Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War Releases New Trailer – Expect Hordes Of New Monsters!

Today, in the middle of the Xbox pre-Gamescom livestream, a new trailer was released for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War by Monolith Productions and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War New Trailer

The new teaser of Shadow of War showcased some of the monsters we can expect to see in the game when it comes out soon. There’s the iconic and imposing balrog on display in the trailer and a wide variety of caragors too. While the trailer doesn’t feature any gameplay from the game itself, the trailer in its own is getting us really hyped up for it.

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Besides the new trailer, it is announced that the Xbox One S would be getting two different bundles later in the year with both coming with Shadow of War in it. The bundle will not have any specially designed controllers or console unfortunately. The package will come in 500GB and 1TB models respectively. So if you’ve been planning to get an Xbox One S and been waiting for this game, this deal is certainly looks like the best buy for you.
To check out the previous trailer, you can check it out at our previous post here.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is set to come out later in the fall on October 10 and will be available for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Don’t worry, we’ve included the new Shadow of War trailer here so enjoy!
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If the trailer seems odd on your end, you can click here to watch it as well.

Pokdepinion: I can’t wait for the game to come out! For me the first game was underrated. Trailers nowadays seem to always fail to live up to their expectations, but i’m seriously excited for this one. I mean, I had fun with the previous game after all. How about you?
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Full Throttle Remastered is FREE for PC Gamers – Here’s How to Claim The Game

Full Throttle Remastered is FREE for PC Gamers

If you’re looking around for a new game to play and not looking to spend more of your hard-earned cash, then this is definitely something that will brighten up your day.
Full Throttle Remastered is currently free for PC gamers. Developed and published by Double Fine Productions, Full Throttle Remastered is described as a classic graphic adventure game which follows the story of Ben Throttle, the leader of The Polecats biker gang.
Here’s a synopsis of the game courtesy of Steam:

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One minute you’re on the road, riding, not a care in the world. Then some guy in a suit comes along and says he’s got a deal for you and your gang. But when you come to, you’ve got a lump on your head, the law on your back, and a feeling in your gut that the road you’re on is about to get a lot rougher.
Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.
Now over 20 years later, Full Throttle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn and 3D high-resolution artwork with 4K support, and with remastered audio and music. Blow your speakers with movie-quality sound and a full digital score featuring the GONE JACKALS, an authentic hard-hammerin’ biker band!
To claim the game, all you have to do is head on over to GOG, sign in (or sign up for an account if you don’t have one yet), and claim the game. To speed up the process, you can click right here to head straight to the redemption page.
At the time of this writing, there is approximately 46 hours left to redeem the game for free. This means that it will end at precisely 10PM GMT+8 on 15th December 2018. Have fun with your new free game.
Pokdepinion: We sure are getting a number of free games recently. Not that I’m complaining though.
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Samsung Exynos 2200 will feature raytracing support

Real-time raytracing was pushed by NVIDIA as the next frontier of graphics in PC gaming back in 2018, and it is now coming to mobile as well. Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2200 will apparently feature raytracing support, as confirmed by the official Samsung Exynos Weibo account. This will quite possibly make the Samsung Galaxy S22 one of the first smartphones to support raytracing.
Samsung worked with AMD to harness the RDNA 2 graphics architecture, which was a pretty momentous leap for AMD. RDNA 2 marked the debut of several key technologies in AMD’s lineup, with hardware-accelerated raytracing being the main one, as it allowed AMD to finally offer the technology that NVIDIA debuted in the gaming space with the Turing architecture.

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I am quite surprised will be making its way to smartphones as well though, given how difficult it is to deliver playable frame rates with raytracing enabled, even with current desktop hardware. While smartphones have significantly smaller screens, their display resolution are on par with many desktop PCs, some even pushing 1440p or higher. That will definitely pose a significant challenge for smartphones and their tiny GPUs.
Considering the limited die space on a mobile chipset, it would probably have been better to use the die space needed for the Ray Accelerators in the RDNA 2 architecture for more stream processors to push higher raster performance, but then again that might mean that it will no longer be RDNA 2, but a different architecture that will cost unnecessary time and money to develop.

But then again, supporting it is one thing, and actually being capable of delivering a playable experience is another. Regardless, it is still a pretty huge step forward. With the arrival of the Exynos 2200, AMD’s RDNA 2’s architecture will be featured in pretty much every major gaming platform, with the latest Xbox and Playstation consoles, Steam Decks, even the entertainment systems in the latest Teslas, and of course, PCs.
Pokdepinion: Considering that games are usually developed with the mainstream demographic in mind, we will most probably not see raytracing in mobile games any time soon…
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What to expect at ZenvolutionMY

ASUS is holding one of their biggest launch events of the year today, at ZenvolutionMY, and they will be introducing a slew of new products. What products exactly are we talking about? Well the ASUS Zenfone 3 series is sure to be announced today, along with their pricing here in Malaysia. The ASUS Zenbook 3 that we have just reviewed yesterday will also be announced here along with maybe several other variants.

The ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser that was announced in Hong Kong nearly a month back should be making an appearance today. We believe pricing for it will be quite affordable considering the entry-level specifications list, including a Snapdragon 430 SoC with either 2GB or 4GB RAM, 3000 mAh battery and the laser autofocus-assisted 13 MP rear camera.

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Yet another device announced in Hong Kong, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Max is also a budget-oriented device, and its main selling point is its massive 4100 mAh battery. Standby time is claimed to be up to 30 days, while the battery should also power the device through 18 hours of browsing on a WiFi connection. The CPU behind the scenes is a Mediatek quad-core SoC, which should be rather frugal for ASUS to claim battery life figures this amazing. A 13 MP f/2.2 rear camera should offer some pretty good photos, but it doesn’t have the advanced tech that will come with its pricier brethren.

We are pretty confident that ASUS will show us the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe too, it being ASUS’ flagship for 2016. With a Snapdragon 821-equipped variant announced sometime back, we are ready to be impressed by its immense amounts of performance. The other specifications are no less worthy of mention, with a 23 MP camera round back packing one of the longest lists of technologies supporting it. TriTech AF, RGB color correction sensor, OIS, are just some of them that the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe will feature on its camera.

The largest phone we have seen from ASUS, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra should also be announced here. ASUS crammed a lot of goodies for the ultimate enjoyment of media, including a dedicated ASUS Tru2Life+ processor for Blur Free Motion in movies and videos. Now that is something WE, and you, will just have to try out. Audio should also be great thanks to dual 5-magnet speakers with dedicated NXP Smart AMP and if you want to keep the good sounds to yourself, there is also DTS Headphone:X. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra is the first smartphone to feature DTS Headphone:X, so we can’t wait to try it out. The other specifications are quite notable as well, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 mated to 4GB of RAM, and a 23MP Sony IMX 318 camera on the back. The camera features the TriTech AF technology, RGB sensor for more accurate colors and OIS, which should enable you to take some very good shots with the camera.

The ASUS Zenfone 3 is like the little sibling in the family with its 5.5″ screen, but it features a unique 2.5D glass back instead of the aluminium bodies the other Zenfone 3s feature. Processing power is courtesy of a Snapdragon 625 paired with 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM. A 16 MP camera on the rear may seem a little weaker than the Zenfone 3 Ultra and Zenfone 3 Deluxe, but it also comes with the TriTech AF for focus in 0.03 seconds, OIS and also the RGB sensor technologies to help you get that perfect shot.
Enough about phones. Now about the ASUS Zenbook 3, it’s a svelte 12.5″ ultrabook which weighs a mere 920g and a thin 11.9mm. And it doesn’t feature just the Intel Core m series of CPU, but a full Intel Core i7 ULV CPU for better performance than most of the competition in its league. Wait, is it even in the same league as any others?

The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro was first experienced by SuperDaddy at Computex 2016, and he was gushing all about it, and he is still going on non-stop about how great it was. It is one of the few convertibles that feature a full Intel Core i7 ULV inside, essentially making it a true 2-in-1 and not just a tablet masquerading as a part-time laptop.
What do you think of these products? Are you excited to experience any for yourself? Let us know in the comments section below!
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AMD 16 Zen core is Snowy Owl, might be coming in mid-2017

AMD Zen has not seen a lot of coverage lately regarding its desktop and server solutions. However we do know AMD is actively working on the server-based AMD Zen CPUs, with it expected to arrive sometime in mid-2017.
As we know, “Summit Ridge” and “Bristol Bridge” are the codenames for the desktop-class processor. Meanwhile the server line-up is rumored to feature “Naples” which is the 32-core part and “Snowy Owl”, the 16-core processor.

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Snowy Owl will be based on 14nm FinFET technologies, housing a total of 16 cores. As the AMD Zen architecture features SMT, each core will have two threads, for a total of 32 threads in Snowy Owl. According to the information from Fudzilla, Snowy Owl will feature a clustered processor configuration, called Zeppelin.

