NVIDIA’s DLSS is one of the most intriguing technological marvels to have hit the PC gaming world. Now, support for the feature will be added to the System Shock remake demo and The Fabled Woods.
NVIDIA DLSS Support Added for System Shock Demo, The Fabled Woods, and More

NVIDIA has officially announced that the free System Shock remake demo, Crysis Remastered, and The Fabled Woods will have DLSS support. For the latter, it was made available since the game’s launch on 25th March 2021.

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This follows the company’s previous announcement where the feature is made available for Nioh 2: The Complete Collection, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, and Unreal Engine 4. They’ve made it in such a way that developers can easily integrate DLSS into their creations by simply using a plugin designed for Unreal Engine 4.26.
For those of you who aren’t aware, DLSS can help maximize your frame rates as it uses AI rendering to produce image quality that’s either comparable to native or better despite using a fraction of the pixels. As it doesn’t need to render all of the pixels, your graphics card can focus its firepower on other things and handle the load better. This may not sound like much but given how resource-intensive 4K gaming and ray tracing can get, you’re gonna need any help you can get. NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card make use of the Tensor Cores to power the DLSS technology.

To give you a better idea of how well DLSS can work, take the System Shock remake demo as an example. From the beefy NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 to the value-focused RTX 2060, the frame rates have effectively doubled with DLSS when playing the game in 4K resolution. Even on The Fabled Woods, there are huge improvements when played with the feature enabled. In other words, you can enjoy the game with buttery-smooth frames even at high resolutions.

At the moment, there are close to 40 games with NVIDIA DLSS support, with there being more games that support NVIDIA Reflex and ray tracing as well. There will be more games that will support the feature so stay tuned as we will report more on that as soon as information becomes available.

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Pokdepinion: More DLSS support is always a good thing, and I hope to see even more games having support for it soon.
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Xiaomi RedmiBook 15 Coming to Malaysia with a Very Affordable Price

Xiaomi RedmiBook 15 Coming to Malaysia

We will finally be getting a Xiaomi laptop here in Malaysia officially as the Xiaomi RedmiBook 15 is confirmed coming to our shores. There will be two variants for you to choose from; Intel Core i5-11300H with 512GB SSD and Intel Core i3-1115G4 with 256GB SSD. Both variants will come with 8GB DDR4 RAM.
The Xiaomi RedmiBook 15 will be using a 15.6-inch Full HD display and weighs a mere 1.8kg, making it rather easy to bring around. The battery life is said to be up to 10 hours per full charge, with 50% charge in just 33 minutes, and the battery capacity set at 46Whrs. Apart from that, you get a 720p webcam, 2W stereo speakers with DTS, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support.

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As for ports, it will come two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI 1.4 port, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, a flash card reader, Kensington Lock, and an RJ45 LAN port.
The Xiaomi RedmiBook 15 will be retailing from RM2,399 to RM2,799 but if you purchase it from now until 30th June 2022, you will be able to get it at a more affordable price, from RM1,899 to RM2,499 instead. You can purchase them through the official Xiaomi store on Lazada and Shopee, as well as official Xiaomi Stores nationwide.
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Pokdepinion: Unless you absolutely must have the latest hardware possible, this laptop looks to be pretty enticing given the affordable price and getting what’s necessary to keep your productivity going in an easy-to-carry body.
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Cooler Master Announces the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition

Cooler Master today announced the immediate availability of the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition, a mid-tower case that thrills enthusiasts with its ease to configure and support for large components, including custom liquid-cooling setups and E-ATX sized motherboards. Designed to fit right into the MSI ecosystem with its aggressive styling. In place of the MeshFlow Front Panel, a MSI Dragon-themed DarkMirror Front Panel projects your allegiance to the Dragon Army.

Choose whether you want to go down the air-cooling route, all-in-one closed loop liquid cooling or even DIY liquid-cooling, the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition’s compact yet flexible interior can fit them all. With support for 280mm or 360mm radiators in front and monstrous air coolers up to 167mm tall, cool your hardware the way you want

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MSI Malaysia Product Manager, Ng Ka Soon Said:
“MSI Malaysia and Cooler Master Malaysia shared the same goal in developing the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition, which is to make DIY PC building fun again. Thanks to the commitment provided by both parties in realizing this project, it was really easy to work together to bring this case into production. We look forward to expanding our ecosystem of MSI and Cooler Master collaborations, starting with the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition,”

Simplify your build process with the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition. Large expansion cutouts for graphics card installation, six routing holes for any system configuration you can imagine and the ability to install fans without removing the front bezel makes setting up your system in the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition as easy as it is fun. But that’s not all. Removable dust filter helps in easy maintenance of your system, while a patented Stormguard helps you safeguard your peripherals with a security-designed PCI slot cover.

Pricing & Availability:
The MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition is now available for purchase locally, priced at RM 399.
Specifications:
Pokdepinion: For a more aggressive look, the Cooler Master V8 GTS might be the best option to fully kit out your Dragon gaming rig.
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AMD’s graphics drivers are just more stable than NVIDIA’s — fanboyism aside, here are the hard facts

Third-party testing has revealed that AMD’s graphics cards are more stable than NVIDIA’s. The research was performed by QA Consultants, and interestingly, it was commissioned by AMD. The tests was performed using Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Lab Kit to compare the stability of the graphics drivers from both AMD and NVIDIA.
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The cards involved include gaming cards like the Radeon RX Vega 64, Radeon RX 580, Radeon RX 560, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and the GeForce GTX 1050 2GB. Workstation cards like the Radeon Pro WX 7100 and Quadro P5000 were also tested, for a total of 6 GPUs from each GPU maker.

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For the gaming cards, the drivers used was AMD’s Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.5.1, while the green camp’s GeForce Game Ready Driver 397.64 was used for the tests. Radeon Pro Software Enterprise Edition 18.Q2 and Quadro Desktop 391.58 was used for the professional cards. The rest of the hardware was identical, and the 12 systems were running the Windows 10 April 2018 update.

The machines ran for 24 hours for 12 days straight, and AMD’s products passed 93% of the scheduled four-hour long CRASH tests, while NVIDIA’s cards passed 82% of the tests. The overall stability score was determined from the total number of passes divided by the total number of attempts. With the results obtained from the tests, QA Consultants came to the conclusion that AMD’s drivers are more reliable than NVIDIA’s.
What do you think? Have you had any bad experiences with graphics drivers? Let us know in the comments!
Source: Guru3D, QA Consultants
Pokdepinion: As an AMD user, I am pretty happy to see this…
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Setel Lite Provides Cashless Fuel Payments To Low-End Devices

The downsized app are designed for older hardware as far back as Android 4.4 or Huawei EMUI 3.

Setel introduces the Setel Lite – designed for underserved communities nationwide where access to latest connectivity technology (such as 4G, 5G) and latest smartphones are limited. It comes with small download sizes and works on Android 4.4 (Huawei EMUI 3) and above – which should cover all smartphones in the last 10 years. Taking connectivity considerations into account, the downsized app will work on slower networks such as 2G, EDGE and 3G.

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Just like the standard app, Setel Lite users can pay for fuel using Setel Wallet and earn up to 3x PETRONAS Mesra points. Users can top up the payment by either cash payments, purchasing e-vouchers at PETRONAS stations nationwide or through online banking. Additionally, the UI features enlarged text and buttons for the convenience of elderly users. Setel also says the app will have more features “rolled out progressively”.

Mazlin Erawati Ab Manan, Chief Executive Officer of Setel said, “With a desire to delight our customers in everything we do, Setel Lite was built as a product of listening to our customers, understanding their mobility pain points and continuously innovating for inclusive mobility. With Setel Lite, we hope to make the refuelling experience via the Setel app more accessible and user-friendly to the underserved segment with limited connectivity and phone functionality.”
“Setel Lite also hopes to alleviate the fear of using an app to refuel due to advanced features, especially amongst the elderly. Setel Lite is an initiative to bridge the journey to a cashless society for customers who are cash-dependent with a lighter version of the app that consumes a small phone storage space and an offline option to top up their Setel Wallet by cash,” he added.
Setel Lite is now available for download through Google Play Store and HUAWEI AppGallery.
Pokdepinion: Good initiative. Though I’d like to see if this expands to more fuel stations in the future.
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OPPO Inno Day 2021 — Here’s What Was Unveiled

We were invited by the folks at OPPO Malaysia to attend the Inno Day 2021 in KL to see some of the latest developments from the company, which includes their very first foldable device, the OPPO Find N.
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OPPO Find N

Starting the list is the OPPO Find N, where it’s been said that they’ve worked on since 2018. It comes with a large OLED screen on the inside and a smaller display on the outside that’s usable when it is closed. When it comes to the inner display, it sports a 7.1-inch 120Hz refresh rate display, in case you’re wondering. There’s dual stereo speakers as well, making media consumption more enjoyable.

