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The Minisforum BD790i X3D packs the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and currently costs $599 (Image source: Minisforum - edited)

New Minisforum BD790i board brings mobile AMD X3D chips to desktop

Minisforum introduced a new MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) motherboard, the BD790i X3D. As the name suggests, it brings mobile AMD X3D chips to the desktop, with the first available option being the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Mar 2025 17:19

Keychron K4 HE magnetic gaming keyboard with wood accents and aluminium frame

Keychron K4 HE: Affordable Hall effect gaming keyboard with a num pad and elegant wood accents

Keychron today announced the K4 HE as a bigger version of the K2 HE, using the same wood-and-aluminium design and unique OSA keycaps on the special edition. The K4 HE offers adjustable actuation, SOCD, Rapid Trigger, and Analog Mo...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Mar 2025 15:39

Alienware AW2725Q 4K OLED monitor (Image source: Alienware)

MWC 2025 | Alienware releases a new 27-inch 4K 240Hz OLED gaming monitor with 166 PPI display

The 27-inch Alienware AW2725Q offers all the advantages of a 4K QD-OLED panel in a space-saving design. With a 240Hz refresh rate and class-leading 166 PPI, it should impress as a gaming and work monitor. The AW2725Q is now availa...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Mar 2025 15:20

AMD RX 9070 ToyShop tech demo (Image source: AMD YouTube)

Lackluster RX 9070 series path tracing demo suggests large gap with RTX 50-series GPUs

A recently released AMD tech demo shows advancements with the RX 9070 series. Unfortunately, the improved path tracing effects didn't wow all gamers. Viewers have pointed out more ghosting and artifacts than seen with the Nvidia R...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Mar 2025 01:49

The newly launched Asus ExpertCenter PN54 mini PC packs AMD "Krackan Point" APUs for Zen 5 goodness. (Image source: Asus, TechPowerUp)

Asus ExpertCenter PN54: Sleek-looking mini PC unveiled with up to Ryzen AI 7 350 APU and 64 GB of memory

AMD's recently unveiled 'Krackan Point' family of Zen 5 APUs brings commendable performance to the table, trading blows with Intel's competing products. Asus has now introduced a brand-new mini PC, boasting up to the Ryzen AI 7 35...

Sambit Saha, 03 Mar 2025 23:23

Apple Mac mini with the M4 SoC and 24 GB memory scores a $100 discount on Amazon. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple M4 Mac Mini with 24 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD gets $100 price cut on Amazon

The Apple Mac mini with the M4 SoC is a mini PC that packs commendable CPU and GPU chops, courtesy of the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The variant pre-configured with 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage is now cheaper than ever ...

Sambit Saha, 03 Mar 2025 22:22

MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16G Shadow 3X (Image source: MSI)

MSI raising RTX 5070 Ti prices as RX 9070 XT release date approaches

RTX 5080 buyers are experiencing déjà vu, as RTX 5070 Ti prices on store sites are already higher than on its release date. After revisions, most MSI cards cost significantly more than the $749.99 MSRP. So far, the arrival of the ...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Mar 2025 17:15

Opera unveils its Browser Operator. (Image source: Opera)

MWC 2025 | Opera Browser Operator debuts with world-first AI agentics

Browsers that will be able to shop for and even buy things such as hotel rooms, event tickets or flights all by themselves are on the way, according to Opera. Its Browser Operator is a "native" AI agent that can complete tasks in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Mar 2025 16:18

It's worth keeping an eye on the GeForce RTX 5090 in 64-bit applications. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Juggernaut RTX 5090-based system crushes GPU Compute benchmark even before support patch is released

GPU Compute test results of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 on PassMark could improve as the site has released a patch that should solve the problems that the Blackwell card had previously faced. Even before the patch, one beefed-up R...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2025 09:06

Microsoft Xbox Core controller (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox controller inputs are unreliable after firmware update, but it's not stick drift

Gamers may want to avoid a recent Xbox controller firmware update if it's not too late. Version 5.23.5.0 has been causing reports of unexpected analog stick movements. An Xbox support agent explained that a new virtual dead zone f...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Mar 2025 20:12

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 has an MSRP of $999. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Imperfect RTX 5080 with missing ROPs shows measurable gaming performance loss in latest testing

The RTX 5080 with eight fewer ROPs becomes noticeably slower in some games according to a new analysis. The difference in performance between a perfect RTX 5080 with full ROPs and a faulty unit is shown to be as much as 10+%.