Each of the Zeppelin cluster in Snowy Owl consists of 8 cores, with a total of 4MB of L2 cache and share a 16MB L3 cache. As Snowy Owl features two Zeppelin clusters, it will have 8MB of L2 cache and 32MB of shared L3 cache. Built on the 14nm manufacturing process, Snowy Owl will offer power consumption figures as low as 100W which might be strong competition with Intel’s Xeon processors.

Pokdepinion: With AMD Zen processors showing up by mid-2017 and not at the end of 2016 as in earlier rumors, Intel has plenty of time to release a new Xeon line-up to counter it, even before AMD makes its move. Will the AMD Zen processors be able to compete with the Xeon processors in terms of performance, price and power efficiency then?
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U Mobile introduces new UNLIMITED POWER Prepaid and App-Onz

U Mobile today has introduced the first in Malaysia prepaid plan to offering unlimited data for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The new UNLIMITED POWER Prepaid plan is bundled with a new service call App-Onz. The new prepaid plan will be available for purchase by tomorrow 17th February 2017.

Chief Marketing Officer of U Mobile, Jasmin Lee, said:

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“UNLIMITED POWER is the real deal with no fine print and customers will enjoy the unlimited data, anytime, anywhere. The product is also in line with our overall approach in giving what we believe our customers really want and need from their data experience.”

The new prepaid plan also offers 300 minutes of free calls every month to all U Mobile numbers. For existing U Mobile prepaid customers, they can switch to the new plan by simply dial 118623# from their smartphone.

The App-Onz services also available for Hero Postpaid and Broadband plans. It will automatically be activated for existing customers between 17th February and 25th February 2017.
Pokdepinion: The App-Onz service is suitable for social media evangelist, while gamers can enjoy unlimited gaming data as low RM18/week with the Game-Onz service. Last but not least, the Video-Onz offers unlimited video streaming with up to 23 video providers.
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Neffos C7 Now Officially Available In Malaysia – Budget Selfie Companion!

Previously we’ve posted on the announcement of the Neffos C7. Now the device is available for purchase here in Malaysia.
Neffos C7 Officially Available In Malaysia
Neffos has been known to create budget devices for today’s market, and with the Neffos C7, it is no different.
The new smartphone features a metallic built with a 5.5-inch HD display. It sports a 8MP front shooter for your selfie purposes. It comes with a 10-level Real-Time Beautify mode, that allows for a live preview of many beautification choices which lets you capture the most flawless yet still natural-looking image with just one click, according to Neffos.

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Its front camera also comes with a 86-degree angle that allows users to have a group wefie, making it easier for crowd shooting. In addition, selfies taken with the device can be fixed and enhanced further with the help of the ArcSoft software.
As for the main shooter, it packs a 13MP which comes with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF), making it easier to capture photos and videos. There’s also a fingerprint reader located at the upper portion of the back panel for your security purposes.
Other specifications include a 2GB RAM which is paired with 16GB of internal memory (expandable up to 128GB via microSD), a 3060mAh battery. Powering it is a MediaTek MT6750 chipset and the device runs on Android 7.0.
Neffos C7 is now available at major retail outlets, Neffos stores, resellers and online purchase at Lazada starting from today. Worth mentioning is that the first 50 customers who purchase the Neffos C7 on Lazada will also be receiving a free TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Lightbulb, which is worth RM149.  The C7 will come in two color variations, Cloudy Gray and Sunrise Gold, at a retail price of RM599.
Pokdepinion: Those who are on a tight budget can have a look at Neffos’ smartphone offerings as they are really for budget consumers.
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TM to Upgrade Streamyx Users By December 2018 – Are You Included?

TM to Upgrade Streamyx Users By December 2018

Previously, we reported about MCMC giving a statement on the results of their meetings with certain telcos, where TM and Maxis are looking to upgrade their users to fibre by 2023 for almost the entirety of Malaysia, which you can read right here. Now, we have some good news for users of TM Streamyx internet.
For users in non-unifi areas, TM is looking to bring high speed broadband internet here as well. They are looking to double the speed that Streamyx users are currently able to enjoy for free. It is said that close to 180,000 users within non-unifi areas will be able to enjoy this upgrade.

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They are expected to finish the speed upgrade exercise by December 2018. Those who are eligible for it will be contacted via e-mail and phone, so you may want to keep your ears and eyes peeled out for that.
At the moment, TM has already upgraded 50% of users that are residing in unifi-covered areas, with the rest expecting to receive it by March 2019.
For the remaining 500,000 Streamyx users, TM is said to be discussing with the government to reach a mutually-beneficial agreement that will benefit these customers. No word yet on what that may entail, but for now, we just have to hope for the best and for it to happen as early as possible.
Source: The Star
Pokdepinion: I suppose it’s still something, but they should definitely just consider cutting prices for those who aren’t able to receive the upgrade. It is very pricey for the speed they’re getting.
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Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Will Be An Online-Only Event Set For April

Acer has just announced that the upcoming Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 will trudge on despite the current pandemic and will be an online-only event. The competition is set to be held this April 6 to 11.
Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 will soldier on online

All of the teams who previously qualified for the Asia Pacific Predator League 2020 Grand Finals are eligible to claim their slots for this year’s tournament. The remaining slots will be filled by other teams invited by Acer. Altogether, these teams will battle head-to-head to take home the coveted APAC Predator League shield.

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Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific Regional Operations said that the decision to move the Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 to an online-only tournament shows Acer’s commitment to the gaming community. “With the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we made the decision to move the competition to Spring 2021 for the safety and best interests of the tournament’s competitors, fans, spectators and staff,” said Hou.
This year, the league has been divided into four sub-tournaments. The teams will be pre-assigned based on their geographical location:

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APAC Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final Dota 2 APAC
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APAC Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final PUBG APAC

A sum of USD400,000 (RM1,615,800) is pooled across the competitions of the Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21.

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 will be broadcasted live through Acer Predator’s channels, Facebook and Twitch. For more updates on the tournament schedules and programmes, you can check out the league’s official website, or their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Pokdepinion: An online-only event seems to be the best way to proceed in these current times. Thank God they didn’t outright cancel the tournament.
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Wirelessly Transfer Files While Wirelessly Charging Your Mobile

Note: This guide requires applications for Android that you will need to purchase. I suggest you read it first and decide in the end if you are willing to spend the money.
There’s plenty of freedom that technology has to offer and allows us to do things differently. Here’s one to change your life a bit. This is just one of the few reasons I love Android too. The flexibility that it offers allows us to do pretty much anything.
In this tutorial, our goal is to wirelessly transfer files while the device is charging wirelessly. It’s a wireless world afterall. And don’t worry if you don’t have a wireless charging device. You can resort to cable charging instead. You will figure it out as we move forward. Let’s begin!

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I’m using a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 for this guide but it should work pretty much on any Android phone. It’s best if you could assign a fixed IP to your mobile phone via your router for best results.
Step 1: Download FTP Server (FREE). We will be making our device into an FTP server that will allow incoming connections. I’m using FTPServer by Andreas Liebig because once you set it up, upon launching it will immediately connect to the FTP server so we don’t have to click connect as another additional step. You can get the app from here.
Download FTPServer from Google Play
Step 2: Setup the FTP Server. We are going to allow connection to our phone, so it’s best to set it as secure as possible. Follow these settings:

User: your preferred username
Pass: your preferred password
Port: 8000 (Default FTP port is 21 and we are changing it)
Uncheck “Launch at android startup”
Uncheck “Restrict to default directory”
Allowed connections: choose your wi-fi access point so your FTP doesn’t initiate everywhere.
Keep the rest of the settings default if you are not sure about them.

Your FTP settings should look something like this
Step 3: Test your FTP Server. Hit the back key and you should see a message at the end that says “Listening on /XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX…….”. It means your FTP server is working fine.
This is how your FTP server looks like once it listens to an incoming connection
Step 4: Now we need to download Tasker (PAID). Tasker is an automation application that allows you to do various stuff. It’s a paid application but there is a limited trial app if you want to try it out. Get the app from here:

Trial version: http://tasker.dinglisch.net/download.html
Paid version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm

This app is definitely worth the money spent
Step 5: Setup Tasker. Follow the screenshots below on setting up your first profile.
Click the plus icon to add a profile
Select State from the list
Choose Power Category
Choose Power State icon
Here, you can select Wireless for Wireless charging. If your device doesn’t have wireless charging, you can choose other modes. USB is power connected to your computer and AC is power from wall socket.
Once selected, hit back as in the image
Now you will be prompted to add a task in which we will tell Tasker what to do when the device detects the power state. Name it as FTP
Click the plus button to add an action
Our category is APP
And we want to launch an app when the state is met
The app that we want to launch is FTPServer
Now, it is important to remember that FTP will be using network and power at the same time while running operations. If your battery is empty, putting it on charging will keep on firing the FTP server and your device might keep shutting down. So we put a condition to only run when there is at least minimum 10% battery in the device before executing.
Let’s add a safe condition so it only launches when the battery is above 10%. Hit the plus and fill up as follows or click the label and select Battery Level.
Done! It should look something like this on your phone.
Step 6: Now we need to setup the FTP Client on our desktop. For this, we are going to use FileZilla (FREE) which is one of the best FTP clients out there still. Download it from here. Then run through the installation wizard and finally run the app.
Click this button to add a “site”. Not the arrow.
Fill up the particulars like we setup in the FTP server ealier on. Click OK once you are done.
Now if you click the arrow in the setup site button, you will see your site. Click it.
TADA! Your mobile is on the right and your desktop is on the left. Move files freely!
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PS4 Update 5.01 Rolling Out; Here’s All the Details

The PS4 Update 5.01 for the system software has begun rolling out. Here’s everything you need to know about the new system software update.