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The device is rated to being able to fold 200,000 times. One might find it a shame that the outer screen only offers 60Hz refresh rate however. Other than that, it packs a Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 12GB RAM that’s mated with 512GB internal storage and it offers a 50MP triple camera setup at the back. Under the hood is a 4500mAh battery which you can charge both wired and wirelessly at 33W and 15W respectively.
Unfortunately, it seems that the device will be sold exclusively in China only, at least for the time being.
OPPO Air Glass

Then we have the OPPO Air Glass, their AR (Assisted Reality) device that’s equipped with the company’s self-developed Spark Micro Projector, micro LED, and supports four different user interactions through touch, voice, head movement, and hand motion.
It weighs just 30g and can be worn like normal glasses. The unfortunate thing is that if you are wearing one, you can’t attach it on yours as you’d need the whole glass for it to work.
With their very own Micro Projector, micro LED, and custom wavelength technology, the OPPO Air Glass can deliver bright and sharp content, whether it’s outdoor or indoor.
The glasses can be operated using the Smart Glass App on OPPO Watch 2 and any OPPO smartphone that’s utilizing ColorOS 11 or higher.
MariSilicon X

Meet the MariSilicon X, the brand’s self-developed chip which supposedly improves images for video and photography taken on smartphones.
It allows for real-time RAW processing to capture 4K AI Night Video with live preview, which is pretty impressive. They’ve said that it can achieve up to 20x faster performance compared with the OPPO Find X3 Pro, thanks to their AI Noise Reduction Algorithm.
Retractable camera

Last but not least, they’ve showcase the retractable camera that we’ve reported previously. When you open up the camera app, the camera will push forward and vice versa when you shut it down. It has a similar protection mechanism as a pop-up camera as it will return to its original place if it notices that the phone is physically dropped.
That sums up what Inno Day 2021 had to bring. Which one are you excited about? For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Personally, the OPPO Find N feels nice on the hands and I feel that it’s more compact than other foldable devices in the market right now. Of course, there needs to be more than that to make it special, so I’ll leave my judgement for later if/when I get to test it out fully.
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Xiaomi Mi Headphones, pictures emerged!

New Xiaomi – semi-open headphones Mi Headphones. They are equipped with 50-millimeter speakers with an impedance of 32 ohms, replaceable ear pads and cable with silver and Kevlar shielding. Mi Headphones are positioned as a solution for use with the new smartphones and MiNote MiNote Pro.
Below is the unpacking of Mi Headphones in “live” photo:

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The device comes in a stylish white box, and a pouch, which stores the neatly folded headphones

Placed on top of the headphones logo -Mi

Included in the package is a audio adapter for Stereo TRS, with which you can connect to any audio system.

Extra bonus for Mi Headphones are a pair of replacement ear cushions

Soft “pillow” make listening to music is very comfortable

Headphones feature 50mm speakers with an impedance of 32 ohms.

Cable with the addition of silver and Kevlar shielding:

The set includes one fabric pouch as well, which is convenient to store the headphones with:

Mi Headphones is an excellent choice for real music lovers!

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Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Brings Premium Features to Affordable Smartphones

New Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC

Two new SoCs have been launched by Qualcomm recently; the 4nm-based midrange Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and the 6nm-based entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. Unfortunately, the full specifications of both chips are not made public yet but we do have details on some key features.
For starters, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 will have an octa-core CPU with the main cores going as high as 2.2GHz for its clock speed. It promises a 35% improvement in graphical performance and 40% improvement in computation performance, but neither the Adreno GPU was not disclosed nor were the references of improvement mentioned.

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The chip also features a 12-bit Spectra Triple ISP with native HDR image capturing and 200MP camera support. The 7th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine will be used to assist in the bokeh effect, performance, and energy optimization. In case you’re wondering, it does come with Wi-Fi 6E and 5G support with the use of the Snapdragon X62 5G modem.
As for the more affordable Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, it also come with an octa-core CPU, though the main cores only go up to 2GHz. They promised 15% faster computational performance and 10% faster graphical performance, likely compared to the Snapdragon 480. It also has the Spectra Triple ISP which uses Multi-frame Noise Reductional technology for better images and supports up to 108MP cameras.
The Qualcomm AI engine used on this chip is older compared to the midrange chip. It does come with 120Hz FHD+ support with Variable Rate Shading. There is no Wi-Fi 6E support but it does come with 5G support with the use of the Snapdragon X51 5G modem, bringing 5G connectivity a wider variety of devices down the road.
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 will be launching sometime in the first quarter of 2023 whereas the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 will be launching within this quarter itself with the debut of the iQOO Z6 Lite.
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Pokdepinion: This is a promising look into the future of smartphones for next year onwards. I mean, it was bound to happen but now we have concrete details on it, which is great.
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Lenovo Legion 7i, Legion Tower 5i, And IdeaPad Gaming 3i Landing Soon To Malaysia

To continue Lenovo Malaysia’s newly announced laptops and smartphones, there’s also news of the Lenovo Legion 7i, Legion Tower 5i, and IdeaPad Gaming 3i which will also be coming to the country.
Lenovo Legion 7i, Legion Tower 5i, and IdeaPad Gaming 3i Malaysia launch
Lenovo Legion 7i
First up is the Lenovo Legion 7i gaming laptop, which is the company’s latest premium 15-inch machine. It features an all-metal exterior and comes with RGB lighting accents along the base as well as the cooling vents.
Lenovo Legion 7i
The laptop weighs in at 2.2kg where it is fitted with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series processor. There’s option up to a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and it comes with up to 240Hz refresh rate. For memory, it comes with up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and there’s Intel Optane H10 with SSD support of up to 1TB.

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Lenovo Legion Tower 5i
We then move on to the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i, a desktop PC for those who wants a performing station. There’s the option for a liquid cooler and it comes with blue LED lighting.
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i
If you want to bling it up, there’s also the option for RGB lighting on the inside. Lenovo has said that they will offer the Legion Tower 5i with AMD Ryzen desktop processors.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
For those who are on a budget may want to have a look at the IdeaPad Gaming 3i, or so Lenovo claims. The 15-inch IdeaPad Gaming 3i comes with an optional 120Hz refresh rate and offers up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 H-Series processor.
They’ve also claim that with the new laptop, it can last longer than before with the support of improved thermals, thanks to an additional heat pipe dedicated to the discrete GPU.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
Other than that, it comes with up to a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti graphics, up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, up to 1TB PCIe SSD, up to 2TB SATA HDD and 16GB Intel Optane memory.
All three of the machines will be released later in the year. For more details, you can check out Lenovo’s official website.
Pokdepinion: I got a glimpse of the Lenovo Legion 7i earlier and I must say it looks stunning!
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Noctua NF-A12x25 fan review — to be seen and not heard

Introduction
Earlier this year, Noctua released the Noctua NF-A12x25 fans, which featured a minimal 0.5mm gap between the tip of the impeller blades and the frame. Noctua aimed to deliver a fan that can tackle both airflow and static pressure-dependent workloads with a single fan that is also quiet. Does it live up to its promises though?
Unboxing

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Never have we seen such a premium packaging for just a fan. It even comes with one flap to check out the Noctua NF-A12x25 before you take it out of the box, and another flap to reveal more details about the fans! Noctua sent us all three variants of the Noctua NF-A12x25, but we will be using the PWM and FLX variants in our testing.

Noctua shipped us the Noctua NF-A12x25 along with the Noctua NF-P12 redux fans for comparison purposes. As you can see, the Noctua NF-A12x25 comes with a load of accessories while the redux fan, being a part of Noctua’s affordable lineup, only comes with screws. The attached fan cable is much longer though.
Appearance

Noctua used their signature brown-on-brown color scheme for the Noctua NF-A12x25. It might look odd at first, but after using a Noctua NH-U14S for some time, it actually sort of grew on me. Noctua’s reason for not releasing these fans in a more attractive color was because the new Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) material and precision required to offer the performance limited their choice of color for the Noctua NF-A12x25.

In fact, you can see that the brown used here is slightly different from what they have used on their usual fans made of PBT. Maybe they will release a chromax variant once they figure out the formula, but don’t hold your breath. The Austrians are proud of the brown fans.

The back of the fan here we see the metal-reinforced motor hub which is vital for the precision and stability required for the operation of the Noctua NF-A12x25. Anti-vibration pads on all four corners also help prevent the fans from producing noise from vibration.

We put the fans side-by-side with the Noctua NF-P12 redux fan and another random case fan we had lying around the office. The difference in clearance is quite phenomenal. Hopefully that translates to better performance as well.
Specifications

Dimensions
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Speed
450 ~ 2000 rpm (1700 rpm with L.N.A.)

Airflow
60.1 CFM (max)

Air pressure
2.34 mmH2O (max)

MTTF
> 150 000 hours

Noise
22.6 dB(A) (18.8 dB(A) with L.N.A.)

Max. input power
1.68W

Warranty
6 years

Included accessories

Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
4-pin y-cable
30cm extension cable
NA-AV2 anti-vibration mounts
Anti-vibration gasket for water cooling radiators
Fan screws

Pokde Benchrig

CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ROG Rampage V Extreme

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 the fans, we run LinX 0.6.5 for 40 minutes, with a problem size of 23118. The fans and pumps 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.
Performance
In terms of cooling performance, we will be replacing the stock fans of the ROG Ryuo 240 and MasterLiquid ML240R AIO coolers, as well as Noctua’s very own NH-D15 cooler. This gives a rough idea of how much better it is versus the average 120mm fans, as well as whether it can replace Noctua’s excellent NF-A15 fans. As we only had one NF-P12 redux fan which runs at 1700 rpm, we only tried the redux fan on the NF-A15 air cooler.