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Mar 2025 17:41

Fortnite cloud gaming facing potential time restrictions on xCloud

Fortnite cloud gaming is smooth enough for players to remain competitive. The most dedicated gamers log endless hours on the streaming service. A new Better xCloud discovery suggests future restrictions for the free-to-play Fortni...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Mar 2025 01:15

The RX 9060 XT will get FSR 4 like other RDNA 4 cards. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

RX 9060 XT release date and performance: RTX 4060 Ti-beating GPU could be here in less than two months

With the launch of the RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT out of the way, all eyes are now set on the affordable RX 9060 and the RX 9060 XT GPUs. Release date and performance Information regarding the RX 9060 XT has now surfaced online.

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Mar 2025 20:45

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 (Image source: Best Buy)

More retailers price RTX 5070 GPUs at $549.99 before March 5th release date

Scalpers are drooling over the prospect of flipping the RTX 5070. Even so, gamers can target many different models priced at $549.99. With the RTX 5070 release date approaching, more U.S. retailers are listing the GPUs.

Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2025 20:11

Iqunix has added on-board profiles and a handful of other features to its latest firmware.

Iqunix EZ63 HE keyboard inches towards Wooting competition with latest firmware update

The latest Iqunix EZ63 firmware beta solves one of the biggest issues we had with the HE gaming keyboard in our review, officially taking it one step closer to the best Hall-effect keyboards on the market. The latest Iqunix EZ63 a...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Mar 2025 08:01

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck performance (Image Source: EverCanadian YouTube channel)

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck players experiencing abysmal performance

Monster Hunter fanatics would enjoy the freedom of taming beasts on handhelds. Sadly, Steam Deck performance is even worse on the system than on a desktop PC. Mobile Monster Hunter Wilds gamers currently have few options except wa...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2025 01:39

Sony PlayStation VR2 headset (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

Xbox co-creator sees no value in VR gaming as Sony slashes the PSVR 2 price

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley is not surprised by the struggles of the PSVR 2. The PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X, but not every risk Sony PlayStation has taken has paid off. In a recent podcast, Blackley explained why cons...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2025 21:01

CyberPowerPC currently offers gaming PCs with the latest RTX 50 boards. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

CyberPowerPC to protect customers from Nvidia's mistake by ensuring RTX 50 GPUs with full ROPs in gaming PCs

CyberPowerPC, a system integrator, has presented its customers a guarantee against faulty RTX 50 GPUs with missing ROPs. It was discovered recently that a small number of RTX 50 cards, including the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 507...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Feb 2025 19:41

Monster Hunter Wilds peak Steam player count already ranks 6th all-time

Monster Hunter Wilds is exceeding expectations for Steam player counts. Even with a large console fanbase, the Capcom game has dethroned PC exclusives like Dota 2. However, complaints about optimization have led to less impressive...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2025 16:42

AMD RDNA 4 is built to cater to high-end gaming, ray tracing, and ML workloads. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD RDNA 4 architecture deep dive: A 64-CU monolithic design with all-round improvements to compute, media encode-decode, ray tracing, and AI

AMD dwelt on several key aspects of RDNA 4 that will officially launch today. Featuring in the new Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs, RDNA 4 enables next generation gaming and content creation experiences with support for new ray...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2025 14:00

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 RDNA 4 GPUs get a full performance reveal. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070: 4K capable cards at 1440p prices with significant performance gains over RTX 3090 and RX 6900 XT

AMD's latest GPUs — the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070 — bring RDNA 4 goodness with improved ray tracing and ML capabilities and will be available from AMD's AiB partners from March 6. The new cards aim to offer a superior 4K g...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2025 14:00

FSR 4 support for Radeon RX 9070 GPUs includes Monster Hunter Wilds and Marvel Rivals

Like DLSS 4, AMD's FSR 4 uses AI to maximize framerates with minimal quality loss. Games must also be updated to use the new upscaling features. What popular titles might see a generational leap in performance?

