Right around this time last year, Redmi jumped into the ultrabook market with the RedmiBook 14. One year later, Redmi has refreshed its first ultrabook. The new RedmiBook 14 II (2020) looks somewhat the same but now comes with a Ryzen chipset. Let’s check out more about the specs, features, price, and expected availability of RedmiBook 14 II (2020) in Nepal.
RedmiBook 14 2020 Overview
Design and Display
RedmiBook 14 2020 doesn’t look any different than its predecessor. You may say both of them have been heavily inspired by Apple’s MacBook Pro. It comes with a 14-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The bezels around the screen are slim, contributing to the 90.6% screen to body ratio.
It features an all-metal body with a toy-textured finish on top. Its light at 1.2 kg and is available in Moonlight Silver.
Performance and Memory
Redmi has been tight-lipped about the exact chipset use in the device. But it will be one of the AMD’s Ryzen 4000U mobile chipsets. The chipsets are based on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture and manufactured using the 7nm process. It features a Ryzen 5 processor, most probably one of R5 4500U and R5 4600U. The processor will come with one of AMD’s integrated Radeon graphics.
The Redmibook 14 2020 will have up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512 GB Solid State Drive for storage. You also get three performance modes that you can toggle between using the Fn + K combination.
Cooling
Redmi 14 2020 features heat pipes of 8mm diameter, which can increase the heat transfer by about 35% compared to heat pipes with 6mm diameter. Redmi has also increased the fan size on this one. The new Ryzen 14 comes with 30% lager fans. With a larger fans, the device manages to push out 22% more air volume even when the speed is reduced by 6%. Thus, you get both quiet and efficient cooling.
Battery
RedmiBook 14 gets its juice from its 48Whr battery, which the company claims, can offer up to 11 hours of battery life. It will feature a 65W mini power adapter that supports IC fast charging. The mini adapter makes it easy for users to carry the laptop around without having to fit the bulky wires with it. The fast charging technology can charge the device up to 50% within 33 minutes.
Redmi has included a 2 x 2 MIMO dual-antenna connection for a faster and stable WiFi network. You also get professional stereo experience with DTS sound.
Specifications in a nutshell:
Design and Build: All-metal body with a toy-textured finish
Weight: 1.2kg
Display: 14-inch Anti-Glare Display, 90.6% screen to body ratio
Resolution: Full HD panel (1920 x 1080)
CPU: Ryzen 4000 series
GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
RAM: 8 GB / 16 GB
Storage: 512 GB SSD (SATA)
Battery: 48 Watt-hour
Ports: 2 x USB C, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.1 , 1 x HDMI, 1 x 3.5mm jack
Color: Moonlight Silver
RedmiBook 14 II Price & Availability (2020 Edition)
RedmiBook 14 2020 is now available for order in China, where its price is 3,799 Yuan for 8/512GB variant and 3,999 Yuan for 16/512GB variant. In Nepal, we expect the price of RedmiBook 14 2020 to around Rs. 67,000 and Rs. 73,000 for 8GB and 16GB variants, respectively.
Before getting to understand noise cancellation, a bit of background. Contrary to what The Weeknd says, the city is rarely “cold and empty”. In fact, it is almost always so crowded and noisy that it’s challenging to salvage a moment of peace. Well, the ongoing lockdown or stay-home directives have helped bring the noise pollution down by a bit.
Still, “noise” will forever remain a part of our lives and we’ll actively look to mitigate its consequences. Be it by wrapping your hands around your ears or slapping in a pair of earbuds, headphones, or other similar products at your disposal. And the latter is definitely the ideal choice of the two; especially if you’re someone whose work environment or community is prone to loud noises. If only there was a proper technology for the cancellation of such noise!
The importance of hearing protection
Besides acquiring a personal sense of comfort & quietness, subjecting one’s ears to noise cancellation is also important with regards to hearing protection. There have been multiple medical research confirming the adverse effects of prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
From increased stress to the loss in productivity, to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), such submission to loud & consistent noise is harmful to our health.
As a result, noise protection is an important facet of maintaining a healthy lifestyle; which surprisingly seems to have grabbed a less-than-required level of attention.
Thermal Earmuffs
Here, you don’t need an expensive set of headphones to experience noise-canceling at work. As a matter of fact, even the thermal earmuffs that we wear during winter to keep our ears warm provides passive noise cancellation. But we’ll discuss that in greater detail later on. Noise-canceling headphones, on the other hand, help eliminate unwanted sounds in the environment to deliver a noise-free listening experience. It uses techniques like active noise control, soundproofing, or a combination of both.
What is “soundproofing”?
Soundproofing is a simple approach to block out sound using noise barriers or damping technologies. Though professional studios have a lot more intricate & technical outlook to soundproofing, it is as simple as the infamous application of egg cartons on the wall. Well, that’s a debunked myth, though it does help in reducing echoes and defusing soundwaves by spreading them out. Having said that, it is nowhere near effective as acoustic foams.
Hello, Noise Cancellation!
Moving on, active noise control is where it gets interesting. The technology dates back as far as 1936 when a German inventor by the name of Paul Lueg obtained a patent on canceling noise by inverting the soundwaves’ polarity.
But it was only theoretical and the world would have to wait 50 more years for Dr. Amar Bose & the team to come up with a prototype headset with built-in ANC for airline pilots. Does that name sound familiar? Yeah, Dr. Amar Bose is the founder of Bose Corporation—which has become almost synonymous with noise cancellation technologies in the audio industry.
Passive Noise Cancellation (Noise Isolation)
So, in terms of consumer-grade headphones, there are two types of noise cancellation; passive and active. Passive noise cancelation (or as many people call it “noise isolation”) is a way to block ambient noise without any kind of power source.
