphics card online.
The image was shared courtesy of hardware leaker Elysian Realm on Twitter via @KittyYYuko, with some interesting points to take note of. For starters, it looks practically the same as the RTX 3090 FE given the size of the fan. Secondly, it seems that they have retained the Dual Axis Flow Through design and it has a unique V-cut PCB.

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What’s a bit odd here is the use of the font on the graphics card. The numeric portion is said to use a new font called NVIDIA Sans NALA, which looks less aggressive than the ones used in the past. Do take all of this information with a grain of salt as no one can truly confirm the legitimacy of the picture.
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Pokdepinion: My gut is telling me this isn’t real but at the same time, that’s all there is to it, a gut feeling. As much as I can’t prove its legitimacy, I have no proof of it being fake either so it’s hard to say for now.
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New PUBG Mobile Update Brings Halloween and Night Mode

Fans and players of PUBG Mobile will have something new to look forward to as a new update is making its way to the game. The 0.9.0 update doesn’t contain any new maps, however, it does contain some items that might put you in the Halloween mood.
A night mode is making its way to the classic mode in Erangel, the first map introduced in the game. Players will be able to switch between day and night as well as loot for night vision goggles to give them a better line of sight. On top of that, new map details such as new buildings, trees, barriers, and blockades near rivers have been added.

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All the maps in PUBG Mobile will now feature Halloween decorations to put players in the festive mood. This includes haunting grenade explosions, scarecrow dead body crates, and more. Players will also be able to unlock Halloween weapon and vehicle skins and customize their outfits with more colors and logos.
The 0.9.0 isn’t just bringing festive additions to the game. An update wouldn’t be an update if it didn’t include matchmaking improvements, improved performance, balancing issues to bullet-spread accuracy, gun and vehicle noises, and crosshair designs.
A spectator mode has been put in so you can now watch opponents until the end of the match. A new Crew Challenge has been put in where players can register crews up to six players to compete for exclusive rewards. Finally, the QBU DMR rifle and Rony pickup truck have been added to the Sanhok map.
PUBG Mobile is currently available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Pokdepinion: Anything with Night Mode is worth taking note of, at least for me anyway. I personally can’t stand looking at white for too long. I’ll either get a headache or feel sleepy.
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You Can Now Message The WHO On WhatsApp For Covid-19 Information

If you’ve wanted to get information on Covid-19, well you now can from the comforts of your phone, well specifically on WhatsApp.
WHO Health Alert on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has teamed up with the World Health Organization, where they’ve introduced an informational chatbot which you can get details on coronavirus that you’ve been meaning to learn, 24/7.
It is called the WHO Health Alert where it not only gives you details on what you want to know about the virus but also the latest stats and reports involving it. A bot will reply to your queries and give you tips and recommendation on how to stay safe.

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Wish to chat with it? Well you can check it out by saving the number +41 22 501 76 55 on WhatsApp and you can simply say hi to start the chat bot up.
At the current moment, it is available in English but it seems that they will make Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish available soon.
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Pokdepinion: If you want real facts about the virus, well you won’t get any more legit than info from the WHO.
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Warframe Finally Gets Crossplay Support

Despite being out for a long time, Warframe is still going strong as Digital Extremes have finally added crossplay support to the game.
Warframe Crossplay

After so long, Warframe has finally added crossplay support to the game. This means that gamers on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC can enjoy the game together.
For those of you who are interested in crossplay in Warframe, all you have to do is enable it in the Settings menu, under System. Once that has been enabled, you can join other squads or have people join yours regardless of which platform they’re playing the game on.

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You can meet players in relays, dojos, Tenno’s Squad, or just go with public matchmaking. To avoid confusion, numeric suffixes have been added for players who have the same name on multiple platforms. To see it, you can head to the player profile, where you can also see the crossplay icon along with an indication of which platform they’re playing the game on.
As for cross-platform save, it is currently still in development. For now, Warframe is currently available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: I’m still amazed to see this getting the support it does, not just from the devs but also the community, after being out so long. This should be prime example of how devs should take care of their games, especially the likes of Apex.
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Snapchat’s Study Acknowledge Malaysians Among Friendliest People In The World

Snap Inc. , the company behind popular app Snapchat, took the time today to unveil their recent study on the friendliest people in the world. In an event that they did in Petaling Jaya today, they’ve revealed that Malaysians are actually one of the friendliest people around the globe.
At the event, it was joined by Dr Nur Hafeeza Ahmad, a sociologist and researcher from UKM, Lisa Surihani, as well as Ili Sulaiman, who each gave their own thoughts on the topic ‘friendship’.
In the Friendship Report, it seems that Malaysians like to collect friends. Compared to those countries in Europe and even Australia and America, Malaysians were found to have around twice as many best friends. In addition to that, Malaysians diversify their social circle in terms of age, gender, race, and sexuality.

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Interestingly, those who are from Gen Z are moving towards smaller and more intimate circles of friends. Other generations are open to having as many friends as possible. Specifically for Gen Y, they are the most share-happy generation and the most likely to share on a social media platform.
According to the study as well, it looks like the number one thing that people prefer in a friendship is honesty between themselves and their best friends. Not to forget, for their best friends to be more honest and open about their feelings.
Pokdepinion: What do you guys think on the topic? Do you agree? Let us know in the comment below.
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GPU price freefall is slowing down to a halt

We have previously reported of GPU prices falling drastically over the past few weeks, and it appears that the decline is slowing down. After going from over 300% MSRP in May 2021 to 153% MSRP in July, it appears that prices aren’t falling as sharply as it did before, with the latest report from 3DCenter showing that prices are stagnating.
According to the report, German retailers are offering NVIDIA GPUs at 3% less on average on 18th July, than on 4th July. Meanwhile AMD GPUs prices have gone up by 3% on average. The report goes on to mention that the average prices in the green camp are somewhat buoyed up by the high list prices of the new GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti cards.

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Availability of NVIDIA’s cards are also apparently improving, with 3DCenter rating most of them at a 4/5. The only GeForce RTX 30 series card that didn’t get a 4-star rating was the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is somewhat understandable as that was one excellent bang-for-buck graphics card. Over on AMD’s end the situation is slightly more dire, with only the Radeon RX 6900 XT and RX 6700 XT getting 4/5 rating, while the RX 6800 gets 2/5 stars and the Radeon RX 6800 XT gets 3/5 in terms of availability.
This report is mainly only relevant for the Germany and Austrian market, but we do see a similar downward trend here in Malaysia, especially with the newer LHR cards from NVIDIA that deter miners from snapping them up.