Performance wise, the Noctua NF-A12x25 actually didn’t offer that much of an upgrade over the other fans in comparison. In fact, it performed slightly worse in most of the tests, but only marginally.

When it comes to noise levels though, it is uncontested by the stock fans bundled with the two AIOs test. It does however fall behind the other two Noctua fans, for some reason. It really shows a major difference when pitted against the much louder ROG fans on the ROG Ryuo which run at 2500 rpm though.
Conclusion
Is the Noctua NF-A12x25 really the new king of fans? We didn’t have access to a Gentle Typhoon which was widely regarded as the previous king of fans, so we can’t provide any insight on that. It is, however, a major upgrade for any 120mm fan that’s not from Noctua out there, especially in terms of acoustics. If you value silence, the Noctua NF-A12x25 is definitely your kind of fan. For $29.90 a pop (we found it on Lazada RM144.50), it is one of the most expensive fans I have ever seen. It is also the only fan I have tested that can deliver great results while remaining barely audible. If only it came in black though…

Our thanks to Noctua for providing the Noctua A12x25 fans for review. To support us, do check out the Noctua A12x25 FLX on Lazada via the following link:

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WhatsApp Is Testing A New Way to Fact Check Forwarded Messages

WhatsApp has taken some measures to stop people from spreading false information. It looks like they’re not stopping at just labeling the forwarded messages with their appropriate tags as they are testing a new way to fact check them as soon as you have received it.
Fact Check Forwarded Messages on WhatsApp

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When you receive a forwarded message on WhatsApp, there will be a magnifying glass icon next to it. If you were to tap it, it will then search the message on Google, with search results hopefully shedding some light on whether there is any truth to it. For those with privacy concerns, the company claims that they will not see the message itself whenever you decide to fact check it.
Previously, they added labels so people will know if a particular message has been forwarded a lot, and if it’s not written by a close contact. Moreover, they also limited the number of times a user can forward messages as a way to curb the spread of false information. The ability to easily fact check these with just a tap will be the next big step towards that goal.
For now however, WhatsApp will only be rolling out the feature in Brazil, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, UK, and US, specifically for those running the latest versions of the messaging app on both Android and iOS. If the testing phase goes well, it will certainly makes it way to other countries as well.
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Pokdepinion: As it is, you can just copy the message and look it up yourself, which isn’t hard to do. The new feature is certainly convenient, but it’s not like we can’t do without it for now.
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ASUS HiVivo smartphone app now support Omron Connect — provide synchronization of health data

ASUS today announced an updated version of the HiVivo smartphone app for Android™ and iOS with Omron® Connect support. This update provides users of ASUS VivoWatch and Omron Connect healthcare devices an effortless way to synchronize their health data such as pulse, blood pressure and weight.
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ASUS HiVivo collects a comprehensive set of users’ fitness and health data in one convenient location and organizes it in an intuitive layout, making it easy to view trends and gain health insights. The updated ASUS HiVivo app also introduces Connected GPS, a feature that uses smartphone GPS data to let users view their current speed and distance information on VivoWatch while running, walking, or cycling.

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ASUS VivoWatch
ASUS VivoWatch is the first ASUS wearable designed with a focus on fitness and wellness. With built-in heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and the easy-to-understand Happiness Index that shows overall well-being, ASUS VivoWatch is a constant companion that helps wearers lead healthier, happier lives.

Designed to be worn all day, every day, ASUS VivoWatch has an elegant design, 10-day battery life, and an IP67 water-resistant watch case suitable for wearing in the shower. ASUS VivoWatch works together with the accompanying ASUS HiVivo smartphone app and ASUS Healthcare website to help wearers accomplish their personal fitness goals and take care of family members and friends who wear ASUS VivoWatch as well.
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ASUS HiVivo with Omron Connect integration and Connected GPS is available now as a free download free on the Google Play™ store and the App Store®. This latest update demonstrates the ASUS commitment to continuous improvement of health and fitness tracking products to provide consumers with a full health-monitoring solution.
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Nokia G21 Launches In Malaysia At RM799

The folks at HMD Malaysia has launched the new Nokia G21, where it comes with 50MP triple lens camera and 90Hz refresh rate.
Nokia G21 launch

The Nokia G21 runs on Android 11 but will receive the upcoming Android 12 and it comes pre-loaded with ExpressVPN, which you can enjoy on a 30-day free trial. It comes equipped with a triple camera setup at the back, offering a 50MP main camera, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. As for selfies, there’s a 8MP camera at the front.

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For display, it sports a 6.5-inch HD+ 20:9 display that comes with 90Hz refresh rate, a first in the series. Under the hood is a 5050mAh battery which you can charge with its 18W quick charger (USB PD 3.0 compatible).
Aside from that, it is powered by a Unisoc T606 chipset and comes with 6GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB storage. In case that’s not enough storage for you, you may expand it via microSD to up to 512GB of storage.
Available in Nordic Blue and Dusk colour variants, the Nokia G21 retails at RM799. That being said, they are hosting a special pre-order on Shopee from today till the 9th of March with free gifts and for the special price of RM759 in case you want to save more. Should you want to purchase it physically, the phone will arrive in participating Nokia mobile retail stores starting on the 10th of March 2022.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Thankfully, the variant that Malaysia is getting packs bigger RAM and storage plus it’s cheaper (after conversion) than the global launch. I guess that’s a big plus for Nokia lovers!
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Get Batman For Free In Arena Of Valor; Unleash The Caped Crusader In The Arena!

Garena has announce the arrival of DC Comic’s first hero in Arena of Valor, Batman, will be permanently free-to-play for all players in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Batman For Free!
The game developer, Tencent, has collaborated with DC Comics in order to produce iconic characters from the franchise that will be included in the game along with the 36 heroes currently available for playing. How do you get Batman, you ask? In order to get the caped crusader at your disposal, simply login into the game from 10 November 2017 onwards.
Batman will be the first DC superhero to be released in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The Dark Knight is most likely to be a fan-favorite due to his high-burst damage and his ability to move in and out of battle actively. He has the ability to deal damage through his skill combo that allows teammates to clear out enemies. In addition, he is also predicted to be a popular pick among players, especially the skillful ones, who would enjoy strategizing and manipulating skills to counter their opponents.

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For those of you who who don’t know, Arena of Valor (AOV) is Garena’s first mobile MOBA, which was launched in Taiwan back in October 2016. It was then officially released in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines on 17th of October 2017. AOV took top spots on both the App Store and Google Play store within the first week of its release.
You can download Garena AOV on the Google App Store for Android users, and the Apple App Store for iOS users.
For more details on the the game, you can checkout their official website right here.
Pokdepinion: Our chief of editor is a sucker for AOV. I’m pretty sure he can’t wait for The Dark Knight to be available :P Here’s hoping they will add in even more DC characters!
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Free 3 Months Xbox Game Pass with AMD Ryzen CPU / Radeon GPU Purchase

At E3 2019, we saw the announcement of Xbox Game Pass for PC gamers. Now, the excitement continues as PC gamers can enjoy 3 months Xbox Game Pass access for free with the purchase of AMD Radeon graphics cards or AMD Ryzen CPUs.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the Xbox Game Pass gives you access to a library of more than 100 games. This includes Gears 5 when it’s finally launched, and all of the games are the complete experience, not a short demo or preview experience.

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This offer applies to the following graphics cards:

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
AMD Radeon RX 5700
AMD Radeon VII
Radeon RX Vega 64
Radeon RX Vega 56
Radeon RX 590
Radeon RX 580
Radeon RX 570
Radeon RX 560

You can three months of free Xbox Game Pass on PC with the following AMD Ryzen CPUs:

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD Ryzen 5 2600E
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE

This is what AMD has to say on the Xbox Game Pass freebie:
With select AMD Radeon graphics or Ryzen processors get 3 months of PC Games with Xbox Game Pass and play Gears 5, coming Fall 2019! From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
AMD has certainly stepped up and made a compelling and competitive offer consumers. If their CPU and GPU aren’t a good reason enough, this will certainly sweeten the deal by a good amount.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to keep an eye out if you’re looking to purchase new parts for your PC. You wouldn’t want to pass on free stuff, do ya? :P
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Samsung Introduces Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Premium Design for Best Listening Experience

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Samsung’s new earphones that give an immersive wireless music experience with a new, compact design and seamless connectivity that is ideal for any area of your daily life has recently joined the Galaxy Z series.
Users can enjoy music with better Hi-Fi 24bit Audio, which provides a high dynamic range and crystal-clear clarity to help you feel connected to the content you’re listening to. Quality music can now be transferred without interruption thanks to the new Samsung seamless codec (SSC HiFi), and the new coaxial 2-way speaker makes music sound richer than before.

