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The Technology I Use
As a PC component reviewer, almost every PC I use is a custom-built system. The only exceptions are my laptops, which I modify and tweak to improve performance, too. My current best laptop is a 16-inch Lenovo Slim 5 with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060. My home-built desktop has an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU—all the better to play Kingdom Come Deliverance II with.
My lifelong love of computers and gaming has led me to amass a collection of old tech devices. I have several custom-built PCs, ranging from a Windows 98-based Pentium II to modern hardware, that I use to enjoy older games. These sit alongside my collection of retro game consoles, which includes an NES, a Super Nintendo, a Sega Genesis, an original PlayStation, and a first-generation Xbox.
I'm also a connoisseur of budget tech devices, like my smartphone of choice. Currently, I use a Poco X7 Pro that I bought in 2025 and love so far.
Recent Articles By Michael Justin Allen Sexton
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Review: The Ultimate 3D V-Cache Chip for Creators, Not Gamers
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition is a powerful AM5 desktop CPU with excellent performance in content creation workloads and games, but its high price makes it hard to justify for gaming alone.
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: The Winner of This CPU Face-Off Shocked Me
AMD's flagship 3D V-Cache desktop processor is still the current PC-gaming champ, but Intel's surprisingly affordable challenger mixes up the whole buying equation.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus: AMD Wins Games, Intel Wins Everything Else
One CPU tops the gaming charts. The other crushes it in productivity, integrated graphics, and overall value. Here's why Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the smarter buy for most PCs—and when the popular Ryzen 7 9850X3D makes sense.
These 4 DIY Builds Blow Away Valve's Steam Machine, and One Saves You $150
Valve's long-awaited Steam Machine is finally here, but it's not as affordable as anyone had hoped. I've pieced together parts to help you build four alternative PCs that are cheaper, punchier, or both.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: Zen 4 Strikes Back at Intel With a Glancing Blow
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a capable desktop processor for a dedicated gaming PC, but its older design and lackluster CPU performance make it tough to recommend more broadly.
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