Project CARS Vs Real Life Video

Yotuber user ‘DigiProst’ has uploaded a side by side video comparison between Project CARS and real life which may fool you into thinking that you are watching real world footage.

Running on Slightly Mad Studios’ proprietary MADNESS game engine, Project CARS is a racing simulation so is comparable with popular console franchises Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo whilst also providing the kind of advanced features usually reserved for PC-only simulators like iRacing and rFactor. Not only that, Project CARS game also support in 4K and 12K display mode, that really impressive.

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Minimum recommended computer specification for playing this game are
CPU – 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940
GRAPHICS – nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770
MEMORY – 4Gb RAM, 1Gb VRAM
Which I think only capable running on 1366×768 resolution, and this is better recommended computer specification
CPU – 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
GRAPHICS – nVidia GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series
MEMORY – 8Gb RAM, 2Gb VRAM
On the console side, the developer targeting to achieve this game playable on 1080p 60FPS and this game scheduled to be release on November 2014.
more detail about this Project CARS can be found here :
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Jim Keller leaves AMD again – How will it impact AMD Zen?

Originally Jim Keller is the person who designed the AMD K7 and K8 architecture which helped the firm gain market share, leaves AMD once again. His first leave was 3 years after the K7 launched and 3 years before the K8 was launched.

Then Jim Keller moved to Apple to help them design their own processor for the iPhone and the iPad. Later Jim Keller rejoined AMD once again in 2012 to be a part of the overhaul to design the new CPU architecture replacing Bulldozer, codenamed as AMD Zen.

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Jim Keller again leaves the firm and the team responsible for the new CPU architecture will be led by another former Apple executive, Mark Papermaster.

So how will this effect the upcoming AMD Zen launch this 2016 and AMD Zen+ this 2018/2019? We have no idea. The AMD Zen design is based on K8 and supposedly increases IPC by up to 40% over the Excavator microarchitecture. Thus the AMD Zen+ is suggested to have a 15% IPC increment.

If the AMD Zen+ still in the research stage, there lies the possibility that it will not have much of Jim Keller’s secret recipes.

SOURCE : Bloomberg

Pokdepinion : I do remember when the AMD Phenom line up was still famous and widely used even after AMD Bulldozer was already released for a year. The AMD Bulldozer architecture is actually not that bad since there are some benchmarks which it excelled at, but the Intel Core i series is generally better than the AMD FX line-up. Many PC enthusiasts are hoping that the AMD Zen will truly deliver the superior computing performance as promised, but there are some who has lost their faith in AMD as some signs point towards it not being able to fulfill its lofty claims like Bulldozer.  I’m still putting some hope in the AMD Zen and ready to return to the AMD camp if the AMD Zen can really deliver.

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MediaTek market share grows to 43% last quarter, while Qualcomm loses its grip

While you might think of MediaTek as the underdog, they are actually leading in terms of market share right now. According to the latest report by Counterpoint Research, MediaTek enjoyed a 43% market share in Q2 2021, as compared to just 26% last year. Meanwhile Qualcomm slipped from 28% last year to 24% this year.
Source: Counterpoint Research
This is very interesting because the report also mentions that the global smartphone chipset shipments has actually grown by 31% year-on-year. The growth that MediaTek enjoyed is probably at the expense of the other chipmakers like Samsung and HiSilicon, which saw a drop from 12% to 7%, and 16% to a meagre 3%, respectively.
HiSilicon, HUAWEI’s in-house chipmaker, is probably the worst hit due to its inability to produce chips due to the US sanctions. HUAWEI has also seen a similar decline in their global shipments, so this is to be expected. Meanwhile Samsung’s decline in global smartphone chipset shipments may be due to the fact that many of their recent devices pack Snapdragon chipsets, instead of their homegrown Exynos chipsets.

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Source: Counterpoint Research
Other factors reportedly contributing to MediaTek’s gains include them being less affected by supply constraints, as compared to Qualcomm. Qualcomm allegedly faced severe supply and yield issues earlier this year. That didn’t stop them from dominating the 5G smartphone baseband shipments though, with 55% market share.

MediaTek is probably set to only grow larger, with Xiaomi ramping up their use of their chipsets across their lineup. And we do know that Xiaomi is currently the top smartphone vendor in several regions. A few years ago, MediaTek was only present in the entry-level segment, but recently their flagship-class Dimensity 1200 chipset has seen pretty interesting implementations, including in the POCO F3 GT/Redmi K40 Gaming Edition.
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Pokdepinion: Always good to have more options to choose from, and I am glad that MediaTek is stepping up to the plate in a big way.
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Intel Blasts AMD for False Marketing of CPU Boost Clocks

It looks like Intel has fired a shot at AMD with regards to their CPU. More specifically, on their boost clocks, which Intel claims to be false marketing by the red team. A slideshow recently surfaced online which contained a slide showing quotes from certain reviews of AMD Ryzen 3000-series CPU. You can check out the slide above here.
The quotes are basically saying that the AMD Ryzen 3000-series CPU aren’t hitting the advertised boost clocks on all cores. It is Intel’s way of saying that AMD is misleading the consumers on CPU boost clocks.
While it might be true, it doesn’t necessarily affect a lot of consumers. After all, the AMD Ryzen CPUs are more affordable and definitely offer a better value-for-money purchase. Most consumers would rather see how a CPU performs across the board rather than just purely by boost clocks or clock speeds in general.

It is quite interesting to see Intel publicly commenting on this in such a manner. Given the immense pressure that AMD has put on them, one would expect them to have a big countermeasure up instead of doing something like this. Regardless, it is said that Intel has a “great strategy and great roadmap” to counter AMD. Perhaps blasting AMD is part of that strategy, which we cannot confirm ourselves.
AMD has not publicly commented on the matter at the time of this writing. While we do not expect a direct response, we will be reporting on it if more information becomes available.

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Pokdepinion: It does feel a wee bit childish but I think there’s a whole lot more to this than what we see. There’s definitely something big happening behind the scenes, and we may or may not know about in due time.

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Digi Hosts Arena Of Valor Promotions – In Conjunction With Comic Fiesta 2017!

Digi has announce of the introduction of an array of gaming promotion, featuring Garena’s Arena of Valor (AOV) in conjunction of Comic Fiesta 2017, which is coming this 16 and 17 December 2017.
Digi Arena Of Valor Promotions
Previously, Digi had announced free 2GB Gaming Data, which is exclusive for Garena’s Arena of Valor that can be redeemed through the MyDigi app. With this special offer, it allows Digi data users to play from 300 to 500 AOV games on their network for free monthly.

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From 6th to 31st of December 2017, first 25,000 Digi Direct Billing users to spend on the App Store or Google Play Store will receive a free AOV hero, Jinna, bundled together with any of their purchases for free.
Beside that, Comic Fiesta attendees can visit the Digi booth, as the first 1000 registered Digi users will receive a complimentary hero redemption card for AOV’s DC Comics hero, The Joker. Users who display their MyDigi and AOV apps at the booth will get a chance for a premium AOV experience at the Digi Lounge.
In addition, in their bid to encourage professional mobile gaming in Malaysia, Digi is offering a six-month team sponsorship deal worth RM12,000 for the best performing team of the Garena AOV Valor Cup. With this deal, it brings the total prize pool up from RM70,000 to RM82,000.
Comic Fiesta is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. It is set to feature the Garena AOV Valor Cup as well as the Legacy Series Grand finals for League of Legends semi-professional level. So take this chance and visit!
Pokdepinion: I’m interested in that redemption card for the Joker. He’s so expensive to buy in the game! Besides that, take the time to visit and experience Comic Fiesta, It’s sure to be worthwhile and you get to see other players perspective. Might improve your gameplay as well :P
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Grab Quiet Ride Feature Currently Having Trial Run in Malaysia

The introvert’s best friend, Grab Quiet Ride, is apparently coming to Malaysia as the feature is currently having a trial run at the moment.
Grab Quiet Ride Coming to Malaysia

The Grab Quiet Ride feature, which has made its way to other countries, allow people to let the drivers know that you’d prefer to not chat while in the car. It appears that the feature will go on trial starting 7th October 2022, which is a sign that it will be coming to Malaysia sooner or later.

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From what we know thus far, the trial run is happening for users in Klang Valley and Penang, but Grab has also initiated similar initiatives in Ipoh, Johor Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and Melaka for selected users.
Do keep in mind that with this feature, it doesn’t mean that the driver will not talk to you at all. In fact, the company has pointed out that in Grab Quiet Rides, do expect essential questions such as preferred air conditioner settings, music, and more.
For now, Grab is still figuring out when to publicly launch the feature in Malaysia. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, I don’t mind not having this feature since most of the Grab rides I take are relatively quiet anyway. Then again, this would be a more surefire way of ensuring it stays that way.
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GIGABYTE Announces Latest Motherboard BIOS Update For Ryzen X3D Chips

The new BIOS are based on AGESA 1.0.0.5 C microcode, which allows support for manual CCD prioritization in dual-CCD X3D models.

GIGABYTE today announced its AMD 600 series models are now available with the latest BIOS update, based on the latest AMD AGESA 1.0.0.5 patch-C microcode that enables Ryzen 7000X3D series CPUs additional feature support.