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The new compact, ergonomic design is 15% smaller, with a snug fit designed to minimise rotation, making it the ideal exercising partner. Users can take calls on the move while eliminating ambient noise with strong ANC.
Furthermore, when users need to answer an urgent call while playing a game or watching a movie on their tablet, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro can switch the audio connection to your phone with the touch of a finger. The earphones now have Auto Switch, which allows you to seamlessly switch from your favourite TV show to taking a call in an instant.

If you misplace your Galaxy Buds2 Pro on your commute, SmartThings Find now makes it quick and easy to find them, whether they’re in their case or not.
The earphones come in three colours: Bora Purple, Graphite and White and retail for RM899.
From 10 August to 1 September 2022, pre-ordering the Galaxy Buds2 Pro will reward you with a free Galaxy Buds Cover that is worth RM99. To pre-order the earphones, feel free to visit their website here.
Pokdepinion: A great earbuds for you to consider if you like the features listed above. Really like the unique Bora Purple as it reminds me of delicious ube ice cream.
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HUAWEI Mate X3 Foldable Smartphone to be Unveiled on 23rd March, Display Details Revealed

HUAWEI will unveil its latest Mate X3 foldable smartphone on March 23, featuring a 7.85″ foldable display and Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) technology.
HUAWEI Set to Unveil Mate X3 Foldable Smartphone on 23rd March

Huawei Mate X3 foldable to launch next week. 7.85″ foldable display, 6.45″ cover display. LTPO. UTG. Huawei’s first phone with UTG. Initial production and target volume are high.
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) March 16, 2023

Chinese multinational technology company HUAWEI is set to unveil its latest foldable smartphone, the Mate X3, on 23rd March 2023 in China. The company has not yet revealed much information about the highly anticipated device, but DSCC’s CEO Ross Young has provided a few details about the display.

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According to Young, the HUAWEI Mate X3 will feature a 7.85-inch foldable display, which is 0.15 inches smaller than the Mate X2’s foldable screen. However, the diagonal of the cover display will remain the same at 6.45 inches. This means that the Mate X3’s foldable screen will be slightly smaller than the Mate X2’s, but the outer screen will remain unchanged in size.
The DSCC CEO also claimed that this will be HUAWEI’s first smartphone to feature an Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), with the screens manufactured by BOE. This technology will be used to protect the foldable display and ensure it can withstand the wear and tear of daily use.
The Mate X3 is expected to be a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Mate X2, which was released in February 2021. The Mate X2 featured a 6.45-inch cover display and an 8-inch foldable screen, making it one of the largest foldable smartphones on the market.
While HUAWEI has yet to reveal any additional details about the Mate X3, fans of the company are eagerly anticipating its release. HUAWEI will introduce the P60 series at the same event, so more details about the Mate X3 could surface in the days leading up to the event.
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Pokdepinion: It’s going to be an exciting launch event, and I can’t wait to see what they have in store. I’m curious to see how well the cameras on all the new smartphones will perform as I’m expecting some hard-hitting performance.
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Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum review — Romer-G done right

We have reviewed the Logitech G310 Atlas Dawn, which was a great looking keyboard but not really any good otherwise. I did not hate on the Romer-G switches in the Logitech G310 Atlas Dawn, but rather the overall experience of using the keyboard left me wanting more from the Swiss company. I knew Logitech can do better with their exclusive Romer-G switches, and here we are with the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum.

Unboxing

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The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum features a simple packaging, with liberal use of blue, pretty standard for Logitech. The front features a top-down view of the keyboard and almost nothing else.

Flipping it over to take a peek at the underside, big highlight points about the exclusive Romer-G switches, customizable RGB lighting capable of 16.8 million colors and also the media control are found.

Opening it, I found another box inside the outer packaging. The inner packaging is plain black, pretty appropriate since there is no point printing anything here where it will not be seen by potential buyers.

Finally after opening this box, I laid my eyes on the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum, wrapped in clear plastic. A reusable fabric sleeve would have been preferable here, but since this isn’t really meant for LAN parties with its huge size and what not, it is forgivable.

And the complete contents of the package. There isn’t much to see here.

Appearance

The keyboard looks pretty standard, except being deeper than many keyboards due to the extension above the F keys. The flat black finishing here looks awesome. Also notable is the departure from the multi-faceted keycaps used in the G310 Atlas Dawn (thank God!) for more conventional cylindrical keycaps. When not backlit, the legends are silver, which improves the visibility wtih the backlight off.

Under the keyboard, HUUUGEEE rubber grip pads are found. The entire bottom surface feature grooves that seem to serve no function except to improve aesthetics, but I am not complaining here. No cable routing channels are found here.

The edges of the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum are glossy, contrasting the matte finishing on the top and bottom of the keyboard. Here on the right we see the G810 label done really nicely, with the text in matte on the glossy background. Generally glossy surfaces will mean more maintenance, but Logitech placing them on the edges actually increases the appeal while reducing the need for frequent cleaning as no one really touches the edges of keyboards.

The USB cord exits the keyboard from the top edge of the keyboard, biased to the right side. A thick stress relief here protects the cable from damage and the sleeved cabling improves durability. The connector isn’t gold-plated, but the grip is pretty nicely done with an engraved keyboard symbol on one side, and the Logitech Gaming “G” logo on the other.
In general, the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum definitely targets a different group of consumers. While the Logitech G310 Atlas Dawn and to a certain degree, the Logitech G910 Orion Spark, target gamers who prefer a more garish appearance to make sure that anyone looking at their keyboard will know they are a “gamer”, the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum targets a wider spectrum, if you may. The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum would look right at home on an office desk or a gamer’s table.

Specifications

Body material
Plastic, with metal backplate

Keycap
Laser engraved ABS keycaps

USB report rate
1000 Hz

Switch type
Romer-G

Microprocessor
N/A

Cable
1.8m, non-detachable, sleeved

Weight
1180 g (w/o cable)

Included accessories
Quick start guide, warranty information

User Experience
The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum is quite hefty. The official specifications lists the weight at 1180 grams, but that is without the cable, which means you will be carrying more than that when you lug it around in a bag. With that said, this is a full length keyboard with a non-removable cable, which means it wasn’t really meant for the road anyway.
The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum’s cable leaves the keyboard from the top edge of the keyboard. I believe it won’t affect most gamers with desktop PCs, but as I use a laptop on a rather cramped desk, it gets in the way and pushes against my laptop’s edge. I hope Logitech will make their next keyboard with the cable under the keyboard with cable routing channels for better cable management. Detachable or not, that is not really an issue here, really.

The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum features not one, but two flippy feet on each side to raise the keyboard by 4° or 8°, respectively, giving a total of three levels of tilt, including no tilt at all. The flippy feet feature slim strips of rubber, but sufficed for all practical purposes as it didn’t slide around my table at all, even with furious key spams during intense gaming sessions or rage-fueled typing. The huge rubber feet here also helped to keep it planted on my desk.

As mentioned already, the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum feature their exclusive Romer-G switches. I didn’t really care for them in the G310 Atlas Dawn, but here I think I may start falling in love with them. Every keypress on the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum feels solid, unlike on the G310 Atlas Dawn. This can be attributed to the metal backplate incorporated into the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum, which the G310 Atlas Dawn sorely lacked. I really enjoyed typing and gaming on the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum. The faster actuation can be important to some, but I didn’t actually notice the difference. Much more apparent was the shorter travel distance as well as the lower noise levels upon bottoming out when compared with standard Cherry MX switches. Shorter travel distance means less fatigue, while lower noise levels simply mean you won’t annoy the guy sitting next to you, or the person you are gaming with when you are using open mic. Seriously guys, no one wants to hear you clicky keys. We have our own.

Romer-G switches were also developed with more than just pure performance in mind; it was developed so that Logitech can produce RGB keyboards while Corsair was hogging all the Cherry MX RGB switches. Each switch actually feature a lens that combines and focuses the RGB light. The focused light will pass through the legends smack dab in the center of the keys, unlike in the case of backlit Cherry MX switches which have the LED offset and also often uneven backlighting of the legends. As the light is focused to pass through the legends, there is also no glow effect around the keys.

When we talk about RGB keyboards, we must definitely consider the customizability. Logitech Gaming Software is in charge of this and offers several cool modes, including a nice reactive mode where you can set separate backlight colors when the keys are pressed and also when the keys are at rest. You can even select large swathes of the keyboard to configure the lighting faster. Aside from customizing the lighting, you can also reprogram the F keys with macros or other functions, and also link them to profiles so that they only activate when a certain game or application is running. Pretty nifty stuff. The gaming mode also offers the option of choosing which keys to disable when gaming mode is active via the dedicated button.

Media controls on the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum are pretty much as good as it gets. A volume scroller, dedicated buttons for play,pause, next, previous and even a mute button. Over on the left of the media controls are two more buttons. The button with the joystick legend activates the gaming mode, while the one with the legend that looks like the sun toggles the backlighting.

