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  • Google’s Pixel Fold is pretty much what I’d like to see in a folding phone, whereas Samsung’s extremely tall aspect ratio is a bit too thin for one-handed use.

    Other competitors have figured out the formula for something that works well open and closed, so for the Fold type devices I’d like to see Samsung improve on the design and squish it a little, especially because it is so thick when folded.

    Flip-style devices on the other hand, those are immediately cool. If the Z Flip had similar cameras to the S23, I would have considered holding out for one. The battery life on the S23 is what won me over.














  • Some things to consider for your build:

    1. The Core i5-13400 is probably cheaper than existing 12600 stock in your area, and faster overall. The Core i5-13500 is absolutely stupid given how cheap it is.
    2. Settle on a 32GB (2x16) DDR5-5600 CL36 memory kit instead. It’s cheap now, and games are going to make use of it.
    3. Weigh up the options between the Radeon RX 6700 12GB and the RTX 3060 12GB. The RX 6700 is probably cheaper in your area, and will be faster.
    4. You absolutely do not need the Peerless Assassin, but the choice is up to you if you want to pick it up.
    5. Motherboard choice is fine, but you would do well to shop around for deals.
    6. If you switch to a Micro-ATX motherboard, you have the option of using the ASUS Prime AP201 chassis.

  • Seeing as you also built your system in 2016, here are some other pointers.

    1. Stock CPU heatsinks are perfectly fine. Don’t buy a third-party cooler unless you’re sure you need it for performance reasons. Many people pick one up for aesthetics.
    2. High CPU temperatures are here to stay. That’s just how they’re managed now. Don’t worry too much about it unless you’re reaching over 96 degrees with regular use.
    3. M.2 PCIe Gen 3 drives are perfectly fine to pick up if your budget is limited. Don’t skimp here, pick a 1TB drive to start with. Games are huge.
    4. Front-panel USB-C for cases is not a requirement, but you will get at least 15W charging from them.
    5. You can skimp with an F-series CPU that has the iGPU disabled, but a lot of effort is put into optimising video playback and general browser/OS use by leveraging the integrated graphics.
    6. 1440P 144Hz monitors are quite cheap these days. Most of them work just fine too.
    7. You can use Windows without paying for a license. Having a license gives you access to all the customisation options.