NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GDDR6X packs more upgrades than just more memory

NVIDIA has just quietly announced the new GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GDDR6X. While it was heavily rumored previously, I somewhat expected it to not arrive at all, considering that NVIDIA did drop two cards during their CES 2022 keynote, but lo and behold, the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GDDR6X is now official, with more than just extra memory.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GDDR6X: wider memory bus, more CUDA cores
As discussed in an earlier article about the leaks, the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GDDR6X will tout a wider 384-bit memory bus, unlike the regular GeForce RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X that has a 320-bit wide memory bus. This means that you will be getting 20% more memory bandwidth, which might provide for an interesting performance boost.
The CUDA core count has also been bumped up slightly, with the newer GeForce RTX 3080 12GB packing 8960 CUDA cores, versus the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB’s 8704. This also means that you will be getting two extra SMs worth of Tensor and RT cores as well, which will give the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB a total of 280 Tensor cores and 70 RT cores.

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The extra memory and slightly larger GPU seems to have contributed to the power consumption, as NVIDIA has apparently kept the GPU clocks the same. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is designed with a TGP of 350W, which is the same as the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and 30W higher than the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB’s 320W TGP.

And the thing that everyone wants to know the most: pricing and availability. Unfortunately while NVIDIA did announce that the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is now available, NVIDIA is not making any Founders Edition cards. This also means that we will most probably not see any cards at MSRP. Stay tuned to find out more about how NVIDIA’s partners are pricing the card!
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GDDR6X Specs

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (GA102)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1260MHz
Boost Clock: 1710MHz

Cores
8960 CUDA Cores
280 Tensor Cores
70 RT Cores

Memory
12GB GDDR6X

Memory Speed
19Gbps

Memory Interface
384-bit

Pokdepinion: I think NVIDIA is either getting much better yields on the Samsung 8N process as it matures, or they are just trying to raise the average selling price of the GA102 dies… But why does the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB need to exist when the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is already a thing??

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Looks like Harada has some things up his sleeve after all as Tekken 7 Season 2 has been announced, with legacy characters Lei Wulong, Anna Williams, and…
Tekken 7 Season 2 Adds Lei Wulong, Anna Williams, and a Surprise Guest Character

It’s common to hear something major from fighting games after their game’s tournament portion at the EVO global championships. Last time, we got to know it was Geese Howard but now, it’s something that many fans have been asking for. Tekken 7 Season 2 has been announced and this is what we’re getting thus far.
The first major reveal is the return of some legacy characters, with the first character being Anna Williams. The reveal demonstrated some combos, he rage drive, as well as her rage art. She seems to be sporting a more dark look, somewhat resembling Eliza. Clearly, some form of rivalry is still going on with fellow veteran and sister, Nina Williams.

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The next major reveal is one that has been requested my many fans for a long time now. Lei Wulong has indeed been confirmed. The video demonstrated some combos, his rage art, and multiple rage drives. Interestingly, he’s sporting a brand new, noticeably older look compared to previous entries.
The following is the official description given by the folks over at Bandai Namco:
As the personal bodyguard of Kazuya Mishima, Anna Williams is a beautiful and intelligent officer with deadly fighting skills, and serves to drive her sister Nina crazy!
Lei Wulong makes his long awaited return to TEKKEN, sporting new digs and his deadly Tiger, Crane, Leopard, Snake, and Dragon styles!
And lastly is the addition of yet another guest character, and it’s one you never saw coming. Straight from AMC’s The Walking Dead series, you have the brutal leader of the Saviors, Negan. Not much is shown about this character unfortunately so we will have to wait for more details.

We also expect Season 2 to come with a bunch of new costumes and in-game items as well but no information on that is available at the moment. We’ll just have to wait and.
The Season DLC doesn’t have a specific release date / window at the moment, only a vague “Coming Soon”. Tekken 7 is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It’s also available in arcade machines in Japan.
Pokdepinion: Adding Negan from The Walking Dead is a rather odd choice for me. One would think they would add another character from a different fighting game series but oh well. I’m just happy there’s a big number of characters coming to the game.
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Cooler Master SK622 released for just RM439 in Malaysia

Cooler Master has just released the Cooler Master SK622 wireless keyboard, a revised version of the Cooler Master SK621. It bears the same 60% compact layout and hybrid wireless capabilities, but there are some major changes here.
For starters, the Cooler Master SK622 replaces the weird flat chiclet keycaps on the Cooler Master SK621 for more contoured ones. The whole keyboard is designed to work with Windows, Mac, iOS and Android systems, and that’s indicated by the keyboard’s legends also including Mac’s Command key.

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They also added adjustable feet to allow you to raise the keyboard for improved ergonomics. On top of that, Cooler Master replaced the Cherry MX RGB Low Profile switches with TTC’s low profile mechanical switches, which adds the option to get tactile and clicky switches with the Cooler Master SK622, something which was not possible with the Cooler Master SK621.
The Cooler Master SK622 also works with the newer MasterPlus+ software, instead of the Cooler Master Portal software. You can use it to customize the extensive RGB lighting available not only under every individual key, but also around the sides of the Cooler Master SK622.

The Cooler Master SK622 in Space Gray is priced at RM439 in Malaysia and it is available now on their official Shopee store.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how different will the TTC switches feel versus the Cherry MX RGB Low Profile switches in their previous low profile keyboards.
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Samsung 256Gb 3D V-NAND — bigger SSDs coming

Samsung Electronics announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 256-gigabit (Gb), three-dimensional (3D) Vertical NAND (V-NAND) flash memory based on 48 layers of 3-bit multi-level-cell (MLC) arrays for use in solid state drives (SSDs).
This is an upgrade over the chips used for the 2TB Samsung SSDs. Each chip will now offer 32GB of storage space, allowing manufacturers to cram even more storage into an SSD.
A 48-layer 3-bit MLC 256Gb V-NAND flash chip consumes over 30 percent less power compared to a 32-layer, 3-bit MLC, 128Gb V-NAND chip when storing the same amount of data. During production, the new chip also achieves approximately 40 percent more productivity over its 32-layer predecessor, bringing much enhanced cost competitiveness to the SSD market, while mainly utilizing existing equipment.

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Samsung plans to produce 3rd generation V-NAND throughout the remainder of 2015, to enable accelerated adoption of terabyte-level SSDs. While now introducing SSDs with densities of two terabytes and above for consumers, Samsung also plans to increase its high-density SSD sales for the enterprise and data center storage markets with leading-edge PCIe NVMe and SAS interfaces.
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Pokdepinion: So with the improved productivity on Samsung’s side, we might actually be seeing a drop in SSD prices. Higher capacity at lower prices? Pokde approves!
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Genshin Impact 2.7 Update Delayed: Release Date, Banners and Leaks

Hoyoverse has recently announced on their official social media that the new 2.7 updates have been delayed. The developers did not give a reason for the delay, but a Hoyoverse press representative contacted Polygon via e-mail that it was “related to project progress”. Lockdowns in Shanghai from Covid-19, where the Hoyoverse offices are located, are most likely affecting the delay since Shanghai has been under heavy lockdown since early April, according to Polygon.

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Lumie, one of Genshin Impact’s popular leakers, speculated that 2.7 might be delayed for another 3 weeks which means that 2.6 might get another banner right after Ayaka’s banner. People on Reddit have speculated that the double rerun banners from 2.7, Itto and Xiao might be pushed forward instead.
Genshin Impact 2.7 Livestream Leaks

Another Genshin Impact’s renowned leaker, UBatcha, has released a leak livestream art that has been delayed, featuring Xiao, Itto, and Yanfei and confirming the two new characters: 4-star electro sword character, Kuki Shinobu, and 5-star hydro bow character, Yelan. 2.7 Beta has just ended and Hoyoverse has finally finalized their skills and kits and any new changes to Kuki Shinobu and Yelan will come during the official 2.7 updates.
Genshin Impact is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is currently still in development.
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Pokdepinion: Was kinda disappointed with the announcement of the 2.7 livestream this week. However, it is understandable as Covid situation in Shanghai isn’t getting better and I hope the city would have a speedy recovery. On another note, I am excited for Kuki Shinobu and Yelan and I wonder what part would they play in the Genshin Universe.
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DOOGEE release Android 5.0 Lolipop update for Titans2 DG700

If you happen to own newer DOOGEE Titans2 DG700, then you might need to know that the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop update is available for download but you need to use a PC for manual updating.
Much strong, so chunky

For your knowledge the Titans2 DG700 is a business-oriented smartphone by DOOGEE that offers a lot of features in term of toughness and build quality and have a similar look with the luxurious Virtu phones. With a chunky CNC-ed body and IP67 waterproof rating the device seems to do a pretty good job in many tests.