Conclusion

The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum is extra appealing to me simply because of its minimalistic design. While the Romer-G switches were great, the design of the G310 Atlas Dawn and G910 Orion Spark limited their target demographic to those 1337gaymers. The G310 Atlas Dawn also featured a plasticky feel, leaving a bad impression for the switches which are actually pretty great. I believe the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum is suitable for anyone, irregardless if you are a gamer or not. If you are a gamer, you will benefit from the gamer-centric features like fast actuation and short travel distance, but if you aren’t, you will also enjoy the short travel distance and relatively quiet keys. The quality of the RGB backlighting on the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum is definitely the nicest I have seen yet, but then that is what you would expect from a keyboard built with switches that were designed from the ground up to show off RGB illumination. Couple that with the great build quality here, and Logitech have themselves a winner.
Pricing wise, the RRP at launch was a steep RM799, but can now be gotten for as low as RM631 on Lelong.com.my. The pricing is pretty inline with other keyboards featuring Cherry MX RGB switches. Personally, I find the Romer-G switches to be a perfectly valid alternative to Cherry MX switches, and even has a few advantages over them. Therefore, I award the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum a Gold Pokdeward!

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Review – Small Victories

AMD’s Ryzen has been nothing short of a success story in the tech industry. The chiplet-based design is widely regarded as the technology that saved the company from the brink of bankruptcy about 6 years ago – and the momentum has been building up ever since, especially in the wake of Intel’s 10nm shenanigans that ultimately dragged the company back from what is once-thought as the indisputable leader in CPU designs. Ryzen 5000 is the point that the tables has finally turned in favor of Team Red, with all-out victory on every aspects: performance, power, price.
Intel, now beaten hard, has responded with a groundbreaking design of their own – Hybrid x86 architecture, starting with 12th-Gen Alder Lake. Aside from the P+E-core configuration, the CPU is also first to enter the DDR5/PCIe5 platform – and AMD has finally got their own next-gen capable CPU to enter the competition. Now facing a resurgent Chipzilla, will AMD’s answer be good enough?
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Basic Specifications
Being the first DDR5-generation CPU from AMD, changes are plenty when you compare to the venerable Ryzen 5000 series (equivalent) processors. Here’s how it looks on the spec sheets:

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Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Core Configuration
12 cores, 24 threads (2 CCDs)

Process Node
CCD: TSMC N5
IOD: TSMC N6
CCD: TSMC N7
IOD: GloFo 12nm

Microarchitecture
Zen 4 “Raphael”
Zen 3 “Vermeer”

Boost Clock
5.6GHz
4.8GHz

Base Clock
4.7GHz
3.7GHz

Cache (L2+L3)
12+64MB
6+64MB

TDP
170W
105W

Memory Support
DDR5-5200
Max. 128GB dual-channel
DDR4-3200
Max. 128GB dual-channel

Onboard Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
2 CUs (RDNA2) @ 2.2GHz
None

PCIe Lanes Configuration
28x PCIe 5.0
24x PCIe 4.0

Socket
Socket AM5 (LGA1718)
Socket AM4 (PGA1334)

Chipset Support
AMD 600 Series
AMD 300*, 400, 500 Series
(Select 300 series M/Bs only)

On the subject of chipsets, bear with me. The USB support can get a little bit confusing… for the sake of making it easier to read – keep in mind that USB 20Gbps corresponds to USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (what a name, huh), 10Gbps is USB 3.2 Gen2. No USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) is present here, however.

Chipset
AMD X670E
AMD X570

Memory Generation Support
DDR5
DDR4

Memory Overclocking Support
AMD EXPO
DOCP

Downstream PCIe Lanes
12x PCIe 4.0 + 8x PCIe 3.0
16x PCIe 4.0

USB Support
(Either of the three below)
2x 20Gbps; or
1x 20Gbps + 2x 10Gbps; or
4x 10Gbps
(+)
8x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
12x USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
8x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps)

So, to sum it up – what you get from Ryzen 7000 is a complete redesign and a new platform: The cost-of-entry won’t be cheap as all previous platforms are rendered obsolete to the Ryzen 7000 CPUs. However, if AMD’s socket strategy plays out just like AM4 – which live through 5 years by now – this might be cheaper down the run, assuming you do mid-cycle upgrades to the CPU. Those who have upgrade cycle more than 5 years can just ignore this fact since you’ll pretty much be buying an entirely new platform once the cycle restarts anyways.
What’s New?

First the CPU itself. AMD has traditionally put lots of focus on IPC gains, and this time they claimed a 13% uplift over preceding Zen 3 CPUs – that said, Zen 4 also brought huge clockspeed boosts across the board and that has contributed a good chunk of single-thread performance, totaling 29%. AMD didn’t give any geomean numbers on the overall multicore improvements though – but based on this 7950X benchmark above against the previous generation 5950X, it’s safe to say the multicore gets 40% performance uplift or thereabouts.

Next is the platform. AM5 has, for the first time ever in AMD history, introduced LGA (land grid array) socket to desktop platforms; the pin count has been increased from 1334 to 1718 thanks to this design, while retaining the exact same 40x40mm socket dimensions. Another big point, aside from the DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 is the increased socket power: this should give especially the 16-core 7950X more headroom to work with.
Despite all the changes though, there’s one element that AMD has still retain compatibility on: coolers. Chances are, if you still has an air cooler for AM4 socket (that uses traditional clip-on mechanism), you’ll get to AM5 straightaway – no extra bits necessary. With that said, some coolers (especially AIOs) might require upgrade kits in order to install properly, so check with your vendors on that.
One more thing: the CPU itself can be pretty hard to hold due to its spider-looking shape. Careful not to drop it!
Test System

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Cooler & Thermal Paste
ASUS Ryujin II 360 AIO
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E HERO (BIOS ver. 0705)

Graphics Card
NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition
Driver Version 522.25

RAM
Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5-6000 (16GB x2)

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

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Platinum 850W

Case
VECTOR Bench Case (Open-air chassis)

Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 21H2 (Build 22000.1098)

Before We Begin…
Few things you need to know: first, AMD has changed the boosting behavior for the Ryzen 7000 series – meaning, the processor will try as hard as it can to boost until it reaches the 95°C thermal limit. This is by design – AMD guarantees the temperature will not cause long-term damage to the CPU running at this temperature while extracting the maximum performance available from the chip. (The maximum temperature allowed is 115°C if you chose to disable or override this limit.)
All tests are conducted with Resizable BAR on and VBS (Virtualization-based security) off – new systems with fresh Windows 11 installs may have this option turned on by default; check guides online on how to turn it off if you prefer to trade some security for extra performance. All benchmarks are tested out-of-the-box – unless otherwise specified.
Benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (Standard Benchmark)

First off is the standard Cinebench test. Our tests produced virtually identical results – the Ryzen 9 7900X gets a small 3% lead on multicore performance pver the Core i9-12900K; while the single core is very much within margin of error. However, the latest Raptor Lake Core i9-13900K has them both beaten on both metrics with the help of more E-Cores (and thus more threads) than Ryzen’s 12 full-fat cores can deal with.
Cinebench R23 (Power scaling & IPC)

The results here seems to be thermally limited – and upon closer look on socket power draw under the test does prove that. During our 65W and 105W runs, the PPT value sits in line with AMD’s specifications (88W and 142W respectively); however this is not the case when running on default 170W TDP. Under this condition the 7900X’s PPT is seen pulling 190W max – still some range away from the maximum of 230W allowed. Keep in mind we use the same Ryujin II 360 AIO here – which managed to cool down Intel CPUs with much higher power draw.
One possible explanation is simply down to the thicker IHS that AMD has used to maintain cooler compatibility – der8auer (an extreme overclocker) has a video explaining this. That said, this is how it behaves out of the box as far as our sample is concerned – so we’ll continue on with the test.

Next up is IPC comparison. Here we see Intel scoring rather well with a 11% lead – and given both Zen 4 and Raptor Lake now have clockspeeds of the same ballpark, it checks out with the standard single-thread test results above.
7-Zip

Compression scores net the 7900X a 10% uplift over 12900K’s scores. On decompression, here the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X enjoys a solid lead over Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K, by 34%. However it again trails behind the Core i9-13900K by 14%, which is expected given the thread count.
3DMark Time Spy (CPU Score)

Here we see the Ryzen 9 7900X trailing both Intel CPUs rather huge margins. To be fair, this is a synthetic benchmark so it’s hard to say what the actual discrepancies are or even that it’d affect gaming performance that much (spoiler: it doesn’t).
Handbrake

The 7900X loses out slightly to the Core i9-12900K which shares the same thread count as the Ryzen; and the i9-13900K is expectedly pulling ahead due to its superior core and thread counts.
Gaming