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The new feature, explained in this article, will allow user to pick whichever CCD for certain workloads as the Ryzen 9 X3D models contains asymmetrical cache configuration – which means one CCD has higher cache amounts (with lower frequency), while the other retains the same cache layout but can clock higher. The option in the BIOS allows for manual override and is OS-agnostic, meaning it’ll work in Linux-based OS too.
To update your motherboard BIOS, head to the website, pick your motherboard model, then select ‘Support’. Under the ‘Downloads’ page, expand the BIOS list and the relevant update should be noted with AGESA 1.0.0.5 C on the rightmost column of the table. Once downloaded, you can update the BIOS using @BIOS, Q-Flash or the Q-Flash Plus feature, the lattermost of which do not require CPU to be installed.
Pokdepinion: Those who are buying Ryzen 7000X3D chips are highly recommended to update – as for the rest, you can mostly carry on as usual.
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Honor 8 Pro appears on Huawei’s Russian site, coming to Malaysia soon?

Honor has announced the Honor V9 in China some time back, and apparently they will be bringing it to other markets under the name of Honor 8 Pro. Unlike the Honor V8 which would have been a much more plausible “Plus” variant to the Honor 8, the Honor V9 can actually be considered a whole separate model as it shares more in common with this year’s Huawei Mate 9 and P10, sporting vastly improved innards.
The Honor 8 Pro has made its appearance on Huawei’s Russian site. The Honor 8 Pro has been slated to arrive on April 5th, and we have received word from our sources that the device will be here in Malaysia in the second quarter of the year. Now back to why it actually shares more in common with the newer devices from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. It sports the new Kirin 960, 4GB or 6GB RAM and also a spanking new 5.7″ 1440p display. Instead of offering 32GB and 64GB options, the new device will come with double the memory, offering up to 128GB of memory.

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The Honor 8 Pro also goes for an all-metal body instead of the glass-sandwich design the Honor 8 featured. Sadly, the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor lacks the Smart Key functionality that we really liked in the Honor 8. The camera modules seems to be carried over from the Honor 8, the only thing it shares with the Honor 8 aside from its name. You get 12MP monochrome and conventional RGB sensors behind f/2.2 optics here. However the RGB sensor may have received an upgrade from the Honor 8, as even the Honor 6X has a newer IMX386 RGB sensor, versus the IMX286 in the Honor 8. We have also observed that the Honor 8 Pro will have a true hardware monochrome mode, unlike in the Honor 8 where it was just a filter.
The Honor 8 Pro will run EMUI 5.1 based on Android Nougat. Pricing for the Honor 8 Pro has yet to be announced, but based on the pricing in China, we might be looking at somewhere around RM2000. We will definitely update when we receive more news about the Honor 8 Pro.
Pokdepinion: The Honor 8 Pro is definitely a big step up from the Honor 8. In fact, I would go as far as to say it deserves its own name, and not just a suffix. But maybe Honor has bigger plans for the Honor 9?
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Genshin Impact 3.5 Codes for Primogems and In-Game Rewards

We have compiled a list of working codes in Genshin Impact 3.5 which will yield you Primogems and other in-game rewards.
Genshin Impact 3.5 Codes

I’m sure many of you are enjoying the new Genshin Impact 3.5 update and have redeemed the livestream codes before it expired. I’m also very sure there a good number of you who are looking for ways to get extra rewards, especially Primogems, for free. As such, we are compiling a list of working codes for you to enjoy.

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SSRCJ8HSV7UM – 10,000 Mora, ten Adventurer’s Experience, five Fine Enhancement Ores, five Fisherman’s Toast, and five Goulash
DAQS9FPX2U35 – 60 Primogems and five Adventurer’s Experience
GENSHINGIFT – 50 Primogems and three Hero’s Wit (This code is permanent, but can only be used once per account)

How to Redeem
For PC and mobile gamers, you can easily redeem the code via the official Genshin Impact gift redemption page or via the Redeem Code option within Settings > Account in the game. All you have to do is make sure you picked the right server and key in the correct details. If you picked the wrong server by accident, you will not be able to transfer it over to your actual one.For PS5 and PS4 Genshin Impact players, it’s more straightforward as you only have one option. You can redeem the code directly via Settings > Account. Just remember that your account must at least be on Adventure Rank 10 to redeem them.

Genshin Impact 3.5 is currently out for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version of the game is still currently in development.
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Pokdepinion: Gonna continue keeping my eyes out on for new codes as I’m expecting new ones to pop up relatively soon.
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Fortnite removed from both App Store and Play Store — Epic Games to sue Apple for removal

A recent update to Fortnite allows users to pay Epic Games directly for microtransactions, instead of going through Apple or Google’s payment systems. As you might expect, both Apple and Google aren’t too happy about it, and Fortnite was removed from the Apple App Store, before Google decided to do the same and remove the popular game from their Play Store.
Both Google and Apple take a 30% cut from their in-app billing, but Epic Games decided to do away with the middleman with this update, which apparently violates the policies that Google and Apple have in place. As such, its removal is really no surprise.
And so is Epic Games’ lawsuit against Apple. While Android users can easily get Fortnite elsewhere, iOS users cannot sideload apps to their devices. It means that you can’t install the app at all on your iOS devices, for now. Epic Games claims Apple’s practices are “anti-competitive and monopolistic”, and that the 30% cut that Apple takes is “exorbitant”. They even made a video about it. #FreeFortnite

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Epic Games has previously removed their app from the Play Store protesting the 30% cut that Google takes from in-app purchases. They only rejoined the Play Store  after making a spicy statement claiming that Google puts apps downloaded from outside the Play Store at an disadvantage with security popups and other ways to get users to not download apps from sources beyond the App Store.
With that said, Android users can still download Fornite from Epic Games’ website or other app stores like HUAWEI AppGallery and Samsung’s Galaxy Store, so I guess it’s no biggie for Android users.
Whether Epic Games will pursue a lawsuit against Google remains to be seen. For one, Android users aren’t exactly dealing with a “monopolistic” Google, as you can easily use other app stores, even third-party ones like UptoDown or Aptoide. So I guess a lawsuit won’t stick on Google the way it would on Apple.
Pokdepinion: I don’t even understand how does one play a game like Fortnite on a mobile device…
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Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro: here’s what you need to know about Xiaomi’s new tablets!

Along with their new OLED TV series, flagship MIX 4 and also the CyberDog, Xiaomi also announced the Pad 5 series yesterday. Comprising of the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro, these are Xiaomi’s first tablets in more than three years, which is an insanely long product cycle by Xiaomi’s standard.
Xiaomi Pad 5 – from 1999 CNY

Right off the bat, you might notice that the Xiaomi Pad 5 looks almost like the iPad Pro series, with very narrow bezels all around the screen. The frame also touts flat edges, like the Apple tablet. You get a nice 11″ 2.5K LCD display that goes all the way up to 120Hz. It supports the P3 color gamut as well as HDR10, with its 8-bit+FRC capability. There’s TrueTone and Dolby Vision support as well.

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For audio, the Xiaomi Pad 5 packs a quad-speaker system, with Dolby Atmos enhancement. These speakers are situated on the side of the frame, which allows for the dugi to have as good stereo separation as you can possibly have in a tablet. You also get a 13MP rear camera, although it seems that Xiaomi decided to reuse the Redmi K40/POCO F3’s camera hump, so you have a rather odd looking design here.

Under the hood, you get a Snapdragon 860, along with 6GB LPDDR4X memory and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. This is all powered by a large 8720mAh battery that also supports 33W fast charging. The charger comes in the box too, by the way.

Other accessories that are supported but do not come in the box are a stylus and also a keyboard dock. The stylus supports the standard 4096 levels of pressure, and touts a 240Hz sampling rate for a more responsive writing/drawing experience. Battery life is rated at 8 hours, or 20 minutes of use on a 1-minute charge.

The Xiaomi Pad 5 connects to the keyboard dock via pogo pins for a flawless connection, without having to worry about Bluetooth pairing. The keyboard offers 63 keys with 1.2mm of travel, promising a good typing experience when you are on the go. The stylus is priced at 349 CNY (~RM228), while the keyboard dock is priced at 399 CNY (~RM261).
Xiaomi Pad 5 Specs and Price

Snapdragon 860, octa-core up to 2.96GHz, 7nm
6GB LPDDR4X RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
11″ 2.5K (2560 x 1600) 120Hz LCD display, TrueTone, HDR10, P3 color gamut
13MP rear camera
8MP selfie camera
8720mAh battery, 33W fast charging
6GB+128GB: 1999 CNY (~RM1307)
6GB+256GB: 2299 CNY (~RM1504)

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro – from 2499 CNY

Stepping up to the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro, you get several upgrades. The first one being the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is going to be noticeably faster. Not only in terms of processing power, but also connectivity. There’s the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro and Pad 5 Pro 5G. Both comes with WiFi 6, and if you opt for the 5G variant, well, you also get 5G cellular connectivity. It seems that that Xiaomi also decided to make GPS exclusive to the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro, which is weirdly missing from the Pad 5’s spec sheet.

