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I build PCs, test hardware, and talk about anything tech.

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Buying GuidesWhat to actually buy right now — GPUs, CPUs, monitors, peripherals — and what to skip.0 postsBrowse Build GuidesFull parts lists by budget and use case, with the reasoning behind every choice.0 postsBrowse How-To & FixesTroubleshooting, upgrades, maintenance and tuning — step by step, no hand-waving.0 postsBrowse Deep DivesHow the tech actually works: cache, cooling, power delivery, upscaling, the lot.0 postsBrowse ReviewsHands-on with hardware I paid for. Benchmarks, quirks, and whether it is worth it.0 postsBrowse News & TakesWhat just happened in PC hardware, and why it does (or does not) matter to you.0 postsBrowse

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I’m ComputerSmack. Computer Smack is where I put everything I’ve learned building and fixing PCs — no team, no agency, no vendor telling me what to say. If a recommendation is here, I’d give it to a friend.

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