While non-LHR cards are still able to command a relatively high price tag, the GeForce RTX 30 series LHR cards are more readily available at MSRP, for the most part. Of course, the current MSRPs are a lot higher than back in 2020, but at least you don’t have to get them through scalpers now, with better availability.
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Pokdepinion: Oddly enough, it looks like the market demand for Radeon RX 6000 series cards is high enough to push prices up?
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HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite Review ; Featuring Dual Harmon Kardon Speakers

Introduction

It’s been quite some time since we did a review on a tablet. This time around, we’ll take a close look and review the HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite (which is different all together from the HUAWEI MediaPad M3). Before I begin, I would like to mention that this review will be more focusing on the HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite as a media device instead of a cellular device. Reason being, tabs are big in size, in general making it not really suitable in calling and other usual functions that we would normally do with our phones. They kind of emphasized on the tab’s Harmon Kardon dual speakers. So let’s get straight into the action shall we?
Oh wait, before that. We’ve prepared a little unboxing video for the HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite, so enjoy!
Unboxing

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Appearance

First thought that came to mind when I looked at the HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite was, dang I thought it was an iPad! Well that aside, over at the front, it has a very minimalist look with only the front camera and fingerprint sensor to be seen.

Similar to the front, the back side of the tablet is simple. There’s the rear camera situated at the top left and a Harmon Kardon logo just at the bottom.

At the bottom of the tab, there’s one half of the speaker of the HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite, USB port, and a little microphone filling the bottom half.

On the right side, there’s the usual volume rockers, the power button, and a hole for the sim/microSD tray. Covering both sides of the tab are the antenna lines, where it only covers the sides at the top and lower part. Its practically naked over on the left side of the tablet.

At the top lies the other half of the tab’s speakers.There’s also an audio jack just in case you ever want to bring the tab along for a ride on public transports.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core

GPU:
Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM:
3GB

Display:
8.0″, 1920 x 1200, 283PPI, Eye sight protection

Storage:
32GB (expandable with microSD up to 2TB)

Camera:
Main Camera
8MP AF
Front Camera
8MP

OS:
EMUI 5.1 based on Android 7.0 Nougat

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
LTE CAT4

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM (one nanoSIM slot doubles as microSD slot)

Battery:
4800 mAh

Weight:
310 g

Performance
The HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset which is considered a downgrade compared to its M3 brother, which uses a Kirin 950. Let’s take a look at how it performs under the benchmarks we’ve set.

First up, we tested it out on Antutu v6 where it tests out the chipset’s performance. As you can see, the tab performs averagely, being slightly higher than the Wiko Ufeel Prime which uses a Snapdragon 430.

In the Geekbench benchmark, it has a relatively low score, which doesn’t come as a surprise at all. Geekbench tests the CPU clusters’ performance, and we can see that while it is better than the Snapdragon 430-packing ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro, it lags behind most of the smartphones with higher end SoCs.

The HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite doesn’t perform well in the gamer’s benchmark, 3DMark. Only eking out a small lead over the vivo V5 and Wiko Ufeel Prime, the GPU performance certainly needs an upgrade for a more acceptable gaming experience.

Over to the PC Mark Work Performance test, it has done considerably well, placing over quite a few devices with faster SoCs. This test sees how well a device’s general productivity workloads and the numbers here means that it should work great for work-related tasks.

In the battery benchmark, it actually posts a very mediocre showing, not too low, not too high. We expected more from its 4800 mAh battery though. Lasting 7 hours and 54 minutes long on the benchmarks, it seems like the battery takes a serious beating from the large display.

As for my personal experience with the tab, I used the tab for heavy Facebook usage and occasionally watching videos on YouTube. From 55% of battery, it went down to 38% after two days of messaging and videos, which is really quite good.
User Experience

My first impression was that it was at a good size at 8-inch (that’s what she said), making videos a pleasant to watch on the tab. Not much can be commented on the design due to its simple approach. I do however have some awkwardness with its back and home buttons not situated beside the fingerprint sensor. That kind of spoiled the mood for me when I’m playing games on it and I’d have to drag the bottom part to show the back and home button. It could’ve been a lot easier if those were beside the fingerprint sensor.

When it comes to gaming experience, I had a run of AOV for three hours straight. As it was quite a demanding game, i tested it out on the tab. There was issues of slow loading times which was a bit of an annoyance. So an hour went by to my gaming session, the rear of the tab started to feel warm. So I went on to see how far can it go. Around two hours plus into gaming, the sides of the tab began to build up heat thus i stopped. Understandably, the game was demanding to the tab, but for heavy gamers, it isn’t something pleasant to experience. I’m sure there are a lot of consumers out there that would go on and play for hours.

Now with a name like ‘MediaPad’, the focus should of course be on the media capabilities. To my surprise, the sound quality of the dual Harmon Kardon speakers was good. It was clear and crisp. Saying that, it has its flaws as well. Bass notes aren’t reproduced that well, but that’s a common issue with the tiny speakers. You can’t say we didn’t expect more though, especially with the Harmon Kardon branding here. Loudness isn’t an issue at all for these speakers, playing music at full blast yielded no distortion whatsoever.
Additionally, HUAWEI were kind enough to include a leather casing for the HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite. Besides being a cover, as you can see from the picture it can act as a stand for the tab. It comes convenient when you intend on sitting at one place and watch for long hours without the need to hold it. Personally, I’m not really a fan of leather casing as previous experience with them is that they don’t last long and will tear. Anyways, it’s still convenient to have around. Bringing the tab outdoors with casing is somewhat ‘stylish’ in a sense.
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Now I’ve mentioned that at the beginning of the review that I would be focusing more on the ‘media’ side of the tablet rather than just a cellular device, boy was I surprised with its camera. This is a tablet we’re talking about. Sure, the quality isn’t the best if you compare it to high-end smartphones or even mid-range devices, but for a tablet, this is a tablet that takes some pretty decent photos.

For those parents out there, HUAWEI has added a child-friendly app called Children’s Corner. Comes in handy when you have some work to be done but at the same time need to keep your child occupied with minimal supervision. It’s a pretty direct app, just create an account and you’re good to go. The app allows you to set a timer on how your kid is allowed to use the tablet, when it’s finished the tab will automatically lock itself.
Conclusion
Now you would be wondering if it’s worth the dough. While it certainly has flaws, it does suffice if your main purpose for a tablet is media entertainment. The Snapdragon 435 stops it from being the ideal gaming tablet, but for most general tasks like watching movies and browsing the web, the M3 Lite takes it all in stride. RM999 is not a lot to pay for especially when you consider smartphones with smaller displays come in at a similar price point, while also lacking the stellar Harmon Kardon audio system found here. It really boils down to what you use your tablet for, but if you want one for media consumption and internet browsing without squinting at your smartphone, this is a strong offering from HUAWEI and does the job for you and your kids (if you have one) .

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Windows 10 isn’t picky — runs on Mediatek-powered UMi Touch

UMi isn’t a brand you always hear about, but apparently they have made one of the most versatile pieces of smartphone hardware ever known to mankind. The UMi Touch is capable of running various Android skins from different manufacturers, including Flyme OS and VIBE UI, but what’s most notable is its ability to use Windows 10 Mobile.

The UMi Touch’s hardware isn’t really special, sporting a 64-bit octa-core Mediatek MT6753 running at 1.5 GHz mated to 3GB of RAM. The camera in the UMi Touch uses the 13 MP Sony IMX328 sensor, which I couldn’t find more information about.The 4000 mAh battery should suffice to keep the 5.5″ 108p LTPS display lit for some time, especially with the frugal CPU. All of that is encased in an aluminium unibody, with a 2.5D glass covering the display. And oh, there is a fingerprint sensor below the display.