On top of that, you also get an upgraded audio experience, with eight speakers in the Pad 5 Pro. 67W fast charging is also present, with support for both USB-PD and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge protocols. The size of the battery has shrunken a little down to 8600mAh, but I guess with double the charging rate, the overall experience will still be better on the Pad 5 Pro.

Another change is the rear camera. The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro packs a single 13MP rear camera like the Xiaomi Pad 5, but the Pad 5 Pro 5G gets an additional 5MP depth sensor. I am not sure why would you need a depth sensor, but hey, at least the two holes on the back are fully populated. The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro series also get a fingerprint scanner integrated into its power button, allowing you to use not only face unlock, but also your fingerprint for added security.

Aside from these changes, the Pad 5 Pro and Pad 5 Pro 5G support the same accessories as the regular Xiaomi Pad 5, which is probably for the better. That means that if you upgrade from the Pad 5 to the Pad 5 Pro, you don’t have to get a new set of accessories all over again.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro Specs and Price

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G

Chipset
Snapdragon 870, octa-core up to 3.2GHz, 7nm

RAM
6GB LPDDR5
8GB LPDDR5

Storage
128GB/256GB UFS 3.1
256GB UFS 3.1

Display
11″ 2.5K (2560 x 1600) 120Hz LCD display, TrueTone, HDR10, P3 color gamut

Rear Camera
13MP, 4K30 video
13MP + 5MP, 4K30 video

Selfie camera
8MP, 1080p30 video

Battery
8600mAh
67W fast charging (included)
USB-PD, QuickCharge support

Price
6GB+128GB: 2499 CNY (~RM1634)
6GB+256GB: 2799 CNY (~RM1830)
3499 CNY (~RM2288)

          Xiaomi Pad 5
Both the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro will be available in China starting 16th August, with early-bird deals that drop the starting price down to 1899 CNY (~RM1242) and 2399 CNY (~RM1569), respectively. The Xiaomi Pad 5 has made it past SIRIM, so expect to see it launched in Malaysia soon too.
Pokdepinion: It looks like Xiaomi didn’t throw in the ability to pair up your smartphone/laptop with the Xiaomi Pad 5… That would have been perfect to take full advantage of the sweet 2.5K display…
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vivo X70 Could Feature Three Different Chip From Three Different SoC Makers

With the vivo X70 series soon to launch, there’s apparently a leak that reveals all three phones in the series, listing some of their specifications and what not. What’s interesting is that we may see them to be packed with MediaTek, Samsung, and Qualcomm’s chipsets.
vivo X70 series specs leaked

Digital Chat Station, a leakster on Weibo has revealed the table regarding the specifications of the series, which includes the vivo X70, vivo X70 Pro, and vivo X70+.

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Starting off with the vivo X70, it offers a 32MP selfie camera and comes with three cameras at the back that consists of a 40MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP portrait shooter. Under the hood is a 4400mAh battery that you can charge with its 44W fast charger. In terms of chipset, it could come with either a Dimensity 1200 or an Exynos 1080.
As for the X70 Pro, it uses a same 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. What’s different is that it offers a 50MP primary lens, 12MP ultra-wide camera,12MP portrait lens, and 8MP periscope telephoto. For chipset, it utilizes an Exynos 1080 and comes with a bigger 4450mAh battery plus 44W fast charging.
Finally for the X70 Pro+, it offers a larger 6.78-inch (3200×1440) QHD+ E5 AMOLED display that comes with 120Hz refresh rate that also supports 10-bit colour. It features the same 32MP front camera and back configuration but instead a 48MP ultra-wide lens sits here. It is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 888, 4500mAh battery and comes with 55W wired charger plus a 50W wireless charging support.
The vivo X70 Series is set to unveil on the 9th of September, which isn’t far away from now. Till then, you can be sure that we’ll update you more on the series.
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Pokdepinion: It’s not every day that you see a series to offer the three major chipset makers. Question is, will we see all three options here in Malaysia? And if so, how will the price vary? Hopefully not by much..
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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) spotted on EEC — the sequel to the #LimitlessGaming smartphone is nigh?

If there was one thing that we loved about the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1), it was the battery life. It lasted days when used lightly, and even if you gamed on it, it would still last you the whole day, no questions asked. Well it seems that the next generation of the long-lasting champ is going to appear, after the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) was seen registered by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).

The only information we managed to glean from these EEC registrations are the Android version, which is going to be Android version 8 (Oreo). Also interesting was the two codenames for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2), as both ZB633KL and ZB631KL correspond to the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) moniker. The devices specifications should not stray far from the current generation, but perhaps we will see an upgraded camera and maybe a notched display to keep up with the times. Or perhaps an even larger battery?

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Currently, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is the most affordable smartphone with a Snapdragon 636 mated to a 5000 mAh battery. It also runs stock Android 8.1 Oreo, which gives it a differentiating factor from the rest of the ASUS ZenFone series. The combination of an efficient yet snappy chipset and large battery gave it a huge following among mobile gamers on a budget.
What do you expect to see in the ZenFone Max Pro (M2)? Let us know in the comments section!
Pokdepinion: Upgrade the camera to the one featured in the ASUS ZenFone 5, and the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) could very well be one of the best smartphone in a long time.
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Special Edition ROG Zephyrus G14 created in partnership with ACRONYM

In case you didn’t know, I absolutely loved the ROG Zephyrus G14 for its sleek and minimalist design, on top of the excellent performance offered in such a compact package. Yet, somehow ASUS decided to partner up with ACRONYM to take away the former, giving us the special edition ROG Zephyrus G14.

The special edition ROG Zephyrus G14, dubbed the ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01, differs from the normal one with a new, deep black finish that appears to be different from the Eclipse Gray color option that was offered on the regular ROG Zephyrus G14. The perforations for the AniMe Matrix also covers the entire lid now, even though the Mini LEDs’ coverage is still similar to the regular variants.

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While that does look pretty nice, it is messed up by a peculiar assortment of symbols and text that absolutely demolishes the sleek, low-key appeal of the ROG Zephyrus G14. This is most evident on the bottom cover. Even the power brick isn’t left out of the fun.

In addition to the exterior, ACRONYM added their touch to the keyboard, turning it into a messy cacophony of colors. The font used is an all-new typeface, although that is probably the least of your concerns when the keyboard looks like your kid went to town on it with his watercolor set. The customizations also extend to the software, with eight ACRONYM-designed animations available exclusive for the ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01.

The best thing that comes out of the partnership is probably the ACRONYM Airpak laptop sleeve that protects the laptop when on the go. Whether you can fit it into a bag is probably another matter altogether, but it does look pretty nice. You even get one to fit your powerbrick too. How thoughtful.
Specifications wise, the ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01 is similar to the ROG Zephyrus G14 we already have in Malaysia, with the exception of the RAM being doubled up to 32GB from 16GB. Here are the full specs:
ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01 Specs

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS, octa-core up to 4.3GHz, 7nm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q 6GB GDDR6
32GB 3200MHz DDR4 (16GB onboard + 16GB SO-DIMM)
1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
14″ 2K (1440p) IPS-level panel, 60 Hz, 100% sRGB, Pantone Validated, adaptive sync
76WHr battery, 180W power adapter
324 x 222 x 20 mm
1.7kg
RM11 299

The ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01 will be available in Malaysia from October, with pre-orders starting now.
Pokdepinion: Oh the blasphemy… But that 32GB RAM does sound good to take advantage of the CPU performance on hand. But the design…
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Micron begin shipments for 20nm GDDR5 chip

“We commenced shipments of our first 20 nanometer graphics products,”.

This is what president of Micron, Mark Adams, said during the company’s quarterly conference call with investors and financial analysts.

The company didn’t reveal much about the technical specifications, but earlier this year Micron already sent 8Gb GDDR5 samples to two of its customers. Who are the customers? We dont know that and by the way these chips are 1GB (8 bit = 1 Byte, hence 8Gb = 1GB) modules unlike the more commonly used 512MB modules. This mean manufacturer can save space used for DRAM by decreasing the number of chips used from 16 to 8 modules to get an equivalent 8GB capacity.
Credit image to TPU, the MSI R9 390X
GDDR5 is widely used in graphic cards and also adopted in the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 gaming consoles. Micron is not the first to release 20nm GDDR5 chips though. Samsung has already started mass production of it since early this year but somehow we still didn’t see any graphics card manufacturer using it. Somehow we still have not seen any of the new 20nm modules in action, even the lastest Nvidia 980Ti and AMD R9 390X are still using 512MB module.

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Pokdepinion : Is GDDR5 still relevant while HBM is already in action? For me, yes, due to the current HBM implementation that is available in the market right now, HBM 1.0 is limited to only 4GB capacity and the VRAM can’t be overclocked at all. But worry not as the upcoming HBM 2.0 will fix the matter. Capacity is the main reason GDDR5 is and will still be relevant for some time, with the latest 1GB module giving the latest consoles or graphic cards certain advantages such as reduced PCB size. If implemented well we could have more small cards that fit ITX cases with larger VRAM.
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Sony PlayStation 5 Finally Gets 1440p Support

The Sony PlayStation 5 console is finally getting a highly-requested feature after so long; proper 1440p support. This is currently made available in the latest beta firmware of the gaming console.
Basically, gamers will have the option of switching between four different resolutions; 720p, 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p. If you’re not familiar with those numbers, it means HD, Full HD, 2K, and 4K resolutions. With the new option, games rendering internally in 1440p will run natively whereas the ones that run in 4K will be downsampled to the appropriate resolution.