Actually, it relies solely on the principle of forming a seal against your ear so that soundwaves cannot penetrate through as much. Such headphones come with extra padding which completely encloses your ears. And with that, many people may find it uncomfortably bulky.
With its design, passive noise cancellation is ideal for isolating irregular, high-frequency sound.
And depending on the design of a headphone, it can block out varying degrees of noise levels. You see, because there are earbuds and headphones of different designs, their noise isolation capacity varies as well. For instance, an in-ear headphone with a silicone, foam, or plastic ear tip goes directly into your ear canals and stops certain levels of soundwaves from passing.
Effectiveness of in-ear headphones
However, this entirely depends on the degree of seal you can get. With everyone’s ears shaped differently, one uniform design of an in-ear headphone will not result in an equal degree of noise isolation. That’s why a personalized fit is crucial for these to deliver on their promise. And thus, manufacturers ship them with ear tips of different sizes so that they’ll fit properly. On average, these headphones block anywhere between 10 to 15dB of noise.
On-ear vs Over-ear Headphones
Then you have your full-on headphones with a comparatively big and bulky form factor. It can be categorized into two types: on-ear and over-ear. And they’re pretty self-explanatory as well, to be honest. On-ear headphones have a smaller ear pad/cup which rests on top of your ears.
JBL Tune 500BT On-Ear Headphone
These emphasize delivering a more “natural” stereo sound directly into your ears while sacrificing for noise isolation properties. Meanwhile, over-ear headphones have a significantly large ear pad and a much thicker headband that fully covers the ears. With an optional boom arm mic.
Types of Over-ear Headphone
Over-ear headphones can be further divided into open-back and closed-back designs. The first one has CNC holes or perforations/grills on the outer shell, which freely lets in the air around the speaker element.
The reason behind this is to give a much more natural & clear listening experience since it doesn’t let the pressure build up inside the ear cup to result in echoes or other white noises. All of this comes at the clear disadvantage of possibly noise-riddled audio. Open-back headphones are therefore only suitable for listening in a quiet setting, despite their excellence in sound quality.
Closed-back headphones, on the other hand, are completely sealed around the back with large ear cups and an insulated shell of plastic or metal that covers your ears. As you can imagine, these perform far better in terms of noise cancellation compared to its counterpart. The physical structure of these headphones alone helps to reduce noise somewhere between 8 to 12dB.
However, its major drawback is that closed-back headphones are significantly bulkier and can be uncomfortable to wear for a long time due to heat and perspiration around the ears.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Those were about passive noise isolation. Now let’s move on to active noise cancellation (ANC). It doesn’t just rely on the headphone’s padding to restrict the in-flow of noise. These have microphones that “actively” listen to incoming sound and process them to phase out ambient noises – based on the same reverse soundwave polarity theory proposed by Paul Lueg that we talked about earlier.
The thing each, sound travels as longitudinal or transverse waves (depending on the medium), each with its own peak/crest and valley/trough. Here, a “peak” is the highest point while a “valley” is the lowest point in a wave cycle.
Under ANC, it uses microphone(s) to analyze the sound pattern of incoming noise and then uses software-based processing to generate a soundwave that is the exact opposite (180º) to “cancel” each other out. This phenomenon is more popularly known as “destructive interference”.
ANC Principle [Image Credit: Analog IC Tips]Consequently, what you get is noise-free audio. You don’t need to crank up the volume to max to be able to enjoy your music without any disturbance anymore.
Well… not quite much.
You see, ANC only works best against consistent and low-frequency noises,
where the internal mechanism of the headphone is powerful enough to produce the counter-waves. For that reason, it is ineffective against the high pitch and sudden transient noises; while almost completely blocking out noises from airplane engines, generators, ceiling fans, railways, etc.
Feedforward ANC
Like how passive noise isolation differs according to the physical design of the headphone itself, ANC implementation varies based on the placement of the mic. Three of them, to be exact.
Under Feedforward ANC, the mic is placed outside the ear cup which listens to incoming noise before it gets through the speaker system and uses a digital signal processor (DSP) or similar hardware to create the anti-noise. It is great for reducing mid-frequency noise up to 1-2kHz and is easy to implement into earbuds that have a relatively smaller surface area to install the mic inside the ear cup.
Feedforward ANC [Image Credit: Jabra]Unfortunately, it’s susceptible to failure if the wearer puts on the headphone incorrectly. Or if the noise is coming in at a weird angle. If someone puts on the headphone with a loose fit, feedforward ANC will fail hopelessly as it cannot process such a high frequency of noise. Also, because of its placement and a comparatively quicker response to noise signals, feedforward ANC is sensitive to wind howls and other sudden high-frequency noises.
Feedback ANC
To counter the defects of this, Feedback ANC comes with an exact opposite working principle. Here, the microphone is placed inside the ear cup itself, next to the speaker system. With this, manufacturers need not worry about issues like the headphone’s fit, wind howls, etc. Its main advantage is that the captured noise is exactly the same as what the listener hears. Therefore, feedback ANC can adapt to the variations and correct the signal as necessary.
Feedback ANC [Image Credit: Jabra]Having said that, it has its downfalls too. Since the mic is so close to the speaker, it has a lesser reaction time to process the incoming noise. What’s more, that placement may also result in the dreadful feedback noise (that sharp, screeching, high-pitched noise you may have heard in the sound system).
That’s because the system may pick up its own anti-noise signal. Feedback ANC is also incapable of processing mid-frequency noise; compared to the one above and is only reliable for low-frequency noises.