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A phone with Windows 10 Mobile will definitely be incomplete without Microsoft’s suite of enhancements. The UMi Touch disappoint as there is support for Cortana, Skype integration, inclusion of the Office suite and even the intuitive Lumia Camera app. I believe it will offer a very acceptable Windows 10 Mobile experience if the hardware can keep up.
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All of this only costs $149 (RM601.58) as part of a pre-order promotion, but even its retail price isn’t that scary at only $179 (RM722.70).

Pokdepinion: I believe this is a very good entry into the Windows 10 Mobile platform, which doesn’t have any value-for-money models yet. I wonder how well does the Mediatek MT6753 run Windows 10.
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Redmi Watch 2 Lite Is Landing To Malaysia This 12.12

The folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has recently unveiled that the Redmi Watch 2 Lite will be available soon, marking their latest wearable to arrive in the country.
Redmi Watch 2 Lite coming to Malaysia

The smart wearable comes with a 1.55-inch touch display and offers more than 100 watch faces. You can select from more than 100 exercise modes, including 17 professional modes and 90 plus extended modes for all indoor and outdoor activities.

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It includes features such as SpO2 detection, heart rate tracking, sleep and stress level monitoring, breathing training, and menstruation recording.
Xiaomi has stated that the watch can last up to 10 days of battery life and it is SATM water resistance certified, so you can wear it during rain, shower, or even swimming.

Coming with three frame colours, there’s also six strap colours to choose from to suit your style. As we’ve mentioned earlier, it will arrive on the 12th of December for the price of RM249 exclusively for the official Xiaomi store on Lazada, Xiaomi Stores, and authorized retailers.
If you think the price is a bit too high for you, well great news. They will be having an early bird sale where you can just get it for RM199 instead on the 12th of December itself on Lazada. Be quick however where the offer is valid while stocks last and will only happen on that day only.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: From the looks of it, it’s an upgrade from the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite and it has the same price tag at launch! Be sure to grab it during the flash sale in case you want to grab while saving some cash.
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OPPO announces partnership with Dolby Laboratories — dedicated to developing better multimedia experiences

Dolby Laboratories announced a global, strategic intellectual property partnership with OPPO. The co-operation will see OPPO work with Dolby on the latter’s HE AAC, JPEG-HDR and other audio and video technologies.

Dolby Laboratories technologies are standards in their respective industries. High-Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding (HE AAC) is an audio encoding standard authorized for use to hundreds of companies around the world, enabling high quality audio with smaller filer size. Meanwhile JPEG-HDR is used to store high dynamic range data of more than 8-bits, allowing users to sample the entire range during post processing.

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These two technologies are set to enhance the audio, video and imaging capabilities of OPPO smartphones. Dolby’s integration into smartphones is not unprecedented, but it would be a great addition to OPPO’s upcoming devices.
2018 is OPPO’s 10th anniversary. They also shared that they have officially entered the Japanese market, with plans to enter the European market soon. We look forward to more great news from OPPO.
Pokdepinion: If you didn’t know, OPPO also makes awesome audio products. The partnership with Dolby just stands to make them even more awesome!
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Synology RackStation RS2421+ and RS2421RP+ announced with up to 161% faster performance!

Synology has just announced the latest RackStation RS2421+ and the redundant-power version, aptly named the RackStation RS2421RP+. Compared to their predecessors, the new RackStation RS2421+ and RS2421RP+ promise 103% higher random write IOPS, 161% higher random read IOPS, 26% higher sequential read and 63% faster sequential write speeds.
Both the new RackStations can be equipped with a Synology 10GbE or 25GbE NIC for faster networking, or a Synology SNV3400/3500 NVMe SSD cache with an M.2 adapter card to accelerate random read/write performance without occupying standard drive bays.

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You can also expand the memory with up to 32GB of ECC DDR4 memory and double the drive bays with the RX1217(RP) expansion unit for a total of 24 bays. All of them can be covered by Synology’s 3-year limited warranty that can be extended to a 5-year warranty in select regions.
Synology NAS devices are backed by the DiskStation Manager operating system. There’s support for features like Hyper Backup to back up your NAS, while the Active Backup Suite offers options to backup your Windows clients, servers, file servers and virtual machines. There are also various other features that allow for collaboration between remote workers like Synology Drive, Chat and Office.
The Synology RackStation RS2421+ and RS2421RP+ is available from Synology resellers starting today.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how many people will get these to farm Chia?
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Alleged HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro Design Leaked With Circular Quad Cameras

It seems that the upcoming HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro’s promotional image has been leaked, which gives us a look at the circular camera design at the back. By the looks of it, we will be seeing the smartphone to be packing not 3, but 4 cameras on the rear.

It’s been speculated that the phone will offer an ultra wide lens, wide, and tele camera lenses. As for the final sensor, we expect it to be a 3D sensor, more likely to be a 3D ToF one which can be found in recent HUAWEI/HONOR smartphones.

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According to leaks, the tele camera will offer 5x periscope zoom.  Other than that, wired charging will remain the same at 40W, though wireless charging for the Mate 30 Pro is said to be getting an upgrade to 27W, a substantial upgrade from 15W.
As is the case with the Mate-series, we should expect to see the new Kirin 990 to be packed inside. The chipset has already been teased by HUAWEI themselves, ahead of this year’s IFA 2019 in Berlin.
The HUAWEI Mate 30 series will be officially be introduced on the 6th of September 2019, which isn’t far away from now.
Pokdepinion: I just can’t help to think about the Motorola G5S Plus when I see the back..
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[MWC2018] Nokia brings forth 5 new devices; joins the Android One family!

HMD Global’s first smartphone with flagship specifications was the Nokia 8, and to some, that was rather lackluster. We loved it, as it offered excellent value for money and chart-topping performance, but HMD Global isn’t ready to rest on its laurels just yet. They have just announced four new Android smartphones and the return of a feature phone, the Nokia 8110, now with 4G.
Nokia 8 Sirocco

While the original Nokia 8 was an affordable beast of a smartphone, the Nokia 8 Sirocco will set you back a whopping 749 euro (~RM3608.38). Forgoing an aluminium body, over 95% of the Nokia 8 Sirocco’s body is covered by premium curved Gorilla Glass 5.