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This update coincides with the launch of the new Sony Inzone gaming monitors as one of them comes with 1440p native resolution. It’s not a surprise to see them delay a feature as the same thing happened with VRR support on the PlayStation 5 as it only came after newer Sony TVs finally have support for it.

Apart from the new resolution option, the Sony PlayStation 5 will have folders, which is being referred to as gamelists. This will let you sort all the games you have installed into personalized folders. The limitation here is 15 gamelists with up to 100 gamers per list.
Other new features in this beta include:

Compare 3D Audio and Stereo Audio

You can now listen to and compare the difference between 3D and stereo audio on the same screen, and then choose your preferred setting.

Easier Access to In-progress Activities

When resuming a game, in-progress activities are often shown prominently at the top of the game hub to make it as easy and as fast as possible to get back to where you left off.

Request Share Screen

You can now request party members to start Share Screen to watch their gameplay. Go to the voice chat card, select the party member you want to send the request to, and then select [Request Share Screen].

Joinable Game Notification

When you join a party and a party member is playing a game you can join, you’ll now receive a notification. You can join the game directly from the notification.

View New Friends’ Profiles

When you accept a friend request in the [Received] list, you can now view your new friend’s profile in [Accepted Requests].

Send Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base

In the Game Base card, you can now send stickers and voice messages to your groups.

This latest PlayStation 5 beta firmware is only available in the US, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany, and France.
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Pokdepinion: I’m about pretty sure there will still be plenty of gamers who would not move to 4K just yet, and 1440p would be the sweet spot. This is a much needed move and I hope it doesn’t limit anything that 4K would have, like HDR and high refresh rate support for example.
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EMUI To Be Replaced By HarmonyOS Next Month

Previously it was said that the HUAWEI P50 series would be the first to receive HarmonyOS, a swap from the current EMUI skin that HUAWEI has been using. Now it’s been reported that this is not the case as the new UI will be unveiled as early as April 2021.
HarmonyOS to come in April 2021

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It appears that the HUAWEI P50 series has gotten delayed but that doesn’t mean that the company will delay the introduction of HarmonyOS. According to reports, the first batch of devices that will feature it will consists of the HUAWEI Mate X2, P40, and Mate 40 series in April.
According to the source, HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones that runs EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 will be switching to the new OS before the end of the year, with the exception of the HONOR V40. Despite that, they’ve said that MediaTek-powered smartphones will not be included in the switch to HarmonyOS.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I was wondering when would HUAWEI make the switch to HarmonyOS ever since it was first announced. Hopefully they’ll make the transition smooth and the experience will be one too.
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Twitch Streamer With The Most Recorded Subs Is Moving To YouTube Gaming

You may have heard of Ludwig Ahgren possibly by now, a Twitch streamer who’s known mainly for the subscribers that he has on the platform. Well it seems that he is making the jump and moving to YouTube Gaming.
Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren moves to YouTube Gaming

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— ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) November 29, 2021

The streamer announced the decision on his Twitter account this morning (local time). If you aren’t aware, he has around 3.1 million followers on Twitch it is said that he has over 27,000 subscribers at the time of writing.
Ludwig previously broken the all-time Twitch subs record previously where he peaked at a massive 283,066 subscribers, which is an insane figure.

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If you think he’ll start with nothing on YouTube Gaming, well he already has 2.08 million subscribers, so that shouldn’t be too much of an issue for him.
In recent times, he isn’t the only streamer to have made the move from Twitch to YouTube Gaming. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: You’d think that he’s made a lot from that amount of subscribers on Twitch but considering how Twitch takes half of the profit, I guess YouTube is offering a better deal.
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Cooler Master GD160 Gaming Desk Lands In Malaysia At RM1,199!

The folks at Cooler Master has recently announced of the arrival of the Cooler Master GD160 gaming desk, in case you want to bling out your PC setup.
Cooler Master GD160 gaming desk now available

The gaming desk comes with a minimalistic design with just a touch of flair to spice things up. When it comes to material, it is built tough, with a chipboard and steel construction to support various setups such as multi-monitor desk clamps and hefty water-cooled systems.

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They claim that it can offer support for up to 100kg loads on the table, so you definitely have assurance there. Aside from that, it also houses a cable management tray, helping you to keep your setup looking clean and tidy. The corners are chamfered to prevent unwanted accidents. You also have the ability to adjust the height of the desk as well to suit your need.
Last but not least, you can fit a full-surface mousepad on the desk which gives you optimal tracking across. Catered for both gaming and working use, the surface is also water resistant, assuring for easier cleaning and preventing any spills from damaging the surface.
The Cooler Master GD160 Gaming Desk is now available for the price of RM1,199. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It sure does look simple. I’m still amazed by how it can stand up to 100kg though. Maybe it’s just what I see from the picture where it would look buff in real life.
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ASUS Malaysia announces new ZenBook and VivoBook powered by 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors

ASUS Malaysia has just announced five new laptops powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core processors, or what’s probably more fondly known as Tiger Lake. While Tiger Lake does bring better performance thanks to the latest Willow Cove CPU cores and Intel Xe graphics, ASUS adds their twist to it by implementing what they call ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) which unlocks the full potential of Tiger Lake. More on that later. For today, ASUS unveiled the refreshed ASUS ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14, as well as the VivoBook S15, VivoBook 14 and VivoBook 15.
ASUS VivoBook 14, VivoBook 15 and VivoBook S15

Targeted towards the youths, the new ASUS VivoBooks powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core processors also come in more colors like Gaia Green, Resolute Red, Indie Black, Dreamy Silver, Hearty Gold and Transparent Silver.

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ASUS continued the color-blocking Enter key theme to make the keyboard more interesting on the ASUS VivoBooks. There are some differences between the VivoBook S15 and VivoBook 14 and 15 models. The ASUS VivoBook S15 is the more premium option, with a textured metal finish. ASUS also equipped it with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Aside from that, all the ASUS VivoBooks are powered by the same Intel Core i5-1135G7, and they also pack the AIPT technology to take performance up a notch. For those who want a bit more graphics performance they can also opt for the ASUS VivoBook 15 which comes with a NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU.
ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology

ASUS claims up to 40% better performance with AIPT than a standard 10th Gen Intel Core configuration, thanks to the ability to sustain higher boost levels. AIPT does more than just simply raising the power limit to 28W, as it also gets feedback from various sensors around the system to provide an optimal user experience at all times. One of them is an accelerometer, that lowers system temperatures when it detects that you are picking it up, so that you don’t accidentally toast your fingertips on the bottom of your laptop.

Speaking of which, the cooling also had to be improved to enable AIPT to deliver these higher levels of performance. ASUS used 8mm heatpipes and a fan with 87 fan blades to increase the overall heat dissipation capability of the system, while also allowing it to run more quietly, depending on your needs. AIPT comes in three modes, Whisper, Balanced and Performance mode, all of which are pretty self-explanatory.
ASUS VivoBook 14, VivoBook 15 and VivoBook S15 Specs

ASUS VivoBook 14 (K413)
ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513)
ASUS VivoBook S15 (S533)

Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin

Memory
8GB DDR4 (on-board)

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU @ up to 1.3GHz
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU @ up to 1.3GHz
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU @ up to 1.3GHz
NVIDIA GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU @ up to 1.3GHz

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe SSD

Display
14″ FHD display
15.6″ FHD display
15.6″ FHD display
15.6″ FHD display

Battery
42WHr, 65W charging
42WHr, 65W charging
42WHr, 65W charging
50WHr, 65W charging

Weight
1.4kg
1.7kg
1.7kg
1.8kg

Colors
Hearty Gold
Transparent Silver
Indie Black
Hearty Gold
Transparent Silver
Indie Black
Hearty Gold
Transparent Silver
Indie Black
Gaia Green
Resolute Red
Indie Black
Dreamy Silver

Price
RM3099
RM3099
RM3299
RM3399

You can check out our review of the ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513) here.
ASUS ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14

The ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325) and ZenBook 14 (UX425) which we reviewed with the 10th Gen Intel Core processors see a refresh with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors. The exact laptops have been carried over, with the exception of the new Thunderbolt 4 support on them instead of Thunderbolt 3. The ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 are unique in the way that they offer full I/O ports like a full-sized HDMI and USB 3.0 ports despite their ultra-thin design, but doesn’t come with a headphone jack.

Also new to the 11th Gen-powered ASUS ZenBooks is AI Noise-Cancelling Audio, presumably powered by the upgraded AI capabilities that Intel packed into the Tiger Lake processors. ASUS claims that it is capable of not only cleaning up the audio picked up by the microphones to help you get the message across better, but also to remove noise picked up from the other end. Pretty interesting stuff and we would definitely love to test this out.
ASUS Zenbook 13 and ZenBook 14 Specs

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325)
ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425)
ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325)
ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425)

Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin

Memory
8GB LPDDR4X (on-board)

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU @ up to 1.3GHz
Intel Iris Xe, 96 EU @ up to 1.35GHz

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe SSD

Display
13.3″ FHD display, 100% sRGB
14″ FHD display, 100% sRGB
13.3″ FHD display, 100% sRGB
14″ FHD display, 100% sRGB

Battery
67WHr, 65W USB-C charging

Weight
1.07kg
1.13kg
1.07kg
1.13kg

Colors
Lilac Mist
Pine Grey

Price
RM3999
RM4699

All the new ASUS ZenBooks announced today will come with a pre-installed copy of Microsoft Office Home & Student.