PS4 Update 5.01 Rolling Out

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The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment have begun rolling out the PS4 update 5.01, available via the PlayStation Network. The update isn’t even remotely big unless you’re downloading it off mobile data, at 374.7 MBs, and like all decimal updates, the patch notes are quite small, even if the message is slightly different than usual.
“The system software update improves system performance.”
Do keep in mind that this normally means that the performance of the operating system has been improved, not of the games run by the console. In other words, don’t expect your games to suddenly run at 60 FPS after the update, especially when the game doesn’t support that frame rate.
At the moment of this writing the PS4 update 5.01 isn’t yet available on the relevant websites, and and you’ll need to use the option in the settings of your PS4 or PS4 Pro to launch the download and start the installation. Whether you’re in the Asia region, U.S., or Europe, don’t panic if you don’t see the PS4 Update 5.01 notification. It might take a bit of time to reach you.
The latest large update to the PS4 system software was released earlier this month, and was numbered 5.00 (nicknamed Nobunaga). It included a lot of new features like on overhauled family system, better friend list management (including the ability to follow anyone), improved broadcast features, messages and notifications, team tournaments, virtual surround sound for PlayStation VR and quite a few more.

Pokdepinion: Are you a bit disappointed by the PS4 Update 5.01? Well, this is actually quite normal considering the last update we got was a major one. In other words, don’t expect too much from PS4 system software updates in the near future.
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Purchase a HUAWEI Watch Fit And Stand A Chance In Winning Cash Prize Up To RM10,000

If you’ve ever dreamt about going up against national badminton Olympics mixed doubles silver medalists Goh Liu Ying and Chan Peng Soon, all you need to do is purchase the latest HUAWEI Watch Fit from 9 September 2020 onwards from the HUAWEI Experience Stores or HUAWEI Store and register your interest.
HUAWEI Watch Fit and win RM10,000 cash prize

The HUAWEI Watch Fit is priced at RM499 and should you participate in the HUAWEI Watch Fit Badminton Championship, you stand a chance in winning cash prize worth up to RM10,000 for each category. In addition to that, you will get RM100 instant rebate with every purchase of two units of HUAWEI Watch Fit and this is applicable until 9th of October 2020.
Interested in registering for the HUAWEI Watch Fit Badminton Championship? You can follow the following steps:

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Purchase the new HUAWEI Watch Fit from 9 September 2020 onwardsRegister your entry here with details of the Order ID for online purchases and product serial number for offline purchases from 9th – 20th SeptemberGet your gear ready for the HUAWEI Watch Fit Badminton Championship on 26th and 27th September 2020
Adding to the RM10,000 cash prize, the championship’s health partner Insitut Jantung Negara will also be giving away packages worth up to RM2,100 for each player.
For more updates on the HUAWEI Watch Fit event, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I know I can’t face the duo, I’m pretty bad at badminton (sad face). Well if you’re good at the sport, why not try your luck? Not to forget there’s that cash prize too!
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[CES2019] ASUS Introduces StudioBook S — For The True Content Creators

Adding to the list of products that’s introduced by ASUS at this year’s CES is the new StudioBook S, where it comes in a thin 15-inch display and weighs in at just 2.39KG.

Packed inside is an Intel Xeon processor as well as NVIDIA Quadro P3200 graphics, which are capable of handling a variety of complex workloads while balancing day-to-day tasks. It is further complimented with PCIe SSD drives in a RAID 0 setup.

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With the StudioBook S, you can work from anywhere, no matter the task. The company has built the new laptop based on feedback directly from professionals, where it was found out that they wanted better performance when working with 3D and VR content.

Coming in with a thin-bezel NanoEdge display design, the StudioBook S fits a 17-inch 16:10 ratio display in a 15-inch body. The panel itself covers 97% of the DCI-P3 color space, a high percentage that professionals would truly appreciate. It is also PANTONE Validated, ensuring that the colors seen on the screen are accurate as well.
There’s support for up to 64GB of RAM with the option of ECC memory for added stability. StudioBook S also doubles down performance with PCIe SSD drives in a CPU-attached RAID 0 setup.
Other than that, it comes with a HDMI 2.0 port and a USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 3 support for hooking up to external displays. Additionally, there also three USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A ports available, so there’s plenty for connectivity. For convenience, there’s the high-speed SD card reader (SD 4.0/UHS-II) that you can utilize.
Pricing and availability for the ASUS StudioBook S is yet to be confirmed, but we should be able to learn more of it soon. Until then, stay tuned.
Pokdepinion; The specifications looks powerful. As for the looks, well it does indeed look mighty fine. I wonder how much will it cost though.
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Maxis is Finally Enabling Voice Over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi)

After a very long wait, Maxis is finally enabling the Voice Over Wi-Fi feature bui it’s not available to all their customers. Here’s what went down.
Maxis is Finally Enabling Voice Over Wi-Fi

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Maxis is finally making their VoWiFi (Voice Over Wi-Fi) feature but it’s not going to be available for everyone. For now, it’s going to be available for postpaid and Hotlink customers but even then, Wi-Fi Calling will only be available for selected devices. In fact, looking at the official Maxis FAQ page listed that VoWiFi is available for selected Android devices with no mention of any specifics.
From what we understand thus far, the feature is available on some of the latest flagships around, like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra but in the case of the Apple iPhone, there is apparently a need to wait for Apple to enable the feature first. If you suddenly see the feature available on your iPhone, then it should start rolling out for other people as well.
As of right now, a number of telcos are already offering VoWiFi, such as U Mobile in 2016 and Digi in 2017. This means Celcom is the only major player left in the country that has yet to enable the feature. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: This will be very useful, especially in areas where Wi-Fi reception is much better than the mobile network coverage. Hopefully this will be a standard feature for everyone to use in 2022.
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Drone Delivering Service Banned – Marijuana Involved!

Over in the United States, California, it’s been known that marijuana has been legalized there. Now state regulators over there are adopting distribution rules and a handful of weed-related laws ahead of a 1st of January deadline to begin issuing retail license. The issue here involves around drones delivering marijuana service.
From a business perspective, the legalization of marijuana in California is certainly seen as a business opportunity for the people there, including startup businesses and also established ones. Sure, a drone can already deliver pizza to the front of your doorstep (in California), despite that, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control has banned the delivery of marijuana by an autonomous vehicle. This includes whether by land or from the sky.
Transportation may not be done by aircraft, watercraft, rail, drones, human-powered vehicles, or unmanned vehicles. Deliveries may be made only in person by enclosed motor vehicle. Cannabis goods may not be visible to the public during deliveries. Cannabis goods may not be left in an unattended motor vehicle unless the vehicle has an active alarm system. Vehicles used for delivery must have a dedicated, active GPS device that enables the dispensary to identify the geographic location of the vehicle during delivery. California Bureau of Cannabis Control
These new rules certainly will have an impact on businesses who thought of doing their trade by drone service. There are seven other states in the USA that legalize recreational marijuana usage but seeing how it is down at California, don’t expect the rest to have a different outcome when it comes to drone delivery service (for marijuana) to take off anytime soon. Generally speaking, Federal Aviation rules state that aerial drones need to fly within the pilot’s line of sight, so they can’t cover much areas even if they tried. All we can say is, stick by the rules and you’ll be fine (no matter which part of the world you’re located at).

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Pokdepinion: Who would’ve thought, delivering marijuana via drones?
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Tech reviewers are experiencing game blockades due to EA’s Denuvo DRM protection on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Learn how this issue affects gameplay and what steps EA is taking to address it.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Reviewers Blocked by EA’s Denuvo DRM

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been receiving mixed reviews since its release, and now the game has been hit with a new problem that is causing frustration among tech reviewers. Multiple tech reviewers are being blocked from playing the game due to EA’s Denuvo DRM protection, which is falsely detecting that the game is being shared between multiple users, when in fact, reviewers are testing it on multiple PCs they own.

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One well-known tech content creator, Daniel Owen, recently posted on his YouTube community to discuss the issue of the EA Origin client detecting “Too many computers” accessing the game and suggesting that he tries again later. The reason for this error in his case is that he switched graphics cards between GTX 1060 and 4090 on a 7800X3D test system, and then tried to open the game on another computer with Ryzen 5950X and RTX 4080, ultimately resulting in the game being unplayable on any of his PCs for 24 hours.
Digital Foundry’s Alexander Battaglia is apparently suffering from the same issue, as he posted about it at a similar time yesterday. However, this dilemma is not new or specific to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. It has always been present in any game accessible through the EA Origins app, and many fans have experienced login hardships due to hardware changes or multiple PC installations beyond the known five-PC limit, with no solution other than to wait.