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The other 5%? A solid steel frame that is 2.5x stronger than the 6000 series aluminium used for the Nokia 8, and that was already impossible to bend. This is crafted into a 7.5mm thin body, with edges that taper down to a mere 2mm. The Nokia 8 Sirocco is IP67 certified, which marks Nokia’s first waterproof smartphone. The specifications as follows:

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 835 (4 x Kryo 280 @ 2.45 GHz + 4 x Kryo 280 @ 1.9 GHz)

GPU:
Adreno 540 @ 710 MHz

RAM:
6GB LPDDR4X

Display:
5.5″, WQHD (1440p) curved pOLED, edge-to-edge panel

Storage:
128GB UFS 2.1

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/1.75, Samsung 2L7,1.4 μm pixel pitch, Dual Pixel AF, FOV 78°
13MP f/2.6, 2x zoom, Samsung 3M3, 1.0 μm pixel pitch, FOV 47.3°
ZEISS Optics, Pro Camera, Dual-Sight, Nokia spatial audio, dual tone flash
Front Camera
5MP f/2.0, Samsung 4E8, 1.4 μm pixel pitch, FOV 84°

OS:
Android Oreo (Android One)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
LTE Cat 12 600 Mbps DL / Cat 13 150 Mbps UL

SIM:
nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 3260 mAh (non-removable), QuickCharge 4 compatible, Qi wireless charging

Charging this much for a device with last year’s flagship specifications may not be in Nokia’s best interest, but then again, the Snapdragon 835 is still going to be faster than most smartphones you can buy next year. From the specifications, the camera looks like a massive upgrade, but then again, it seems to share the sensor with the Galaxy S7. Nokia does have ZEISS optics to take photography to the next level, along with the Pro Camera mode that was sorely missed from the original Nokia 8. Speaking of missing things, the 3.5mm jack is missing here from the Nokia 8 Sirocco.
Nokia 7 Plus

If glass is too fragile for you, or you are just unready to spend the amount of moolah you need to get the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 7 Plus is one that might pique your interests. Featuring a body milled from a single block of 6000 series aluminium, the Nokia 7 Plus offers both style and strength. All for a price of just 399 euro (~RM1922.22). The aluminium is finished in a premium ceramic-feel coating achieved via a 6-layer paint system. The coating not only enhances the visual appeal of the device, but also improves signal quality while offering a better grip.

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

GPU:
Adreno 512

RAM:
4GB LPDDR4

Display:
6.0″, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) 18:9 IPS panel, laminated, polarized, 500-nits, 1:1500 contrast ratio

Storage:
64GB (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/1.75, Samsung 2L7,1.4 μm pixel pitch, Dual Pixel AF
13MP f/2.6, 2x zoom, 1.0 μm pixel pitch
ZEISS Optics, Pro Camera, Dual-Sight, Nokia spatial audio, dual-tone flash
Front Camera
16MP f/2.0, 1.0 μm pixel pitch, ZEISS Optics

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
LTE Cat 6 2CA 300 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual SIM in certain regions)

Battery:
Li-ion 3800 mAh (non-removable), fast charging

The Nokia 7 Plus will come in Black/Copper or White/Copper, and is arguably the best looker from HMD Global today. The 18:9 display will definitely garner it a few extra points over the edge-to-edge display of the Nokia 8 Sirocco. This is arguably the most interesting phone launched by Nokia today.
Nokia 6 (2018)

The new Nokia 6 isn’t officially referred to as the Nokia 6 (2018). It is just the new Nokia 6. Destined to take over the mid-range, the new Nokia 6 comes with an affordable price tag of just 279 euros (~RM1344.11). While affordable, it is carved out of 6000 series aluminium unibody, finished with an 11-hour two-tone anodizing and polishing process.

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 630 (4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 2.2 GHz + 4 x Cortex A53 @ 1.8 GHz)

GPU:
Adreno 508

RAM:
3GB/4GB LPDDR4

Display:
5.5″, FHD (1080p) IPS panel, laminated, 1:1500 contrast ratio

Storage:
32GB/64GB (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
16MP f/2.0, PDAF, 1.0 μm pixel pitch, ZEISS Optics, dual-tone flash, Dual-Sight
Front Camera
8MP f/2.0, 1.12 μm pixel pitch, FOV 84°

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
LTE Cat 4 150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual SIM in certain regions)

Battery:
Li-ion 3000 mAh (non-removable), fast charging: 50% in 30 minutes

The new Nokia 6 will be available in Black/Copper, White/Iron and Blue/Gold colorways. The Nokia 6 will definitely be popular among smartphone users who want a stock Android experience for fast updates and better security, all while enjoying the build quality Nokia is renowned for. And it isn’t expensive, what’s not to like about the Nokia 6?
Nokia 1

The design of the Nokia 1 might remind you of a smartphone from the early days of Android. No 18:9 or edge-to-edge display here, but what you have is a cheap device for $89 (~RM348.75). It will run Android Oreo (Go Edition), and even let you have a throwback to the days of swappable covers with the Xpress-on covers that come in four colors.

CPU/Chipset:
MediaTek MT6737M (4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.1 GHz)

GPU:
Mali T720 @ 550 MHz – 650 MHz

RAM:
1GB LPDDR3

Display:
4.5″, FWVGA (480p) IPS panel

Storage:
8GB (expandable with microSD up to 128GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
5MP fixed focus, LED flash
Front Camera
2MP fixed focus

OS:
Android Oreo (Go Edition)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
LTE Cat 4 150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual SIM in certain regions)

Battery:
Li-ion 2150 mAh (removable)

The Nokia 1 is intended to do is to make 4G LTE and the latest version of Android available to everyone. Still, Nokia has made it clear that they have strengthened the device with metal and glass fiber inserts for structural strength. Durability is definitely still going to be a strong point of the Nokia 1, even this far down the price ladder.
Nokia 8110 4G

After revamping the Nokia 3310, the Nokia 8110 4G is yet another classic refreshed with the latest features. If you can consider feature phones to have the latest features. Priced at €79 (~RM380.59), you can slide to answer a call and close the phone to end it, and even spin it on a table. The Nokia 8110 is designed to flood you with nostalgia with its curved shape, not unlike a banana. And heck, it even comes in Banana Yellow!

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm 205 (2 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.1 GHz)

GPU:
Adreno 304

RAM:
512MB LPDDR3

Display:
2.4″, QVGA (120p) curved display

Storage:
4GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
5MP fixed focus, LED flash
Front Camera
2MP fixed focus

OS:
Smart Feature OS

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1

SIM:
microSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 1500 mAh

Sadly, the Nokia 8110 4G may never reach us as it is intended for the European market. It offers VoLTE calls and even the ability to sync contracts and calendar via Gmail and Outlook. You can even use Facebook on the 2.4″ display. Gaming is supported too, with Snake preloaded on this.
Pokdepinion: My vote has to go to the Nokia 7 Plus. It looks like it shares most of the Nokia 8 Sirocco’s camera chops, but comes with a more modern, and a much friendlier price tag. Then again, Nokia’s Sirocco name was never used on mainstream products.
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Given the massive popularity of Genshin Impact, it’s no surprise that many accounts are getting hacked, especially the ones containing rare characters. If you want to take extra measures to safeguard your account, here are some tips for you.
How to Prevent Genshin Impact Account From Being Hacked

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As many of you know by now, miHoYo has yet to add two-factor authentication (2FA), a common practice to bolster the security of user accounts, into the game. Until that happens, there are a number of things you can do to help prevent your Genshin Impact account from being hacked.
Changing Passwords
Typically, users would use the same password for emails and game accounts. As such, having one password leak out could lead to a much larger disaster, especially in the case of a data breach. You should have a strong, unique password for every account that you have containing uppercase letters, special characters and numbers. At the same time, make it a practice to change your passwords from time to time so people can’t guess it.
If you have trouble with this, use a password manager. Check out our guide on that by clicking right here.
Link Your Phone Number and Email to Your Account
While it is optional, it would be ideal to link your email and mobile phone number to your account. In case someone tries to change your password or try to do anything funny with your account, you will be notified of it as soon as it happens so you can quickly take action.
Beware of Unknown Links
While this is standard practice for everything you do online, do be careful when seeing unknown links. If anyone claims that they can get you a particularly rare character like Hu Tao or Albedo via a particular link, it’s most likely a trap. It’s a phishing link that will most likely ask you to key in certain details, which hackers will then take to access your account. Don’t get scammed by this, it’s an age old tactic designed to prey on your desires.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Android, and iOS, with a Nintendo Switch version coming sometime later.
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Pokdepinion: This may seem rather basic but you’d be surprised how many people don’t practice it anyway.
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Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 (DDR5-6000 CL36) Review – Straight Performance