Hybrid ANC
Finally, there is the Hybrid ANC. And as you might’ve guessed already, it is the combination of Feedforward and Feedback ANC. Here a microphone is placed on both, inside and outside of the ear cup. As a result, it provides all the pros of the two, without any of the downsides. Better range of noise attenuation, insignificance to how someone wears the headphone – you name it, hybrid ANC delivers it.
Hybrid ANC [Image Credit: Jabra]But that doesn’t mean it is completely free of any drawbacks. The most noteworthy one, being the cost. Besides the increase in the number of microphones, it is also crucial that they be of high quality to circumvent unwanted white noise. The headphone itself requires more power to be able to handle all the additional processing tasks too. And all of this reflects on the final cost of the headphone.
How do you get the best noise cancellation?
So, with everything we’ve discussed so far – what are the recipes for the best noise-canceling headphone?
Certainly, one with a closed-back design & hybrid ANC sounds like the obvious choice.
Despite that, there are a couple of other variables to consider as well. First, most manufacturers opt for DSP to counter noise signals despite its flaws. For example, it is notably hungry for power thus reducing the headphone’s overall battery life. Additionally, it also introduces an avenue for the delay as the noise signal has to be first converted to digital for processing, then back to analog to be sent into the listener’s ears.
There is a solution though. Analog signal processing gives an instant reaction to noise and also gives a better battery endurance while being a little rigid to change & difficult to engineer. More importantly, a noise-canceling headphone has to sound good as well.
Though the closed-back design is friendly to noise cancellation, its audio performance is slightly inferior to open-back headphones. That’s because it leaves little room for the speaker’s diaphragm to vibrate. In other words, you get weaker bass. Fortunately, manufacturers have found a workaround to this problem by creating a vent for letting out the trapped air; which thus gives the diaphragm more room to vibrate.
Final Words
Wrapping it all up, choosing a noise-canceling headphone is a pretty simple process. You gotta be confident in what type of music you mostly listen to, where do you see using it at most times, and what form factor you’re comfortable with. For casual use indoors, one with passive noise isolation will do just fine. Although, if you’re someone who travels a lot (road or airways) or someone who works in a particularly noisy environment, then you’ll need one with a decent ANC capability.
Lately, Ryzen’s Renoir 4000 series processors for laptops have taken the chipset industry by storm. They may not be the most powerful chipset out there, but the performance to price ratio that they offer has made them open new avenues for laptop manufacturers. Today, Redmi unveiled RedmiBook 16, which is powered by Ryzen 4000 processor. Read along to find out more about the specs, features, expected price in Nepal, and availability of RedmiBook 16 2020.
RedmiBook 16 2020 Overview
With their Zen 2 architecture, Ryzen made quite a comeback in the desktop chipset market. Ryzen’s 4000 series of mobile chipsets are also based on the same architecture, but for some reason, there aren’t a lot of devices that use them. The exception being Asus Zephyrus G14.
The collaboration between Redmi and Ryzen for the RedmiBook Ryzen Edition was announced as early as last year. Both brands are known for bang-for-bucks offerings.
Design and Display
The RedmiBook 16 2020 is the first laptop from Redmi to feature a 16-inch display. The laptop is quite thin for the screen size that it has. Redmi has reduced the bezels around the screen. The top and side bezels are hardly noticeable. But the bottom bezels do stand out than the rest.
RedmiBook 16 2020 offers a screen to body ratio of 90%. The display covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut. The display packs in 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and has a wide 178-degree field of view.
Performance and Memory
RedmiBook 16 is available in two variants. One variant comes with Ryzen R7 4500U while the other makes use of R7 4700U. Both APUs are based on AMD’s Zen 2 microarchitecture and manufactured using the 7nm process. R7 4700U features eight cores/8 threads and a base clock frequency of 2.0 GHz (Max 4.1 GHz). R7 4500U has a lower core count (6 cores / 6 threads), and its speed ranges from 2.3 GHz (base speed0 to 4.0 GHz. Both come equipped with integrated Radeon Graphics. The graphics on the R7 4700U has a higher graphics core and has better top speed.
It will come with three performance modes – Quiet, Balanced, and Full Speed. One can toggle between these modes using the combination of the Function key and K key. The 8mm heat pipes on the RedmiBook 16 provides better heat dissipation than standard 6mm pipes. The larger fan size also pushes out more air while being quieter.
Ports and Others
RedmiBook 16 comes features two USB Type-A ports, two Type-C ports, an HDMI port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. With the 46 Watt-hour battery, Redmi has promised battery life of about 12 hours. You will be able to charge the device via one of the Type-C ports. Redmi has included a 65W mini power adapter in the box. It can charge the laptop up to 50% inside 38 minutes. The laptop has a fingerprint sensor but you can also use your Mi Band to unlock it.
RedmiBook 16 2020 Specifications:
Display: 16.1″ display, 90% screen to body ratio, 100% sRGB, 178-degree viewing angle
Weight:1.8 kg
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U/ AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics
RAM: 8 / 16GB RAM
Keyboard: 1.55mm key travel
Storage: 512 GB SSD
Ports: 2 x USB Type-A ports, 2 x Type-C ports, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: 12 hours
Powerd Adapter: 65W mini adapter
RedmiBook 16 Price & Availability
RedmiBook 16 2020 is now available for pre-order in China where its starting price is 3,799 Yuan for the base variant. The top model costs around 4499 Yuan. We expect the price of RedmiBook 16 2020 to be around Rs. 65,000 for the base variant and Rs. 77,000 for the top model, if it launches in Nepal.