Now at this point if you ask around, chances are people will tell you just get the 5800X3D if you only and solely plays games and nothing else on your PC. Still, those who chose this particular CPU will see around the same performance as the Core i9-12900K – with some minor wins and losses here and there. In terms of competing against the Core i9-13900K, the Intel chip performs noticeably faster in one game, small wins with two, and another one lost. So all things considered your performance may well be just down to the CPU architecture each game is optimized for.
One small thing to note here – we tested Intel CPUs on DDR5-6400 so that’s a best-case scenario – the 7900X (and by extension the entire Zen 4 desktop CPUs) won’t go beyond DDR5-6000 as the IMC can’t handle it due to the way Infinity Fabric works. (On some rare cases you might be able to get DDR5-6400 working but that’s only if you get super lucky on silicon lottery.)
Conclusion
AMD’s Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs is a big jump not just in performance, but also on the surrounding platforms. With all that bells and whistles comes a rather steep bar of entry: even the B650 motherboards isn’t exactly the cheapest when you consider the pricing of DDR5, motherboard and CPU combined. If you’re looking for value, Ryzen 7000 is not your answer – for now. On the other hand, Ryzen 5000 offers unbeatable performance-per-dollar that is very hard to beat across the stack; and that’s not even considering the 5800X3D which is still leaps ahead of even the leading Intel 13th-Gen CPUs on certain scenarios while costing much less.
I have had a few close calls trying to grab this CPU off from the socket. The spider shape is not the easiest thing to grab on…
What about the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X itself? At RM2,699 – it’s stuck in a rather difficult position right now. Look up and you get Intel’s flagship Core i9-13900K (costs RM3,099 as of this writing), looking down you have the Core i7-13700K, which shares the same core count as the i9-12900K, costs less at RM2,229 and likely outperforms it, due to IPC & extra power. Performance is not the standout feature this time, and AMD’s best reason to convince users into this platform might just be down to the platform and the promise of long-term socket support.
If you intend to invest into AM5, the value proposition of the 7900X might just be okay. But this only applies to a specific group of users who intends to reuse their motherboards into multiple CPU upgrades down the line, any other cases you’d end up with a CPU that’s currently being overshadowed by Intel’s Core i9-13900K by performance or pretty much tied against the previous-gen Core i9.
Memory-wise – as with all Ryzens there are a soft limit on how high the RAM speed can go. In this case it is DDR5-6000 – any higher will either cause boot failure or decoupled FCLK which drops the performance overall. On that part you should be fine as long as you pay attention to the AMD EXPO logo on the RAM packaging.
However, if you care about efficiency and don’t like the idea of having a CPU gulping power, or generating enough heat to fight against your AC, then this 7900X is still very much a winner. Put it into 105W Eco Mode (or even 65W), and watch it rip without breaking a (literal) sweat on you. If you exclusively game though – you might want to wait just a bit longer…

Special thanks to AMD for sending us the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X for the purposes of this review. We would also like to thank ASUS Malaysia for providing us the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero and ROG Ryujin II 360, as well as Kingston for the their FURY BEAST DDR5 memory kit.

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Spider-Man for PS4 Storyline Details Surfaced; Peter Parker Builds His Suit and Tech

Insomniac Games provides more information about its upcoming game Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4. Peter Parker is a veteran, and Miles Morales will show a new side of the beloved hero.
Unveiled at E3 2017, the upcoming Spider-Man for PS4 game has gotten gamers across the globe excited for the game. Not much details about the game have been revealed yet but we now know more about the storyline, thanks to details from Insomniac Games.

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Spider-Man for PS4 Storyline Details Surfaced

Insomniac Games has been gradually trickling more information about its upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man game for PS4, and today they shared on Twitter a couple of interesting snippets about the roles of Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
1st thing, we learned that at the time of the game Peter Parker has already been Spider-Man for eight years. As such, he is “masterful” at protecting the city. The 2nd interesting element is that Miles Morales will let the team at Insomniac “show a different side of Peter.”
A few days ago Insomniac did mention that Miles’ would have a relevant role in the story, and apparently it’s connected with Peter. It’s really hard to say about the connection between the two but at this point, most of what you hear about this will be merely a speculation.
Then we learn that Peter Parker will make use of his ingenuity and experience in the laboratory to build his own suit and tech. At the moment, no further information on this had been provided, this might indicate some sort of crafting or upgrading feature included in the game.

While Insomniac has often mentioned that familiar characters will play new roles in the universe of their game, the basic synergy between Martin Li (A.K.A. the supervillain Mister Negative) and Peter Parker’s aunt May remains the one we’re used to. Li still hides behind the front of a philanthropist, and runs the F.E.A.S.T. homeless shelters. Aunt may works for him at one of those shelters.
On top of that, while the demo we saw at E3 showcased Mister Negative’s Inner Demons gang moving into Kingpin’s territory after Spider-man defeats the classic villain, Insomniac revealed that the struggle between Peter Parker and Wilson Fisk will actually be playable in the game.
At the moment, the Spider-Man for PS4 game still doesn’t have a launch date. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment President Shawn Layden did seem to imply that the game will launch in the first half of 2018. It will be released exclusively for the PlayStation 4.

Pokdepinion: Well, sounds like they’re trying to make sense out of an upgrading mechanic in the game. Either way, I’m still looking forward to this and I have a feeling that it will be the first Spider-Man game I’ll have enjoyed in a long while.
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Meizu Introduces The Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus – Available For Pre-orders Now!

Meizu has officially introduced their new brand new smartphones, the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus which will officially be available in Malaysia 21st of September onwards.
Meizu Pro 7 And Pro 7 Plus
The Meizu Pro 7 Plus is the first line up of Android smartphones to pack MediaTek’s updated 10-core tri-cluster chipset, the Helio X30, here in Malaysia. It features newer ARM cores and a CAT 10 LTE radio. The Pro 7 comes in two sizes, where the standard model comes with a 5.2 inch 1080p Super AMOLED screen, while the Pro 7 Plus features a 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen.
Some of you might wonder what is it that’s displayed at the back. Introducing the Fenêtre Display. Fenêtre is actually a French word for ‘window’. The display really makes the phone looks unique and sleek. It frees you from all the hassles of managing notifications as it shows the other side of things (like literally).

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Both versions of the phone comes with a 16 megapixels f/2.0 front camera, plus a 12 megapixel f/2.0 dual rear camera which is based of Sony’s IMX386 sensors with 1.25 um pixels. One for capturing colors, while the other is a monochrome sensor.
The Pro 7 features a Helio P25 processor and the Pro 7 Plus has the aforementioned 10nm Helio X30 processor which increases performance and reduce power consumption.
The Pro 7 series has 4GB of RAM plus a 64GB of storage. Its Flyme 6 OS studies the user’s habits to provide solution based on using scenarios. Pro 7 Plus packs a 3500 mAh battery, which is 500 more than the Pro 7. It will also feature mCharge 4.0 which uses a high-power  charger at 5V/5A. A depleted Pro 7 Plus can be charged up to 67% in just 30 minutes.
The Meizu Pro 7 will retail at RM1899 while the Pro 7 Plus is priced at RM2799. Pro 7 will be available in 3 colours; Red, Gold, and Black. On the other hand, the Pro 7 Plus is only available in black, which packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage compared to Pro 7’s 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Preorder bonus includes a free Meizu Bluetooth earphone E51 for both models and additionally a Meizu premium gift box for the Pro 7 Plus.
Preorders for both smartphones start on the 15-19th September at Meizu Malaysia’s e-commerce partners such as Lazada, 11th Street, and Shopee.
Pokdepinion: Got to say, really liking the Fenêtre Display at the back. Looks sleek and out of the norm.
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Intel refreshes workstation lineup with Xeon W-2200 series

While the Intel Cascade Lake-X CPUs were announced a bit earlier, the Xeon W-2200 workstation CPUs have jut been announced. They are pretty much the same parts, but the Xeon W parts offer support for ECC memory, Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) as well as Intel’s vPro platform.

Basically these features enable the Xeon W-2200 processors to deliver better reliability when tackling sensitive workloads, while Intel vPro lets an IT team better manage your system remotely. Coming from the last generation Xeon W-2100 processors, Intel also added Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 on the higher end SKUs to deliver higher clocks when running lightly threaded applications.
Intel Xeon W-2200 Series Specs

Cores/Threads
Base/Boost Clocks
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Cache
CPU PCIe 3.0 lanes
TDP
Price

Xeon W-2295
18C/36T
3.0/4.8 GHz
Y
24.75MB
48
165W
$1333 (~RM5579)

Xeon W-2275
14C/28T
3.3/4.8 GHz
Y
19.25MB
48
165W
$1112 (~RM4654)

Xeon W-2265
12C/24T
3.5/4.8 GHz
Y
19.25MB
48
165W
$944 (~RM3951)

Xeon W-2255
10C/20T
3.7/4.7 GHz
Y
19.25MB
48
165W
$778 (~RM3256)

Xeon W-2245
8C/16T
3.9/4.7 GHz
Y
16.5MB
48
155W
$667 (~RM2792)

Xeon W-2235
6C/12T
3.8/4.6 GHz
N
8.25MB
48
130W
$555 (~RM2323)

Xeon W-2225
4C/8T
4.1/4.6 GHz
N
8.25MB
48
105W
$444 (~RM1858)

Xeon W-2223
4C/8T
3.6/3.9 GHz
N
8.25MB
48
120W
$294 (~RM1231)

It’s worth noting that these Xeon W-2200 processors all support quad-channel DDR4-2933 memory, and up to 1TB total RAM. That means eight sticks of 128GB DDR4 ECC DIMMs. Fully kitted out, your RAM should cost more than your CPU at this point.

