Alan Dexter

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

MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi and Asus ROG Maximum Z790 Hero gaming motherboards on a green background with a PC Gamer Recommended label

Best gaming motherboards in 2025: these are the AMD and Intel mobos I'd build a system around today

By Dave James last updated

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

Best Mobo
OWC Accelsior 8M2 SSD from OWC on a gray background.

OWC promo codes

By Alan Dexter last updated

88% OFF Save with these 8 OWC promo codes on Mac upgrade kits, computer hardware, accessories and more.

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Walmart promo codes

By Alan Dexter last updated

20% OFF Save with these 10 Walmart promo codes on tech, electronics, appliances, DIY products, and more.

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The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gaming Mouse on a white background.

SteelSeries promo codes

By Alan Dexter last updated

15% OFF Use these 8 SteelSeries promo codes to save on gaming mousepads, headsets, keyboards, hi-res audio systems and more.

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Razer promo codes

By Alan Dexter last updated

5% OFF Save with these 7 Razer promo codes on gaming peripherals, gaming chairs, laptops and desktops and more.

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Best external hard drives in 2025: the storage media I'd take on my own gaming adventures

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.

TB on the go
WD Black SN8100 and Lexar NM790 SSDs on a blue background with PC Gamer recommended logo on top

Best M.2 SSDs for gaming in 2025: my top picks for blazing fast storage

By Jeremy Laird last updated

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

High speed
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By Alan Dexter last updated

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By Alan Dexter published

Exclusive 10% OFF Choose from 8 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 MSI gaming laptop deals

Best MSI gaming laptop deals

By Alan Dexter published

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

Exclusive 30% OFF Save with these 11 Autodesk promo codes on AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, and more.

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A gaming PC built using parts from Corsair in a white and transparent case on a white desk next to a keyboard and monitor.

Corsair discount codes

By Alan Dexter published

Exclusive 10% OFF Save with these 11 Corsair discount codes on RAM, storage drives, gaming peripherals, cases, and more.

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iBuyPower Gaming RDY SLMBG218 three quater shot on red.

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.

Review
iBUYPOWER RDY Element Hybrid

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By Alan Dexter last updated

$300 OFF Save with these 8 iBUYPOWER coupon codes on high performing custom gaming PCs and more.

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NZXT Streaming Plus BLD Kit three quarter shot on red.

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.

Review
Build Redux Good three quarter view on red.

Build Redux 'Good' PC review

By Alan Dexter published

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

Review
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Best Buy coupons

By Alan Dexter last updated

20% OFF Use these 11 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

$20 OFF Save with these 9 Newegg promo codes on computer parts, PCs, gaming devices, home appliances, and more.

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Dell coupon codes

By Alan Dexter last updated

15% OFF Save with these 8 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 13 Samsung promo codes on laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, and more.

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Adorama coupons

By Alan Dexter last updated

50% OFF Save with these 11 Adorama coupon codes on cameras, headphones, computers, gaming, and more.

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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

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

5% OFF Save with these 10 Lenovo coupon codes on laptops, PCs, monitors, tablets, and more.

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Western Digital WD_Black SN850X on a black background

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.

News
Western Digital SN750 SE

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.

News
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