There’s no doubt that 5G is the future of connectivity. And most smartphone manufacturers are producing devices capable of using its features. However, most of those devices usually fall in the top-end price segment. The number of cost-effective smartphones that support 5G is quite literally non-existent. Well, rather it was I must say. That’s because Huawei recently launched its new smartphone, the Enjoy Z. It is the company’s latest 5G smartphone that will be available at under $300. Now, despite being a mid-segment smartphone, it does offer some high-end specs too.
Huawei Enjoy Z Overview
The device has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Its screen offers a refresh rate of 90Hz and its touch response rate is 180Hz. Furthermore, the display has a small waterdrop notch to house the 16MP selfie camera. Sadly, there isn’t an in-display fingerprint sensor as the screen is an LCD panel. Rather, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The rear camera module on the back is a triple-camera array. It consists of a 48MP (wide) primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The module is completed by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. And as mentioned above, the front camera is a 16MP selfie shooter.
Under the hood, the Huawei Enjoy Z is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC. The chipset is built on a 7nm process and has an integrated modem. And it is due to that integrated modem the processor supports dual-mode 5G. Furthermore, the device also sports a huge battery of 4000mAh that supports 22.5W Fast Charging.
The device will be available in 2 RAM variants. One with 6GB and the other one with 8GB RAM. The storage options are of 64GB and 128GB. However, users can expand the memory of the device up to 256GB using a nano memory.
Specifications:
Display: 6.5″ IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels); 90Hz refresh rate
Rear Camera: Triple, 48 MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture & PDAF + 8 MP Ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture + 2MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture
Colors: Breathing Crystal, Midnight Black, Dark Blue
Huawei Enjoy Z Price and Availability
The Huawei Enjoy Z will go on sale in China from June 1. However, it is already available for pre-booking in Vmall. The price of its base variant i.e 6GB/64GB configuration is CNY 1,699 ($238). Similarly, the 6GB/128GB variant is available for CNY 1,899 ($266). And the high-end 8GB/128GB variant is available for CNY 2,199 ($308).
Ever since its introduction, Realme has been among the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the world. And the company isn’t satisfied with just that. Realme has not wasted any time to expand its portfolio beyond smartphone and accessories. Realme wants to follow in the footsteps of its direct rival, Redmi, in becoming a lifestyle brand. Taking a step further Realme has now launched a smart TV. The Realme TV will runs on Android and is available in India. Let’s find out more about the Realme Smart TV along with specs, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal.
Realme Smart TV Overview
Realme has been clear about its mission to become the Larget Tech-Lifestyle brand in India. It is working with the slogan of “Realme for Every Indian for the year 2020”. Other than smartphones and mobile accessories, the company will be focusing on IoT devices and software. The highlight of Realme’s latest event was the Realme TV.
Design and Display
Realme TV features a slim body with a bezel-less design. It is available in two screen sizes – 43-inch, and 32-inch. The former has Full HD resolution while the latter features HD resolution. The screen offers a wide viewing angle of 178-degree.
The Realme LED TVs comes with the Chroma Boost feature that is said to improve contrast and saturation level of the contents being displayed. The brightness on these screens can go up to 400 nits, which the company claims is 20% brighter than average levels on other TV in the same price segment. It supports both HDR10 and HLG video decoding.
Specs
Realme TV is powered by an unnamed MediaTek processor. It is a 64-bit processor and features four ARM Cortex – A53 cores. Could it be the new MT5670 that OnePlus used in its own smart TV? Even if our assumption is correct, the MT5670 is technically less powerful than the Amlogic T972 processor, which appears in Xiaomi TVs such as the Redmi Smart TV MAX. We believe it is the MediaTek MT5670, which was used in the OnePlus TV. The processor is paired with Mali-470 MP3 GPU and comes bearing 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
Realme TV comes equipped with a quad-speaker setup. All four surround sound speakers combine for the output capacity of 24W. The stereo speakers also come with Dolby Atmos sound support.
Features
Realme TV runs Android 9.0. It comes with popular streaming services pre-installed, which includes Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. There is a Chromecast feature that lets you play your smartphone’s content on TV.
Realme has also released an app called Realme Link that will act as a universal controller for its IoT devices. You will also be able to control your Realme TV using the app.
Resolution: FHD for 43-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) / HD for 32-inch (1366 x 768 pixels)
Dimensions : – 43-inch: 967.5 x 604 x 233mm (w/ stand); 967.5 x 560 x 87-inches (w/o stand)
– 32-inch: 730 x 469 x 161mm (w/ stand); 730 x 432 x 88-inches (w/o stand)
Wall mount size:100 * 100mm / 200 * 200mm
Weight:
-32-inch: 3.6 kg (w/o stand); 3.7 kg (w/ stand)
– 43-inch: 6.7 kg (w/o stand); 6.8 kg (w/ stand)
Sound: 2 x 12W Stereo Speakers; Dolby Audio
OS: Android 9.0
Processor: Quad-core Mediatek processor with ARM COrtex – A53
Storage: 1GB RAM, 8GB Memory
HDR: Yes (HDR10)
Power: 74W for 43-inch / 45W for 32-inch
Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
I/O Ports: 3x HDMI, 2x USB, 1x LAN , 1x AV, 1x SPDIF, 1x AV, 1x ANT
Realme Smart TV Price and Availability
Realme Smart TV will be available for purchase in India from June 2nd where its price is INR 12,999 for the 32-inch variant and INR 21,999 for the 43-inch variant. We expect the price of Realme TV in Nepal to be around NPR 30,000 and NPR 45,000 for 32-inch and 43-inch variants respectively.
If you plan to go hunting for PC parts for your new gaming build, you would realize that it isn’t easy to get gaming components in Nepal. For your help, we are tracking down PC components that are available via official channels in Nepal, and list them so that you can easily compare them and get what suits you the best, without much hassle. This post contains all the PC cases from Cooler Master, along with their specs, and price that you can buy in Nepal.