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In addition to the upgraded performance at lightly threaded tasks, the new Intel Xeon W-2200 also come with DL Boost, which Intel claims to be up to 2.2x faster at image recognition. Meanwhile for more “regular” workstation workloads like 4K editing, 3D rendering and game compiling, they are promising up to 11% higher performance versus the W-2100 series. Pitting it against a 3-year old desktop we see up to 2.1x faster performance. Considering that no professional outfit will change their hardware every year, the latter comparison actually paints a much more realistic image.
Like the Intel Cascade Lake-X processors, the new Xeon W-2200 processors will hit markets in November.
Pokdepinion: Time to prepare those proposal decks to get your bosses to upgrade your workstations!
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Kingston Celebrates Malaysia’s Love For Badminton With Limited-Edition Badminton USB Drives

Representing Malaysia’s badminton love with a limited-edition badminton USB drive

In celebration of Malaysia’s long history with badminton, Kingston announced the launch of its limited-edition badminton USB drive. The special USB drive is designed to look like a shuttlecock and is developed with of Malaysia’s dominance in the sport in mind, having won the Thomas Cup several times along with many medals in the Olympic Games.
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The design of the limited-edition badminton USB drive also represents Kingston’s design aesthetics. The minimalistic design, delicate feather patterns and smooth touch exemplify the craftsmanship and quality of Kingston, while the bright red Kingston Rex rubber tag accessory lets badminton fans keep the drive close, by attaching to their keys and backpacks.
Kingston’s limited-edition badminton USB drive is available in only 64GB with USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 performance. It retails for RM89 and is available to purchase at official Kingston retail stores as well as their official stores on Shopee and Lazada. The USB drive will also come with 5-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.
Pokdepinion: OMG the USB drive looks so cute! I want..
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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Arrived in Malaysia

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G are now on sale in Malaysia, according to OnePlus Malaysia, as part of the company’s commitment to making its products more accessible.
OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

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The Nord 2T 5G features similar to flagship hardware with OnePlus’ most recent quick and smooth software to give an unparalleled experience at a solid price. Users can now anticipate a quicker and smoother experience, whether it be for high-graphic need gaming or intensive multitasking, thanks to the inclusion of the completely improved MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset, which delivers an octa-core CPU with speeds up to 3 GHz.
In addition, the Nord 2T 5G also features an 80W SUPERVOOC rapid charging system, which is equivalent to a flagship model. With its flagship 50 MP Sony IMX766 sensor and AI Highlight Video mode, the phone is said to have increased photographic capability, producing the highest-quality low-light photographs with more details and natural colours.

The Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, on the other hand, features the Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform which has an octa-core CPU with speeds up to 2.2 GHz. The smartphone also features Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 128 GB of storage.
The Nord CE 2 Lite has an energy-efficient CPU powered by a sizable 5,000 mAh battery with a quick charging of 33W SUPERVOOC and a 6.59-inch FHD+ 120 Hz display. OxygenOS 12.1 is will be pre-installed on the device, which can also utilise 5G.
In addition, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G features smarter cameras for increased adaptability, including a triple camera system with a 64MP main sensor and can take in Nightscape mode that takes photographs that are crisper, more detailed, and free of noise and blur even in low light. The device is said to be one of the most affordable 5G-ready smartphones on the market.
The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be available for purchase on 19 July 2022, at OnePlus retail shops, authorized OnePlus dealers, and the OnePlus official website, as well as OnePlus flagship stores on Shopee and Lazada.
The Nord 2T 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G sell at a starting price of RM1,899 and RM1,199, respectively.
OnePlus Buds Pro and Nord Buds

The Buds Pro is the company’s first intelligent adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) earphones. To deliver a genuinely immersive and premium music experience, the new premium, true wireless earbuds have a smart noise reduction technology, greater call quality, longer battery performance, and a more customized sound.

The Nord Buds extend the Nord product line and concept to wearables by providing exceptional audio technology at a competitive and affordable price point. The Nord Buds feature a 12.4 mm titanium dynamic driver, Dolby Atmos compatibility, and 30 hours of combined playback on a single battery.
The OnePlus Buds Pro and Nord Buds are priced at RM799 and RM299, respectively.
For more updates about the Nord 2T 5G, Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, Buds Pro, and Nord Buds, feel free to visit the company’s official website, Facebook, Instagram, and their Community page.
Pokdepinion: Two more new affordable phones and earbuds for you to consider!
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This Helpful Feature Is Making Its Way To Apex Legends According To Leak

Thanks to a leakster, it seems that a new Apex Legends feature is currently in the works for a release on all gaming platforms and it could come soon.
Apex Legends leaked feature

"Chat Filter" localizations added with latest patch
"Determines which players to receive text and voice chat from. Players who do not pass the filter will be automatically muted" pic.twitter.com/fqQCNuYEwA
— KralRindo (@kralrindo) December 10, 2021

The news was brought by KralRindo, who happens to be an Apex Legends dataminer. While he was looking through the files of the games’ latest patch, he made discovery of a “Chat Filter” which is supposedly being worked by Respawn Entertainment.
According to him, the feature will be available for both text and voice chat. In case you don’t fit the criteria for a filter, you are automatically muted toward others.

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Despite that, do take the news with a little pinch of salt. Sometimes nothing come into fruition from datamine leaks. Apex Legends is a free to play battle royale game that’s available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
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Pokdepinion: Not going to lie, I’d welcome the feature any day, especially teamed up with toxic team mates. That being said, the game is all about team work and communications..
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Harman Studio Kicks Off In Malaysia – Offers 95% Discount On Audio Products To Celebrate The Occasion

Harman has officially opened up their Harman Studio here in Malaysia, which is located at Sunway Geo Avenue. With the studio, it houses awesome brands such as JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, and Revel.

The studio is one of the firsts in the APAC region and will act to fortify the brand’s presence in the region.

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Aside from the opening and launch of the store, they’ve also announced that local celebrity Alif Satar has been appointed to be their ambassador.

Additionally, they are celebrating the grand opening by having a 1-day special promotion, which offers up to 95% discount on selected items. Price for offered items starts as liw as RM8.
Not forgetting, they’ve also partnered up with Sime Darby Auto Bavaria to offer test drive opportunities of various latest BMW models, on the same day. For those who purchase a BMW during the Grand Opening will be entitled for a RM3000 Harman Studio cash vouchers. This offer will be extended to the JBL roadshow happening at Midvalley Megamall North Court from the 25th to 31st March 2019.
Established in 1953, Harman has been producing high fidelity audio products that include many world’s firsts and innovations.
Pokdepinion: The deals that they are offering is crazy guys, so if you are nearby Sunway Geo, be sure to check all the offerings!
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[UPDATE: Malaysian price confirmed!] ASUS Unleashes ROG STRIX GTX 1070 Ti Series – Available On 10 November 2017!

ASUS has announce their new series of graphics card, the ROG STRIX GTX 1070 Ti Series, which comes with ASUS Aura Sync illumination for gaming power and personalization.
ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 Ti

The graphic card which uses Auto-Extreme Technology, is built of Super Alloy Power II components that enhances efficiency, lowering power loss, decrease component buzzing under load, and lowers temperature all together for better quality and durability.

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Included in the graphic card is GPU Tweak II for your performance tweaking. With a simple click, the Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by clearing out redundant processes and allocating all resources automatically.
A XSplit Gamecaster premium license for 1 year is also included which allow gamers to stream or record gameplay by an in-game overlay. The overlay also allows you to look at GPU clock speed, temperature, and VRM usage.
The Strix GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is available in two configurations. For the Standard Edition, you can get boosted clock speeds of 1721MHz in OC mode and 1759MHz for the Advanced Edition, giving flexibility to gamers as well as performance that’s up to 3.75% better than reference in full 4K UHD resolution in games.
It is equipped with MaxContact, a GPU cooling technology featuring an enhanced copper heat-spreader that provides 10x flatter surface for up to 2x more contact area with the GPU. It comes with a 2.5-slot width, which provides 40% more heatsink surface area for heat dissipation.
Additionally, it has a patented 0dB wing-blade fan design and comes with three fans. The OdB stops the fan completely when the GPU’s temperature is below a certain level. Fans on the GPU are IP5X-certified dust resistant for better reliability.
Strix GeForce GTX 1070 Ti includes ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED-synchronization technology that allows complete system personalization. It also supports a VR-friendly design coming with 2 HDMI ports.

The graphic card will soon be available on the 10th of November 2017 but official price is still to be confirmed. [UPDATE]: Pricing confirmed: RM2649!
Pokdepinion: In other news, I’m attracted to the Strix 1080 Ti Assasin’s Creed Origins edition. Oh well, if you can’t afford the 1080 Ti (like most of us), Strix 1070 Ti should still be a decent option.

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Maxis Partners With Malaysia Airports To Create Country’s First 5G Digital Airport

As part of Airports 4.0 digitalisation initiatives, Malaysia Airports has partnered up with Maxis to co-develop a digital transformation roadmap for Smart Airport operations.
Malaysia Airports partners with Maxis

Malaysia Airports aims to utilize Maxis to manage their connectivity services, where the telco company will be managing the WiFi and 5G-related network services and solutions at both terminals of KL International Airport.

