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Alan has been writing about PC tech since before 3D graphics cards existed, and still vividly recalls having to fight with MS-DOS just to get games to load. He fondly remembers the killer combo of a Matrox Millenium and 3dfx Voodoo, and seeing Lara Croft in 3D for the first time. He's very glad hardware has advanced as much as it has though, and is particularly happy when putting the latest M.2 NVMe SSDs, AMD processors, and laptops through their paces. He has a long-lasting Magic: The Gathering obsession but limits this to MTG Arena these days.

Latest articles by Alan Dexter

Best SSD for gaming in 2024: the speediest SSDs I personally recommend

By Jeremy Laird last updated 20 November 24

Speedy storage Give your gaming PC a serious speed boost with the best SSD for gaming.

Speedy storage

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Best gaming PCs in 2024: these are the rigs and brands I recommend

By Dave James last updated 13 November 24

Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best gaming PC today.

Perfect PC

Sabrent Rocket 2230 and WD Black SN850X SSDs

Best M.2 SSDs for gaming in 2024: my top picks for blazing fast storage

By Jeremy Laird last updated 30 October 24

High speed Our choices for the best NVMe M.2 SSDs give you blisteringly fast load times.

High speed

Best gaming motherboards in 2024:these are the mobos I'd build a system around today

By Dave James last updated 22 October 24

Best Mobo The best gaming motherboards from the top Intel and AMD chipsets.

Best Mobo

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Elgato discount codes

By Alan Dexter published 13 September 24

Choose from 6 Elgato discount codes to lower the price of a range of hardware such as webcams, microphones, streaming decks and more.

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Best external hard drives in 2024

By Nick Evanson last updated 18 April 24

TB on the go Grab one of the best external hard drives to increase your storage space or backup your PC.

TB on the go

Best MSI gaming laptop deals

By Alan Dexter published 28 November 22

Big Dragon Energy Ride the dragon with these killer MSI gaming laptop deals.

Big Dragon Energy

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Autodesk promo codes

By Alan Dexter published 22 November 22

15% OFF Save with these 6 Autodesk promo codes on AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, and more.

15% OFF

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Corsair discount codes

By Alan Dexter published 18 November 22

Exclusive 10% OFF Save with these 5 Corsair discount codes on RAM, storage drives, gaming peripherals, cases, and more.

Exclusive 10% OFF

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iBuyPower Gaming RDY SLMBG218 PC review

By Alan Dexter last updated 11 November 22

Review The CPU focus will appeal to a niche but gamers would benefit more from a better GPU.

Review

iBUYPOWER coupon codes

By Alan Dexter last updated 11 November 22

$300 OFF Save with these 6 iBUYPOWER coupon codes on high performing custom gaming PCs and more.

$300 OFF

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NZXT Streaming Plus BLD Kit PC review

By Alan Dexter published 11 November 22

Review Lego for adults… and there's nothing wrong with adults playing with Lego either.

Review

Build Redux Good three quarter view on red.

Build Redux 'Good' PC review

By Alan Dexter published 11 November 22

Review A good spec and build produce a good gaming PC.

Review

Best Buy coupons

By Alan Dexter last updated 11 November 22

20% OFF Use these 6 Best Buy coupon codes to save on video games, wearable tech, computers, laptops, tablets, and more.

20% OFF

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Newegg promo codes

By Alan Dexter last updated 11 November 22

12% OFF Save with these 5 Newegg promo codes on computer parts, PCs, gaming devices, home appliances, and more.

12% OFF

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Dell coupon codes

By Alan Dexter last updated 11 November 22

33% OFF Save with these 7 Dell coupon codes on PCs, laptops, gaming PCs, Alienware, monitors, printers, and more.

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Samsung promo codes

By Alan Dexter last updated 10 November 22

30% OFF Save with these 7 Samsung promo codes on laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, and more.

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Adorama coupons

By Alan Dexter last updated 10 November 22

40% OFF Save with these 4 Adorama coupon codes on cameras, headphones, computers, gaming, and more.

40% OFF

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 AMD and Intel laptops

Save up to $300 on these RTX 3060 Lenovo laptops right now

By Alan Dexter last updated 10 November 22

Deals Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5? 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch? The choice is yours.

Deals

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Lenovo coupon codes

By Alan Dexter last updated 10 November 22

56% OFF Save with these 6 Lenovo coupon codes on laptops, PCs, monitors, tablets, and more.

56% OFF