Cooler Master Overview
Cooler Master is a hardware manufacturer that has been operational since 1992 AD. The name is quite transparent about the original mission of the company – provide the best cooling solutions to the users. Cooler Master has made an excellent reputation for itself through its lineup of thermal solutions. However, the brand offers much more than just coolers for PCs. Currently, they offer a wide range of PC components that includes cases, PSUs, coolers. And it is not only the end-users they provide their service to; Cooler Master also manufactures parts for popular brands such as NVIDIA and AMD.
Before you buy a PC case…
Size is the first thing you should consider while buying a gaming case. Before you start looking for a gaming case, you should have already figured out what you are going to put inside of it. PC cases are categorized by the size of the motherboard that they can support. For many, mid-tower cases offer a perfect balance between budget and features. If you are thinking of going all out for your next gaming build, you can go with more expensive full-tower cases.
There must be enough space for all your components including PSU, fans, graphic card, radiator (if you are going to include liquid cooling). Also, make sure there is enough space left in case you think of upgrading your setup later. Don’t forget to make sure that the casing has adequate ventilation. Proper ventilation can make your PC a lot cooler and quieter. You can also be tempted to buy a case with a glass window, angular design, and RGB lighting, which is okay as long as you are not compromising on the build quality.
Cooler Master PC Cases Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]
The detailed list of Cooler Master PC cases, along with their specs and official price in Nepal, is given below. From non-gaming micro-ATX to Full-tower gaming cases, you can buy them all in Nepal. Go through the list and find out which case suits your need.
1. CP 250 micro-ATX (CC-9011050-WW)
Dimension: 47.6 x 46.2 x 23.2cm
Design: Messed front bezel and top ventilation
Weight: 4.8kg
No of fans supported: 4 (1 x 120mm fan preinstalled on front)
Supported fan size: 80 / 90 / 120 mm
Top mount design for PSU
Drive Bays: 4 x ODD, 6 x HDD
Price: Rs. 5,500
2. ELITE 110 Mini-ITX Case (RC-110-KKN2)
Material: Steel Alloy body, Polymer front mesh panel
Fans support:
– Front: 120 / 140 mm fan
– Rear: 120 x 25mm pre-inistalled fan (1200 RPM, 17dBA)
– Side: 120 mm
5.25″ Drive Bays: 3 (exposed), 2 (exposed)
3.5″ Drive Bays: 2 (exposed), 5 (hidden)
I/O panel: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 7,000
4. K380 Mid-Tower ATX case (RC-K380-KWN1)
Material: SECC, Polymer, Steel mesh
Dimension: 209 x 445 x 479mm
Weight: 4.7kg
GPU Length (Max): 316.6mm
PSU support: Standard ATX PS2
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 155mm
Fans support: 4
– Front: 1 x 120 mm red LED fan (pre-intstalled)
– Rear:1 x 80/ 90 /120 mm fan
– Side: 1 x 120mm fan on side
– Bottom: 1 x 120mm fan on bottom
5.25″ Drive Bays: 3 (exposed)
3.5″ Drive Bays: 2 (exposed), 5 (hidden)
2.5″ Drive Bays: 3 (hidden)
I/O panel: 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 9,375
5. MasterBox Q300L Mini-Tower case (MCB-Q300L-KANN-S00)
Material: Steel, Acrylic side panel
Dimension: 387 x 230 x 381mm
Weight: 4.7kg
GPU Length (Max): 360mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (ATX PS2 / EPS 12V)
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 159mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 120 / 240 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
No of fans supported: 5
– Front: 2 x 120 mm / 140 mm
– Rear: 1 x 120 mm (pre-installed)
– Top: 2 x 120 mm
3.5″ Drive Bays: 1
2.5″ Drive Bays: 2
I/O panel: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Top, Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 4
Price: Rs. 9,375
6. MasterBox E500L Mid-Tower case (MCB-E500L-KANN-S00/1/2)
Material: Steel, Plastic
Dimension: 490 x 215 x 426mm
GPU Length (Max): 399mm
PSU Support: Bottom Mounted (ATX), 220m
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 157mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– Front: 2 x 120 / 140 mm
– Rear: 1 x 120 mm (preinstalled, Black)
-Top: 2 x 120 mm
5.25″ Drive Bays: 1
3.5″ Drive Bays: 2
2.5″ Drive Bays: 2
I/O panel: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Top, Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 10,375
7. MasterBox MB510L Mid-Tower case (MCB-B510L-KANN-S00/1/2/3)
Material: Steel, Acrylic side-panel
Dimension: 496 x 217 x 468mm
GPU Length (Max): 410mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (ATX), 180m
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 165mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 mm
– Top: 120 / 240 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– Front: 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm
– Rear: 1 x 120 mm (pre-installed)
– Top: 2 x 120 / 140 mm
3.5″ / 2.5″ combo Drive Bays: 2
2.5″ Drive Bays: 1 (Max.6)
I/O panel: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 11,250
8. MasterBox K500L Mid-Tower ATX case (MCB-K500L-KANN / KNNN-S00)
Material: Steel, Plastic, Acrylic
GPU Length (Max): 400mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (ATX), 180m
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 163mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– Front: 3 x 120 mm ( 2 pre-installed) or 2 x 140mm fan
– Rear: 1 x 120 mm (pre-installed)
– Top: 2 x 120 mm
3.5″ / 2.5″ combo Drive Bays: 2
2.5″ SSD Drive Bays: 1 (Max 6)
I/O panel: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Top, Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 12,500
9. CMP 500 Mid-Tower case (MCB-E500L-KANN-S00/1/2)
Material: Steel, Plastic with Glass Side Window
Dimension: 426 x 508 x 215mm