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The DG700 Titans 2 runs Android 4.4.2 on a MT6582 1.3Ghz quad core and 1GB RAM in early production and now the latest Android 5.0 update is released and available for download. Of course since this is manual update, you need to download and follow all the instructions here.
IP67 waterproof just like the MiBand
Here is some screenshots of the Android 5.0 update for the DOOGEE DG700
Lock screen
Home Screen
Notification bar
Application
Setting
Calendar
Stop watch

Mail configuration

Alarm

Any questions regarding the DG700 can be asked at their English Facebook page here and to purchase the phones you can buy it from here.
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12th Gen Intel Core processors announced from $264 — up to 5.2GHz boost, 16-cores, DDR5 and PCIe 5.0

Intel has finally officially taken the wraps off the 12th Gen Intel Core family, or more specifically, six unlocked desktop processors. The full 12th Gen Intel Core family will include 60 processors, scaling from 9W to 125W TDPs, enabling all sorts of PC form factors. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves and focus on the aforementioned six processors.
12th Gen Intel Core – the world’s best gaming processors, again

The biggest paradigm shift for the 12th Gen Intel Core processors is its hybrid architecture. If you would like more details about the architecture, you can read more about it here. The gist of it is that Intel is combining two different architectures for better scaling with multi-threaded workloads. With Thread Director, the cores will be optimally utilized as the OS will know which core to use, and Intel is working with developers to further improve the optimization for the hybrid architecture.

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We did mention that the 12th Gen Intel Core processors are the world’s best gaming processors, and a major focus for Intel is indeed PC gaming. The Intel Core i9-12900K, Intel’s flagship Alder Lake processor, is up to 28% faster than the 1th Gen Core i9-11900K in games. With its 8 P-cores and 8 E-cores, which allows it to offload parallel tasks like streaming for up to 84% more FPS when streaming and recording gameplay.

The multi-threaded performance uplift also comes in handy for creators, with the performance of the 12th Gen Intel Core processors combined with the immense bandwidth of DDR5 enabling up to 36% faster image editing performance, 32% faster video editing performance, 37% faster 3D modeling performance and 100% faster multi-frame rendering.

While the competition is currently quite limited with their overclocking headroom, Intel is still promising the best overclocking experience on 12th Gen Intel Core processors. You can independently overclock the P-cores and E-cores, and use the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility 7.5 for more platform overclocking features than ever before. For those who aren’t inclined to get their hands dirty with manual tuning, there’s also the Intel Speed Optimizer feature for one-click overclocking.
Along with debuting DDR5 on the platform, Intel is introducing Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0, with support for up to 3 profiles and even rewriteable custom profiles. The 12th Gen Intel Core platform will also support flexible tuning for ardent memory overclockers on both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, making it one of the best overclocking platforms for enthusiasts.
On top of that, you get 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes for your graphics, and 4 PCIe 4.0 lanes, that will usually be configured for storage. You can check out the specifications of the newly announced 12th Gen Intel Core processors below:
12th Gen Intel Core Processors Specs and Prices

P-core / E Core Base Clock (GHz)
Max Turbo (GHz)
Single P-core / Single E-core Turbo (GHz)
Cores/Threads
Cache
TDP
Graphics
Price

Intel Core i9-12900K
3.2 / 2.4
5.2
5.1 / 3.9
16C (8P + 8E) / 24T
30MB
125W
Intel UHD Graphics 770
32EU @ 1550MHz
$589 (~RM2443)

Intel Core i9-12900KF
3.2 / 2.4
5.2
5.1 / 3.9
16C (8P + 8E) / 24T
30MB
125W
N/A
$564 (~RM2339)

Intel Core i7-12700K
3.6 / 2.7
5.0
4.9 / 3.8
12C (8P + 4E) / 20T
25MB
125W
Intel UHD Graphics 770 32EU @ 1500MHz
$409 (~RM1693)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
3.6 / 2.7
5.0
4.9 / 3.8
12C (8P + 4E) / 20T
24MB
125W
N/A
$384 (~RM1593)

Intel Core i5-12600K
3.7 / 2.8
4.9
4.9 / 3.6
10C (6P + 4E) / 16T
20MB
125W
Intel UHD Graphics 770
32EU @ 1450MHz
$289 (~RM1199)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
3.7 / 2.8
4.9
4.9 / 3.6
10C (6P + 4E) / 16T
20MB
125W
N/A
$264 (~RM1095)

Prices range from $264 (~RM1097) to $589 (~RM2447), which is actually a very slight price hike from the 11th Gen Intel Core series. Pre-orders are available starting now, with them being officially available starting this 4th November. Supply is expected to be pretty good, with Intel expecting to ship hundreds of thousands of these unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core processors by the end of this year. Another 28 SKUs from the 12th Gen Intel Core family will be shipping next year, targeting the desktop, mobile and commercial segments.
Intel 600 Series Chipset – x8 DMI 4.0, up to 28 PCIe lanes

The interconnect between the CPU and chipset has been upgraded to an x8 DMI 4.0 link, which harnesses PCIe 4.0 for 16GT/s, or double the bandwidth that you would get with the 11th Gen Intel Core processors paired up with the Intel 500 series chipsets. Or quadruple the bandwidth between the 10th Gen Intel Core processors and the 400 series chipsets.
Intel also overcome the main bummers with the Intel 400 and Intel 500 series chipsets. This time, Intel finally brings PCIe 4.0 to the Intel 600 chipsets. The Intel Z690 will have up to 28 PCIe lanes, 12 PCIe 4.0 lanes and 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes.  There’s support for USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, WiFi 6E and Gigabit LAN, but these aren’t exactly all that different from what was already available on the Intel 500 series chipsets.
Overall, the 12th Gen Intel Core platform is a pretty momentous leap forward for Intel, and hopefully for PC users everywhere as well. Stay tuned for our reviews of these processors!
Pokdepinion: From the looks of it, the Intel Core i7-12700KF might be the best option for gamers who might not care as much about the multi-threaded performance that the Core i9-12900K can bring to the table. We need to wait for pricing though…
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a highly-anticipated game, especially after seeing the trailer during a previous PlayStation State of Play livestream. Now, this action-adventure game by Ember Lab have officially been launched to the masses.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Officially Launched

Kena: Bridge of Spirits has officially been launched for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. Indie game studio Ember Lab has also partnered up with publisher Maximum Games to release physical Deluxe Editions of the game for the PlayStation consoles, just in time for the 2021 holiday season.
The physical Deluxe Edition of Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be available at a retail price of USD $49.99. It will include a bunch of exclusive digital and physical items, which should include the following:

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Soundtrack
Golden Rot Skin
Unique Kena Staff
Physical copy of the game

Interestingly, the game will also be making an appearance on Fall Guys as gamers can get their hands on a Kena skin and a Rot skin. As the game has seen a few crossovers like Ratchet & Clank before, it’s not a big surprise to see this.
While the game is now officially out on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC, for those looking to get their hands on the Deluxe Edition will have to wait a little longer. If you’re interested to pre-order the game, you can do so by clicking right here or checking with your local retailers.
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Pokdepinion: I’m excited to try the game out and now that I have the time for it, I’m gonna focus solely on this. Stay tuned for the review.
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Devil May Cry Director Teases Upcoming Project; Apologizes for E3 Absence

Devil May Cry director Hideaki Itsuno tweeted about his progress on an upcoming project. Question is, what exactly is this project?
So, E3 2017 came and already passed us by. Some people loved it, some people hated it, and that’s okay. After all, we gamers are a very diverse bunch of individuals, it’s practically impossible to please ever single one of us.
One notable absence on E3 2017 is the Devil May Cry series. Are we going to see more of the original, sometimes insane, white-haired devil hybrid again or perhaps even its rebooted counterpart? The director of the series took to Twitter to tease fans on an upcoming project.

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Devil May Cry Director Teases Upcoming Project

Sorry to not announce anything at E3.
Please wait as my project is progressing smoothly.
E3は発表無しでゴメンなさい。プロジェクトは順調なので発表までお待ち下さい。
— Hideaki Itsuno (@tomqe) June 18, 2017

Hideaki Itsuno, the director of the beloved Devil May Cry series, took to Twitter this morning to apologize for remaining silent over the course of E3 2017. The good news? He also reassured fans that his next project is “progressing smoothly.”
Fans went wild, replying with various Devil May Cry gifs. One starts to wonder what game could this next project be? Could it be Devil May Cry 5, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Sengoku Basara 5, or Rival Schools 3? We expect to get more solid information on this next project before the year ends. However, it will be tough to expect the game to come out very soon.
Hideaki Itsuno annnounced that he was working on this new project at the start of 2017. For those of you who aren’t aware, Hideaki Itsuno worked on Devil May Cry 2-4, the last of which released in 2008 and remastered in 2015.

Pokdepinion: I would find it weird if there is a Devil May Cry 5, especially after the series got rebooted after its 4th installment. However, I can definitely say that it is something I would be more than happy to have.
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Cooler Master Introduces Their 3 Case Fans In 1 MasterFan SF360R ARGB

Today sees the launch of Cooler Master’s new Square Fan (SF) series of PC fans. The new fans, MasterFan SF360R ARGB, not only comes with RGB lighting but it is also designed to enhance user experience in installation and of course, performance.

There’s three new fans included in the new SF series; the MasterFan SF120R RGB, SF120R ARGB, and the SF360R ARGB. All three fans feature the brand’s new square fan design, while the SF360R ARGB fan incorporates multiple fans in an All-In-One frame.

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The entire SF series features rubber pads around each point of connection to decrease vibration and also reduce noise pollution. Additionally, the SF series is designed to be compatible with all current AIO liquid coolers and most computer cases.