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 20:24

Hogwarts Legacy 2 and Hogwarts Legacy DLC addressed in Jason Schreier interview

Even without famous characters from Harry Potter novels, Hogwarts Legacy exceeded all expectations. Jason Schreier has provided Hogwarts Legacy 2 news about unwanted live-service components. Players can also expect the Hogwarts Le...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 17:09

It's possible the GeForce RTX 5090D was overclocked for the PassMark benchmark run. (Image source: Nvidia/PassMark - edited)

Overpowered GeForce RTX 5090D takes huge lead over RTX 4090 in benchmark chart and doubles DirectX 12 test result

An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090D graphics card has appeared on PassMark and delivered an incredible result despite having to overcome a couple of potential challenges. The RTX 5090D topped the high-end video card chart by an impressive...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2025 12:27

We finally might get a new Half-Life game this year (image source: generated with Grok)

Half-Life 3 rumours pick up steam thanks to data mined from new DOTA 2 update

A recent data mine of the recent DOTA 2 update has revealed a treasure trove of information about Valve's upcoming project. HLX, supposedly a codename for Half-Life 3, got a ton of optimizations within the Source 2 engine, meaning...

Anil Ganti, 27 Feb 2025 09:43

Valve's latest Deadlock update moves to a three-lane map

Deadlock Map Rework update: Valve switches up new MOBA hero shooter with fast-paced changes in patch

Valve's latest hero shooter, Deadlock, has just received a new major update with several updates to the core gameplay. The biggest change that most players will notice is the shift from a four-lane map system to the more tradition...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Feb 2025 02:41

Lego Batman: The Videogame (Image source: Epic Games)

New Lego game from TT Games confirmed, as fans hope for a Batman connection

Facing tough financial times, Warner Bros. Games is banking on another successful Lego title from TT Games. In a new podcast, Jason Schreier added more fuel to rumors that a new Lego game is in development. Fans are now left to wo...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 00:53

Razer Minecraft Collection (Image source: Razer)

Razer has built a Minecraft Collection with green-themed keyboard, mouse, and headset

Considering Minecraft's impressive sales record, this new Razer collection was overdue. Razer's arsenal of green gaming gear is instantly recognizable to Minecraft fans. The wired BlackWidow V4 X, Kraken V4 X, and Cobra mouse are ...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Feb 2025 20:45

Half-Life fans should try out this heavily discounted game on Steam (image source: generated with Grok)

Fan-made Half-Life tribute with over 100,000 positive reviews on Steam gets 75% discount

Crowbar Collective's tribute to the original Half-Life (Black Mesa) has received a 75% price cut on Steam. The game wasn't expensive to begin with and at this price, it is a must-buy for the hours of entertainment you can get from...

Anil Ganti, 26 Feb 2025 19:19

A classic FPS title has dropped to $1 on GOG (image generated by Grok)

Genre-defining FPS title on sale for $0.99 thanks to 90% discount on GOG

Even though it is about twenty years old, the first F.E.A.R game still holds up today. If you haven't played it yet, you can grab a copy off GOG for a throwaway price. Its sequels (F.E.A.R 2 and F.E.A.R 3) have also been heavily d...

Anil Ganti, 26 Feb 2025 17:06

Nvidia RTX 50 series black screen issue (Image source: Nvidia, Asus)

Nvidia driver update for GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs will address black screen issue

Black screens have turned the thrill of finding an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 in stock into frustration. The issue appears without warning when gaming or even enabling/disabling displays. RTX 50-series owners are hoping a new Nvidia dri...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Feb 2025 16:37

Opera One's latest sidebar functions. (Image source: Opera)

Opera One integrates Bluesky, Discord and Slack into sidebar

Opera asserts that its latest browser innovation will appeal to professionals, gamers and social media users alike. It eliminates the need to switch between multiple taskbar icons throughout the day by conferring access to a selec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2025 15:35

The RTX 5060 Ti is said to launch in two flavours (image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5060 Ti specs and launch window revealed by new leak

A new leak confirms the RTX 5060 Ti will come in two configurations: one with 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM and the second one with 16 GB. Both have the same TBP, which is slightly higher than their Ada Lovelace counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 26 Feb 2025 12:59

The GeForce RTX 5070 adopts the same-sized 12 GB VRAM buffer as its predecessor. (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

Abysmal RTX 5070 launch stock appears on horizon as latest leak points to possible supply shortage

The RTX 5070 is reportedly set to suffer the same dismal fate as its bigger brothers at launch with low supply. Based on the information from a major online retailer shared by Moore's Law Is Dead, the RTX 5070 will likely be hard ...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Feb 2025 11:27

Despite a benchmark problem being solved there could be new issues coming for the RTX 50 series. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Strange GeForce RTX 50-series benchmark issues solved but new problem for gamers arises

The performance issues that the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 seemed to have on the PassMark benchmark website have apparently been solved, with future visits by the new Blackwell cards potentially offering better results. However...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2025 00:17

Framework has shown off its first desktop with some seriously powerful hardware (image source: Framework)

Framework Desktop official with AMD Strix Halo CPUs, affordable price tag and plenty of customization options

Framework has shown off its first-ever desktop. The Framework Desktop features one of AMD's most powerful chips released this year and comes with a fully functional motherboard with a decent selection of I/O.