The latest 11th Gen Intel Core-powered ASUS laptops will be available on ASUS’ Official Store on Shopee this 20th November, so stay tuned for them!
Pokdepinion: Too bad the design of the ASUS ZenBooks do not allow for the implementation of AIPT…
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Xbox’s “Quick Resume” Feature May Find Its Way To PCs

At current state, starting a game in PCs takes a bit of time to load, even when you have the fastest hardware you can ever afford right now. That’s mainly down to technical limitations – among which there’s a few things that you simply couldn’t do on PC, such as putting the PC to sleep while the game is running (which most definitely will break the game if not hang the system outright).
Microsoft understands this, at least going by the recent interview regarding the recent release of console style devices such as ROG Ally. Roanne Soanes, the head of Xbox hardware, says devices like Ally makes them rethink how a truly seamless PC gaming experience should be done. Part of that involves quick resume – so gamers won’t need to wait for the system to slowly pick up which can be detrimental to the whole experience. It already existed in Xbox consoles, and now it’s the matter of bringing that feature into Windows.

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Xbox’s implementation of Quick Resume is technically doable using the new DirectStorage standard on PCs; however the support remains very scarce at this time (with only one title, Forsaken, supporting it) even though the benefits of loading times are very much apparent. Given the massive and diverse ecosystem of Windows devices which comes in all kinds of sizes and shapes, implementing such feature on all PCs will be a massive undertaking in itself.
That being said, don’t expect this feature to arrive in Windows 11 anytime soon, and especially not Windows 10 – it’ll be at least years before such features are properly designed and finalized to arrive in official Windows releases, which would likely be called Windows 12 by then.
Source: ExtremeTech
Pokdepinion: I’d like to see how Microsoft is tackling this problem, not an easy one to solve for sure.
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AMD Ryzen 7000 Non-X Series Reportedly Launches Jan 10th

Looks like it’s not just X3D series of CPUs that might be launched next January – AMD’s cheaper non-X lineup of Ryzen 7000 CPUs might join the party too.

The trio of CPUs – Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700 and Ryzen 5 7600 – has first been leaked last month courtesy of leaker @g01d3nm4ng0 on Twitter. These models are said to be priced at $429, 329 and $229 respectively:

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7900 (5.4G max):Y23 Q1 $4297700 (5.3G max):Y23 Q1 $3297600 (5.1G max):Y23 Q1 $229
— chi11eddog (@g01d3nm4ng0) November 17, 2022

Wccftech has confirmed with sources that AMD will first announce these CPUs at the upcoming CES 2023, set on January 4th; launch will commence one week after, at January 10th. All three models will run on much lower 65W power limit, with reduced clockspeeds. Core counts remain equal to their respective X-series counterparts.
The Ryzen 9 7900 will be a 65W, 12-core part that boost up to 5.4GHz – 200MHz lower to 7900X. Ryzen 7 7700 on the other hand, have its boost clock slashed 100MHz compared to the 7700X, now at 5.3GHz. The cheapest Ryzen 5 7600 will boost 200MHz lower than 7600X, at 5.1GHz. All three models will have base clock reduced to around 3.8GHz due to lower power budgets – though the exact numbers aren’t certain on some models.
Apart from that, expect these SKUs to also be powering various prebuilt gaming PCs in coming months.
Source: Videocardz / Wccftech
Pokdepinion: By the looks of it AMD will be covering a lot of the CPU market with this upcoming CES announcement. Would Intel respond quickly enough?
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Review – Power Sipper

With the CES 2023 just over – AMD has unveiled its 65W versions of its desktop offerings for Ryzen 7000 series. While you can find these types of chip mostly sitting in office PCs or prebuilt systems – AMD this time has offered it to DIY builders as well. With the Ryzen 7 7700 now here, time to take a look at its performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700: Basic Specifications

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Core Configuration
8 cores, 16 threads (1 CCD)

Process Node
CCD: TSMC N5
IOD: TSMC N6

Microarchitecture
Zen 4 “Raphael”

Boost Clock
5.3GHz
5.4GHz

Base Clock
3.8GHz
4.5GHz

Cache (L2+L3)
8+32MB

TDP
65W
105W

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

Onboard Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
2 CUs (RDNA2) @ 2.2GHz

PCIe Lanes Configuration
28x PCIe 5.0 (4x to chipset)

Socket
Socket AM5 (LGA1718)

Chipset Support
AMD 600 Series

Essentially the same chip, the Ryzen 7 7700 is the downclocked version of it’s X sibling with lower base clocks, but the single core boost clocks are only 100MHz less which should retain most of the performance on daily workloads. AMD also provides included Wraith Prism cooler for the Ryzen 7 7700 – so that’s another potential cost savings if you’re building a PC from scratch.
Test System

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7700

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

Motherboard
ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
BIOS ver. 0823

Graphics Card
NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition
Driver version 528.02

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

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

Power Supply
ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II

Case
VECTOR Bench Case (Open-air chassis)

Operating System
Windows 11 22H2

Benchmarks
For the gaming tests – Resizable BAR is turned ON, and VBS (virtualization-based security) is turned OFF. All tests are conducted in out-of-the-box configuration, unless otherwise specified.

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Cinebench R23

Now, technically speaking: Ryzen’s actual power figures are not the TDP rating (such as 65W, 105W or 170W) but rather what’s pulled to the socket, which is the PPT value. Still, with the non-X pulled 90W PPT whereas the 7700X pulled 141W PPT, it’s pretty surprising to see the gap in multi-core is only 7% less than the more powerful part. Pretty good start for the 65W chip so far. Single-core trails behind by 3% but that’s pretty much invisible to the naked eye.
7-Zip

As far as compression/decompression tests go, we can’t find any meaningful difference between the two chips. To put this in reference, Intel’s Core i5-13600K has stronger compression performance (at ~132K points) but the decompression is virtually a tie to the Ryzens (also ~132K points).
3DMark Time Spy

Ryzens this time around has been weaker against Intel counterparts in this particular test. We’re looking at, again, identical performance between the two 8-core parts – so it’s nothing too noteworthy.
Handbrake

In this test we feed the open-source transcode program with a 4K Blender clip that’s 10 minutes long; and here’s where the multi-core performance comes into play. Still, despite having much lower power draw, we’re looking at just 10-second deficit to the 7700X which equates to 3.4% more render times. Intel meanwhile enjoys a significant lead thanks to its extra set of E-cores.
Gaming

CPU isn’t the most crucial when it comes to the gaming framerate equation, but they do affect overall performance in general. Here in our set of games, it’s virtually identical between the 105-watt part and the 65-watt 7700. With the main target audience of 7700 being mid-range PC builds, the GPU paired with it will most likely be mid-range ones as well – which would first be bottlenecked anyway before it reaches Ryzen 7 7700’s limits.
Conclusion
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is surprisingly good given its much lower power draw – we expect it to trail behind the 7700X in multicore by probably 10-15% but it managed to stay well within 10% behind the 105W part. Single-core is virtually identical, you won’t be seeing much difference with only 100MHz separating the two chips. That in turn translates to similar performance with much less power draw and cooling requirements, so what’s not to like?

Onto the price. At $329 (RM1,448 at today’s exchange rate) as announced in CES recently, it’s decently priced. However, with Intel Core i5-13600K having priced right on that point (RM1,499) – its value proposition may get somewhat threatened with how much performance is available on Team Blue’s chip. On the other hand, you won’t be needing high-end cooling solutions to get the full performance out of Ryzen 7 7700 (which gives you a decent stock cooler to work with), so it’s another potential cost savings as well.
At the same time, with Ryzen 7000 series being a DDR5-exclusive, platform costs will be something to consider as well. On Intel systems you have the options to stick to DDR4 – which is significantly cheaper than DDR5 still – the savings from a free CPU cooler may well be negated from the cost it takes to buy the DDR5 sticks and at the very least, B650 motherboards. If you do buy on the idea of AMD’s long-term platform support though, this is a pretty decent chip to start from.

Special thanks to AMD for providing the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 for this review. Also thanks to ASUS Malaysia for providing us the ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI motherboard and ROG Ryujin II 360 AIO, as well as Kingston for the their FURY BEAST DDR5-6000 memory kit.
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Razer files for IPO in Hong Kong; looks to raise more than $600 million

One of the most popular gaming peripheral maker, Razer, has submitted 345 pages of paperwork in its bid to go public in Hong Kong. Razer is reportedly looking for more than $600 million to expand into more product lines including the smartphone market with its acquisition of Nextbit.
Razer has not been doing that well. Last year, it posted a $59.6 million loss on a revenue of $392.1 million. The last time it turned a profit was in 2014, recording $20.3 million in profits. In 2015, Razer lost $20.4 million. In 2016, they generated more than half their revenue in America for a total of $196.7 million, $105.7 million from Europe, Media East and Africa regions, and another $89.7 million from the Asia Pacific including China. Overall, their revenue rose from $315.2 million in 2014 to $392.1 million in 2016, a 24.3% increase.
Their Razer Blade lineup of premium laptops apparently sold pretty well, making up 23.1% of their revenue, with another 76.2% generated from sales of their peripherals. Aside from Nextbit, Razer also acquired Ouya, an Android console maker, and THX, the renowned audio brand. With these key businesses, Razer could expand in a lot of directions including mobile, console gaming and also audio technologies.