With the SF360R ARGB, it comes ready with an ARGB controller that allows new lighting modes to better showcase its addressable RGB capabilities. The SF series is also compatible with most major RGB motherboard manufacturers such as ASUS, MSI, and ASRock, as well as their included software.
Cooler Master has said that they will release additional models of the MasterFan SF series in the coming months that includes the SF240R ARGB, SF120P ARGB, and SF240 ARGB. The MasterFan SF360R ARGB is now available in Malaysia for the price of RM199.
Pokdepinion: I certainly like the idea of less cables in my case!
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ASUS ROG Centurion 7.1 headset review – Your seventh sense activated!

Introduction

If you spend hours in front of the desktop and gaming is a serious business to you, then you would have realised how important it is to couple your gaming rig to a great headphone. See, I mentioned gaming specifically here, because today, we are taking the ASUS ROG Centurion 7.1 for a spin, which is a REAL 7.1 surround-sound headset engineered specifically for the real gamer in you. If you are an FPS gamer and the likes of Battlefield and Call of Duty are your picks, the ROG Centurion will even give you an edge in the game! Check it out~
Unboxing the ROG Centurion
I’ve mentioned countless times before, when it comes to ASUS ROG products unboxing, you are never going to be disappointed. The ROG Centurion is no exception here. The box is bulky but the goodies that it contains explains why. The outlook itself is pretty neatly done. The front face projects the headset while the rear highlights the key features.

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But let me tell you this, it only gets interesting as you unbox it further. For starters, the front layer has a foldable flap that shows a black lid underneath it that is securing the content. under that black lid? Actually a series of lid later, you finally get the first peek of the headset.
“Welcome to the elite Republic Of Gamers community”
Look at that ROG shield holding the headset securely in its position. The box is deep, so to keep things neat, only the headset is displayed at the top layer. I know what you’re thinking coz I had the same thought too. If only that shield was part of a headset stand. Or maybe it is?

You don’t see this much! ASUS actually included a headset stand for the ROG Centurion. It looks good too! Underneath the headset, lies the rest of the accessories that are bundled with the ROG Centurion headset.

Finally, under the headset, you will find the rest of the accessories. I’ll run it through shortly, let’s take them out and lay them on the table for better visibility.

Clockwise from top, we have the ROG Centurion headset and its stand, fabric mesh ear cushion, HDMI to 3.5mm splitter, quick start guides, Type-A to Type-A USB cable, ROG Centurion USB Audio Station.
Appearance
The ROG Centurion feels premium just by holding. The black part of the headset is fully coated with matte teflon. The default ear cushions are made of protein leather and it comes with an option of fabric mesh cushions too. Being plastic material, the headset is very lightweight but still durable. The only part that will be in contact with your body is leather. I swapped to the fabric mesh as I prefer its comfort more than the leather.

The headset itself is very beautiful! The sides of the headset are draped with glossy black and silver plates. The Mayan inspired design which is the ROG signature adds a touch to the orange and black scheme. The gamer eye, which is the ROG emblem adds the final touch boasting the pride you have earned. The microphone easily revolves back into its position when not in use. The shining orange metal piece adds attitude to the microphone.
In case you are wondering, yes, the ROG logo does lit up when you enable the lighting mode, and no, its not RGB.

The ROG Centurion USB Audio Station has a similar outlook as its headset. It looks like a mini spaceship with Mayan designed scheme around the edges. At the top of the Audio Station, there is a rotating knob that functions as the volume variable switch. Around this knob, you can see plenty red lights that will indicate the levels or selected profile option. Now this is dependant on a combination of the four buttons and another knob in front of it.
The four buttons in front of the top knob are the 7.1 activator, Amplifier activator, Microphone ON/OFF switch and the external speakers switcher. The front facade has another knob that is a little trickier. It has options for Main, Mic, Side, Rear, Center, Lighting, Front, Sub and Spectrum. I’ll get on to how to use these buttons later on. It’s a bit complicated at first, but after a little practice, it gets pretty easy to use.
Right above the top knob, there is an ENC (Environmental Noise Cancelling) microphone. This microphone will pick up any noises around including conversations, or even keyboard clicks and cancel them for a much more immersive experience. To switch this off, you can use long fingernails to toggle a small switch at the bottom of the ROG Centurion USB Audio Station.
Specifications

Connector
USB Station to Desktop: USB
Headphone to USB Station: HDMI

Drivers
Front: 40mm
Subwoofer: 40mm
Center: 30mm
Side: 20mm
Rear: 20mmDriver Material: Neodymium Magnet

Microphone:
Uni-directional, 50~12000Hz, -26dB

Cable:
Headset cable: 1.5m
USB cable: 1.5m

Weight:
450g

User Experience
Setting up the ROG Centurion is very straightforward. Just plug the USB cable to the desktop and connect it to the Centurion Audio Station. Then plug the headset to the headset socket – not to be confused with the one next to the USB socket. That one is for your external speakers. Which you can plug in the provided HDMI to 3.5mm jack and extend another (up to) 7.1 setup that you might have on your desktop. Next, download the ROG 7.1 software form ASUS’ website and you’re good to go.

The cable of the headset is too short for my use case. My desktop is on the floor, right side of my table. The USB cable is perfectly long enough to put the Centurion Audio Station to the right of my display monitor. It wasn’t long enough to reach to the left side of the monitor, where, trust me, you would want to put it there so the cable don’t mingle around with your mouse. So I was only able to put the Centurion Audio Station to the right of the monitor. Plugging in the headset, the cable is not long enough to go around my keyboard and extend from the left side instead. I mean, it does elongate, but with this, my movement is much restricted. I think the headset needs at least 2m to 2.5m length cable. And since it’s not unpluggable, there’s nothing much I can do about this other than rearrange my desktop.
The next thing is that the Centurion Audio Station is too light. Or it doesn’t have good grip. A little movement is enough to prod it all over the table. I tried several things like cleaning the rubber feet and my table, but it just wouldn’t stay in one position. And because the headset is plugged at the back of the Centurion Audio Station, you would be struggling to keep it facing front towards you – which is very important because you really need to use the buttons a lot. That leads me to my next topic.
The buttons on the Centurion Audio Station can seem pretty complicated. It requires a little practise to get familiarising. Most of the actions that you can do on the Centurion Audio Station can be tweaked over the software but while in a serious game, you would not want to switch your window to the software just to do tweaking, right? So how does it work?

Keep in mind first, that the top knob works two ways. Rotating being one, you can also press it inwards for “activation”. Now, you would want to focus on the first four buttons first. The 7.1 button switches the Centurion Audio Station into surround or stereo mode. When you switch this off (going into stereo mode), You could only function the Centurion Audio Station in “Main” mode in which spinning the top knob will affect overall headset volume. Pressing the top knob in this case will switch mute the headset.
When you switch the 7.1 to “ON”, you can now tweak the volume of every speaker in the headset by turning the front knob to either Main, Side, Rear, Center, Front or Sub. In this case, turning the top knob will alter the volume of that particular speaker respectively.
The next button is the AMP which is pretty straightforward. Switching it on will activate the built-in amplifier enhancing the sound. The button next to it (MIC) is to activate the microphone. You actually have to disable the mic from the Centurion Audio Station. If you have this button enabled, even while your microphone is fully folded inwards, it will still capture the surrounding sound. In case you don’t want to extend the microphone, this can be pretty nifty. The last button is “Speakers” which will switch the sound to your external speakers if you have one mounted.
Now, to make things even more interesting, there are two extra options that you can tweak. Turn the front knob to “Lighting” and then press the top knob to activate the lighting LEDs. You can now choose whether you want the LED to blink or remain static. If you want the light to switch off, just press the top knob inwards and the LED on the headset will switch off.
Next, you can turn the front knob to “Spectrum” and activate it by pressing the top knob. Now, you have four modes activated on the Centurion Audio Station that allows you to let the ROG Centurion to automatically tweak the audio environment to four different game modes: FPS Gunfire mode, FPS Footsteps mode, Action/RPG mode and Racing mode. And trust me when I say this, it really feels surreal when you are playing the respective game!

The ROG 7.1 application itself is really powerful! It provides you plenty of options to tweak the sound for each of the speakers separately, setup your own equalizer, alter the microphone’s noise gate, add some reverb based on your preferred environment, boost the bass, add compression, setup your profiles, export and import them. The equalizer itself is a full-spectrum equalizer with ranges between 32Hz all the way to 16KHz.
There is also integration to Sonic Radar PRO which you can easily enable or disable it. If you enable it, you can then tweak your Sonic Radar PRO settings too.

Of course, Sonic Radar Pro gives you a bonus edge in-game by identifying the source of sound. The accuracy of this application is so scary, it feels like cheating. You can enable an overlay within your game to let it show you where the enemies are coming from, or where the source of bullet shooting sound is coming from, or identify which base is the C4 planted in, and a whole lot more! Then again, having 7.1 headset, you wouldn’t really need this, I suppose?