GPU Length (Max): 426mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (New TM 600), 180m
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 172mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 120 / 140 / 240 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140mm fans on front
– 1 x 120 mm fan on rear (pre-installed)
– 2 x 120 mm fan on top
5.25″ Drive Bays: 1 (Tool-free)
3.5″ Drive Bays: 2 (Tool-free) + 1 (ODD Cage)
2.5″ Drive Bays: 2 (HDD Tray) +2 (ODD Cage)
I/O panel: 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 13,750
10. MasterBox 5 Mid-Tower Case
Material: Steel Body, Plastic Mesh Bezel
Dimension: 500 x 220 x 475mm
GPU Length (Max): 410mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (ATX)
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 167mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 240 / 280 / 360 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– 2 x 120 mm (1 preinstalled) or 2 x 140mm fans (w/ODD) on front
– 1 x 120 mm fan on rear
2.5″/3.5″ combo Drive Bays: 2
SSD Drive Bays: 1
I/O panel: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 15,625
11. MB500 TUF EDITION Mid-Tower
Material: Steel, Tempered Glass
Dimension: 494 x 211 x 475mm
GPU Length (Max): 400mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (New TM 600), 180m
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 163mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– 3 x 120 mm (2 RGB LED Fan pre-installed) or 2 x 140mm fans on front
– 1 x 120 mm RGB fan on rear (pre-installed)
– 2 x 120 mm fan on top
3.5″ Drive Bays: 2
SDD Drive Bays: 2
I/O panel: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 16,250
12. MasterBox 5 Mid-Tower Case
Material: Steel Body, Plastic Mesh Bezel
Dimension: 500 x 220 x 475mm
GPU Length (Max): 410mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (ATX)
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 167mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 240 / 280 / 360 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– 2 x 120 mm (1 preinstalled) or 2 x 140mm fans (w/ODD) on front
– 1 x 120 mm fan on rear
2.5″/3.5″ combo Drive Bays: 2
SSD Drive Bays: 1
I/O panel: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Front, Bottom
Expansion Slot: 7
Price: Rs. 16,250
13. Masterbox Lite 5 RGB Mid-Tower
Material: Steel, Plastic
Dimension: 468.8 x 200 x 454.5mm
GPU Length (Max): 400mm
PSU supported: Bottom Mounted (New TM 600), 180m
CPU Cooler Height (Max): 163mm
Radiator Support:
– Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 mm
– Rear: 120 mm
Fans support:
– 3 x 120 mm RGB (pre-installed) or 2 x 140mm fans on front
– 1 x 120 mm Black fan on rear (pre-installed)
Radiator Support:
– Top: 120 / 140 / 240 mm
– Bottom: 120 / 140 / 240 mm
– Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 mm
– Rear: 120 / 140 mm
Fans support:
– Front : 3 x 140 mm( 2 Red LED 1200 RPM pre-installed) or 3 x 120mm fans on front
– Rear: 1 x 140 mm (1200 RPM pre-installed) or 1 x 120 mm on rear
– Top: 2 x 120 / 140 mm or 1 x 200 mm fan (pre-installed)
– Bottom: 2 x 120 mm
5.25″ Drive Bays: 1
3.5″ Drive Bays: 2
2.5″ SSD Drive Bays: 4 + 1 (from X-Dock)
I/O panel: 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio, Fan Speed & LED on/off buttons
Fans support:
– Front : 3 x 120 / 140 mm (Two 140mm 800RPM pre-installed) or 2 x 200mm fans on front
– Rear: 1 x 140 mm (1200 RPM pre-installed) or 1 x 120 mm on rear
– Top: 3 x 120 / 140 mm or 2 x 200 mm fan
– Bottom: 2 x 120 mm
2.5″ / 3.5″ Drive Bays: 2
2.5″ SSD Drive Bays: 2
I/O panel: 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Audio
Dust Filters: Front, Bottom, Top
Expansion Slot: 7 + 2
Price: Rs. 34,375
Where to buy Cooler Master PC Cases in Nepal?
You can buy Cooler Master PC cases in Nepal at their official price through Nagmani International. It is the official distributor of Cooler Master products in Nepal. You can even buy Cooler Master PC Cases at their official price in Nepal via Nagmani International’s online store.
If you are looking to build a custom PC, there are a lot of things to consider. But most of us focus mainly on the processing prowess of our setup. Powerful processors aren’t hard to get; there are a lot of them in the market. But, having one of them doesn’t ensure beast-like performance. For a processor to showcase its true capability, it is equally important to have a cooler that maintains its temperature. Today, we will be taking a look at the range of Cooler Master coolers, for both PC and notebook, along with the specs, features, and price in Nepal.
Cooler Master Overview
Cooler Master is a brand that was established in 1992 to come up with a portfolio of thermal solutions (coolers) that can keep both users and their wallets happy. It has been pretty successful with its original motto. Now they have expanded their portfolio of products to include the rest of computer hardware, such as PC cases, power supply units, mouse, and even headsets. It works in partnership with NVIDIA and AMD. However, most of the recognition that it has now is because of its lineup of PC and notebook coolers.
Before you buy a PC Fan…
The majority of PC cases come with pre-installed fans, but that doesn’t mean you have to use it. You can buy third party fans that best suits the purpose of your rig. A massive fan isn’t necessarily better, but it can push more air than a smaller one while running at the same RPM (Revolutions Per Minute). CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) is the measure of the volume of air that the fan can push out inside a minute. Static pressure isn’t necessary unless you plan to put components inside the cabinet that will block the fan. Also, pay attention to the noise level as a noisy fan can cause a distraction in the middle of gaming sessions.