At first glance, waiting for a day might not seem like a big problem, especially for regular players who don’t have a lot of PCs or graphics cards, but what’s causing the outrage (at least on Reddit and Twitter) is the connection between the restriction and Denuvo’s DRM protection. The 5-device/24-hour thing is actually because of Denuvo, which is already implemented in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor just like its predecessor Fallen Order.
While it’s not confirmed whether Denuvo is the main cause of the ongoing Star Wars performance drama, many players believe that it might indeed be the main culprit behind the whole thing. Furthermore, Star Wars reportedly only allows 2 devices to install the game at a time, making the problem more apparent than ever.
EA has yet to comment on this specific issue, but promised that it’s currently working hard to address the issues reported by players regarding the PC version of the game. As for those affected by this issue, they will have to wait until EA finds a way to solve the problem caused by its Denuvo DRM protection.
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Pokdepinion: Given recent history of how the Denuvo DRM protection actually affected the performance of games, I’m not surprised why many people believe this to be the case with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. In fact, even I’m convinced that’s the case. EA needs to do something real quick to remedy the situation.
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PSA: 1.55V Kills AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, As Overclocker Learned It The Hard Way

Even the most famous of overclockers can be caught out by the sudden death of this chip.

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We’ve seen overclockers pushing ridiculous amounts of voltage and wattage to CPU before, but for something like AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, apparently you can’t push too far. Der8auer has killed one such chip in an overclocking session – likely due to the voltage setting that he configured which may have killed the delicate 3D V-Cache part of the processor.
Remember the previous generation Ryzen 7 5800X3D was officially locked for overclocking? AMD at the time cited reasons such as the 3D V-Cache which is especially sensitive to working voltage ranges. In his trip to ASUS HQ over at Taiwan, Der8auer is overclocking a bunch of chips including Intel’s latest Sapphire Rapids CPU. In the video, he asked if he can take the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and do some test using ASUS’s hardware.

The hardware in question involves ASUS’s flagship ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme motherboard. AMD seemed to be less restrictive on the tuning allowed on X3D chips this time around, however voltage and thermal limits are still things needs to be wary of. Oddly enough, despite the locked clockspeed, the voltage tuning is available and even goes up to practically “lethal” levels of 2.5V. He managed to boot successfully with 1.35V under LN2 cooling.
However, 1.55V ended up killing the chip regardless – he noted that pushing 1.55V is common in LN2 overclocking for other CPUs, even Ryzen ones. The system only displayed the BIOS screen before it goes dark entirely which Der8auer says shouldn’t have caused any significant load on the CPU, but the motherboard has displayed “00” error which basically means the CPU has been killed-in-action.

Keep in mind, though, Der8auer didn’t draw any conclusions from this test due to circumstances. Despite that, he questioned whether unlocked voltage control may have been unintentional and may have been an oversight on AMD’s part for this particular chip. AMD however did state that these CPUs can, in theory, be overclocked to accept 2.5V – although it’s easily too high for any modern CPU these days.
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Pokdepinion: Poor CPU, but now we know these chips are indeed sensitive.
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Borderlands 3 So Happy Together Trailer is Like a Weird Fever Dream

As the release date of Borderlands 3 inches closer, we start to learn more and more about the game. In today’s case however, we learn some and we lost some. As part of the Celebration of Togetherness teaser, Gearbox Software has released a new trailer for the game, and it’s titled “So Happy Together”.
The trailer opens with Claptrap dancing as a crate opens and a mini version of Pandora comes to life as the song So Happy Together by The Turtles plays in the background.  We get a glimpse at Moze, FL4K, Zane, and Amara, our four main vault hunters, in action as they dance and shoot enemies along the way.
We also get a glimpse at Zane using certain abilities such as projecting a shield and a hologram of him appearing to help him fight some enemies. Moreover, Amara is shown off using her ability to summon multiple arms to punch some bad guys. The trailer ends with our four vault hunters shooting more enemies as several crates open around them. Overall, the trailer highlights the different locations, characters, and enemies that will make an appearance in the game in a style akin to a fever dream.

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Borderlands 3 is expected to be the biggest entry in the series with new characters, loads of weapons, and planets to explore. While we have yet to try even a demo build of the game, it does look to be a massive improvement over its predecessors based on the Gearbox gameplay livestream. Be sure to watch the So Happy Together trailer at the top of this post.
Borderlands 3 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store on 13th September 2019.
Pokdepinion: Honestly, I don’t even know how to react to the trailer. It hasn’t dampened my excitement for the game at least, so that’s something. What do you guys think?
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HarmonyOS is HUAWEI’s OS for every device

At the HUAWEI Developer Conference 2019 (HDC 2019) today, HUAWEI’s consumer group CEO Richard Yu announced HarmonyOS. The new OS is apparently what Hongmeng will be known internationally, and it is set to power HUAWEI’s entire ecosystem of products, from smartwatches all the way to cars. And yes, it will also support their smartphones, contrary to earlier rumors.
HarmonyOS is “the first microkernel-based distributed OS for all scenarios” according to the HUAWEI CEO. Software compatibility will also not be an issue apparently, with the OS capable of supporting HTML5, Linux and Android apps. The much-touted ARK Compiler also supports Kotlin, Java, Javascript, C, and C++, which makes it pretty flexible for developers to develop apps for the OS.
Will we someday see HUAWEI P30s running HarmonyOS?
As HarmonyOS will support smartphones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, computers, tablets and even cars, it can run on systems with limited RAM in the range of kilobytes all the way up to devices with multiple gigabytes of RAM.

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The first device to feature HarmonyOS will be the HONOR Vision TV set, which will be launching on 10th August in China. The HUAWEI CEO reportedly said that HarmonyOS can replace Android anytime, but they will stick to using Android for the meantime. He also mentioned that switching from Android to HarmonyOS isn’t that difficult.
Pokdepinion: Just let us try the OS already!
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Mad House Halloween Event Revealed

Ubisoft has today unveiled the latest game event for Rainbow Six Siege, the Mad House Halloween Event. The event will last one week and ends on Halloween night itself.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Mad House Halloween Event

The event, which ends on Halloween night, Wednesday on the 31st of October, will let you choose between five attackers (Ash, Thermite, Buck, Hibana, and Finka), five defenders (Mira, Vigil, Valkrie, Jager, and Pulse), all available in Halloween skins, and try to defeat the opposite team in a revisited Halloween version of the map “House”.
Halloween Jager
In addition, the Crimsonveil Collection will introduce brand new skins for five new operators. Classic 2017 Halloween skins are once again available for a limited time.

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Halloween Thermite
Besides that, the special event includes the new “Trick or treat” Ubisoft Club Challenge that allows you to earn one Crimsonveil pack if you achieve 30 kills while playing the Mad House map and a second pack when you manage to reach 60 kills. To add to that, you can log-in between October 25 and November 5 to earn yourself one free pack.
Halloween Valkrie
The Crimsonveil Collection will be available for purchase from Thursday October 25th to November 5th. This limited-time Halloween themed collection will offer players 22 exclusive cosmetic items for Finka, Jager, Thermite, Valkrie, and Vigil and can be obtained by purchasing the Crimsonveil Pack at the cost of 300 R6 credit by units.
Pokdepinion: Man, I want that Thermite skin! It looks so awesome. It would’ve been cool if they made a special skin for Caveira. Meeting her in itself is scary when you’re an attacker, imagine an even scary looking figure stalking you.
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SNK’s Terry Bogard Coming to Fighting EX Layer – More Crossovers Incoming

It looks like we’re seeing yet another crossover in fighting games as SNK’s own Terry Bogard will be making his way to the newly released Fighting EX Layer.
SNK’s Terry Bogard Coming to Fighting EX Layer

At the end of the recently concluded Fighting EX Layer tournament at EVO 2018 which took place in Las Vegas, developer Arika presented a new trailer promising updates for the game.
First things first, we got a confirmation for the previously-teased Vulcano Rosso and Pullum Purna, that will be added to the game as part of a free update between the end of August and the beginning of September this year. Yes, it’s happening pretty soon.