The headset itself has five drivers on each sides to deliver the audio. The subwoofer itself uses 40mm driver that delivers punchy bass. Even listening at loud volumes, you barely hear any crackling or stress on the speakers. Coupling this to the built-in ESS amplifier – which is the world’s highest performance headphone amplifier, the sound that the ROG Centurion delivers is just amazing! If you are keen to know more, the ROG Centurion is using the ESS9601 Hi-Fi headphone Amplifier.
The ROG Centurion is as comfortable as good as it sounds too! I burnt-in the headset for a total of 24 hours to achieve it’s absolute form. Using it for 5 – 6 hours continuously was effortless. In fact, while being this bulky, it almost feels like you’re not having it on you. And if you want to make it even more comfortable, I would suggest seriously trying on the fabric mesh cushions. You might never revert back to the leather cushions. The only annoyance that ASUS needs to rectify is the fact that the audio cable keeps getting in my way, but that’s just my setup. Still, to achieve perfection, I expect the ROG Centurion to adapt itself rather than the user having to adapt. Afterall, it’s ROG.

Conclusion
Paying a price of RM1479 does put my expectations very high from a gaming headset. The build quality is impressive, the finishing is immaculate, the sound is amazing. Pretty much whatever you want from a very good headset, the ROG Centurion has it. Forget about virtual 7.1, this is THE 7.1 environment that you need for the absolute gaming experience. If you have ever tried the ASUS Strix DSP and have been impressed with this, then you would be blown away if you get your hands on this ROG Centurion. It’s huge but fits very comfortably on your ears and head. Just don’t expect it to work on anything else other than your desktop :)

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Video Shows Off Some Of Its New Features

We’re just days away from the Unpacked event, where we are expected to see the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series in all its glory. If you can’t wait a few more days, we do have something for you as a video on the upcoming flagship series has leaked online.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Leaked Video

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leaked video came courtesy of infamous leaker Evan Blass of @evleaks. This is a promotional video for the device by AT&T, which shows off the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G and Note 20 Ultra 5G. Both devices will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC, at least for North America.

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The standard model will be available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, and Mystic Gray colours, and uses a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display whereas the Ultra variant will be available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, and Mystic White and uses a larger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display with 120Hz refresh rate instead.
You can also expect a new and refined S-Pen with a “real pen to paper feel” as shown in the video. It appears that Samsung partnered up with Microsoft to bring a feature that lets you convert note into PowerPoint slides and Word documents via the Samsung Notes app. Apart from that, you can have better organization of notes in the same app, alongside 8K video recording with 33MP simultaneous image capture.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G will have a 108MP primary camera with 50x Space Zoom while the standard model will have a 64MP main camera with 30x Space Zoom. The former will have the bigger battery capacity at 4,500mAh whereas the latter will have a 4,300mAh battery capacity.
We will be reporting on this when the Unpacked event arrives so stay tuned for further details.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to get my hands on the Note 20 Ultra. I’m personally a fan of titan-sized smartphones, so I want to see what’s new on that.
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Here’s Your Second Chance To Grab Watch Dogs 2 For Free

We’ve previously reported that Ubisoft was offering Watch Dogs 2 for free when you tune in to the Ubisoft Forward live stream event. Some faced issues with redeeming the game and the company has decided to step in by giving you another chance to redeem the game.
Watch Dogs 2 for free on PC

Didn’t manage to claim the game? Fret not. Here’s your chance to get Watch Dogs 2 absolutely for free, even if you didn’t tune in to the stream. Once you’ve done so, it’s yours to keep forever.
To do so, all you need to do is head to the link right here and claim the game. You need to be quick however as the offer lasts before July 15th at 11pm (PDT).

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You may need to wait awhile however to see the game in your Uplay games library.
Well, what are you waiting for? Go grab the game now!
Pokdepinion: This is welcoming news to me. I couldn’t stay up during the stream. Definitely gonna go get it now!
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[LEAKED] HUAWEI P20 and P20 Lite design; a case of cases revealing the design, again

The HUAWEI P20 and P20 Lite’s designs have leaked out into the interwebs. Once again, it’s the Chinese case manufacturers that were too excited to showcase their latest designs to protect the upcoming smartphones. As it stands, the HUAWEI P20 series look pretty interesting.
HUAWEI P20

Two cameras are so last-gen. HUAWEI which was at the forefront of the current dual-camera craze, is going to take it a step further with THREE cameras on the back. Or so the leak suggests. The camera module’s positioning is also apparently going to be similar to the iPhone X. This is not going to be the first device to try and copy the fruity smartphone. @evleaks has pointed to the upcoming P-series smartphone to be capable of 40MP shots and 5x hybrid zoom with its 3 lens rear, co-developed with Leica.

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What the case manufacturers do not seem to agree on is the screen. One shows what looks an 18:9 display with the fingerprint sensor at the bottom. One shows a full screen design. There is no hole for a rear fingerprint sensor, so unless HUAWEI has managed to design under-display fingerprint scanners of their own, it has to be below the screen. Or HUAWEI is going to emulate Apple yet again, relying on facial recognition which HUAWEI has been reported to be working on.

The 3.5mm jack may be retained in the HUAWEI P20, as there is a hole at the top of the case. It may be the cutout for a IR transmitter too. HUAWEI has been courageous enough to drop the 3.5mm jack in the Mate 10 Pro, so I don’t see why won’t they repeat it here.
HUAWEI P20 Lite

Perhaps the first “Lite” smartphone from HUAWEI bearing dual cameras on its back, the HUAWEI P20 Lite carries over some of the design cues found on the higher end HUAWEI P20. The leak shows a rear fingerprint sensor, but also a front that doesn’t appear to feature a FullView display.

Another leak points to the HUAWEI P20 Lite featuring a notch, which would mean a front that is fully filled by the display. The camera is horizontally aligned here though, which raises my eyebrows a little.
The HUAWEI P20 Lite appears to feature both an IR transmitter and a 3.5mm jack, as seen by the perforation on the bottom and top of the case. Specifications wise, we may be looking at yet another year of Kirin 65x, but hopefully HUAWEI sees fit to push out a new mid-range SoC, as the Kirin 65x is getting incredibly outdated now.
We expect to see more of these devices before the launch event set for 27th March in Paris. What do you think of these device? Are you interested? Let us know in the comments section below!
Source: GizChina (1), (2), PocketNow
Pokdepinion: The HUAWEI P20 series look pretty interesting camera-wise, but if they hit the deck with the Kirin 970, it will fail to compete with the upcoming Snapdragon 845 and Exynos 9810 devices in terms of raw performance.
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Xiaomi working on a camera beast with a 48MP sensor?

Xiaomi’s President, Lin Bin, has teased a device which apparently will feature a 48MP camera, and according to him, it was “not bad” during his “usage over a few weeks”. And he also revealed the announcement date, which will be a month from now. CES 2019 in in January, so it might be announced at that event.

The new 48MP sensor is reportedly going to come either from Sony or Samsung, and both has 0.8µm pixels despite the large 1/2″ sensor size. We expect Xiaomi to not shoot 48MP images by default, but combine the tiny pixels into one large one with more dynamic range. This technology has been historically used by Nokia, while HUAWEI has a more recent implementation of it in the HUAWEI P20 Pro as well as the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X.

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There are a number of ways Xiaomi can take advantage of the high pixel count of the new sensor. Will Xiaomi enable the lossless digital zoom pioneered by Nokia, or will they use it solely for enhancing the dynamic range of their images, and add a dedicated telephoto camera? That will be something we will have to wait and see. Xiaomi has been working hard on improving their camera processing, so they should be able to pull off something spectacular with this new sensor.

Xiaomi has been gradually upping their camera game across the board, with even mid-range devices like the Redmi Note 5 touting the flagship-class Sony IMX 363 sensor. Xiaomi’s recent flagships have all made their way onto the DxOMark ranking chart too, a testament of their progress in their area. So to see a groundbreaking 48MP sensor in their upcoming device doesn’t really seem all that outlandish at this point.
Will the camera race revert to the megapixel race again? Well, at least they don’t result in trypophobia-inducing smartphone designs. Maybe large humps though.
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see what will Xiaomi bring to the table, given that their progress has been nothing less of prolific at the moment!
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Samsung Wireless Audio 360

The way people listen to music has been constantly evolving over the last several decades but perhaps never more quickly than it is today. People have always demanded more choice, convenience and quality. Music is an integral part of many people’s lives and innovations move technology in the direction of letting people listen to their music wherever and whenever they want. The trend is towards fewer obstacles to unfettered, untethered (or wired) access to music – so that enjoying music is a completely seamless experience. It’s almost hard to imagine that a generation ago, people were confined to listening to their favorite albums on home record players or listening to the radio.
Last year, Samsung released a portfolio of Curved Soundbar and Multiroom Audio products, which provide the flexibility to connect and play your favorite music through wireless networks, creating an entirely new category in the audio market. This year, Samsung introduced the Wireless Audio 360, another innovative product designed to deliver rich, omnidirectional sound. Unlike traditional speakers that are designed to send sound waves straight out in one direction, the Samsung Wireless Audio 360 can distribute sound evenly, in all directions. The Samsung Wireless Audio 360 can also connect wirelessly to TVs and other devices.

How it was designed

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The members of the Audio Lab, located in Southern California, were set with the task of developing technology that could deliver omnidirectional sound without compromising sound quality. The team first focused on the shape of the product, to determine the most ideal design for producing omnidirectional sound. Dozens of design concepts were developed and tested, including oval, cone and square. The engineers finally agreed that the oval shape was most effective for producing omnidirectional sound, while also reducing sound distortion and noise. Furthermore, the oval shape is a good visual complement to the product’s surround sound capabilities.
Every detail of the product was carefully designed, including the angle of the components located inside of the audio product. Samsung carefully measured results throughout each stage of production to ensure the sound could spread evenly in all directions, and the product was tuned several times.
This rigorous attention to detail was carried through to the construction of the product components of the Wireless Audio 360. Samsung constructed everything from the speakers to the acoustic lens that reflects the sound.