As one of the bestsellers RAM in Malaysia, Kingston’s FURY series has quite the name to live up to. This particular set of sticks – both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO certified – looks to continue that trend. On the surface, the performance is fairly conservative. Can we push it further?
Unboxing
Packaging front
As the ‘entry-level’ product the FURY line, the BEAST DDR5 only comes with a transparent plastic packaging and a label denoting its specs. On the bottom left is AMD EXPO sticker denoting its capability to run on AMD systems.
Packaging rear
Two sticks sit inside, plus a user guide and a sticker – if you’re after that decoration stuff.

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Appearance

It’s a fairly small stick, no RGB stuffs so the metal heat spreader is all there is, which is thinner than many of its RGB counterparts. This may help if you’re building SFF machines that may only tolerate shorter RAM clearance – and this stick’s heat spreader is only a few mm taller than the module itself.

The stick only comes in black, so it might not necessarily fit well visually in white-color builds. Otherwise, this is as understated as it gets.
Specifications
Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 (DDR5-6000 CL36)

Model Number
KF560C36BBEK2-32

Frequency
6000MT/s

Primary Timings
CL36-38-38-80

Voltage
1.35V

Capacity
16GB x2

Dimensions (WxHxD)
133.35 x 34.9 x 6.62 mm

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i9-13900K

Cooler
ASUS ROG Ryujin II 360 AIO
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 HERO
BIOS ver. 0703

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Driver Version 527.56

Memory
Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5-6000 CL36 (2x16GB)

Storage
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 256GB (Boot)
Kingston NV1 1TB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Platinum 850W

Case
VECTOR Bench Case (Open-air chassis)

OS
Windows 11 Pro 22H2

Overclocking
Default XMP speed stress run
For the first run, we run the modules on its default XMP/EXPO profile which is 6000MT/s CL36, and let it stress for 30 minutes without any external thermal effects (meaning, no GPU heat exiting towards the RAM nor actively cooling modules from fans). We know this is a guaranteed stable clock, which OCCT reports accordingly.
Thermals has reached a rather toasty 72°C (based on HWiNFO data) on one of the sticks – but this represents the most extreme conditions so it’s unlikely you’ll be seeing these temperatures when case fans and usage factors are taken into account.
Here begins the fun part. Given the default voltage of 1.35V, there should be some headroom to reach for higher clocks – so we set it at 6400MT/s and VDD, VDDQ and Memory Controller voltage set to 1.4V (defaults are 1.35V, 1.35V and 1.3V respectively.) Timings remain unchanged as we’re not feeling that adventurous, and we know a stable run at this point will certainly gives us a net performance. We also gave it come active fan cooling for good measure.
Overclocked 6400MT/s stress run
And it does! The full 30-minute OCCT memory test run produced no memory errors so that’s a good sign. We tried our luck at 6600MT/s (timings remain the same) with the same voltages to see how far we can push it, but the system is deemed too unstable to proceed despite it managed to POST. Windows immediately crashed upon starting up at this speed so that’s a simply no-go for this RAM.
Conclusion

Performance-wise, it’s pretty good. You can fire-and-forget, or you can overclock it to squeeze a bit more performance out of it. However, do keep in mind this is only practical on Intel platforms as AMD Ryzen 7000’s memory controller is not designed to run beyond 6000MT/s unless FCLK is decoupled – which in turn loses performance due to worse memory latencies. We tested this on another DDR5-6400 module and it never POSTed. So if you run on AMD platforms, stick to EXPO (or tighten timings, but that’s another topic).
But if you put the pricing into account, things get a bit muddier – so here’s some context. Kingston officially prices this at RM1,198 (Shopee), but if you dig deeper you can find some third-party retailers selling for as low as RM1,000. Although there is a key difference among these two: memory timings. Based on our search at the time of this writing, most stores offers BEAST DDR5-6000 at CL40 or CL38 timings, and Kingston is the only one (if not of very few) that actually offers CL36 timings for the DDR5-6000 modules.
If you compare this CL36 stick to other brands however – it’s a whole lot cheaper. Corsair and G.Skill modules are generally in RM1,500 or thereabouts – so in that sense you’re paying a lot less for the same performance (albeit you do lose RGB but that’s subjective). Fun fact: DDR4 at current stage costs less than half of DDR5 equivalents, so if you’re on the fence of upgrading to DDR5 platforms, here you go.
On the contrary, AORUS offers similar kits (DDR5-6000 CL40, and even comes with RGB) at prices as low as RM899. So the key question comes down to this: would you pay extra for tighter timings? Like, RM200 or even RM300 more?

Special thanks to Kingston Malaysia for sending us FURY BEAST DDR5 (DDR5-6000 CL36) for the purpose of this review.
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PS Plus February 2021 Free Games Lineup

PlayStation has just revealed a new line of free games for the PS Plus February 2021 lineup. The roster of free games is similar to the ones we see in the PS Plus Asia February 2021 games lineup with slight differences here and there. Here’s everything from the PS Plus February 2021 free games lineup.
PS Plus February 2021
Destruction AllStars (PS5)

First on the PS Plus February 2021 list is Destruction AllStars. It is an upcoming vehicular combat game set to debut next month. Master the art of intense vehicle-based combat through timing, tactics and skills to cause colossal amounts of damage, destruction and devastation in vibrant arenas across the globe.
A roster of 16 blockbuster Destruction AllStars are revved up and ready to compete in the name of entertainment and demolition. So, strap in for intense, explosive and unpredictable levels of free-flowing action and fight to be crowned the Global Destruction Federation Champion.