Anil Ganti, 25 Feb 2025 20:11

An 8 TB version of the Samsung 9100 PRO will not be available until later this year. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung 9100 PRO now official with 8 TB variant following later this year

Samsung has now officially presented 9100 PRO series SSDs in 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities. All sporting PCIe 5.0 speeds, the fastest 8 TB variant will not be available until at some point this year.

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2025 20:11

Iqunix MQ80 launches on Kickstarter with early bird discounts

Iqunix MQ80 low-profile mechanical keyboard gets massive early Kickstarter discounts: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and gasket mount design for $119

The Iqunix MQ80 is a hotly anticipated wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboard with a soft gasket-mount design and impressive battery life claims. The compact 80% keyboard has officially launched on Kickstarter with massive disc...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Feb 2025 19:09

Gigabyte RX 9070 XT graphics card (Image source: Gigabyte, AMD)

RX 9070 XT price will undercut the RTX 5070 Ti, according to AMD press materials

New information from AMD suggests competitive pricing for the RDNA 4 GPUs. With the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti scarce, the RX 9070 XT may cost less with capable 4K performance. The speculation will soon end with an official announcement o...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Feb 2025 17:19

A fully functioning RTX 5080 features a total of 112 Render Output Units (ROPs). (Image source: Notebookcheck, Pixabay, edited)

Bad news for RTX 5080 owners as GPU officially joins unfortunate RTX 50 quartet with missing ROPs

It is now official: RTX 5080 is also plagued by the issue of fewer-than-advertised ROPs, making it the fourth RTX 50 GPU to be affected by the issue. Gamers who have, unfortunately, ended up with faulty RTX 5080 GPUs will have to ...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Feb 2025 11:34

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on overclock result screen

AMD RX 9070 XT leak suggests impressive overclocking potential with only 25 W TGP increase

An overclocked AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT was apparently able to manage a sizeable overclock over its alleged 2,970 MHz boost clock, all with a mere 25 W increase in power draw. While this is impressive on its own, it may be an indicat...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Feb 2025 07:57

James Gunn would consider a Marvel Rivals competitor in the DC Universe

Would a Marvel Rivals game with DC superheroes attract a large following? When asked about plans for a similar shooter, James Gunn approved of the concept. Even so, DC characters have struggled outside of single-player settings.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Feb 2025 02:16

Early 3DMark and Cinebench R23 results tip AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D to match non-X3D chips outside of gaming

Early leaked benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D reveal that the new 3D V-Cache Zen 5 CPU is significantly faster than its predecessor in gaming tasks. Despite this, the 9950X3D still manages to keep up with the regular Ryzen 9 ...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2025 23:33

Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 box shot (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 and Xbox performance issues detailed in Digital Foundry analysis

The giant maps and monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds stress the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Even with improvements since the open beta, the game produces pixelated textures and muted lighting.

Adam Corsetti, 24 Feb 2025 21:54

AMD PowerColor RX 9070 XT to launch with AFMF 2.1

AMD confirms Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 in the works to challenge Nvidia Smooth Motion: Better image quality, no new hardware requirements

Recent reports indicate that AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) is in development. The updated frame generation tech is aimed at improving the quality of generated frames and will be available for older hardware as well as the...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2025 20:20

Chinese startup Numemory introduces Intel Optane-like storage-class memory chip. Pictured: A NM101 chip offered by Numemory. (Image source: Numemory)

Numemory's 128 Gb storage-class memory chip fills gap left by Intel Optane

Numemory's latest NM102 memory chip doubles the capacity of its predecessor to 128 Gb while maintaining DRAM-like performance.