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Pokdepinion: Razer expansion into more product categories is interesting but here’s hoping they don’t just slap “gaming” onto everything and call it a day.
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Celcom MEGA Postpaid Plans Now Upgraded With More Data

If you are using Celcom’s MEGA postpaid plans, well great news for you; Celcom has upgraded the plan where it now comes with more data.
Celcom upgrades MEGA postpaid plans

As you can see, starting from the base plan up until the Mega + XL Lightning Pass will see a boost in terms of the mobile data that’s being offered.
You may need to log in to the Celcom Life app to verify the new offering once you receive the SMS notification about the free upgrade on your next cycle bill.

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Should you finish your monthly data limit (within the billing cycle), you can still have internet access up to 15GB albeit at a speed of 64kbps as stated at their FAQ. You can however speed it up by purchasing Internet Add On through the Celcom Life app.
You are allowed to change your pass once per bill cycle, where terms & conditions applied at the Celcom Life app. In addition to that, you can make the change from Celcom bluecube or certified partners across Malaysia.
For more details on the Celcom Mega postpaid plans, do checkout our previous coverage.
Pokdepinion: Well who doesn’t love an upgrade right?
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Intel Core i5-L16G7 underwhelms when compared to Snapdragon 8cx

Intel Lakefield is an interesting design, with a configuration not unlike Arm’s big.LITTLE core arrangement that’s now featured in every smartphone chipset right now, but with x86 cores instead. It does seems like that there’s still much work to be done for it to deliver what Intel designed them for though, which is to deliver better single-core performance while still being extremely efficient.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is Intel’s highest-end Lakefield model right now, combining one high-performance Sunny Cove CPU core that’s similar to what’s featured in Ice Lake, and four efficient Tremont cores, which are featured in Intel Atom processors. This combo theoretically allows the “big” Sunny Cove core to tackle tasks that need single-threaded performance, and let the “LITTLE” Tremont cores handle the rest. Sounds great on paper, right?

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In Notebookcheck’s tests with both the Intel-powered Samsung Galaxy S Book as well as the previously launched version packing the Snapdragon 8cx, the Intel CPU is relatively underwhelming. It delivers about 4% better graphics performance in 3DMark 11 and around a 14% better single-core score in Geekbench 5.1, but it loses out severely when it comes to the multi-core performance. The Snapdragon 8cx has a significant 92% lead when it comes to the multi-core score in Geekbench 5.1.

The tests also revealed that the Core i5-L16G7 may have a scheduling issue whereby even in the single core test of Cinebench R15, the load is bouncing around all the cores, rather than running on the Sunny Cove core alone. When the multi core test was running, one core was seemingly idle at about 200 MHz. Boost clocks are also lower than expected, so it might be also down to the design of the Galaxy S Book not allowing the Intel Lakefield chip to shine. That is quite unlikely though as the TDP of the Intel Core i5-L16G7 is exactly the same as the Snapdragon 8cx.
Hopefully, the scheduling issues will improve down the line with Windows 10 updates. However considering that Windows 10 is already aware of the “best core” scenario that’s already in AMD Zen processors, I am not exactly sure how much better can it get.
While it looks pretty dire, Intel does have the advantage of offering full support for 64-bit applications, which means that the full library of Windows 10 apps are available to you right now. And it is also worth noting that while Arm processors can run 32-bit apps, it requires translation to do that and that does have a performance hit. So if you are planning on making full use of Windows 10 without even thinking about app compatibility, I would still recommend an Intel Lakefield-based device over an Arm-based one.
Intel Core i5-L16G7 Specs

1 x Sunny Cove + 4 x Tremont @ up to 3.0 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Intel Gen11 64EU GPU @ 500 MHz
4MB cache
7W TDP
10nm

With that said, I do think that Intel has their work cut out for them if they intend to compete against Arm processors. With a major customer jumping over to use Arm-based chips in their upcoming laptops and PCs, Intel might not be feeling so good right now…
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if Intel will do something to drive adoption of Intel Lakefield, similar to their push to get OEMs to use Intel Atom in Android smartphones back then…
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YouTube Originals Now Available For Free

YouTube has officially kicked off their new original series and specials, which are free to stream (with ads) by releasing the critically-acclaimed first season of Cobra Kai in front of the paywall for a limited with season 2 premiering on September 11.
Previously, the first two episodes of season 1 and the first episode of season were available for users to sample. Well now, starting from today, fans without a YouTube Premium subscription can binge the entire first season of Cobra Kai.
As for YouTube Premium, subscribers to the plan will be able to enjoy ad-free access to all YouTube Originals with all episodes available to them at once to binge. They will also have exclusive access to director’s cuts and bonus content of YouTube Originals when available.

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Among the titles that you can enjoy includes The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, Virtually History, Liza on Demand, and Impulse.
At the moment, YouTube Premium is not available in Malaysia just yet (at the time of writing) but we should expect it to come real soon.
Pokdepinion: Honestly I haven’t watch their shows just yet. I might do though once I get back from work :P
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Previously, there were rumors and alleged leaks of Genshin Impact having 6-star characters currently in development. Now, we can safely debunk it, and here’s what went down.
Genshin Impact 6-Star Characters Rumor Debunked

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Previously, there were rumors of miHoYo supposedly developing 6-star characters for Genshin Impact. The basis of the rumor stems from a red character background, which a leaker allegedly claims it to be for 6-star characters. Given how you don’t see it previously, gamers started to wonder if it is real.
We can safely debunk this rumor, thanks to the help of another popular leaker, abc64. This red background is simply used for Aloy and nothing more. This will be for the Horizon Zero Dawn crossover special event. There is a chance they might keep this red background for future guest characters from other collaborations but for now, it’s definitely not for 6-star characters.
Given the sheer amount of 5-star characters there are in the game, adding 6-star characters will definitely make a lot of people angry. This is especially the case for those who have spent good money to get their hands on specific 5-star banners. It would be highly unlikely that miHoYo would take such a big risk when their game is very successful at the moment.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t say it will never happen, but if it does, it will happen much later in the game’s lifespan. Doing it so soon makes very little sense, especially since this type of thing could spark huge interest in the game, which can be better served to reignite passion for the game.
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[E3 2018] PS4 Spider Man Villains Showcased – See The Sinister Six in Action

We have a special villains showcase for the PS4 Spider Man game, which was showed during the Sony Interactive Entertainment conference at E3 2018.
E3 2018: PS4 Spider Man Villains Showcased

At the Sony Interactive Entertainment press conference in E3 2018 held in Los Angeles, Marvel’s Spider Man for the PlayStation 4 made its way into Sony Interactive Entertainment’s E3 2018 showcase today in a big way. Insomniac Games revealed a new trailer for the game which finally showcased the slew of famous Spider Man villains that many expected to eventually appear.
The trailer shows the web-slinger mainly chasing after the dastardly Electro through the corridors of the famous Marvel prison, The Raft. Over the course of the video, we also see other baddies such as Rhino, Scorpion, Vulture, as well as a return appearance of Mister Negative.

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The 7-minute trailer features a ton of brand new gameplay footage and gives us some extensive looks at combat. We also see the tease of what’s expected to be another villain near the trailer’s end, though we don’t find out who seems to be rounding out this edition of the Sinister Six for Marvel’s Spider Man.
You can find the latest footage of Marvel’s Spider Man that was shown tonight at the top of this post. It won’t be much longer now, true believers, as Marvel’s Spider Man will soon be releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 4 on 7th September 2018. Yes, it is actually coming out that soon. Just be patient for a little while longer.
For more developments and news at E3 2018, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net
Pokdepinion: The PS4 Spider Man game is shaping up pretty well and it got me excited again. I mean, the game is coming out very soon anyway so they should be able to show a decent amount of things at this point in time.
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A Number of Windows 11 Features Are Broken And Here’s Why

If you’re currently using the new Windows 11 OS and found a number of features to be broken, there’s a good reason for that. Here is what’s going down with the operating system.
Some Windows 11 Features Are Broken

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A number of Windows 11 users have reported issues with certain features in the new OS. This includes the likes of the Snipping Too, touchscreen keyboard, emoji panel, and more. According to Microsoft, this is said to be due to an expired certificate.
With that being said however, you won’t have to face those issues for long as a patch for most of those issues are already in preview. From what we know thus far, it should fix the touchscreen keyboard, voice typing, emoji panel, and the Getting Started / Tips section.
If you want to get the 21st October update, which is KB4006746, follow the steps here:
Getting the Windows 11 KB4006746 Update

Open Settings.

Click on Windows Update and then click on Check for updates.

If you see any updates, tell Windows to update.

You can click on Update history to make sure that KB4006746 is installed.