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Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5 and PS4)

Next on the PS Plus February 2021 list is Control: Ultimate Edition which is available on both PS5 as well as PS4. A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control. Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?
Control: Ultimate Edition contains the main game and all previously released Expansions (“The Foundation” and “AWE”).
Concrete Genie (PS4)

Last game on the PS Plus February 2021 free games lineup is Concrete Genie. Released in 2018, Concrete genie is an action-adventure game where you play Ash, a young boy from a small town named Denska.
Create your very own street art on Denska’s polluted walls, and watch as the mischievous Genies you paint spring into life and come to your aid. Each Genie possesses magical elemental powers that not only help you overcome puzzles and see off your adversaries, but are also the key to changing Ash’s and Denska’s destiny.
That’s it for the PS Plus February 2021 free games lineup. If you haven’t redeemed this month’s free games from PS Plus, there is still time left to do so if you’re quick enough.
Pokdepinion: Pretty cool of Sony to offer Control: Ultimate Edition on both PS4 and PS5 in the PS Plus February 2021 free games lineup. Wish the PS Plus Asia February lineup had both versions too. I have little to complain though as the actual lineup is pretty good already.
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Someone Made NVIDIA’s RTX 4080 Founders Edition In White

Ever wondered how would the NVIDIA’s Founder Edition card would look in white color? One Redditor has take the matters to their own hands…
Credit: TeknoMage13 (Reddit)
We’ve seen all kinds of GPU modding before – from the XOC-focused shunt mod, to custom coolers and what-have-you. Some of them voids the warranty for obvious reasons, but it hasn’t stopped the most avid of PC enthusiasts from building and running the system the way they wanted.
Redditor TeknoMage13 has painted his RTX 4080 with white to pair his new PC build, and while painting a GPU like this will mostly certainly void the warranty, that didn’t stop him anyway. To make this one-of-a-kind GPU, he has painted the card with white primer, without removing the heatsink. In that way the thermal materials will remain as-is from stock and should not affect the RTX 4080’s performance.

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He plans to pair it with other white parts, which includes a AMD-based NZXT N7 B650E motherboard with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D powering the whole system. Makes for a pretty unique PC build, that’s for sure…
Source: Videocardz | TeknoMage13’s Reddit post
Pokdepinion: Now how would the all-black RTX FE cards look like I wonder…
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Celebrate Hari Raya With New Celcom MEGA Postpaid Plans

In celebration of Ramadhan and the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities, Celcom invites Malaysians to ‘Raya Bersama’ with their friends and family with the launch of the new Celcom MEGA Family Line Unlimited, which includes unlimited internet access, the widest range of FREE 4G smartphones, and exclusive deals such as up to one-year rebates.
New Celcom MEGA plans this Raya
Celcom is launching its latest MEGA Family Unlimited plan this Raya, which gives families unlimited internet access and a new FREE smartphone. At just RM40 per line, the latest Celcom MEGA Family Line Unlimited provides unlimited HD video streaming, unlimited calls, and a 5GB hotspot quota, as well as a FREE 4G smartphone from a selection of 12 smartphones.
Furthermore, the Celcom MEGA Lightning and Unlimited postpaid plans have been updated with new features such as new size up passes and a wider selection of free 4G phones. At just RM128 a month, the latest Celcom MEGA Lightning M Plus provides a total of 70GB of monthly internet and unlimited calls, while the Celcom MEGA Unlimited M Plus offers Unlimited Full HD video streaming and a 20GB hotspot quota for the same price.

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Some of the 4G smartphones offered with the Celcom MEGA plans (with RM0 upfront payments) are the Oppo Reno 5G, Samsung Galaxy A52, Vivo V20 and many more. This offer is also perfect for customers to migrate from 3G devices to 4G smartphones.
In addition, Celcom is offering more special promotions for all Celcom customers throughout these periods:

16 April – 31 May – Customers can enjoy free Duit Raya this Ramadan & Raya by playing the Celcom Online Shop MEGA Duit Raya Customers can visit the Celcom Online Shop to play by flipping and matching ‘kuih raya’ and once successful, they will find out how much Duit Raya they can win. The Duit Raya amount will be credited in the form of plan rebates and will be automatically reflected in your bill.
1 May – 30 June – Unlock shopping vouchers from selected partners and rewards worth RM1 Million with just4ME via Celcom Xpax’s ‘Sejuta Raya’ campaign. All Celcom Xpax prepaid customers can unlock rewards by collecting points when they purchase any just4ME deals via the Celcom Life app. The rewards include FREE prepaid credit for first time just4ME users, TikTok internet quota, and shopping vouchers from Touch ‘n Go, Grab and Lazada.

For more updates on this and more Celcom promos, do head over to their official website right here or check out their official Facebook and Twitter pages.
Pokdepinion: Hmmm that Celcom MEGA Lightning M Plus plan looks mighty interesting and the price is not bad. Never tried Celcom before so I might just keep an eye on this plan if I were to ever migrate to other telcos.
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Street Fighter V Will Be Free for Two Weeks Including Four DLC Characters

Play Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition for FREE from April 23 thru May 5 on PlayStation 4 and Steam!
Four DLC characters unlocked for #SFV owners, Breath of Fire II content and more!
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— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 16, 2019

If you have yet to own Street Fighter V then I have some wonderful news for you. It appears that the game will be available for free for two weeks, giving new gamers the opportunity to try the game at their leisure. This is inclusive of four DLC characters for you to try out.
Classic characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun Li, and M. Bison make up the main 16-character main roster. In addition, players will have access to DLC characters Akuma, Blanka, Juri, and Menat. However, the four DLC characters are only available in certain game modes like Ranked, Casual, and Training. The free period also gives you access to the Arcade mode introduced in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. This Single Player mode sees you taking a character through a ladder of AI fighters.

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Each arcade ladder is based on past mainline entries in the series and only contains characters specific to that past title. In Arcade mode, you can unlock over 200 unique endings (one for every character per ladder). These endings are represented by illustrations that you can view in the Gallery.
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition also added the popular Team Battle mode from Ultra Street Fighter IV. This mode lets you draft a team and pit them against another player. Each fight gives players a chance to show off their skill with multiple fighters, something that is sure to please fans of the series.
The game will be on a two-week free trial on the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam from 23rd April 2019 until 5th May 2019. Coincidentally, it happens to be on the same date as Mortal Kombat 11’s release.
Pokdepinion: It’s a good way to get into the game since you have no losses whatsoever aside from time spent to download the game and, of course, playing the game.
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Kingdom Hearts Tabletop Game is Real and is Slated for a 2019 Release

Fans of the series have waited so long and recently gotten Kingdom Hearts 3. Now, we have some other thing related to the game to look forward to, and it’s none other than the Kingdom Hearts tabletop game.
Tabletop game publisher USAopoly has announced that it is developing Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Edition, which will adapt the classic board game Talisman: The Magical Quest Game from Games Workshop, known for the Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 series.

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Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Edition will take place across several different regions featured in the game’s Disney-inspired worlds such as Neverland and take players through a journey where they must acquire Strength and Magic in order to fight off the Heartless and prevent the darkness from taking over the world.
The game can be played with two to six players and will include various characters from the series, such as Sora, Kairi, Riku, King Mickey, Goofy, and others as characters “at the helm of an exciting and different way to play the tabletop classic,” according to USAopoly.
In addition to the board, the game itself will also feature custom marbleized six-sided dice, tokens, and cards that bring players into “the beloved aspects and exploratory spirit of ‘The Magical Quest Game’” that Talisman has been known for, while also delivering a proper dosage of Disney nostalgia that Kingdom Hearts fans have come to expect from the series.
Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Edition will be available in North America and Europe later this year. No word yet on a release in other countries.
Pokdepinion: Always wanted something like this but I’m scared it would be too different for me to like. Well, one way to find out.
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Qualcomm and Intel no longer supplying HUAWEI with chips

Google cutting their ties with HUAWEI. On the hardware side, Intel, Qualcomm, Xilinx and Broadcom have also stopped supplying HUAWEI with their chips, a move which may severely cripple HUAWEI’s ambitions to be the world’s top smartphone maker by 2020. It should also put an end to HUAWEI’s PC endeavor with the entire HUAWEI MateBook series relying on Intel processors.
While HUAWEI already has HiSilicon designing their in-house processors for their smartphones, they can’t match Qualcomm’s lineup. Their current lineup consists of a total of two main designs: the Kirin 710 mid-range chipset and the Kirin 980 flagship. Because of that, you can still see devices like the HUAWEI Y Max using a Snapdragon 660. But then this is a minor setback.