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An arcade version will also come and will be playable at select arcade in North America. Last, but not least, is the inclusion of Terry Bogard from SNK’s Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters series.
Yet, that’s not all, as the end of the trailer appears to tease other characters, and if I am not mistaken, those look like Sharon and Area from Street Fighter EX.
You can check out the new trailer at the top of this post. Fighting EX Layer is now available on the PlayStation 4, and arcade versions of the game will be coming out in the near future.
Pokdepinion: I certainly wasn’t expecting them to do something like Tekken 7 where Akuma came in as a guest character. I wonder if they’re gonna add more to the game’s roster. It will get people more interested in the game, that’s for sure.
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Samsung Senangnya Raya Campaign — Winners Walked Away With Prizes Worth RM2,000,000

Winning a new set of wheels is definitely the dream for a lot people, well 38 of them did in reality thanks to Samsung’s Senangnya Raya Race. Prizes include luxurious vehicles from Mercedes, Honda, as well as from Vespa.
Samsung Senangnya Raya Campaign
The Samsung Senangnya Raya Campaign was organized with the aim of creating touch points with the public who purchased selected Samsung Galaxy smartphones, tablets, or wearables from any participating Samsung authorized dealers from 24th May 2018 to 24th of June 2018.
A total of 230 people were lucky enough to win consolation prize through a draw, which was announced in July 2018. Needless to say, all the winners were happy to receive the keys to their new rides.

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Pokdepinion: Nice to see that Samsung is rewarding and giving back to their user and fans in the country. Now where’s mine?
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Spotify Plus brings key Spotify Premium features at just $0.99 a month

How much do you mind ads? If you can tolerate them, Spotify Plus might be perfect for you. Spotify Plus lets you enjoy some of the features of Spotify Premium, while only paying 10% of the cost at just $0.99 a month, while having to listen to some ads now and then. It is apparently not available to everyone yet though, with Spotify currently testing to see the uptake of this new ad-supported plan.
Spotify Plus will offer just about all the Spotify Premium features, like unlimited skips, the ability to pick the song you want to listen to, with the only difference being that you still have ads. Spotify’s free tier currently limits non-paying users to shuffling playlists, and they also can’t skip more than six tracks per hour, which can be quite annoying.

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There’s a chance that Spotify will not launch it in its current form though, with Spotify apparently still experimenting with this. This is the statement from Spotify, shared with The Verge:
We’re always working to enhance the Spotify experience and we routinely conduct tests to inform our decisions. We’re currently conducting a test of an ad-supported subscription plan with a limited number of our users.
Some tests end up paving the way for new offerings or enhancements while others may only provide learnings. We don’t have any additional information to share at this time.
At just $0.99 versus the $9.99 monthly fee of the existing Spotify Premium subscription, I think that it will be quite enticing for those who listen to Spotify frequently, but don’t feel like paying the full price of Spotify Premium.

I do wonder if it will arrive in Malaysia, considering that we currently only pay RM15.90 per month for Spotify Premium. We do have the new Spotify Premium Mini here as a more affordable tier of Spotify Premium in Malaysia and Indonesia, so we might not see Spotify Plus here anytime soon.
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Pokdepinion: I mean, some Spotify ads are nice… Until you hear them for the umpteenth time in an hour.
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Genshin Impact December 2021 Starglitter Exchange 4 Star Characters Revealed

The 4 star characters for the December 2021 Starglitter Exchange in Genshin Impact has been revealed. Could this be what you need? Let’s find out.
Genshin Impact December 2021 Starglitter Exchange 4 Star Characters

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For December 2021, the two 4 star characters that will on sale are none other than Barbara and Kaeya. If you happen to utilize any of these characters, it would be a good time to buy them to raise the Constellations. Especially considering Barbara is a pretty solid healer, I’m sure many of you will be happy to get her.
For weapons on the other hand, you will be getting the Royal Weapons. The critical rate special ability does sound enticing but make sure you know how to really make use of it, otherwise you’d be better off with the abundance of weapons in this game.
Depending on when you read this, you may still have time before the Stardust exchange shop resets. If you haven’t yet and are planning to get either Itto, Gorou, Shenhe, or Yun Jin, you should go ahead and get 5 new Intertwined Fates / Acquaint Fates while you can.
Since the Inazuma update, Paimon’s Bargains Exchange Shop starting selling new materials dropped from the region’s mobs. Unless you’re really lazy to grind, I wouldn’t waste those precious Starglitter and Stardust as it would be better to save them up for other, more important materials.
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. Update 2.4 is expected to launch sometime in early January 2022 for all available platforms.
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Pokdepinion: Gonna boost my Barbara’s Constellation. Been needing that for a while but I always get distracted with other stuff in the game.
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New Dell Feature Lets You Control Your iPhone on PC

Apple has been known to not allow their ecosystem to open up to other devices. However, it looks Dell might be able to crack that with an upcoming feature that will be added to their line of PC / laptops via Dell Mobile Connect.
With Dell Mobile Connect, you can mirror your smartphone screen to your Dell laptop and a whole lot more. This was previously available on for Android smartphones but the upcoming update will have the same support for iPhones. This is interesting as even Apple’s own MacBooks aren’t capable of mirroring the iPhone screen on its own.
As for how Dell managed to pull this off is unknown at this point in time. As for what can be done with the app, you can easily send texts, make calls, and see notifications on both iPhones and Android smartphones. You can also drag photos, videos, and other files from your PC to your phone, and vice versa. This will work with Dell XPS, Inspiron, Vostro, and Alienware products.

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Apart from that, Dell will also be releasing Cinema Guide, a streaming media dashboard for Dell PCs / laptops. It is designed as a hub for all your services, similar to Roku, but purely software. Both are expected to available sometime in Spring 2020.
Pokdepinion: It’s kinda funny if Apple isn’t capable of mirroring iPhone displays to Macbooks, but it can be done in other laptops / PCs.
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Canon Malaysia warehouse sales on this September

If you are looking for a Canon product right now then you are in luck. Canon Malaysia will be holding a warehouse sale at Jaya Shopping Centre, offering up to 50% off on their products, at the Concourse area from 3rd September till 6th September.

Do you have an old Canon printer and wish to get a new one? Bring it to the warehouse sales and for trade-in and get 50% off on a new Canon Pixma printer.

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Razer Viper 8KHz With 8000Hz Polling Rate Launched At RM399

Razer has today announced their new proprietary Razer HyperPolling Technology, which debuts in the new Razer Viper 8KHz gaming mouse, which is the world’s first esports gaming mouse with true 8000Hz polling rate.
Razer Viper 8KHz Malaysia release
Razer has said that most manufacturers focused on making their gaming mouse more accurate and responsive, little consideration has been given to the frequency with which click and positional data is transmitted to the PC.
With higher polling rates, it can eliminate micro-stutters which in turn improves gameplay performance when a fraction of a second can be the difference between winning or losing.

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They’ve said that the new mouse comes with reduced input delay with just 1/8th of a milisecond instead of 1ms. The Razer Viper 8KHz comes with 2nd gen Razer Optical Mouse Switches and Razer Focus+ Optical Sensor, delivering speed to you.
Aside from that, it comes with 100% PTFE mouse feet, DPI up to 3200, on-board memory support, Razer Chroma RGB lighting, and a 1.8m Speedflex cable.
You can get the new Razer Viper 8KHz for the price of RM399 at authorized sellers as well as their official website.
We’ve previously reviewed the Razer Viper, Razer Viper Mini, and Razer Viper Ultimate. Do check them out by clicking on their links respectively.
Pokdepinion: For those who want games competitively or wants to gain the upper hand for that split second moment, this could be the gaming mouse for you.
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Sapphire Pulse RX550 review; 60fps on FHD is no longer a luxury!

Introduction

For years we have been on the hunt to achieve great frame rates and in the world of PC Master race, 30fps is a no go. In fact, we’d rather scale down our graphics quality, or reduce the resolution, but we want to achieve 60fps as much as possible. Then again, at the same time, we realize that 60fps comes as a luxury especially when we’re talking about Full HD environment. Exactly a year ago, we reviewed the ASUS ROG RX460 4GB which managed to achieve pretty solid frame rates on FHD and that was priced at RM741. And that was AMD’s 60 series GPU. Today, we have a 5xx generation 50 series GPU, introducing the Sapphire Pulse RX550 GPU that, for starters, will put you into awe with its size first.
Unboxing Sapphire Pulse RX550
As usual, we have prepared an unboxing video for your viewing pleasure because while pictures speaks a thousand words, a video speaks a million – at 30 fps here though :P

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Oh yes, this is a beautiful, minimalistic, functionally designed graphics card. The Sapphire Pulse RX550 has a single fan right in the middle of it, on top of a heatsink that is very visible through the fins. Surrounding this, you will see a rather neat silhouette of pulse design running across the unit. Surrounding this is a wedged design with a red line that gives the only finishing touch that the Sapphire Pulse RX550 needs! The shroud is all black with just ample clearance between it and the fan.

Considering its size and weight, there’s no backplate needed for support. There’s also no additional PCIe connectors which means this the Sapphire Pulse RX550 will draw all its power straight from the motherboard’s PCIe lane. It’s pretty definite by now that the Sapphire Pulse RX550 was never meant to be overclocked and it would consume at the very most, 50W of power theoretically. There are no complicated heat pipes on this GPU considering the power that it will be drawing.