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In the future, Maxis will also be developing 5G-enabled digital solutions for Malaysia Airports tenants and passengers.
With that in mind, the Wi-Fi coverage across both terminals at KLIA will be enhanced to deliver a better airport experience. Malaysia Airports and Maxis will jointly be developing Smart Retail as well as Smart Travel and Tourism solutions that will provide a better experience for passengers. This includes a Tourist Hub platform for passengers to have centralised access to travel guides, promotions, and offers.
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Pokdepinion: I mean anything that improves out connectivity and services, I’d definitely be happy. Now for that moment when we can travel again…
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HP Unveils ZBook Firefly G9 For Creative Professionals

HP Inc. Malaysia recently announced the new ZBook Firefly G9 for digital artists and office users who require performance, consistency, and privacy to work efficiently and effectively wherever.
HP ZBook Firefly G9 Specifications

The ZBook Firefly G9, which features the newest 12th generation Intel Core CPU, provides power and performance for mobile users to create, design, and research no matter where they work, and allows them to collaborate quickly with others and bring their ideas to reality.

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The laptop comes with a 16:10 DreamColor display, which is available on 14″ or 16″ screens. This sleek and powerful laptop combines pro-level performance with real mobility, allowing users to stay productive with pro-grade components, an AI-enhanced webcam, and a color-accurate display.
The ZBook Firefly G9 is the most mobile ZBook laptop, weighing in at just 1.47 kg. The laptop processes big files and runs professional apps simultaneously without any setbacks as it features next-generation Intel Core CPUs, NVIDIA T550 or NVIDIA RTX A5005 laptop GPU, and up to 64GB DDR56 RAM.
While on calls, the AI-enhanced auto-framing 5MP camera tracks the user’s motions, while the discrete audio amps cut out background noise. For a more personalized experience, next-generation Wi-Fi 6E or 5G options allow the users to connect from any location. With up to 13 hours of battery life, users may enjoy the high performance with no stop.
HP ZCentral Connect
In hybrid work settings, remote communication is even more crucial, and providing individualized computing experiences and the correct IT solutions is critical. The company also offers the ZCentral solution, which enables creators to benefit from remote access to workstation power through the ZCentral Remote Boost software. This real-time communication feature provides quick access to the whole office or production studio’s resources, processing capacity, and network while working from anywhere.
Security
The ZBook Firefly G9 includes HP’s multi-layered security stack, which protects users, data, and businesses from external threats. HP’s Multi-Factor Authenticate is included in the security stack to safeguard systems from unwanted access. It also incorporates Sure Sense and Sure Run to ensure that viruses or malicious elements never disrupt any operations. Wolf Security for Business provides IT with peace of mind by creating a hardware-enforced, always-on, resilient protection from the BIOS to the browser.
Sustainability
With the world’s most sustainable PC portfolio, HP is happy to assist clients in meeting their environmental goals. HP employs 100% renewable electricity to power the final assembly of 90% of its PC and display products internationally. The ZBook Firefly keeps adding ecological items that include ocean-bound plastics and recycled materials, and it innovates in every element, from packaging to energy efficiency. Furthermore, the HP ZBook Firefly strictly adheres to restricted substance rules, and HP picks materials that comply with the GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals approach.
Pricing for the HP ZBook Firefly G9 will be announced in Malaysia later in June. For more information about the laptop, feel free to visit HP’s official website by clicking the link here.
Pokdepinion: Looking at the number of securities, I do feel safe using my laptop outside.
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ASUS AiProtection reports a huge success in first half 2016 — block 5 million attacks and 150 million malicious access attempts

ASUS today announced, its AiProtection network security software has neutralized almost five million internet-based threats and nearly 150 million blocked attempts to visit websites with hidden security threats. This represents a daily average of approximately 1.5 attacks and risks neutralized on each AiProtection-enabled router.

AiProtection is a router-based security software developed in response to the security needs of modern home networks. It incorporates advanced technology from Trend Micro, also the first consumer implementation of commercial-grade intrusion prevention technology to detect, block and neutralize security threats.

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ARVE Error: need id and provider
Commercial-grade technology
ASUS AiProtection includes a commercial-grade intrusion prevention system (IPS). A sophisticated Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine to analyze the contents of all data packets entering or leaving the home network. It will block any malicious or suspicious packets, regardless of the device they originated from.
AiProtection is updated automatically, with both scheduled and rapid-reaction updates ensuring the most up-to-date protection for users’ devices.
Blocks malicious websites
ASUS AiProtection incorporates the cloud-based Trend Micro Web Reputation Services (WRS), which intercepts URL requests and checks them with the WRS database before allowing access. If the URL is found to be malicious, it is blocked, protecting the user from potential threats.
According to Trend Micro, 76 percent of ransomware is delivered via spam email. Links to malicious sites contained in such emails, or posted on other unsafe websites, are one of the main sources of ransomware infections.
Blocks infected devices
Infected devices connected to a network can function as gateways that allow other devices on the network to be infected, or help relay private data to external servers. ASUS AiProtection detects infected devices and prevents them from compromising the local network. It also severs any suspicious external connections. Users are immediately notified via email if this happens, so they can take appropriate action.
Easy home network security auditing
ASUS AiProtection also offers users an easy way to check the overall security of their home network. It scans 14 critical router settings and alerts users to potential risks, as well as recommending ways to fix the problems.
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Apple Siri angers Chinese for leaving out China’s Olympic gold tally

China users were apparently very angry about how Apple Siri left out China’s tally of gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics. While Apple claimed that it was a technical issue and promptly fixed it, it sparked cries for a boycott against Apple products, with calls to support Chinese-made products like HUAWEI instead.
Siri apparently glossed over China’s gold tally because they coincidentally bagged the same number of gold medals as the US. The glitch was reportedly due to Siri being set to only read one country’s name if two countries had the same amount of gold medals. The issue was apparently fixed and China’s gold tally is now properly addressed by Siri, but it still did not appease the Chinese nationalists.

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Some have called out Apple’s move to skip the Chinese gold medal count as deliberate in a bid to snub the Communist state, with the rising tensions between the US and China. Regardless whether Apple Siri was intentional in leaving out China’s gold medal count, it seems that the Chinese are very vocal on Weibo during the Tokyo Olympics, even going as far as to attack their own athletes for their failures.
Pokdepinion: With China not only making, but also buying, the bulk of Apple devices, it would be kinda foolish of Apple to try to offend Chinese users with Siri, so I really believe that it was an honest mistake.
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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) will be taking the fight to Xiaomi this 11th December!

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) took the fight to Xiaomi, coming in at a lower price point while offering a larger battery and better gaming performance. It seems that the upcoming ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) will once again go toe-to-toe with Xiaomi’s device.

The upcoming budget battery beast from ASUS is expected to feature either a Snapdragon 660 or Snapdragon 636, which isn’t all that popular in Xiaomi’s lineup. Interesting because of all this hype about a Xiaomi killer. Will ASUS totally annihilate Xiaomi smartphones in terms of value by offering a Snapdragon 660 in the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) at the prices Xiaomi charges for their Xiaomi Snapdragon 636? A man can dream…

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The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is expected to come with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There are rumors of a triple camera setup too, which should bring totally solve the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1)‘s lackluster performance in the camera department.
What do you think? Has ASUS cracked the code and deliver a Xiaomi-killing budget smartphone, beating the Chinese smartphone manufacturer at their own game?
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see what ASUS has up their sleeves!
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CES 2020: Cooler Master NC100 lets you have a full PC no bigger than an external GPU enclosure

Can you imagine an ITX case? Well, this is even smaller. The Cooler Master NC100 is based on Intel’s new NUC Element platform. Intel’s NUC Element platform is designed to make SFF PC building more convenient, as the CPU module will be marketed as a cartridge-style thingamajig complete with a blower cooler, allowing users with little knowledge of PC building to just slap a NUC Element, some RAM, a dash of storage and get going.

So to make the whole process even simpler, Cooler Master’s NC100 comes with the board that accepts the NUC 9 Extreme Element modules, a power supply and of course, a sweet little case that measures just 9.82L. It’s little bigger than most external GPU enclosures, but this is a full desktop.
While the case is relatively tiny, it supports full-length graphics cards, distinguishing it from your average SFF case. You would be recommended to choose a blower card for this case, as there isn’t much airflow to go around in the case. In addition to the graphics card support, there’s also room for three M.2 PCIe slots and two SO-DIMM slots for up to 32GB of DDR4 memory.

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The product may never reach our shores though, but it is interesting to see what Cooler Master can come up with. It will cost $199.99 (~RM812) in the US, with availability expected sometime in Q2 2020.
Cooler Master will be partnering CyberPowerPC in the US to give consumers the choice to get a Cooler Master NC100 that’s ready to go. As mentioned above, Cooler Master’s offering will not come with the NUC Element, a GPU nor the RAM and storage needed to get it running. CyberPowerPC will be offering customization for you to pick and match the components you want in your next-gen NUC PC.
The Cooler Master NC100 is among Intel’s partners for the NUC Element initiative, with the other big name being Razer with the Razer Tomahawk N1. It goes without saying that Razer, being Razer, seems to have emphasized aesthetics while Cooler Master lived up their names.
Pokdepinion: Combining a laptop CPU and a desktop GPU for a SFF PC may just be the best idea Intel has had in these past few years!
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