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Their PC division is probably going to take the biggest hit since all their designs are based on Intel’s processors. With that said, HUAWEI’s laptops aren’t exactly their main focus. HUAWEI’s networking business is also going to be hit quite hard, given that Xilinx and Broadcom will no longer supply them with vital chips.
Aside from US companies, German chipmaker Infineon Technologies has also reported stopped shipments to HUAWEI. The Chinese government will probably be forced to enter talks with the US, failing which should result in a trade war between the two superpowers.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if HUAWEI will finally expand their Kirin lineup to cover more bases.

[UPDATE]: HUAWEI will still continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones!
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[E3 2018] New Gameplay Trailer for The Last of Us Part 2 – It’s Darker and More Brutal

During the Sony Interactive Entertainment conference at E3 2018, developer Naughty Dog shared some lengthy gameplay footage on The Last of Us Part 2. Fair warning, it gets pretty dark.
E3 2018: New Gameplay Trailer for The Last of Us Part 2

At the Sony Interactive Entertainment press conference in E3 2018 held in Los Angeles, developer Naughty Dog had some interesting things to share on the upcoming game The Last of Us Part 2.
At long last, we got another good look at what the gameplay looks like, and it was absolutely fantastic and absolutely vicious. This time around things start considerably brighter than they did with previous reveals, looking at a definitely different version of Ellie.

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Then, of course, everything becomes dark and brutal. Oh, what a surprise. We also get to see plenty of stealth and combat, alongside beautiful environments and lighting.
The Last of Us Part 2 will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4. There is no mention yet on a release date or release window so we will be reporting on that as soon as information becomes available. Be sure to watch the gameplay footage at the top of this post. It’s about 11 minutes long so you’ll have plenty of things to enjoy.
For more developments and news at E3 2018, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net 🙂
Pokdepinion: Well, if you weren’t hyped about it before, this might just be the kick you need. Either that or you never played The Last of Us so you couldn’t really care about it. If you have the opportunity to play it, you definitely should.
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Nintendo Switch May Be Getting PS4 Remote Play

When you think of videogame platforms, you’d probably be thinking of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It’s natural for the companies behind the platforms to compete in order to make their platform the more dominant one in the market. However, business has always been unpredictable and today, we’re learning of one potential example of that.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking to further expand their PS4 Remote Play service. As of right now, it is available for PC, Mac, Android, and iOS complete with DualShock support. Now, it appears that they’re seriously considering adding that feature to the Nintendo Switch.

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Reddit user YouRedditHereFirst stumbled upon a survey which indicates that Sony seems to be testing the waters for an expanded service. Over a long series of questions, Sony explores the inclusion of more compatible devices, the addition of PS1 / PS2 titles. and a slimline DualShock controller.
There are quite a few interesting things you take note of in the survey but arguably the most interesting one has to be adding PS4 Remote Play on the Nintendo Switch. This would make for a great replacement for the failed PS Vita handheld device. Furthermore, if Sony ever decided to go the cloud gaming route, establishing a presence and improving relations with Nintendo would be beneficial for the company. This is of course assuming both companies are willing to look towards the future instead of past grudges.
Given that the Nintendo Switch is doing well in global sales, this could also be fruitful to Sony as it can encourage Nintendo gamers to adopt the PlayStation 4, and possibly other Sony consoles down the road. The PS4 would have a better chance given that it has become a lot more affordable as we are at the end of its life cycle.
For now, nothing has been confirmed yet but we will be reporting more on this as soon as information is available.
Source: Reddit
Pokdepinion: If we could ever take a step towards a unified gaming platform, where you can play both at home and on-the-go, that would be a huge win for consumers.
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[Computex 2018] Acer Unveil Predator Helios 500 And 300 – A Beauty They Are!

If you have followed our previous Acer Global Press Conference New York coverage, then this shouldn’t be of a surprised to you. Acer has unveiled of their two new gaming laptops, the Predator Helios 500 and 300 at this year’s Computex 2018 in Taiwan.
Acer Predator Helios 500 And 300

First up is the Predator Helios 500. It is one hell of a monster in terms of performance. It is powered by up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, and making a change from its predecessors, it features a black chassis.

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As for its graphics card, it utilizes a GeForce GTX 1070, which is overclockable (yeap, you read that correctly). Display wise, there are options of either 4K UHD or a Full HD 17.3-inch 144Hz G-Sync-capable IPS display. Other specifications include an Intel Optane memory, NVMe PCIe SSD, Killer DoubleShot Pro networking, as well as up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM.

The Helios 500 is set to come with 4-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghosting, Acer PredatorSense, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, HDMI 2.0 ports, a pair of speakers, a subwoofer in it, and features Acer TrueHarmony and Waves MAXXAudio. On the cooling side of things, it has Acer AeroBlade 3D metal fans as well as 5 heat pipes.

Over to the Acer Predator Helios 300, it is set for a lower spec compared to the 500. It features an all-white aluminum chassis that comes with a gold trim. Featuring a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate, it packs an 8th Gen Intel Core i7, an overclockable GTX 1060, packs 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and up to 2TB worth of HDD storage.

The Helios 300 also uses Intel Optane memory for better loading times and response. It features 2 of Acer’s ultra-thin all-metal AeroBlade 3D fans that helps you game non-stop without concerns of thermal throttling. Through its PredatorSense, there are 3 available modes for cooling; Coolboost Mode, Normal Mode, and also the Silent Mode.
Pokdepinion: Although the Acer Predator Helios 300 is the lower variant, I actually fancy that gaming laptop more, just because of its look (yes, shame on me).
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NVIDIA Malaysia: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti to start from RM5800, RTX 3070 Ti from RM2880

We are currently facing extremely high prices for graphics cards, but perhaps there’s a glimmer of hope with the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti. NVIDIA has officially announced the starting prices for these cards on their website, and they are quite affordable.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti will start from RM2880, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is going to start from RM5800. These are very much in line with their launch MSRP in USD, but of course, we aren’t sure how long we will see NVIDIA’s local partners offer the cards at the low MSRPs.