How it Works
The key components that make up a speaker are the tweeter and woofer. These components were positioned precisely so that the tweeter – which projects high-pitched audio – could emit sound upwards; and the woofer – which projects low-to-mid-range audio – could emit sound downwards. The Wireless Audio 360 also compresses and reflects music content through the Ring Radiator structure, producing a balanced omnidirectional sound that combines high-pitched and low-pitched tones.
The Ring Radiator is a ring-shaped piece that synthesizes the different audio components, such as passage of sound, acoustic lens and also the location of speaker units, to evenly spread music coming out of the speaker unit. This proprietary Samsung technology can simultaneously compress and reflect sound that travels forward, emitting sound in all directions when music content from the tweeter and woofer pass through.
Samsung’s Compression Driver is also applied for smooth audio output. It compresses the sounds from the tweeter and woofer to produce stronger and more balanced music.
The compressed sound is reflected by the Acoustic Lens, and is let out through the space on the optimal audio structure. Samsung created an optimal acoustic lens that can amplify sound like a loudspeaker, while eliminating distortion and noise that occurs when the speaker structure changes.

Finally, Samsung recently applied the Total Sound Power standard to its audio products, which evaluates both direct sound and reflected sound. Total Sound Power is a sound measurement method that takes the actual listening environment into consideration, unlike previous standards which only evaluated sound at one specific spot. This new standard measures sound in all directions, allowing developers and engineers to perform more meticulous tests and tuning processes.
It all comes together to create a revolutionary piece of audio equipment, which is at the cusp of a change in the way people listen to music in their homes. When paired with Samsung’s Multiroom App, users can easily control Samsung audio devices throughout the home from an easy-to-use interface. With the most cutting-edge audio technology, users can consistently enjoy balanced and high-quality sound.
Pokdepinion: I could always use a music-playing egg in my room. However I can not really imagine it beating a few smaller (possibly cheaper) speakers placed around the room strategically in terms of audio quality. Guess I will just stick to my trusty Pistons for now.
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Should You Pre-order Video Games?

A new video game is coming out soon and you’ve noticed that there’s a lot of hype going on for it. You then come to a point where you ask yourself “should I really get this and pre-order?”. If that’s the situation that you find yourself in frequently, we’re here to help you in making that decision.
Should you pre-order video games?
Value for your money?

One of the things that you should look out for is trends, especially for games that have franchises such as FIFA, Call of Duty, Battlefield, and the likes. As is the case with these types of games, they tend to be on sale quite quickly. The best bet is to wait it out a for a bit until a promo comes in. These types of games also tend to have price cuts after a few months, so if you can wait for a bit, you’ll be saving some cash.

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DLC brings a lot to the table?

Most of the time with pre-order benefits is that they will include DLCs (downloadable contents). In this point, you should ask yourself, is it something that you can’t gain by yourself by playing the game or is it even something useful? Personally, I find them to be useless in most games. There are contents that give you an unfair advantage, so it’s only fair for you to decide yourself.
History often repeats itself

This point kind of relates to the first point. When you see a new game that’s coming from a franchise that’s quite well known and their history shows that there’s not much innovation or changes that you’ve seen from their previous games, it’s a sign, and a bad one at that. Take FIFA for instance; some might argue that it’s the same football game every year with nothing much new.
Savings in the long run

All the points beforehand are pointing towards why you should consider not pre-ordering but here’s where you might want to choose to get them early. If you know the game that you’re planning to pre-order is a game that you will be playing for a long time, it’s definitely an option to do so. Like we’ve mentioned earlier, the extra content that you get with pre-orders could be worth it in the long run as opposed to you buying them separately, thus saving you money.
Getting a head start

Aside from the DLCs, some games offer you to start ahead of other players that didn’t pre-order the game. This is quite subjective on whether it’s worth it or not to gain that access. In my experience, it does benefit me back when I was playing FIFA competitively in the Pro Club mode. Being able to play the game early allows me to level up my player faster compared to others. Not all games fits this situation as you can imagine, but it does give you something to build on, in terms of multiplayer gameplay.
Hopefully with these points, you get a good idea on whether you should pre-order games or not. Do you think that we’ve missed on any points? Let us know! For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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ROG Ryujin 240 AIO cooler review — a true all-in-one!

Introduction

The ROG Ryujin 240 made a great impression when it was launched at Computex 2018. Such a great impression that we literally held our breaths for the pricing to be announced. It not only had addressable RGB, but it also featured a LiveDash OLED display and an embedded fan to cool the VRM. After a rather long wait, we finally have here the cooler of our dreams, the fanciest of them all. The ROG Ryujin 240.
Unboxing

The packaging is pretty typical ROG. Red and black themes all around, with the ROG Ryujin 240 label etched in chrome. On the front itself you will see the Noctua logo because ASUS partnered with Noctua to use the IndustrialPPC fans on this cooler. And of course, it features AURA Sync. Not the fans though.

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The back is where you will find the specifications as well as more highlights of the product.

In the box are a ton of a screws and also the mandatory AMD mounting kit. The Intel mounting kit is already mounted on the cooler, so Intel users will have a slightly easier installation process.
Appearance

The highlight of the ROG Ryujin 240 is of course the pump housing. Unlike any cooler currently in the market, it features an OLED display and a built-in fan to cool the area around the socket. If you are one of those who are pretty picky about your VRM and memory not getting airflow after replacing your air cooler with a liquid cooler, this cooler will be right up your alley.

The cover is removable to allow for installation, as well as to check out the 60mm fan under it. It actually doesn’t look half bad even without the cover, but of course, and might even be an option for those who want an edgier look.

The coldplate is not machined to a mirror finish, but it looks flat enough. ASUS has pre-applied thermal paste too, making installation an even easier affair with the ROG Ryujin 240. If you want to use your own thermal paste, it is easy to clean off too, so no worries there.

The ROG Ryujin 240’s radiator might not stand out, with it being of average thickness. It’s a pretty standard 240mm radiator that should fit in most cases’ top vent area. Probably that’s why ASUS Malaysia decided against bringing in the 360mm variant which most people will have problem fitting into their cases.
Lots of cables…
An issue you might encounter with the ROG Ryujin 240 is the cable management. In their quest to put everything under the control of ASUS’ AI Suite, it even comes with fan headers for the radiator fans. And while you might expect that ASUS will make use of its expertise with AURA Sync, they would use the addressable headers on their recent motherboards. But nope, they decided to use the USB header, which means yet another cable snaking out of the cooler, all the way to the bottom edge of the motherboard. And to get the OLED and fans running, you will have to connect a SATA power connector.
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Once you get everything up and running, the OLED display is probably a little less vibrant than you might expect from an OLED display after years of enjoying Samsung’s AMOLED displays, but it is a head turner for sure. You might want to take care of the chromed surface though, as it scratches really easily. The RGB LEDs are bright, and make an awesome show when cycling through its colors. And everything is customizable too.
Minimal space between the cooler and the first RAM slot.
This is also one of the few AIOs that you might run into RAM clearance issues with. The ROG Ryujin 240 is so chunky, and only features a notch for the pipes to leave the pump enclosure, so placing it in any other orientation would mean the Republic of Gamers text will no longer be horizontal.
Specifications
ROG Ryujin 240

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA 115X / LGA 1366 ~ LGA2066
AMD AM4 / TR4 (with mounting bracket included in the CPU package)

Radiator dimensions
272 x 122 x 27 mm

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
2 pcs

Speed
450 ~ 2000 rpm

Airflow
121.8 CFM (max)

Air pressure
3.94 mmH2O (max)

MTTF
>150 000 hours

Noise
29.7 dBA (max)

Pump
Size
100 x 100 x 70 mm

MTTF
N/A

Noise
31 dBA (embedded fan noise), pump noise N/A

Included accessories
AMD mounting bracket, LGA 115X mounting backplate, user manual, lots of screws

Warranty
3 years

ASUS did not publish any specifications for the pump aside from the size of the pump housing, so we do not know the endurance nor the noise levels. They did reveal the specifications of the embedded fan though, which delivers a good 3.23 mmH2O of static pressure and 19.41 CFM of air flow when running at 4800 rpm. Noise levels are pretty high at 31 dBA, but that’s expected considering its small 60mm size.