Nathan Ali, 24 Feb 2025 17:41

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New Minisforum BD790i board brings mobile AMD X3D chips to desktop

Keychron K4 HE: Affordable Hall effect gaming keyboard with a num pad and elegant wood accents

MWC 2025 | Alienware releases a new 27-inch 4K 240Hz OLED gaming monitor with 166 PPI display

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition Review: $549 Blackwell goodness under imminent threat from AMD RDNA 4

Lackluster RX 9070 series path tracing demo suggests large gap with RTX 50-series GPUs

Asus ExpertCenter PN54: Sleek-looking mini PC unveiled with up to Ryzen AI 7 350 APU and 64 GB of memory

Deal | Apple M4 Mac Mini with 24 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD gets $100 price cut on Amazon

MSI raising RTX 5070 Ti prices as RX 9070 XT release date approaches

MWC 2025 | Opera Browser Operator debuts with world-first AI agentics

Juggernaut RTX 5090-based system crushes GPU Compute benchmark even before support patch is released

Xbox controller inputs are unreliable after firmware update, but it's not stick drift

Imperfect RTX 5080 with missing ROPs shows measurable gaming performance loss in latest testing

Fortnite cloud gaming facing potential time restrictions on xCloud

RX 9060 XT release date and performance: RTX 4060 Ti-beating GPU could be here in less than two months

More retailers price RTX 5070 GPUs at $549.99 before March 5th release date

Iqunix EZ63 HE keyboard inches towards Wooting competition with latest firmware update

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck players experiencing abysmal performance

Xbox co-creator sees no value in VR gaming as Sony slashes the PSVR 2 price

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid review: Zotac's flagship GPU vs. Nvidia's Founders Edition

CyberPowerPC to protect customers from Nvidia's mistake by ensuring RTX 50 GPUs with full ROPs in gaming PCs

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 performance review: A graphic feast for medieval fans

Monster Hunter Wilds peak Steam player count already ranks 6th all-time

AMD RDNA 4 architecture deep dive: A 64-CU monolithic design with all-round improvements to compute, media encode-decode, ray tracing, and AI

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070: 4K capable cards at 1440p prices with significant performance gains over RTX 3090 and RX 6900 XT

Lofree Touch PBT hands-on review: Stylish mouse with wireless weirdness

FSR 4 support for Radeon RX 9070 GPUs includes Monster Hunter Wilds and Marvel Rivals

Hogwarts Legacy 2 and Hogwarts Legacy DLC addressed in Jason Schreier interview

Overpowered GeForce RTX 5090D takes huge lead over RTX 4090 in benchmark chart and doubles DirectX 12 test result

Half-Life 3 rumours pick up steam thanks to data mined from new DOTA 2 update

Deadlock Map Rework update: Valve switches up new MOBA hero shooter with fast-paced changes in patch

New Lego game from TT Games confirmed, as fans hope for a Batman connection

Razer has built a Minecraft Collection with green-themed keyboard, mouse, and headset

Fan-made Half-Life tribute with over 100,000 positive reviews on Steam gets 75% discount

Genre-defining FPS title on sale for $0.99 thanks to 90% discount on GOG

Nvidia driver update for GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs will address black screen issue

Opera One integrates Bluesky, Discord and Slack into sidebar

RTX 5060 Ti specs and launch window revealed by new leak

Abysmal RTX 5070 launch stock appears on horizon as latest leak points to possible supply shortage

Strange GeForce RTX 50-series benchmark issues solved but new problem for gamers arises

Framework Desktop official with AMD Strix Halo CPUs, affordable price tag and plenty of customization options

Samsung 9100 PRO now official with 8 TB variant following later this year

Iqunix MQ80 low-profile mechanical keyboard gets massive early Kickstarter discounts: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and gasket mount design for $119

RX 9070 XT price will undercut the RTX 5070 Ti, according to AMD press materials

Bad news for RTX 5080 owners as GPU officially joins unfortunate RTX 50 quartet with missing ROPs

AMD RX 9070 XT leak suggests impressive overclocking potential with only 25 W TGP increase

James Gunn would consider a Marvel Rivals competitor in the DC Universe

Early 3DMark and Cinebench R23 results tip AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D to match non-X3D chips outside of gaming

Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 and Xbox performance issues detailed in Digital Foundry analysis

AMD confirms Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 in the works to challenge Nvidia Smooth Motion: Better image quality, no new hardware requirements

Numemory's 128 Gb storage-class memory chip fills gap left by Intel Optane

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