Cooler Master PC, Notebook Coolers Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]
Liquid coolers may be expensive but they offer better cooling than air coolers. However, it isn’t free of hazards. They require regular monitoring and maintenance. If you aren’t careful, the liquid may leak and damage the whole setup.
Fan:
-Dimension: 80 x 80 x 10 mm
-Speed: 2000 RPM +/- 10%
– Airflow: 31 CFM +/- 10%
– Noise level: 21 dBA
Compatibility: up to 17″ notebook
Price: Rs. 3,625
Where to buy Cooler Master Coolers Cases in Nepal?
You can buy Cooler Master coolers in Nepal at their official price through Nagmani International. It is the official distributor of Cooler Master products in Nepal. You can even buy Cooler Master coolers at their official price in Nepal via Nagmani’s online store.
Are you thinking of building a new PC from the ground up? Are you looking for a powerful and reliable power supply unit (PSU)? If yes, you have landed on the right spot. In this post, we are listing all the power supply units from Cooler Master that you can buy officially in Nepal, along with their specs and official Nepali price.
Cooler Master Overview
When it started back in 1992, Cooler Master was only focused on providing thermal solutions for PC that met users’ needs and fit under their budget. Today, they are a well-known brand in the PC cooler market. And as with most of the brands that are popular with what they offer, Cooler Master has expanded its range of products. Right now, they sell PC components such as PC cases, power supply units, coolers, mouse, and headsets. It also works with brands such as NVIDIA and AMD.
Before you buy a Power Supply Unit (PSU)…
You will have to be very careful while choosing a power supply unit for your PC setup. Every PSU comes with a power rating. You will need a rough estimate of how much energy your PC will consume with all the components you are planning to install. Your setup won’t operate smoothly with an underpowered PSU. On the other hand, having a PSU with a higher rating than you actually need will shoot up your electricity bill. Make sure that your PSU comes with a continuous power rating. Look for 80Plus certifications, which ensures a certain level of efficiency.
Cooler Master Power Supply Units (PSU) Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]
Below is the detailed list of Cooler Master power supply units (PSU), along with specs, official price, and stores that you can buy them in Nepal.
1. Elite Power 350W
Form Factor: Intel Form Factor ATX 12V V3.2
Dimension: 140 x 150 x 86mm
Power Rating: 350 Watts
Fan size: 120mm
Food Power Signal: 100 – 500 ms
MTBF Hours: 100,000
Efficiency Certification: No certification
Protection: OVP, OCP, OPP, SCP
Connectors: MB 24-pin connector, CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, peripheral 4-pin connector, 3 x SATA connector, 1 x FDD cable 4-pin connector
Price: Rs. 5,250
2. Master Watt Elite 500W
Form Factor: Intel Form Factor ATX 12V V3.2
Dimension: 140 x 150 x 86mm
Power Rating: 350 Watts
Fan size: 120mm
Bearing: HDB
Fan Speed: 800 – 1744 RPM
Food Power Signal: 100 – 500 ms
MTBF Hours: 100,000
Operational Temperature: 0 – 40-degree Celsius
Efficiency Certification: 80Plus White
Protection: OVP, OCP, OPP, SCP
Regulatory: CE, TUV, EAC, RCM, CCC
Connectors: 1 x MB 20+4 pin connector, 1x CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, 3 x peripheral 4-pin connector, 6 x SATA connector, 1 x FDD cable 4-pin connector, 2 x PCIe 6+2 pin connector
Price: Rs. 10,000
3. Master Watt Elite 550W
Form Factor: Intel Form Factor ATX 12V V3.2
Dimension: 140 x 150 x 86mm
Power Rating: 550 Watts
Fan size: 120mm
Bearing: HDB
Fan Speed: 840 – 1980 RPM
Food Power Signal: 100 – 500 ms
MTBF Hours: 100,000
Operational Temperature: 0 – 40-degree Celsius
Efficiency Certification: 80Plus White
Protection: OVP, OCP, OPP, SCP
Regulatory: CE, TUV, EAC, RCM, CCC
Connectors: 1 x MB 20+4 pin connector, 1x CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, 3 x peripheral 4-pin connector, 6 x SATA connector, 1 x FDD cable 4-pin connector, 2 x PCIe 6+2 pin connector
Connectors: 1 x MB 20+4 pin connector, 1x CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, 3 x peripheral 4-pin connector, 6 x SATA connector, 2 x PCIe 6+2 pin connector, 1 x Floppy
Connectors: 1 x MB 20+4 pin connector, 1x CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, 3 x peripheral 4-pin connector, 9 x SATA connector, 1 x FDD cable 4-pin connector, 4 x PCIe 6+2 pin connector
Connectors: 1 x MB 20+4 pin connector, 1x CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, 6 x peripheral 4-pin connector, 8 x SATA connector, 1 x FDD cable 4-pin connector, 4 x PCIe 6+2 pin connector
Connectors: 1 x MB 20+4 pin connector, 2 x CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, 4 x Peripheral 4-pin connector, 9 x SATA connector, 1 x FDD cable 4-pin connector, 8 x PCIe 6+2 pin connector
Price: Rs. 35,000
8. MasterWatt Maker 1500W
Form Factor: ATX 12V
Dimension: 200 x 150 x 86mm
Power Rating: 750 – 1500 Watts
Fan size: 135mm
Fan Bearing: Silencio FP
Good Power Signal: 100 – 500 ms
MTBF Hours: 100,000
Operational Temperature: 0 – 45-degree Celsius
Efficiency Certification: 80Plus Titanium
Protection: OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Regulatory: CCC, CE, TUV, RCM, EAC, FCC, BSMI, KC
Modularity: Full-modular
Connectors: 1 x MB 20+4 pin connector, 2 x CPU 12V 4+4 pin connector, 12 x Peripheral 4-pin connector, 20 x SATA connector, 1 x FDD cable 4-pin connector, 12 x PCIe 6+2 pin connector
Price: Rs. 79,375
Where to buy Cooler Master PSU in Nepal?
