Alan Dexter
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
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Best gaming keyboards in 2024
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Keyed in The best gaming keyboards have it all: style, ergonomics, and of course, the most satisfying clickity clacks.
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Best gaming motherboards in 2024
By Dave James last updated
Best Mobo The best gaming motherboards from the top Intel and AMD chipsets.
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Best M.2 SSDs for gaming in 2024
By Jeremy Laird last updated
High speed Our choices for the best NVMe SSDs give you blisteringly fast load times.
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Best SSD for gaming in 2024
By Jeremy Laird last updated
Speedy storage Give your gaming PC a serious speed boost with the best SSD for gaming.
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Best external hard drives in 2024
By Nick Evanson last updated
TB on the go Grab one of the best external hard drives to increase your storage space or backup your PC.
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Best gaming PCs in 2024: these are the builds and brands I recommend
By Dave James last updated
Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best gaming PC today.
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Best MSI gaming laptop deals
By Alan Dexter published
Big Dragon Energy Ride the dragon with these killer MSI gaming laptop deals.
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Autodesk promo codes
By Alan Dexter published
10% OFF Save with these 7 Autodesk promo codes on AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, and more.
![A gaming PC built using parts from Corsair in a white and transparent case on a white desk next to a keyboard and monitor.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zx9kFjpFhXqK7scESA9ZT9-320-80.jpg)
Corsair discount codes
By Alan Dexter published
Exclusive 10% OFF Save with these 3 Corsair discount codes on RAM, storage drives, gaming peripherals, cases, and more.
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iBuyPower Gaming RDY SLMBG218 PC review
By Alan Dexter last updated
Review The CPU focus will appeal to a niche but gamers would benefit more from a better GPU.
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iBUYPOWER coupon codes
By Alan Dexter last updated
$50 OFF Save with these 5 iBUYPOWER coupon codes on high performing custom gaming PCs and more.
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NZXT Streaming Plus BLD Kit PC review
By Alan Dexter published
Review Lego for adults… and there's nothing wrong with adults playing with Lego either.
![Build Redux Good three quarter view on red.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UVpwK6PgRW95VgZDRzyPbA-320-80.jpg)
Build Redux 'Good' PC review
By Alan Dexter published
Review A good spec and build produce a good gaming PC.
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Best Buy coupons
By Alan Dexter last updated
20% OFF Use these 6 Best Buy coupon codes to save on video games, wearable tech, computers, laptops, tablets, and more.
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Newegg promo codes
By Alan Dexter last updated
13% OFF Save with these 7 Newegg promo codes on computer parts, PCs, gaming devices, home appliances, and more.
![A woman wearing an Alienware headset using an Alienware keyboard, gaming PC and monitor from Dell.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2vRovzJCHtq7dp5BuiPYQj-320-80.png)
Dell coupon codes
By Alan Dexter last updated
5% OFF Save with these 12 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
30% OFF Save with these 11 Samsung promo codes on laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, and more.
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Adorama coupons
By Alan Dexter last updated
67% OFF Save with these 5 Adorama coupon codes on cameras, headphones, computers, gaming, and more.
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Save up to $300 on these RTX 3060 Lenovo laptops right now
By Alan Dexter last updated
Deals Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5? 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch? The choice is yours.
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Lenovo coupon codes
By Alan Dexter last updated
20% OFF Save with these 14 Lenovo coupon codes on laptops, PCs, monitors, tablets, and more.
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Western Digital's new drive promises to be every gamer's dream SSD
By Alan Dexter last updated
News Up to 7,300MB/s, predictive loading, minimized latency, and adaptive thermals promise perfection.
![Western Digital SN750 SE](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kbHvSfNLTZgrwNcKY6B99F-320-80.jpg)
Western Digital's new SSD is aimed at budget gamers
By Alan Dexter last updated
News The WD_Black SN750 SE is a long way off the performance of the SN850.
![The WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD from Western Digital on a gray background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d9yn7oABd8N35jNet4kt7c-320-80.jpg)
Western Digital coupon codes
By Alan Dexter last updated
10% OFF Save with these 6 Western Digital coupon codes on USB drives, solid-state drives, hard drives, memory cards, and more.