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With the GPU prices in Malaysia driven up by multiple factors including cryptominers and also scalpers, it would be extremely odd to see the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards being offered for less than the current market price for GeForce RTX 3070 cards. But oh well, I guess a man can hope.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti Specs and Malaysian Pricing

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

CUDA Cores
5888
6144
8704
10240
10496

Clocks (GHz)
1.73
1.77
1.71
1.67
1.70

Performance
20 Shader TFLOPS
40 RT TFLOPS
163 Tensor TFLOPS
22 Shader TFLOPS
42 RT TFLOPS
174 Tensor TFLOPS
30 Shader TFLOPS
58 RT TFLOPS
238 Tensor TFLOPS
34 Shader TFLOPS
67 RT TFLOPS
273 Tensor TFLOPS
36 Shader TFLOPS
69 RT TFLOPS
285 Tensor TFLOPS

Memory
8GB GDDR6
8GB GDDR6X
10GB GDDR6X
12GB GDDR6X
24GB GDDR6X

Memory bus width
256-bit
256-bit
320-bit
384-bit
384-bit

TGP rating
220W
290W
320W
350W
350W

NVLink
No
No
No
No
Yes

MSRP
RM2399
RM2880
RM3360
RM5800
RM7208

Availability
October 2020
10th June 2021
17th September 2020
3rd June 2021
24th September 2020

Hopefully with the cryptomining limiters imposed on the new LHR cards as well as the new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti, we will see more cards available for gamers to buy. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti from NVIDIA’s AIB partners will be available for purchase in Malaysia starting 3rd June, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti will be out starting 10th June, so stay tuned for them.

Here’s our review of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition

Pokdepinion: RM5800 for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sure sounds very enticing…
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Nintendo Suggests Simple Fix for Nintendo Switch Overheat Issue

Given how hot it can be during the Summer, there has been an increase of Nintendo Switch overheat issues reported recently. Nintendo has since suggested a simple fix for this problem, which can help but doesn’t necessarily guarantee it either.
Simple Fix for Nintendo Switch Overheat Issue

気温が高い場所でNintendo Switchを使用すると、本体の温度が高くなる場合があります。5～35℃の場所で使用してください。
また、吸気口や排気口が塞がれていると本体の温度が高くなる場合があります。吸気口や排気口まわりの風通しを良くしてください。 https://t.co/DjCnnrGUe8 pic.twitter.com/SKFSUOfkxh
— 任天堂サポート (@nintendo_cs) July 27, 2021

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The official Nintendo customer service Twitter account in Japan recently tweeted out about the Nintendo Switch thermals, particularly on preventing the system from overheating. As expected, the tweets are in Japanese but if you are curious, this is what the thread says:
If you use your Nintendo Switch in a hot environment, the console’s temperature might rise. You should ideally play between temperatures of 5 to 35°C (41 to 95 °F). Moreover, if the air intake and exhaust ports are blocked, the console’s temperature might rise. Please be careful not to obstruct them.
1st tweet
If your Nintendo Switch overheats, it might automatically enter sleep mode as a protection measure. If you play on TV mode, please set the dock in a way so the heat doesn’t easily accumulate.
2nd tweet
If foreign objects such as dust enter the air intake or exhaust ports, remove them with a vacuum cleaner. For safety concerns, do not try to disassemble the console.
3rd tweet
While not all games will face heat-related issues, certain games like The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will really push the system to its limits, which is quite audible via the fan noise. If the weather itself is hot, that would make it far worse.
Basically, what Nintendo is suggesting is for people to vacuum the exhaust ports on the rear of the Nintendo Switch to ensure no dust or anything else is blocking the way. They also don’t recommend disassembling it for safety purposes.
For now, if you are facing overheat issues with your Nintendo Switch, you can just vacuum it for now unless you find some sort of accessory that can help safely cool the system down.
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Pokdepinion: This certainly does help but it doesn’t permanently fix the inherent flaw with the Nintendo Switch’s cooling, particularly when exhausting hot air out. I’m partly hoping there are improvements on the OLED version, even if it is a minor one.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Suggests a Rather Unconventional Controller

As rumours and leaks continue to circulate about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, a recent leak suggests an intriguing addition to the console’s controllers: scroll wheels positioned near the trigger buttons. While Nintendo has remained tight-lipped about its next console, fans have eagerly awaited news about the “Switch 2.” In the absence of official information, leaks and speculation have fueled excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead in the gaming landscape.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leak: Controllers with Scroll Wheels?

After the underperformance of the Wii U, Nintendo made a triumphant comeback with the Nintendo Switch, capturing the mainstream market and becoming one of the company’s most successful home consoles. In fact, it has secured a spot as the third best-selling game platform, trailing only behind the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo’s own DS. However, as the Switch approaches its seventh year on the market, fans anticipate a successor to address hardware limitations and further innovate the gaming experience.

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The latest leak adds an intriguing twist to the ongoing Switch 2 rumours. A TSA agent, sharing their discovery anonymously, stumbled upon an unusual electronic device in a pelican case during routine security checks. The device, resembling a Wi-Fi modem, was accompanied by an unfinished game controller. What caught the leaker’s attention was the inclusion of scroll wheels near the trigger buttons, reminiscent of those found on computer mice.

What made this incident particularly noteworthy was the business cards found with the individual traveling with the case, providing evidence of their affiliation with Nintendo’s research and development (R&D) department. While the leaker refrained from speculating about the purpose of the scroll wheels, they did mention the size of the console, which appeared to be comparable to that of the Xbox One. This led to speculation about Nintendo potentially shifting away from the hybrid console concept that defined the original Switch.
Nintendo has always been synonymous with introducing groundbreaking concepts to the gaming world. From shoulder buttons and analog sticks to motion controls, glasses-free 3D, dual-screens, and portability, Nintendo’s ambition to redefine gaming hardware is commendable. While not every endeavor has been a resounding success, the company’s willingness to push boundaries and explore new possibilities is evident.
If the leak about the scroll wheels on the Switch 2 controllers turns out to be accurate, it raises intriguing questions about how this new feature could impact gameplay. Their commitment to enhancing the gaming experience through innovative hardware design makes it worth considering how these scroll wheels might be integrated into games and add a new layer of interaction and immersion.
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Pokdepinion: The recent leak about scroll wheels on the console’s controllers adds another element of speculation and excitement. While it’s essential to approach leaks with caution, considering Nintendo’s history of introducing novel concepts, it’s not surprising that fans are intrigued by the potential for enhanced gameplay experiences.
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Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Gaming Headset With TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers Revealed

The folks at Razer has today revealed the all-new Razer Kaira Pro Designed for Xbox. As you can tell by the name, the gaming headphones is aimed for both the Xbox Series X and S. There’s also a standard Razer Kaira Pro where it offers more platforms to use from.
Razer Kairo Pro Designed for Xbox

The Razer Kaira Pro Designed for Xbox utilizes the company’s TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers as well as HyperClear Supercardioid Mic. Though it is aimed for Xbox’s latest consoles, the standard Kaira Pro can be used on Windows 10 PC and Android devices through Bluetooth 5.0, allowing you to take advantage of more platforms to utilize it.

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It uses an ultra-soft breathable memory foam with ear cushions designed to minimize heat build-up and perspiration, at least according to Razer. Aside from that, the company states that the headphones can last up to 15 hours with Chroma Lighting on and up to 20 hours without the RGB lighting.
What’s the price? The standard Kaira Pro is priced at $149.99 (~RM615) and $99.99 (~RM410) for the Razer Kaira Pro Designed for Xbox. Despite the announcement, it is yet to be confirmed of the availability of the headsets and the local pricing. We will update the article accordingly if more details become available. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how well it sounds like… I probably wouldn’t mind having a go at it and test it out.
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