You can buy Cooler Master power supply units in Nepal at their official price through Nagmani International. It is the official distributor of Cooler Master products in Nepal. You can even buy Cooler Master PC power supply units at their official price in Nepal via Nagmani’s online store.
Razer has an excellent reputation in the gaming industry. Gaming laptops from the company rank among the best because of their design, specs, and features. Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 is the company’s latest offering. The highlight this year’s model is its 300Hz screen and the latest 10th-gen Intel Core processors. Let’s check what else Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 has to offer along with its expected price in Nepal.
Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 Overview
The Blade Pro 17 lineup has offered some of the best gaming laptops in the industry. Razer advertises this laptop to be fit for both gamers and creative content creators. The 2020 iteration of the Razer Blade Pro 17 repeats the last year’s design but with the option of up to 300Hz refresh rate and upgraded internals.
Design and Display
There is not much to talk about the design of the new Razer Blade Pro 17. The chassis is CNC milled and cut from a single block of Aluminum. Razer has added a layer of an anodized matte finish to minimize scratches.
The major head-turner is the 300Hz refresh rate. However, it is available only in the 1080p models. The refresh rate on the UHD 4K model is limited to 120Hz. 300Hz screen is for gamers, while the 4K screen resolution will come handy for content creators. No matter which model you choose, you will get a 17.3-inch IPS screen that covers 100% sRGB color gamut. The 4K panel also supports 100% of Adobe RGB space and 10 point multi-touch.
Performance and Memory
The new Razer Blade Pro 17 is powered by Intel’s 10 Gen Core i7 – 10875H. It has eight cores, compared to 6 cores in its predecessor, and boasts a turbo boost speed of up to 5.1 GHz. The cache size is now of 16MB and added core count will help creators with multi-threaded operation while the boosted clock frequency will add to the gaming experience.
In terms of graphics, the base variant comes with NVIDIA RTX 2070 Max-Q, but you also have the option of RTX 2080 Super Max-Q. For memory, you will have 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. The gaming models come with 512GB of SSD, while the Creators model comes with 1TB of SSD. You also get an extra M.2 slot that you can use to upgrade storage up to 2TB.
Razer has retained the vapor-chamber cooling system from last year’s model for active cooling. To aid in the cooling process, the company has also included a dual-fan arrangement. Usually, a vapor chamber cooling system is more effective at keeping the temperature down compared to fan-based systems.
The Razer Blade Pro 17 supports Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201) and Bluetooth 5. It has 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x 2.5GB Ethernet, 1 x HDMI port and 1 x UHS – III SD card reader. It has an integrated HD webcam with IR for Windows Hello face unlock. The stereo speakers support Dolby Atmos. Powering the whole setup is a 70.5 WHr Lithium Polymer battery.
Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 Specifications:
Design and Build: Aluminum body, Anodized Matte Black finish
Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe / 1TB PCIe (both upgradeable to up to 2TB)
Webcam: 720p Webcam with IR for Windows Hello
Audio: Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201) 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax, Bluetooth 5.0
Ports: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type – C port, 1x Thunderbolt 3 Port, 1 x 2.5GB Ethernet port, 1 x HDMI port and 1 x UHS – III SD card reader
Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 Price in Nepal & Availability (Expected)
Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 will be available through Razer’s official site with a starting price of $1,999.99 and can go up to $3,799.99 for the top-end model. We expect the price of Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 in Nepal to be around Rs. 3,00,000 for the base variant.
Intel has announced that it has acquired Rivet for an undisclosed fee. It is an attempt from Intel to strengthen its wireless connectivity products. It is Intel’s latest investment in the Wi-Fi connectivity which the company is working on for the past twenty years. Read along to find out more about Intel’s acquisition of Rivet.
Rivet: Company Overview
It is a network card manufacturer. Major brands such as Dell, HP have implemented Rivet’s technology in their gaming laptops. Rivet Network started as Bigfoot Networks back in 2006. Qualcomm acquired the company for its Atheros drivers. Later Bigfoot Networks spun out of Qualcomm as Rivet Networks. Rivet then started working with brands like Intel and Realtek. Such partnerships eventually lead Rivet to their current success. Rivet is known for its Killer Network Cards. Gaming laptops use these cards for reduced latency.
Intel and Rivet have partnered earlier for the development of Killer Wireless AC 1550 and AX201.
Intel’s Acquisition of Rivet
Rivet Networks is now part of Wireless Solutions Group. All of Rivet’s products, including the Killer cards will join Intel’s Wi-Fi portfolio. Intel will license Rivet’s software to customers. Rivet’s hardware and the software will be developed alongside Intel’s Wi-Fi products to broaden Intel’s portfolio.
Given Rivet Network’s fall out from Qualcomm, people are wondering if this new acquisition will follow the same trajectory. The company spun out of Qualcomm as it didn’t allow them to develop their own products forward.
According to AnandTech, Eric McLaughlin (VP & GM of Wireless Group) has stated that the two companies’ visions are in alignment. Intel will allow the development of Killer technology on a scale that Rivet wasn’t able to do on its own. So what do you think? Will this acquisition help Intel gain a strong foothold on the industry once again? Comment down below.