The radiator fans are really good though, being Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC 2000 PWM fans. Also intriguing is ASUS’ decision to not support anything older than the LGA 115X and AM4 socket. With a good 3-year warranty, you can expect to use the ROG Ryujin 240 for a very long time, so perhaps future proofing is more important than backward compatibility for this cooler.
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CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

GPU
ASUS ROG Strix RX 480 8GB OC

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
Kimtigo 120GB SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Testing Methodology
Our Intel Core i7-5820K CPU will be clocked at 4.125 GHz, with a Vcore of 1.11V set in the BIOS. The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run LinX 0.6.5 for 40 minutes, with a problem size of 23118. The fans (and pumps, if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. Noise levels are recorded approximately 50cm away from the bench rig.
Installation
We actually installed the cooler on a ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) motherboard to check out the AURA Sync features, before installing it onto our bench rig platform. The former’s installation process required replacing the mounting mechanism, which is very easy to remove. Just a twist will do. This is pretty cool considering most coolers will require you to screw it in, but ASUS just needs you to twist it off and twist on a different one. This bodes well for future proofing, as ASUS can just release an easily attachable mounting mechanism to add compatibility.
Installation on the AM4 platform
For AMD, you will need to use backplate that’s included with every motherboard, screw in the stand-offs and finally mount on the cooler. Intel’s installation will vary depending on your socket. If you are using an Intel X99 or Intel X299 motherboard, all you have to is screw in the stand-offs into the Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM), and mount on the cooler. For Intel LGA 115X and LGA 1366 sockets, you will have to install the backplate behind the motherboard first. Depending on your case, it can be a breeze, or a total pain in the behind. Worth noting is you can install everything by hand, but you will need a screw driver to tighten everything down.
A good spread.
Now we did compare the ROG Ryujin 240’s pre-applied thermal paste versus our selected thermal paste, Cooler Master’s MasterGel Maker. The latter outperforms the pre-applied thermal paste by a mere 2°C, which means that ASUS didn’t skimp on that at all. To get a thermal paste that doesn’t deteriorate between the time it leaves the offices and when you want to install it is a great feat. For those who aren’t particular about a few degrees can go ahead and use the original paste, as it is sufficient for most CPUs and you won’t have to add more. More is not better when it comes to thermal paste applications.
Performance

When it comes to its performance at cooling the CPU, the ROG Ryujin 240 doesn’t do too badly. We only recorded 83°C, with the fans running full tilt. Worth noting is that these are Noctua fans, so they are pretty quiet even at full tilt.

Before talking about the noise, we will first look at the difference that the embedded fan in the pump housing makes. With it off, we recorded a maximum temperature of 74°C on the VRM of the ASUS X99 Deluxe. Turning the fan on to the max, brings the temperatures down to just 56°C. That’s a whopping 18°C drop, and would be really helpful if you have poorer quality VRM on your motherboard.

Now the noise. With the embedded fan off, the ROG Ryujin 240’s pump is near silent. You actually can’t hear it over the noise of the Noctua fans, which aren’t that loud either. With the embedded fan off, the ROG Ryujin 240 is not really loud, but not silent. But that’s probably because we are using an open air benchrig. If we used a closed case, you will most probably not hear it at all. Setting the embedded fan to the max, and the noise levels jump up to above 50 dBA. It might not seem like much, but given the high pitch of the noise, you will be able to hear it quite distinctly.
User Experience

With the addressable RGB LEDs on the cooler and the OLED, you would expect a lot of customizability. The latter offers a ton of options to change how it looks, but the former, not so much. ASUS does not allow you to program the individual LEDs in the strip. The only way to enjoy the addressable RGB effect is to use the Color Cycle mode in AURA Sync’s software, but that defeats the purpose of addressable RGB in the first place.
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The LiveDash OLED is a lot more interesting though. Via the LiveDash software, you can customize the display to display a looped animation, a static image, or even the ROG logo with a customizable text under it. It’s really cool. But, it also has an issue. For some reason, I couldn’t get the ROG Ryujin 240 to remember my configurations for both the RGB lighting and LiveDash. With each reboot, it chooses to load one or the either, but not both. These are bugs that should be ironed out soon enough, but it was enough to annoy me. You can also set the RGB lighting in the LiveDash software, which might be the reason why the lighting settings from AURA Sync are having conflicts with LiveDash’s.

Another annoyance I have is the fact that I have to install AI Suite III to control the embedded fan or the radiator fans that can be connected to the pump module. You can opt not to connect the fans to the pump module too, which is what I did in the end. You can set a custom fan curve and never have to use the software again. It is linked to the CPU temperature though, and there is no way to change it to be responsive to the VRM temperature which it is responsible for. I find these little software niggles quite grating to be honest, and I hope ASUS releases a software that allows you to do everything from one comprehensive suite. As of now, you have to install three different software just to get the most out of the ROG Ryujin 240.
Conclusion
The ROG Ryujin 240 is pretty good at keeping our overclocked Intel i7 5820K cool, and even better at chilling our VRM. The latter is a feat that no other AIO can promise, or they do it with a fan that looks like it was added as an afterthought rather than a properly integrated design. Which brings us to the next point, the ROG Ryujin 240 looks literally amazing. The LiveDash OLED is groundbreaking, and the bright addressable RGB LEDs are the icing on the very pretty cake that’s the ROG Ryujin 240. Even without these two features, it looks good already.
But is it RM1129 good? For its price, the ROG Ryujin 240 fails to deliver better cooling than cheaper AIOs in the market. Which is really quite disappointing. ASUS broke new ground with the OLED panel and embedded fan, and is also the only cooler in the market to come with Noctua’s excellent fans, but the cooling performance left me wanting. At this price, it is quite hard to expect anything but the best cooling. It does just that for the VRM, but not the CPU.
Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for provisioning us the ROG Ryujin 240 used in this review.
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TikTok’s #BeCyberSmart Offer Tips To Prevent Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day

TikTok has introduced a series of tips to protect its users’ hearts and wallets from romance scams during Valentine’s Day in conjunction with the next phase of its #BeCyberSmart campaign.
Tips to avoid getting scammed on Valentine’s Day with TikTok’s #BeCyberSmart campaign

The cyberspace is teeming with scammers eager to prey on lonely hearts, and romance scams are on the rise, with victims losing large sums of money. TikTok’s #BeCyberSmart campaign aims to educate its users about the dangers of cybercriminals posing as potential love interests online. Consider the following security tips:

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Take it slowly – Swindlers are quick to profess their love and remove conversations from apps. They frequently try to entice victims with romantic texts, emails, or phone calls. It is best to vet your new crush by asking questions and paying attention to inconsistencies that may reveal your crush to be an impostor.
Keep your funds (and personal information) to yourself – Don’t send or exchange money via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency if you’ve never met in person, and don’t share personal information such as your bank account, home address, or other sensitive information if you’ve never met in person.
Don’t play games – Reverse image search tools such as images.google.com can assist in conducting a reverse image search of someone’s online profile photo. If the same photo appears on another site with a different name, a scammer may have stolen it. If you receive sweet emails or text messages that seem too good to be true, copy and paste the text into a search engine to see if anyone else has encountered this potential fraudster.

TikTok also encourages creators to cut off all contact immediately if something appears to be wrong. Creators can also report suspicious activity in-app to the TikTok Safety Center. Find out more about the #BeCyberSmart campaign and TikTok’s efforts to provide a safe and welcoming environment for users here.
Pokdepinion: Thank you TikTok for these tips. I know a few friends who have been catfished and scammed through social media and dating apps and the outcome is not good. Hope people would take these tips seriously to avoid getting scammed themselves.
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Intel Core i9 9900K pricing leaked — 9th Generation Intel Core CPUs are priced well above expectations

The upcoming 9th Generation Intel Core CPUs might not be affordable at all. The CPUs have been spotted listed for pre-orders on two sites now, priced at €561,10 to €732 (~RM2670 – RM3484) on certain webshops. Interestingly, Intel has been rumored to give the Intel Core i9 9900K soldered heatspreaders.
The Core i7 9700K which is rumored to come in with eight cores and no HyperThreading, is spotted for less, around €460 to €567 (~RM2189 – 2699). That’s quite a huge premium to pay for HyperThreading. On the bright side, you can finally own Intel’s 8-core CPUs without stepping up to the HEDT platform.

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The 6-core Intel Core i5 9600K has also been seen for just €299 (RM1423), which points to Intel actually ready to charge customers nearly double for just 2 extra cores. That’s pretty brave of them. We must also remind everyone that the EU actually levies heavy taxes on electronics, so we should be seeing these CPUs for a lot less here.
All the 9th Gen Intel Core CPUs are expected to work on the current Intel Z370 platform, as well as the upcoming Intel Z390 platform bringing more features.
Source: WCCFTech, Guru3D
Pokdepinion: Can’t really see anyone getting these CPUs if they are priced so exorbitantly…
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TNB Gearing Up for a New Internet Service Provider? Has Ready Fibre Infrastructure

After the cancellation of the joint nationwide fiberisation plan with TM, the folks at TNB seems to be gearing up for a new internet service provider here in Malaysia.
TNB Gearing Up for a New Internet Service Provider?

According to a report that surfaced online, it appears that Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) could beome a fixed broadband infrastructure provider. They are looking to lease its nationwide fibre optics to telecommunications providers to promote competition and choice for voice and data service providers.