For display connection, we have one DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI and one DVI port. The Sapphire Pulse RX550 does support AMD CrossFire technology over PCIe and does not need any CrossFire bridge. It also supports AMD LiquidVR technology and AMD Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) which I would consider pretty ambitious.
Test Machine
As usual, we will be using the PokdeRig for this purpose.
Hardware

Processor
Intel Core i7-5820K

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

Memory
Avexir Blitz 16GB DDR4

Storage
Seagate FireCuda 2TB SSHD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Software

OS
Windows 10 64bit with Creator’s Update

GPU Driver
Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 (WHQL)

Antivirus
Windows Defender

Utilities
Furmark, Fraps, ASUS GPU Tweak II, GPU-Z, OBS, Steam, Origin, Battle.Net

Game Tested
Battlefield 4, DOTA 2 Reborn, CS: GO, Overwatch

Card Specification

GPU Architecture
Polaris

GPU
Radeon RX 550

Memory
2GB GDDR5 @ 7Gbps

Memory Interfarce
128-bit

Base/Boost Clock
1206 MHz Boost Engine

Card Dimension
158(L) X 112(W) X 28 (H) mm

Power Consumption
65W

Performance
It is important to note that the Sapphire Pulse RX550 has a graphics processor that is made using the 3rd generation FinFET and has 14nm fabrication. It has 8 compute units and 512 stream processors and is capable of delivering up to 1.2 TFLOPS peak compute performance which is pretty remarkable for a GPU this size. But let me tell you this, if you’re running anything above Full HD, you should consider a much powerful GPU because this one is only perfect to run FHD and below. How perfect? Let me show you.
I ran a series of 4 usual games with some eSports titles. I tested this with Battlefield 4, CS:GO, DOTA 2 Reborn and Overwatch to see where this GPU takes us. Now let me remind you, ALL of the tests were done in ULTRA settings or shall I say, their maximum settings with 8X MSAA. Except for Overwatch which was also set to ULTRA but it also had EPIC beyond that which definitely didn’t cut the deal. The environment temperature has been tuned to 25°C for consistency. So, we’re talking about gaming on FHD at full blown graphics, let’s see!

Yep, we’re scoring 77fps at 1080p resolution with no scaling whatsoever and the game ran very smoothly. In fact, getting 60fps felt rather easy for the Sapphire Pulse RX550 to achieve! This was on ultra settings and 8x MSAA settings. There are parts when the frames would slightly drop to sub 48 when things get a little haywire, but ultimately it doesn’t interrupt the gameplay.

On Overwatch, like I mentioned earlier, it’s the only game that I didn’t set to “EPIC” but still “ultra” to synergise the terminologies. 71fps on Overwatch is pretty sweet for a puny little GPU! The max temperature I hit was 69°C.

Here’s where things get even more exciting. CS:GO was set to ultra settings and I actually managed to achieve an average of 146fps at 73°C on the Sapphire Pulse RX550! You can already imagine how smooth the gameplay was with these numbers.

And finally, we got an average of 64fps on the DOTA 2 Reborn with temperatures locking maximum at 68°C. To think that these results were not possible on a 50 series GPU last year is just mind blowing!
Now, let me tell you a bit on the dark side of the story too. The GPU was working really hard to deliver these frame rates and pushing it for hours, as the heat builds up more around it would definitely see a gradual difference over time. Also, consider the fact that we were running this on our PokdeRig which is constructed of monstrosity that definitely helps every bit to juice the last drop of performance from the GPU. Then again, throughout all my test, the average power draw that I hit on the Sapphire Pulse RX550 was a measly 31.53W!

The Sapphire Pulse RX550 is not only very good in it’s performance, it’s also rather very efficient! Of course, overclocking is out of the question and there’s also room for CrossFire if you need to double up the performance.
Conclusion
I am prone to using very high-end graphics card when I talk about gaming because I have a sweet spot that needs to be hit when I’m in front of the PC and ‘frustration’ is the total opposite end of this sweet spot. I remember, in 2016 I actually said once that the 50 series GPU will never be something that can satisfy me and I would always settle with at the very minimum, the 60 series cards. Today, I take my words back on that statement as I can clearly say here that the Sapphire Pulse RX550 was able to meet my minimum gaming needs and doing it rather efficiently while at it.

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It appears that Rockstar Games isn’t just hard at work developing Grand Theft Auto 6 as a new Bully game is reportedly in the works as well. Here’s what we know thus far.
Rockstar Games Reportedly Working on GTA 6 and New Bully Game

Sorry – Where did todays announcement say that it’s Rockstar’s next focus point? They said GTA 6 is in development.
I still standby that there’s something going on with the Bully series.
— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) February 4, 2022

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As many of you may know by now, Rockstar Games officially announced Grand Theft Auto 6 to the masses. Not much details were shared apart from a confirmation that the game is indeed being worked on behind the scenes. However, it appears that it might not be the only game Rockstar Games is cooking up.
According to renowned industry leaker Tom Henderson, there is definitely something happening with the Bully franchise behind the scenes, and that Grand Theft Auto 6 isn’t the company’s only focus.
With that being said however, it’s not necessarily Bully 2 or a remastered game. The way it’s being said sounds rather cryptic so it’s hard to tell what’s actually going on. For all we know, it might just be another Netflix adaptation. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.

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Pokdepinion: I really hope it’s a sequel since the original game is so good. There’s so much that can be done within the premise of an educational institute, maybe this time they can target college instead of school.

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Dali officially introduced — your one stop center for any questions about transportation

Do you guys remember the #FindDali hype campaign that saw digital ads all over Bangsar and other parts of the Klang Valley? If you go to finddali.my, it leads to page which had predominantly yellow and a little box for you to enter your questions. And Dali responds with really sassy answers. So as curious as we are, the identity of Dali was finally revealed.

It’s actually powered by SOCAR and its community. It is backed by an AI engine and a community that will help guide you to make better mobility choices. Dali brings people together to improve on the state of transportation in general. It’s like a forum, but smarter.
The main goal is to help people save time and money on commuting with community-sourced solutions to the problems that plague us everyday. Hopefully, one day, the solutions can get implemented to improve our lives.

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So if you have any queries, feel free to direct them to Dali. You will get a sassy answer from Dali, and you can also discuss with the community. Sounds like fun?

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Oh and we have a free car for you. Don’t say we bojio ya.
Pokdepinion: With all community platforms, it will take time to grow. Let’s see what Dali grows into.
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Steam Holiday Sale 2017 Is Now Running; The Last Wallet Hole for the Year

The Steam Holiday Sale 2017 is now up and running. Time to burn a hole through your wallets one last time before the year arrives. I mean, why not right?
Steam Holiday Sale 2017 Is Now Running

With the holiday season in full swing, Valve Corporation has announced a holiday sale on its digital distribution platform Steam. From now until 5th January 2018 @ 2 AM CST, which is 5th January 2018 @ 4PM Malaysia Time and those living in the GMT +8 timezone, save significantly on more than 100 games for PC, Linux, and Mac.
As the final month of the 2017 gaming year is about to conclude, gamers who did not have a chance to pick up the hottest releases of this year have the opportunity to purchase those games at a discounted price. Several titles released this year I recommend picking up include:

Cuphead – RM32.30
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – RM42.00
Life is Strange: Before the Storm – RM37.80
Prey – RM79.00
South Park: The Fractured But Whole – RM109.50
Tekken 7 – RM79.50
The Evil Within 2 – RM118.49
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – RM118.49

Of course, titles released this sale is not exclusive to 2017 release titles, so those looking to buy a couple of games that have been on their radar and wanted a break from more significant releases will surely find something worth picking up. However, here are a few of my recommendations:

Ultimate Chicken Horse – RM18.60
Vanquish – RM20.00
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – RM73.50
Portal 2 – RM3.80
Styx: Shards of Darkness – RM47.60

You can check out the full list of games on Steam’s official store page. Speaking of the Steam Holiday sale, if you are looking to buy a game for someone but you’re unsure what to get them, you can always get them a Steam gift card. This way, they can use it to buy the games that they are interested in.
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Pokdepinion: I have a lot of games I’m super tempted to get on Steam. With the Steam Holiday Sale 2017, now’s a better time more than any.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 users reporting crashes in games

While the availability of the GeForce RTX 3080 is relatively limited, those who got their hands on one are already reporting crashes when gaming. The issue seems to suggest an issue with the boost clocks, and it appears to be pretty widespread with users complaining that they are crashing to desktop for seemingly no reason other than their spanking new graphics card.
Interestingly the issue seems to only occur when the boost clocks goes above 2GHz. We didn’t encounter any issues with our GeForce RTX 3080 cards during testing, so it might actually be a bad batch of GPUs. Some have pointed towards driver issues, although we did test a TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 OC Edition on the Beta drivers before the release of the public version, as well as a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Eagle OC on the latest public drivers for the RTX 3080, without encountering similar issues.