You can also manually download it from the Microsoft Update Catalog. You’ll want the 2021-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5006746) for any device running an Intel or AMD processor. Download the file, then run it to apply the update.

While the Snipping Tool isn’t fixed, there are workarounds for it. The first thing you can do is to use the Print Screen key on your keyboard and the paste it into your document. Alternatively, use Paint so you can trim the screenshot exactly the way you want. It’s not the most efficient method, but it’s still something.
If you want an easier way, you could always make use of 3rd party software but we can’t say much about how reliable they are at the moment. For now, there’s no timeline for when Microsoft will fix all of the issues but we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: And this is why I plan on sticking with Windows 10 for the foreseeable future. I’m not blaming Microsoft, that’s just how new OS end up being like when it’s still new. I’m sure it will get much more stable with newer features later on, so I have no problems waiting it out.
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What Are TWS Earbuds? Are They Better Than Wireless Bluetooth Earphones?

There’s no doubt that ever since Apple courageously did away with the headphone jack on the iPhone 7 back in 2016 that wireless accessories have experienced an explosion in terms of popularity. Among the most popular of those wireless devices are TWS earbuds. What are TWS earbuds and are they actually better than traditional wireless Bluetooth earphones or headphones?
What is TWS?
Before we delve deeper into the TWS earbuds vs wireless Bluetooth earphones or headphones comparison, allow us to explain what exactly TWS is and how it works. TWS is short for True Wireless Stereo. To put it simply, TWS works by transmitting dual channel audio from your phone to one side of the earphones which in turn will transmit one half of the dual channel audio to the other earphone. Thus, creating full stereo audio.
There is also an upgraded version of the TWS technology in TWS Plus. Developed by Qualcomm, TWS Plus is able to transmit audio to both of your wireless earbuds simultaneously which makes it easier to pair the two earbuds to your device and improves audio quality.

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TWS Earbuds vs Wireless Bluetooth Earphones or Headphones: What’s the difference?
The most obvious difference between TWS earbuds and wireless Bluetooth earphones or headphones is that TWS earbuds are completely independent of wires and consists of two earpieces (or earbuds as some refer them to) and a case that which the earpieces are stored and charged. Which gives the user total freedom.

Wireless Bluetooth earphones on the other hand, more often than not have a wire running between the two earpieces that is draped behind the neck. In the case of wireless Bluetooth headphones, a band between the two earcups that run over the head.
Are TWS Earbuds better than Wireless Bluetooth Earphones?
Yes but also no. Like all things, there are many pros and cons to a certain product and this rings true for both TWS earbuds and wireless Bluetooth earphones or headphones. The main advantage of TWS earbuds is mainly due to its portability, small form factor and general ease of use. You are truly free of any potentially distracting and fussy wires which makes for a very comfortable use. Plus, the lack of wires means it’s easier for you to share one side of the earphones with a friend or partner. However, due to the small form factor the odds of you losing any one of the earbuds are quite high.
As far as audio quality goes, the quality found in wireless Bluetooth earphones or headphones are generally better than TWS earbuds due to the size of them. With TWS earbuds, there isn’t really a lot of space to pack in that much hardware (drivers, amp, DAC etc) as you would with a more traditional wireless Bluetooth headphones. Even so, with the advancements of Bluetooth technology in recent years particularly in terms of audio codecs (which we talked about in great lengths before), it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be having a bad time with the TWS earbuds.
In terms of latency, both the TWS earbuds and wireless Bluetooth earphones or headphones will suffer some form of latency due to the nature of Bluetooth connections. Whether the latency is severe or not depends on the specific audio codec they support. So if you’re into gaming then you might want to keep using a wired set of earphones or headphones.

TWS Earbuds
Bluetooth Earphones/Headphones

Size
Small
Varied

Wired
No Wires
Yes (Connecting the two sides)

Structure
Two Earbuds, One Charging Case
Just the earphones/headphones

To sum it up

TWS earbuds might have some shortcomings here and there but for me personally, the comfort and freedom of having no wires whatsoever pretty much outweighs all that. Not only that, TWS earbuds do give you a sense of style when wearing it. Besides, TWS earbuds occupy a relatively new market which will improve and evolve for the better and will no doubt bring upon more enhancements to TWS audio products as the years go by.
Here’s a fun bit of trivia for you. Did you know that Bluetooth was named after a 10th Century King of Denmark and Norway named Harald Bluetooth? Plus, the Bluetooth logo is actually the combination of his initials written using Scandinavian runes.
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Express your love with the Honor 8 White Valentine’s Day bundle

I actually didn’t know what’s White Valentine’s Day, until I was called upon to share this bit of news with you guys. So after some research, I found out it is celebrated on March 14th, a month after Valentine’s Day. The point of White Valentine’s Day is for men to return the favor by giving gifts they received from their lovers on Valentine’s Day. According to Wikipedia, the return gift should be two to three times the worth of the Valentine’s gift. What better way to show your love than by giving them the gift of the Honor 8 White Valentine’s Day bundle?

The Honor 8 is definitely a powerful device worthy of your partner. Acclaimed globally, the Honor 8 features impressive specifications and equally seductive design. The Honor 8 in the bundle will be the Pearl White variant, which means a pure white finish with a unique reflective sheen thanks to the 15-layer glass back.

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The White Valentine’s Day bundle is worth over RM2000, consisting of a Honor 8 Pearl White, Honor Band Z1, Shiroi Koibito chocolate, and white roses soap. The bundle will be priced at a total of RM1834. The bundle will be available from March 7th to March 14th 2017, at selected Huawei and Honor stores as well as on VMall Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: I would definitely recommend the Honor 8 to anyone looking for a smartphone which offers great value for money, The bundle makes it easier for you if you are stumped for gifts this White Valentine’s Day. BTW, does anyone here celebrate White Valentine’s Day?
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Entry-level OPPO A83 Malaysian Launch Date Revealed – Coming very soon!

Selfie Expert for a new generation

[UPDATE 2018/01/24]: OPPO has announced the official Malaysian pricing for the OPPO A83 and it is indeed RM 999.
OPPO Malaysia has just announced the Malaysian release date for their entry-level Selfie Expert device, the OPPO A83. Meant to be the more affordable addition to OPPO’s other Selfie Expert devices, the OPPO A83 will be released in Malaysia on January 23rd which is next week.

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The OPPO A83 will have a 5.7 inch HD (720 x 1440) display with an 18:9 tall screen that’s popular among smartphones these days. It will also feature a single f/2.2 13MP rear facing camera as well as an f/2.2 8MP front facing camera paired with OPPO’s A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology. Under the hood the OPPO A83 will be packing an octa-core Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23 chipset, which is the same chipset found on OPPO’s F5 Youth smartphone. The OPPO A83 will also come with a 3GB RAM as well as 32GB of internal storage which is expandable with a microSD card.
Powering the device will be a decent 3,180 mAh battery and will be running Android 7.1 Nougat with Color OS 3.2 as with the other recent OPPO devices. One thing of note is that the OPPO A83 lacks a fingerprint sensor and will instead rely on facial recognition to unlock the device.
The official retail price for the OPPO A83 hasn’t yet been revealed by OPPO Malaysia however you can already purchase the device (curiously) for RM 999 through DirectD so expect the eventual retail price to be around that. The OPPO A83 will be available for purchase in two colours, black and gold colour.
Pokdepinion: The price isn’t half bad to be honest for a device with the ever popular 18:9 screen however with the similar specced Zenfone Max Plus (you can out our review of the device while you’re at it) with the slightly lower price as well as other devices around that price range out right now, they might have some stiff competition.
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Another Game That’s FREE On PC — Here’s How To Claim It

If you’re on the lookout for some game to play on PC, why not Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition? After all, it is currently free on PC right now.

The game is being handed out free on Humble Bundle. How to get the game? Well all you need to do is subscribe to their Humble Bundle newsletter and the game is yours to keep (or play) forever.
Released back in 2014, Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is the definitive version of the smash hit action-platformer, Guacamelee! It received a huge number of ‘Very Positive’ ratings on Steam, where at the time of writing, a total of 1315 votes.