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Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo mentioned that the TNB board of directors will be having a discussion on the matter sometime this week. He also added that he personally requested them to take on the project and that they have agreed to consider it.
Recently, we got to know that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with regards to the Nationwide Fiberisation Plan between TM and TNB has been cancelled. At this point in time, many people know of the utility giant’s ready fibre infrastructure which can be utilized by telcos, thus resulting in faster, cheaper fiberisation deployment throughout Malaysia.
TNB has invested over RM10 billion for its fibre optic infrastructure over the years, first taking place in 1975. They have a massive fibre network but their own usage of it is considered small, which should theoretically easily allow them to open up and offer it to other telcos / businesses.
Aside from that, they also own a 49% stake in another network provider in Malaysia known as Fibrecomm Network Sdn Bhd, with TM holding the remaining 51%.
We’re expected to hear more developments on this soon, though we might not necessarily hear anything concrete after their discussion takes place sometime this week. Let’s hope for the best.
Source: The Malaysian Reserve
Pokdepinion: Hoping for more affordable, yet stable internet speeds to be offered sooner or later here in Malaysia.
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Save Big When You Buy UGREEN Products During 11.11 Big Sale

UGREEN Malaysia is having a massive sale during the upcoming 11.11 Big Sale next week. There will be flash sales and storewide discounts on selected UGREEN products as well as various vouchers which includes a 50% OFF voucher that can be used when you purchase a minimum of RM 40 worth of products. The voucher can be collected starting from 11 November at 12AM to be used on 11 November from 2AM.

On top of that, UGREEN Malaysia is throwing in a complimentary Desk Stand Holder, suitable for all tablets and large phones, when you spend RM 80 or more. The free gift is limited to 500 pieces only so be quick! Furthermore, they will also offer fast delivery for products that are shipped from Malaysia.

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Here are some of the products offered during the 11.11 flash sale:

HiTune aptX Bluetooth Earphones at only RM 87
65W GaN Charger 3C1A at only RM 75.99
10000mAh Power Bank at only RM 19.99
Magnetic Car Phone Holder at only RM 9.99
1Meter MFi Lightning USB Cable for iPhone 12 only RM 16.99
4-Port USB 3.0 Hub at only RM 22.99
1Meter Type C Cable at only RM 1.99

Buy More Save More with UGREEN Malaysia

UGREEN will also be offering storewide promotions during the 11.11 Big Sale. Buy 3 products and get 5% OFF your total purchase and if you buy 5 products, you can get 8% OFF your total purchase. There also deals on products for the iPhone 12 where if you buy 2 products, you can get 10% OFF your total purchase.
Don’t forget to check out our review of the UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds right here.
Pokdepinion: I’ve got my eye on you, 1Meter Type-C cable. You can’t have enough Type-C cables around the house.
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Foldable smartphones are arguably one of the most hyped new things in the mobile phone world today. However, not many consumers could get one due to how pricey it is. Now, Samsung has teased about foldable smartphones that are “more accessible” coming soon.
Samsung Teases “More Accessible” Foldable Smartphones Soon

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According to a blog post on the Samsung Global Newsroom by President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Dr. TM Roh, Samsung will be expanding their foldable smartphone line up in order to make them more accessible for consumers. Apart from that, they also talked about how Samsung Mobile has performed this year.
When it comes to making it more accessible for consumers, it could mean a lot of things. The two more likely meanings here would be making it available in more countries / regions, and the other being making it more affordable for consumers to own one. We certainly hope it’s the latter.
The CEO also mentioned they will be bringing some of the Galaxy Note features to other devices. There is no mention on what features and which device, but he did describe them as “well-loved features”, which would be a clear indication of the S Pen. This also coincides with rumours and industry reports of the Galaxy S21 Ultra as well as the Galaxy Z Fold3 getting S Pen support.
One last interesting piece of information from the post is that the company is looking to make locating keys, wallet, and family pets easier. If that doesn’t ring a bell, it’s most likely pointing towards the rumoured Galaxy Smart Tag.
For now, it is mentioned that more details on all of these will be available sometime in January 2021. As for when exactly, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is rumoured to have a launch date of 14th January 2021, so perhaps then.
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Pokdepinion: After reviewing the Galaxy Z Fold2, I’ve become a big fan of foldable smartphones. Now, I’m genuinely torn between the Flip and the Fold form factors.
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Ghost Of Tsushima Movie Is In The Works From The Director Of John Wick

In a recent blog post, Sucker Punch Productions’ Nate Fox has just announced that Ghost of Tsushima is getting a movie adaptation. The critically acclaimed action-adventure game’s movie adaptation will be a joint production between Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions and will be helmed by Chad Stahelski, the director of the immensely popular John Wick series starring Keanu Reeves.
“Chad Stahelski created something special with John Wick,” said Fox. “His vision for what could be, backed up by years of experience, combined to create some of the finest action scenes ever created. If anyone could bring to life the razor-sharp tension of Jin’s katana combat, it’s Chad Stahelski.”
Ghost of Tsushima movie incoming with John Wick’s Chad Stahelski

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He also mentions that Ghost of Tsushima has now sold over 6.5 million copies. The game was also the PS4’s fastest-selling first-party original IP debut with over 2.4 million copies in its first three days. It was also nominated and won numerous awards from many gaming-related awards ceremonies.
Fox along with Jason Connel, his co-director for Ghost of Tsushima was also recently appointed as ambassadors of the real island of Tsushima in Japan. The appointment was in recognition of their efforts in bringing attention to the island, which, according to Tsushima’s mayor, Hiroki Hitakatsu, even the Japanese don’t really know about.
There is no official release date for the Ghost of Tsushima to look forward to at the moment so we’ll just have to wait until further notice. If you haven’t played the game and are interested to do so, you can check out our review of the game first right here.
Pokdepinion: This is huge! Chad Stahelski is an amazing action director so you know the action scenes in the Ghost of Tsushima movie are going to be absolutely awesome. I wonder if Stahelski will bring in Keanu Reeves too? If he does, consider my butt sold. Also, I’m really hoping the ‘video game movie curse’ won’t affect this movie.
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Limited Edition HONOR 9X & Stoned & Co. Boxset coming soon

If you are looking at the HONOR 9X, you might want to wait for the limited edition HONOR 9X & Stoned & Co. Boxset. The collaboration between HONOR sees a new packaging featuring Stoned & Co.’s iconic Japanese Maple leaf logo.

Of course, the collaboration is deeper than just the box. HONOR will also be throwing in a limited edition smartphone casing which will also feature the unmistakable leaf motif.

Stoned & Co. is not HONOR’s first partnership with fashion brands, with high profile collaborations with Moschino, AAPE, TNTCO and SPAO. HONOR aims to bridge the gap between technology and fashion with their trendy smartphone designs and partnerships.

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HONOR 9X Specs
Kirin 710F, octa-core at up to 2.2 GHz, 12nm6GB RAM128GB UFS 2.1 storage6.59″ FHD+ IPS LCD display, HONOR AllView display48MP F/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor16MP f/2.2 selfie camera4000 mAh batteryRM999
Why would you hide this beautiful pattern in a case though?
HONOR Malaysia will be offering the limited edition HONOR 9X in selected HONOR Experience Stores (HES). HONOR will be revealing more about the limited edition HONOR 9X & Stoned & Co. boxset soon, so stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: Stoned & Co.’s logo sure is recognizable…
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HUAWEI nova 7 SE 5G Set For 19 June Malaysian Release

In a teaser done at their official Facebook page, it seems that the HUAWEI nova 7 SE is set to arrive to our shores here in Malaysia on the 19th of June 2020.
HUAWEI nova 7 SE Malaysian release date
HUAWEI nova 7 SE
Coming with a 5G-supported chipset, the Kirin 820, the HUAWEI nova 7 SE is touted to be the Malaysia’s most affordable 5G smartphone, according to the company.
The device sports a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display and it packs 8GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB internal storage.

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It is an upgrade from the HUAWEI nova 7i in terms of camera as it offers a 64MP main camera. Filling the quad camera setup is a 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there’s a 16MP front camera (punch-hole).
Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery which you can charge with its 40W fast charger through USB-C.
Its price? Well we need to wait for HUAWEI Malaysia to announce it officially but we should learn of it in a couple of days (from the time of writing).
Do watch out on our website as we will be publishing a full review on the device as well. Till then, stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: I wonder how will HUAWEI price the phone, seeing that they claim it’s the cheapest 5G smartphone that you can get here in Malaysia.
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Samsung Note FE (Fan Edition) launched – 64GB / 4GB at RM2,599!

We have made comments on how the Samsung Note 7 battery disaster was resolved. Then, we had a rumour in which we mentioned that the Samsung Note 7 will make a comeback. Then, we went as far as confirming that the Samsung 7 will be back. We thought it would make it’s appearance during the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8. But it didn’t. Then we thought it will be launched together with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. That didn’t happen too. But today, we do not only have the confirmation, we literally held it in our palms, so you can take our word when we say this, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is BACK! It’s named the Samsung Note FE (Fan Edition) and it is made for Samsung fans indeed!

The Samsung Note FE has been engineered with unused components from the Samsung Galaxy 7, so what you are seeing is literally the same device as it’s previous version, solving all the problems that it had (mainly the battery). Honing an S Pen that looks exactly like the one Samsung Note 5 had, it boasts a pen tip of 0.7mm, offering a rather smooth writing and drawing experience. It can also be used in translating foreign languages online using a hover-over function to translate it to your desired language.