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The issue appears to be affecting ZOTAC, MSI and EVGA as well NVIDIA Founders Edition cards, although it remains to be seen if other vendors’ cards are also affected. For now, it seems that downclocking the cards by 100MHz and disabling Hardware-accelerated GPU planning in Windows 10 alleviates the issue. NVIDIA and their board partners have yet to provide an official response, although we do expect a resolution soon.
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Pokdepinion: Early birds in tech are usually the ones that catches the bugs. Literally.
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iPhone XS Max Placed No. 2 on DxOMark – Loses Out to Huawei P20 Pro

iPhone XS Max Placed No. 2 on DxOMark

Whenever brands start promoting their new smartphones, we tend to hear about how good their camera is. Of course, we can never truly get a clear understanding unless we try it out ourselves. Alternatively, there are two popular options to know how good a camera can perform; reviews on Pokde.net and DxOMark score / ranking. This is in regards to the latter for the iPhone XS Max.
It’s no secret that the iPhone XS Max has some improvements in the camera department compared to its predecessor, the iPhone X, but to what extent is it better, and how does it fare against its rivals? Well, the iPhone XS Max has received a DxOMark score of 105 and is currently placed at no. 2 on their ranking.

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This effectively means that it managed to beat out the HTC U12+ as well as the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in the camera department overall. However, it’s still worth noting that it lost to the Huawei P20 Pro, a smartphone that has been available for a while now and can be purchased for about half the price.
Now, DxOMark is by no means an indication that you should be going for it if you want the best in photography / videography. If anything, it shows how well the camera works based on DxOMark’s testing methodology. You might actually like the look that the iPhone’s camera gives compared to the other phones, and you might even feel that some of the lower scoring devices work better in specific conditions.
Either way, at least we know that the camera on the iPhone XS Max performs well on an objective standard. In other words, if you’re looking to get a smartphone with a good camera, you most likely won’t be disappointed with it. Remember, a good photo requires good skill, not just a good camera.
If you want to check out the latest ranking on DxOMark for mobile devices, click right here to find out.
Pokdepinion: The Huawei P20 Pro is a tough cookie to beat in the camera department, but with the Mate 20 series coming out soon, it might see itself being subdued in the rankings by the same company that created it.
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ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero review – leave its competitors behind

ASUS ROG motherboards are some of the most prestigious motherboards in the market, and every enthusiast have surely dreamed of owning one. Even the entry level ROG motherboards, like the Maximus Hero boards, still carries a certain aura that ASUS fans swear by. Today, I have the new ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero with the latest Intel Z270 chipset, so let’s take a look at what it offers.
Unboxing

Instead of a dark red theme for the retail packaging, the new ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero now comes with a brand-new color theme. Some features are highlighted on the front side of the box, such as NVIDIA SLI and AMD Crossfire support, AURA RGB and 3D mount printing friendly.

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At the back, we have the board’s details and specifications printed out. Most highlighted features on the left are USB 3.1 front panel connector, ASUS AURA RGB, new SupremeFX codec and also 3D printing friendly.

Inside the box, we have all the following accessories:

User manual + quick installation guide
CableMod 20% coupon
1x driver DVD
Cables label sticker
Rear I/O cover
1x 2 slot SLI HB bridge
4x SATA cables
1x RGB extension cable
CPU installation tool
3D mounting screws
1x Cup coaster
1x ROG emblem sticker
1x ROG sticker sheet

Appearance

The new ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero is way more aggressive compare to the previous generation. The black and gun metal color theme really enhances the appeal of the motherboard. Aesthetically, it has improved a lot especially on the heatsinks’ designs and reinforced PCIe slots. Another very noticeable change is the very densely packed PCB.

Talking about the PCIe slots, the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero features 6 PCIe slots, of which three slots are wired as X16, X8, X8 and with the other three being PCIe X1 slots. ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero supports NVIDIA SLI in X8 X8 configuration, and AMD CrossfireX in X8 X8 X4 configuration. The best part of the SLI support here on this board is ASUS provides a HB SLI bridge to make full use of the latest NVIDIA Pascal cards in SLI. Two of the PCIe X16 are secured with ASUS PCIe SafeSlot reinforcement, and the other interesting feature is the open-ended PCIe X1 slots. They will allow for longer cards to be slotted in

Along the bottom of the motherboard we have the Start, Reset, Safe Boot, Retry button and Slow Mode switches. When you mess up when overclocking, the Safe Boot button is use to automatically boot into Safe Mode. The Retry button forces your system to boot immediately without cutting off the power. Lastly, the Slow Mode switch enables Slow Mode which helps when you are using liquid nitrogen. Keep it off if you aren’t on extreme cooling though.

ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero supports dual channel memory, and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM. Depending on which memory kits you install, the board offers supports for higher memory speeds up to 4133 MHz.

On the top right corner, we have Q-Code LED providing the usual 2-digit display to diagnose the system status. MemOK! button helps you easily fix RAM-induced system boot failures or just reset the XMP profile with a single press. Also, if you notice under the Q-Code LED we have the Multicolored Q-LED which indicates the power status and potential problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device, for a faster and smoother diagnosis in the event of system failure.

For storage, ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero has the maximum number of six SATA ports natively supported by the Z270 chipset. Two M.2 Socket 3 with M key, runs on PCIe 3.0 X4 mode. One of the slot supports up to 2280 storage supports and the other one supports up to 22110 devices. Both M.2 slots are ready for Intel Optane Memory.

ASUS has bravely introduced the USB 3.1 Type-C front header connector. The reason ASUS did this is because they have partnered up with several case manufacturers to fully utilize the ASUS AURA RGB and the USB Type-C connector. Examples of supported cases are the NZXT N450 and InWin 805i. This USB 3.1 Type-C front header is controlled by a add-on ASMedia ASM2142 controller chip, as the Z270 chipset doesn’t offer support for USB 3.1.

ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero has two RGB headers at the top and bottom of the board for RGB illumination. Powered by ASUS AURA technology, customizability is top notch. However, please do pay attention when plugging in your RGB LED strip, as I stupidly killed my RGB LED strip when testing the board. The header does nothing to prevent you from accidentally connecting the connector the wrong way. Well. at least I know it’s my own fault, and didn’t upload a status or a video that blindly blames ASUS for my own mistake.

ASUS promises improved audio on the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero with the new SupremeFX S1220 codec that delivers an exceptional 120dB signal-to-noise-ratio and also a low-dropout-regulator for cleaner power delivery.

The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero is ready for 3D printed accessories with three 3D Mount screw ports located across the board. ASUS has gone nuts with the cooling available on this board, sprinkling the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero with one CPU fan connector, a secondary CPU OPT fan connector, three chassis fan connectors, one H_AMP fan connector for more powerful fans that need more than 1A, one W_PUMP+ connector meant for watercooling pumps and one AIO_PUMP connector which is pretty self-explanatory.

The back-panel features another USB 3.1 Type-C connector along with one USB3.1 Type-A controlled by the second ASMedia ASM2142 chip. Then we have the usual four USB 2.0 connectors, four USB 3.0 connectors controlled natively by Intel Z270. For the Ethernet, ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero use an Intel I219V, protected by ASUS Anti-surge LANGuard and optimized via ROG GameFirst Technology. As usual we have the clear CMOS button and USB BIOS Flashback button, while the unusual part being the board doesn’t come with a built-in Wi-Fi module. Instead, ASUS just provides an empty M.2 E-key slot for your Wi-Fi module. For display output, it has the standard one DisplayPort and one HDMI port.

As the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero is an entry level ASUS ROG motherboard, it doesn’t come with a motherboard backplate like the higher end ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula.
Test Machine
Hardware

Processor
Intel Core i7-7700K

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero

Memory
Avexir Blitz 32GB (8x 4GB)

Storage
Seagate FireCuda 1TB 3.5″ SSHD

Power Supply
Cooler Master CM V850

Cooler
Cooler Master Seidon 120XL

Software

OS
Windows 10 64-bit

GPU driver
NVIDIA 376.33

Antivirus
Windows Defender

Utilities
CPU-Z, HWmonitor

Software used
LinX, Cinebench, Realbench

BIOS Interface

ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero UEFI BIOS interface is very similar to the ASUS ROG Strix Z270E’s. It has a robust design and it’s very responsive. Overclocking is made easy on the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero with the EZ Tuning Wizard. You just need to click and follow the instructions, and let ASUS UEFI handle the increase in system performances. Switching over to the Ai Tweaker, there is also an option for an automatic 5GHz overclocking profile but geeks being geeks, I’d rather do it manually.
Performance
For a quick performance test, I ran ROG RealBench and CineBench R15 at stock clock and 5.0Ghz (Turbo off). I was able to achieve 5.0GHz at 1.275v. I wish I was able to push further but the 91°C I was hitting under load was not encouraging. If I get the opportunity to play with this board and better cooling, I would definitely like to see how far can I go.
Stock

5.0GHz

Board Software
Most people prefer not to install any bundled software as they claim it’s nothing but plain bloatware. ASUS has put a lot of hard work into their ROG software and I did find most of them being really useful. I’m using the DVD installer and from here you can pick any software you want to install and leave out the ones you don’t need.
ASUS AURA RGB

ASUS is on a consistent pursuit in delivering RGB lightning illumination throughout your system. So much, that ASUS is even working together with some case manufacturers and computer accessories companies to make the RGB synchronization way more seamless and easy. With the new AURA software, now you can customize the lighting for your motherboard, graphics card, fan, cooler, mouse, keyboard and even computer case by just connecting the RGB header to the on-board ASUS RGB header. Configuring and customizing the effect is really easy!
ASUS RAMcache

The latest exclusive ASUS RAMcache 2 is one of the features I love the most! it seriously delivers mind-blowing performance! First you select the drive you want to cache and put the amount of RAM you want to allocate. Once the cache has kicked in, the speed can go up to 7000 MB/s read and write! The only limitation is the amount of RAM you have in your system!
ASUS RAMDisk

ASUS RAMDISK II creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your system, giving you performance faster than any SSD. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD’s life by sparing it from excessive drive operations. If you have lots of RAM, this is definitely a feature that is worth using.
ASUS KeyBot II

KeyBot II is a built-in microprocessor that provides an instant upgrade to your keyboard. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific functions or even several tasks at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU overclocking, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode.