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Here’s the game’s synopsis, courtesy of Steam:
Carlos Calaca has kidnapped El Presidente’s Daughter, and he plans to sacrifice her in order to merge the World of the Living with the World of the Dead. Juan Aguacate, an agave farmer who stumbles upon a Legendary Luchador mask, must find the strength and courage to become the Hero he’s always dreamed of being and put a stop to this.
You can claim the game by going to the Humble Bundle website and register yourself for their newsletter, or simply login if you’ve done so before. The offer is only available for a limited period of time, so you might want to redeem the game before the 19th of May 2019.
Pokdepinion: The game is indeed fun, though I played it on my PS4 previously. It won’t do any harm if I just store it in my library of PC games :P
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Series — what’s the difference?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 family has just gotten a new member in the form of the Mi 9T. We already have the flagship Xiaomi Mi 9 and the mid-range Mi 9 SE, so where does this Mi 9T slot in? It pretty much replaces the Mi 9 SE, actually.
Mi 9 vs Mi 9T vs Mi 9 SE Specs Comparison

Mi 9
Mi 9T
Mi 9 SE

Processor
Snapdragon 855, 7nm
Snapdragon 730, 8nm
Snapdragon 712, 10nm

RAM
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
6GB LPDDR4x RAM

Storage
Up to 128GB UFS 2.1
Up to 128GB UFS 2.1
Up to 128GB UFS 2.1

Display
6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED, Dot Drop Notch
6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED, bezel-less
5.97″ FHD+ AMOLED, Dot Drop Notch

Rear camera
48MP f/1.75 + 12MP f/2.2 2x telephoto + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle
48MP f/1.75 + 8MP f/2.4 2x telephoto + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle
48MP f/1.75 + 8MP f/2.4 2x telephoto + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle

Selfie camera
20MP f/2.0 selfie camera
20MP f/2.2, popup selfie camera
20MP f/2.0

Battery
3300 mAh
27W Charge Turbo
QC 4+ support
20W wireless charging
4000 mAh
18W fast charging
3070 mAh
18W fast charging
USB-PD support

Price
6GB + 64GB: RM1699
6GB + 128GB: RM1899
6GB + 64GB: RM1199
6GB + 128GB: RM1399
6GB + 64GB: RM1299
6GB + 128GB: RM1499

The Mi 9T has the largest battery in the whole Mi 9 family, while also being the first to feature a popup selfie camera to maximize its screen-to-body ratio. In addition to that, it is the only Xiaomi Mi 9 variant to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. What’s even better is that it is the most affordable Xiaomi Mi 9 in Malaysia.
Why you should get the Mi 9T

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Here are some reasons why you should pick the Mi 9T over the other members of the Mi 9 family:

Highest screen-to-body ratio
Longest battery life
Most affordable Mi 9 in the market
Don’t really need selfies

Having second thoughts about my Mi 9 now…
If the above criteria satisfies you, the Xiaomi Mi 9T might be a better option for you than even the Mi 9. Of course, the Xiaomi Mi 9 offers a much beefier chipset, better auxiliary cameras and faster charging, but the Xiaomi Mi 9T should make up for the latter with that huge battery.

Meanwhile, the Mi 9 SE’s only selling point is its smaller dimensions. It has a smaller screen, much smaller battery and a weaker chipset. All while being more expensive than the Mi 9T. Not exactly a smart choice. But there’s more.
The Mi 9T 64GB can be gotten from Lazada on 25th June at a special price of just RM1099. That just makes it the best bang for buck in the Xiaomi Mi 9 lineup. And maybe even in the entire sub-RM1500 segment.
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Here are the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards and their prices in Malaysia

Yesterday, the embargo on the reviews of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards were lifted. You can read our review of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition too. But if you want to buy one, you will have to get them from NVIDIA’s partners that offer their cards here in Malaysia. These are the prices that we received via press releases or spotted on social media.
GIGABYTE – from RM6099
          GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC            GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Eagle
GIGABYTE’s lineup of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards in Malaysia range from their basic EAGLE series up to the creator-oriented VISION OC option. It appears that GIGABYTE Malaysia won’t be bringing in their flagship AORUS cards to Malaysia just yet, so if you want something even more impressive from GIGABYTE, you might have to wait.

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VISION OC
It is interesting how GIGABYTE decided to bank on the popularity of the GIGABYTE VISION cards’ white aesthetics to offer it at RM370 more than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GAMING OC, despite both cards sharing nearly identical specifications. Speaking of being identical, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards from GIGABYTE share their coolers with the GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 cards in their lineup, but that definitely isn’t surprising at all.
[UPDATE 4/6/2021: AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti are coming next week!]
          GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XTREME            GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti MASTER
GIGABYTE will also be adding the AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti MASTER and AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XTREME. The pricing is also significantly higher, but you do get a cool LCD panel on the side of the card, as well as a much more aggressive aesthetic.
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti EAGLE
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti EAGLE OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GAMING OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VISION OC
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti MASTER
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XTREME

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (GA102)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock: 1665MHz
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1680MHz (+15MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1710MHz (+45MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1710MHz (+45MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1770MHz (+105MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1830MHz (+165MHz over FE)

Cores
10240 CUDA Cores
320 Tensor Cores
80 RT Cores

Memory
12GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
384-bit

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

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

Dimensions
32 x 12.8 x 5.6 cm
32 x 12.8 x 5.6 cm
32 x 12.9 x 5.5 cm
32 x 12.6 x 5.5 cm
31.9 x 14.0 x 7.0 cm
31.9 x 14.0 x 7.0 cm

Warranty
3 Year Warranty
4 Year Warranty
4 Year Warranty

Price
RM6099
RM7199
RM7629
RM7999
RM8399
RM8699

MSI – from RM8499
          MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming X Trio            MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti SUPRIM X          MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X OC
MSI will only be offering their overclocked cards here in Malaysia. We have the VENTUS 3X, Gaming X Trio and Suprim X cards here, with prices starting from RM8499. The main difference between the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming X Trio and the GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio is its metal backplate instead of the graphene-based backplate found on the older Gaming X Trio cards.
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming X Trio
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti SUPRIM X

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (GA102)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1695MHz (+30MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1770MHz (+105MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1830MHz (+165MHz over FE)

Cores
10240 CUDA Cores
320 Tensor Cores
80 RT Cores

Memory
12GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
384-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1

Power connectors
2 x 8-pin

Dimensions
30.5 x 12.0 x 5.7 cm
32.4 x 14.0 x 5.6 cm
33.6 x 14.0 x 6.1 cm

Warranty
3 Year Warranty

Price
RM8499
RM8699
RM8999

ASUS – from RM5860

ASUS has once again dropped the most affordable cards today The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the only card thus far that meets the RM5680 MSRP NVIDIA set for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. If you want a factory overclock with your card, be prepared to pay an additional RM2010, which I am pretty sure no one will.
However if the previous GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 launches were anything to go by, these low MSRP prices will only be available on launch day, with the next batches seeing much higher price tags. Still, the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 30 series cards have proven to be absolutely amazing in terms of cooling, so this is definitely a great opportunity to get one of the best RTX 3080 Ti cards in the market.

ASUS will also be offering the air-cooled ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti as well as the liquid-cooled ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The hybrid coolers were introduced with the ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6000 series, but it seems that ASUS saw that it will be a good idea to offer the green camp a similar solution too. There are slight differences in its aesthetics, but performance should be very similar.

At least now ASUS can claim that the ROG Strix family have the best cooling in their lineup, because the air-cooled ROG Strix cards just weren’t cutting it. Speaking of which, aside from the ROG Strix LC cards, ASUS has reused the same cooler designs from their GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 cards.
ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition
ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (GA102)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock: 1665MHz
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1755MHz (+90MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1665MHz
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1815MHz (+150MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1665MHz
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1830MHz (+165MHz over FE)

Cores
10240 CUDA Cores
320 Tensor Cores
80 RT Cores

Memory
12GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
384-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1

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

Dimensions
30.0 x 12.69 x 5.17 cm
31.85 x 14.01 x 5.78 cm
Card
27.7 x 13.08 x 4.36 cm
(2-slot)
Radiator
27.6 x 12 x 5.17 cm

Warranty
3 + 1 Year Warranty

Price
RM5680
RM7690
RM8520
RM8640
RM9130
RM9200

[UPDATE 4/6/2021: ZOTAC and PALIT GeForce RTX 3080 Ti coming]
ZOTAC – from RM6099

ZOTAC also lifted the wraps off the pricing for their latest GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards, and they too offer a non-OC and OC card with a huge price gap of RM1250.

Their flagship GeForce RTX 3080 Ti AMP Holo is a sweet RM7999. The main difference between the AMP Holo and Trinity cards are their designs, with both of them featuring rather similar triple-fan cooling solution.
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Trinity
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Trinity OC
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti AMP Holo

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (GA102)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock: 1665MHz
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1695MHz (+30MHz over FE)
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock:
1710MHz (+45MHz over FE)

Cores
10240 CUDA Cores
320 Tensor Cores
80 RT Cores

Memory
12GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
384-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
1 x HDMI 2.1

Power connectors
2 x 8-pin

Dimensions
31.8 x 12.1 x 6.3 cm
31.8 x 12.1 x 6.3 cm
31.7 x 13.2 x 6.5 cm

Warranty
3 Year Warranty

Price
RM6099
RM7349
RM7999

PALIT – from RM6049

PALIT is only introducing one card to the Malaysian market, it seems. The Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GamingPro comes with a rather elaborate fan shroud but does not come with a factory overclock.
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Series Specs and Pricing

Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GamingPro

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (GA102)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1365MHz
Boost Clock: 1665MHz

Cores
10240 CUDA Cores
320 Tensor Cores
80 RT Cores

Memory
12GB GDDR6X

Memory speed
19Gbps

Memory bus
384-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
1 x HDMI 2.1

Power connectors
2 x 8-pin

Dimensions
29.4 x 11.2 x 6.0 cm

Warranty
3 Year Warranty

Price
RM6049

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

Here are the GeForce RTX 3090 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3080 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3070 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3060 cards and their prices in Malaysia

Pokdepinion: It seems that the RM5680 MSRP set by NVIDIA is really quite ambitious, most cards are well above it.
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