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Biometrics are still intact indeed. If you do not fancy the rear fingerprint of the Samsung Note 8, this is definitely a choice for you as it retains the home key on the front facade that doubles as the fingerprint sensor. Iris sensor has been improved and works faster than the older generation. The Samsung Note FE also comes equipped with Bixby Home and Bixby Reminder to assist users in daily tasks. Note that the Bixby voice is not present here.
Samsung Note FE next to the Samsung Note 5
Holding an IP68 rating, both the Samsung Note FE and it’s S Pen are dust and water resitant to a maximum depth of 5 feet or up to 30 minutes. Most of the specifications are pretty much the same as the Samsung Note 7. It has a new 3,200mAh (unlike the 3,500mAH) in the Samsung Note 7 and is now compliant to Samsung’s 8 point safety check meeting the safety standards of the relevant industry and regulatory bodies and have undergone reviews by leading independent quality assurance experts to provide you the absolute peace of mind.

The device will be available from October 25, 2017 and has been getting rather positive responses around the globe already. It will be available at all Samsung Experience Stores, authorised dealers and partners, retailing at RM2,599 inclusive of GST. It’s available in two colors; Coral Blue and Black Onyx.
8-point Battery Safety Check

Test
Description
Changes
Process

Enhanced / New
Detail

Durability Test
Examine the Battery Cell and Battery Pack to identify potential exterior swelling, property OCV and explosions
Enhanced
Increasing frequency
Component Level

Visual Inspection
Visually inspect each and battery under the guideline of standardized and objective criteria to verfy quality assurance
Enhanced
Enhanced standard
Component Level
During production

X-Ray Test
Examine the inside of the battery for any abnormalities
Enhanced
By supplier and Samsung
Component Level

Charge/ Discharge Test
Used for early detection of any issues. The batteries undergo a large-scale charging and discharging test
New
–
Component Level
During production & Completed device

TVOC Test
Test for any possiblity of leakage of the battery component and the complete device
New
–
During production

Disassembling Test
Disassemble the battery to assess its overall quality, including the battery tab welding and insulation tape conditions
Enhanced
By supplier and Samsung
Component Level

Accelerated Usage Test
Intensive simulating accelerated consumer usage scenarios
New

Completed device

OCV Test
To check for any change in voltage throughout the manufacturing process from component level to complete device
Enhanced
By supplier and Samsung
Component Level

Samsung Note FE Specifications

Galaxy Note Fan Edition Specs

OS
Android 7.0

Dimensions
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 (mm), 167g

CPU
Exynos 8890 Octa-core (4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU
Mali-T880 MP12

Memory / Storage
4GB RAM (LPDDR4), 64GB (UFS 2.0)

Display
5.7″ Quad HD Dual Edge Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 (518ppi)

Camera
Rear: Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (f/1.7)
Front: 5MP (f/1.7)

Battery
3,200 mAh with fast charging (wired and wireless)

Payment
NFC, MST

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), MIMO (2×2) 620Mbps, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC

Sensors
Barometer, Fingerprint, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate, Iris, Proximity, RGB Light Sensor

Pokdepinion: In all honesty, if you are a Samsung Fan, you would get the Samsung Note 8 already. I think this is better put as the affordable Note device available in the market. Regardless, welcome back Note 7 or should I say, Note FE :)
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Shopee Kicks Off 2022 With 3.15 Consumer Day Sales

The folks at Shopee Malaysia has launched the 3.15 Consumer Day sales, the platform’s first mega sale event of the year and here’s what you can expect.
Shopee 3.15 Consumer Day sale

From the event, they will host daily Shopee Live streams from now till the 15th of March 2022 where you can play a game called Sampul Misteri. Lucky Callers will be required to answer a Question of the Day to unlock an envelope and stand a chance to walk away with grand cash prizes and win Shopee Coins with the correct guess.

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There’s 95% off deals, free shipping with no minimum spend and the chance to Spin & Win a Nissan Almera as well.
You can also tune in to TV3 or Shopee Live at 9pm on the 15th of March to get your hands on the best TV deals in town, while also be entertained by local celebrity performances plus a little Korean flavour too on the Shopee TV Deals program for 3.15 Consumer Day.
If you wish to learn more on the event, you may head to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’s still early in the year and there’s a sale already… Oh my wallet..
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Super Evil Megacorp and Coca-Cola Partners Up For Vainglory World Championship – To Host First Global View Party

Today, Super Evil Megacorp has announced of their partnership with Coca-Cola in hosting viewing parties for the Vainglory World Championship finals.
Vainglory World Championship View Party
With the World Championship taking place at the Kallang Theatre in Singapore on the 14-17 of December 2017, Super Evil Megacorp, the creators of Vainglory has partnered up with Coca-Cola to host viewing parties in honor of the tournament. They are set to host it at 10 cinema locations in Japan as well as the United States. This in turn will make it the first time that Coca-Cola has hosted an esports viewing party in Asia.
Besides that,  Super Evil Megacorp will work with Vainglory communities to host viewing parties in 10 non-cinema locations in countries such as Belarus, Brazil, Chile, South Korea, Rusia, Thailand, and Vietnam. During the viewing party, fans can also witness the awaited 5v5 mode from Vainglory.

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For those who are in Singapore and is interested in watching the tournament live, you can opt to purchase the ticket by clicking right here. Players who would like to pre-register for the 5v5 mode can also do so by going right here.
Pokdepinion: Everything’s more fun when done together right? So get your buddies and head on down to the viewing parties!
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Xiaomi Celebrate Lazada’s Birthday With Up To RM200 Off Deals

Xiaomi Malaysia has revealed that they are participating in Lazada’s Surprise Birthday Sale which will happen on the 27th of March 2021. During that period, you can enjoy exclusive deals of up to RM200 off on selected Xiaomi smartphones, ecosystem products as well as POCO smartphones.
Xiaomi takes part in Lazada’s Surprise Birthday Sale

As you might have probably guessed, the deal is available exclusively on Lazada, where the one-day event offers deals for Mi Fans in the country. During the promo, you can expect deals for the latest Redmi Note 10 and POCO F3, as well as the company’s Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Essential, Mi Ionic Hair Dryer, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, Mi TV Stick, Mi Smart Band 5 and more.

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For the full list of deals, you can refer the table below:

Product
Normal Price
Lazada Deal

POCO F3 (6GB+128GB)
RM1,399
RM1,299

POCO F3 (8GB+256GB)
RM1,699
RM1,499

POCO M3 (4GB+64GB)
RM599
RM499

POCO M3 (4GB+128GB)
RM699
RM549

POCO X3 NFC (6GB+64GB)
RM899
RM699

POCO X3 NFC (6GB+128GB)
RM1,099
RM899

Redmi 9A (2GB+32GB)
RM359
RM299

Redmi 9C (2GB+32GB)
RM429
RM339

Redmi Note 9 (3GB+64GB)
RM649
RM399

Redmi Note 10 (4GB+64GB)
RM699
RM649

Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
RM129
RM79

Mi Ionic Hair Dryer
RM179
RM125

Mi Smart Band 5
RM169
RM99

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Essential
RM699
RM549

Mi TV Stick
RM179
RM123

Mi Body Composition Scale 2
RM129
RM79

Mi Wi-Fi Range Extender Pro
RM59
RM35

Mi In-ear Headphones
RM39
RM9.90

Mi Casual Daypack
RM49
RM9.90

Mi City Sling Bag
RM79
RM39

Mi Smart Speaker
RM209
RM189

Mi Urban Backpack
RM179
RM119

Mi Watch Lite
RM249
RM209

As you can see, there’s a wide variety of products on offer. Again, the promo is only for a day, where it runs until 11.59pm on the 27th of March 2021, while stocks last. If you are interested in getting one of their deals, you might want to act quickly and head to the official POCO and Xiaomi store on Lazada.
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Pokdepinion: Just finishing up that table took some time for me to finish, so there’s no kidding that they are offering a lot of products to fans around the country. Fancy a product that’s on the list?
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 owners report better stability but lower boost clocks with latest drivers

NVIDIA has released updated drivers promising improved stability, and it looks like they delivered on that promise. The latest GeForce Game Ready 456.55 WHQL drivers seems to be working out great for gamers who were previously facing crashes with the GeForce RTX 3080 cards.

It seems that NVIDIA decided to reduce the aggressiveness of the  boost algorithms to achieve stability with these GeForce RTX 3080 cards though. Users are reporting anywhere from 15MHz to about 100MHz lower boost clocks in games, although I am pretty sure everyone would be happier with improved stability than high but unstable clocks. Interestingly enough, the cards also seem to deliver better performance despite the lower clocks, which is nice to see.

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All retail ROG Strix and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 graphics cards use only MLCC capacitors for decoupling close to the GPU. During development, we discovered the improvement this makes to RTX 3090 and 3080 overclocking headroom, so we made specification changes before we started shipping cards to reviewers and customers. Please note that some of the product images used on etail sites and our product pages were from early development samples, so are not final. All images will be updated soon. Please bear with us!
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While this takes the spotlight away from the MLCC vs polymer capacitors debate, AIBs like EVGA have reported that using MLCC capacitors do provide better stability at higher performance levels. Recently, ASUS Republic of Gamers have taken to their Instagram to boast that their ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 feature MLCC capacitors for improved overclocking headroom.
So while both EVGA and ASUS have shared that using MLCC does promise better performance, it doesn’t mean that polymer capacitors are just bad. It probably just means that the cards featuring polymer capacitors might not be able to hit as high an overclock as the cards packing MLCC, but either way, all GeForce RTX 30 series should be stable at their factory settings. Not to mention whether a card is stable or not when overclocked is usually not an AIB’s concern because it would be considered running it out of spec anyway.
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