But before using this feature, first you must use connect you keyboard to the correct USB port (refer to the I/O shield) and enable S5 mode in BIOS.
ASUS AI Suite III/ Dual Intelligent 5

A full-fledged software for your ASUS PC build. You can monitor, adjust, maintain, update software and view system information through the AI Suite III. Everything you need to know about the computer performance can be found through this software, and you can even overclock your system from within Windows.
Conclusion
ASUS has done a very good job of keeping the ROG’s standard high. Even though ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero just an entry level motherboard in ASUS’ ROG Maximus portfolio, they didn’t ditch any crucial features to cut costs. The clear example is the USB 3.1 Type-C front header and ASUS AURA RGB, both features that most of the competition lack. What’s even more interesting is the new ASUS ROG Certified Program as ASUS working together with many of the world’s component makers to bring memory modules, cases and cooling equipment designed and optimized to provide the best gaming experience with ASUS ROG systems.

In term of performance, ASUS did an excellent job for overclocking. It’s feature rich with loads of headers, jumper, buttons and switch made overclocking this board an exceptional experience. Also, being able to overclock an engineering unit of Intel Core i7 7700K to 5.0GHz with only 1.275V when many other boards faced difficulty, the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero definitely shows potential for extreme overclocking. The only part I really want to mention is the lack of a WiFi module on the board. ASUS has prepared a M.2 E-Key for it for you to add it yourself, but it’s better to have a Wi-Fi module included.

ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero is priced at RM 1428, which might seem rather expensive for some people. But still, I believe that the price is well justified for everything ASUS offered with the board. Despite the “entry-level” moniker I used, it is still very feature-packed. ASUS also included extra goodies in the ROG Maximus IX Hero packaging, and I really love the unboxing experience. I award the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero with our Gold Pokdeward, our highest award.
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[UPDATED] Sony unleashes new 135mm f/1.8 G Master lens

Portrait photographers, rejoice. Sony has just announced their latest 135mm f/1.8 G Master lens for their full-frame E-mount interchangeable lens system. This is the first 135mm f/1.8 released by Sony for the E-mount system, with the previous ZEISS Batis 135mm f/2.8 coming in with a smaller aperture.

The new G Master lens comes with an 11-blade aperture, allowing for a more natural looking bokeh. It touts a floating focus mechanism too, making it possible to achieve a minimum focus distance of just 0.7m. Sony also promises corner-to-corner sharpness with XA, Super ED glass and ED glass elements.

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With such a wide aperture and long focal length, a precise focusing mechanism is all the more important for usability. Sony has equipped the 135mm f/1.8 G Master with dual XD linear motors for fast, quiet and accurate focusing, making it easier to maintain focus on moving subjects. For those who prefer to get their hands dirty, there are plenty of controls on the barrel itself for an intuitive shooting experience.
The lens will be shipping in late April, with a price tag of $1900, with 1 cent of change. Well, it’s still cheaper than a Galaxy Fold, right?
Sony 135mm f/1.8 G Master Specifications

E-mount, full-frame
13 glass elements, 10 groups
82mm filter diameter
0.7m minimum focus range, 0.25x maximum magnification ratio
127mm long, 89.5mm wide
950g weight
$1899.99 (~RM7731)

Any portrait photography enthusiasts out there looking to get this lens here in Malaysia?
UPDATE: Malaysian availability and Pricing
The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM will be offered in Malaysia starting 15th April, priced at RM7999.
Pokdepinion: Will Sony ever release a standard zoom with a wide fixed aperture for APS-C users?
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Endless Space Collection is Free for PC Gamers – Offer Is Ending Soon

Endless Space Collection is Free for PC Gamers

If you’re a fan of turn-based 4X strategy games and are looking for a new game to sink your teeth in but don’t want to spend any money, then today is your lucky day. You can get Endless Space Collection for free if you’re a PC gamer.
All you have to do is claim the game at Humble Bundle and the game will be yours forever. You may need to subscribe to their newsletter if prompted but even then, you can always unsubscribe to it after claiming the game anyway.
For those of you who aren’t aware of what Endless Space Collection is about, here’s a synopsis of it right below here:

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This galaxy is ancient, and its first intelligent life was the civilization we call the Endless. Long before our eyes gazed upon the stars they flew between them, though all that remains of this people is what we call Dust. A substance found scattered or in forgotten temples, it once gave powers to admirals and galactic governors. The galaxy will belong to the faction that can take control of the Dust and uncover its secrets.
Endless Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the Endless universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
Endless Space Collection will be available for free on Humble Bundle from now until 14th September 2019 at precisely 10AM Pacific Time. For those of you in Malaysia / GMT+8 timezone, that will be 15th September 2019 at precisely 1AM instead. The free giveaway may end early if stocks run out so be sure to be quick. For an easier time to claim the game, click right here to head straight to the game page on Humble Bundle.
Pokdepinion: It’s a free game, so I’m definitely not going to turn it down. You should definitely act quick.
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AMD’s Navi 32 Chip Was Spotted In A Small Corner Of Recently-Published Video
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If you have been paying attention, AMD’s RDNA3 GPU release so far has left a big gap in between the Navi 31-powered RX 7900 series and the Navi 33-powered RX 7600. Navi 32 supposedly sits in the middle – but the company has not officially mentioned the existence of this die up until this point. Still, a video from Forbes apparently has shown a bare Navi 32 die in a B-roll shot of various AMD chiplets, as spotted by Hoang Anh Phu.
As AMD made no announcements on the Navi 32 chip whatsoever, it took nearly two weeks for someone to discover the existence of the die in this video which was published back in May 31, 2023. In the image above we see various chiplets, including EPYC Bergamo (outermost, cut off), EPYC Genoa, two AM5 CPUs and a single AM4 CPU with slightly different designs. On the bottom right is the Navi 32 chip that features four MCD (memory chiplet dies) around the GCD (graphics chiplet die).

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Videocardz made measurements and came up with around 200mm² for the GCD, and 350mm² if all four MCDs’ die area are counted together. The chip reportedly will feature 60 CUs, 3840 SPs, 256-bit memory bus (which should correlate to 16GB of VRAM), and likely will be powering RX 7800 or RX 7700 should both models eventually arrive.
You can see the chiplet for yourself with the video below (jump to 1:30):

Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: An interesting point to note – Bergamo wasn’t officially announced until last night at this writing (in AMD’s keynote) – which AMD didn’t opt to cover it under embargoes in this clip apparently.
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Nintendo Switch Consoles To Face Shortage Warns Nintendo

Getting a console in 2021 has been hard, I think we all know that by now. The reason? Well one of them is because of the ongoing global chip shortage, making company’s harder to produce more units. Despite being launched for quite some time now, it appears that the Nintendo Switch will be joining the list of hard-to-find consoles.
Nintendo Switch to face shortage

The global chip shortage has affected the console industry quite severely where it has caused unit shortages. When you have that issues, you then have to face the dreaded scalpers where they know the items that are on their hands are limited thus should have a higher price (than retail).

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In their earnings call, Nintendo has warned that the Nintendo Switch supplies would face issues due to the chip shortage for this year in 2021. They’ve said that the hardware production “might be affected by obstacles to the procurement of parts, including the increase in global demand for semiconductor components”.
Nintendo has reported 28.8 million Switch consoles sold during its previous fiscal year. There’s no way to assure that there will be a stock shortage for the console but if you want to avoid paying a large sum of money (than retail price), you might want to get the Switch as soon as you can.
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Pokdepinion: I feel that in Nintendo Switch’s case, it isn’t (or wouldn’t be) as severe as PS5 or Xbox Series X are facing. This is due to the fact of how long the Switch has been in the market already, I feel that a majority of gamers would have gotten the console by now if it was on their mind. Hopefully it won’t come with price tags that’s absurd in the market soon..
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