Technology has been my life since a very young age. From computers to smart phones, technology has lead me into the industry I work in today. Currently I work in the gaming industry as an Information Technology Administrator. Over the years, I've developed multiple technical skills from jobs I've worked in the past, including:

- Computer sales
- IT Help desks & Service desk
- Local onsite technical support
- Windows Server administrator
- Application Specialist
- Creative multimedia
- Web design

I'm the type of person who really excels with a challenge. With over 18+ years of experience in medium to large corporations, I'm always improving my skills and developing new ones. People who know me, know that I'm always selling technology and upgrading to the latest devices.

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From a very young age, I showed a lot of interest in computers. Going back to the 80's, my father received our very first plain beige computer that laid sideways on our desk. It came with "super duper" i286 CPU with 6 MHz. Oh and and a shiny turbo button to really speed things up!

I spent many weekends installing floppy disk games and wreaking havoc on that machine. After watching my parents invest money over and over to fix problems caused by trial and error, I made it my goal to fix the problems myself. Having grown up though the golden age of Windows, I've experienced almost every version of Windows OS going back as far to Windows 3.1.

Skipping ahead to 2023, I pride myself on being able to fix issues not only for for myself but to have made a career out of it. Computers have evolved from monotone bland boxes, into works of art. Custom designs cases & lights have taken the spot light. I love putting a new computer together and turning it on for the first time. That scary moment as my heart races, I press to power button, "Will it boot?" and watch the final product come to life.

Feel free to take a look at some of my most recent builds below. Lately I've been bias on AMD Zen 3 processors for their aggressive performance.  I used to be an Intel fan but once they stopped pushing the bar, I switched over to AMD. With Intel's latest 13th gen, things are starting to heat back up again. Unfortunately, the prices of 13th gen is out reach for most people due to high pricing of DDR5 memory and Z690 motherboards. Hopefully prices will come down soon.
 
 
 
 
- Since the 4000 series launched from Nvidia, there has been a lot of topics surrounding these cards. From the new power plug issues, to rebranded 4080's turning into 4070's, and the high prices surrounding these cards it's been off ot a rocky start. Recently, I decided to buy the Zotac 4070 Ti Trinity card to replace my MSI 3080 10Gb video card. Normally I'm not a huge fan of Zotac, but their aesthetic design this time around is beautiful. Performance should be more then enough for what I use it for, so I'm  looking forward to it and hoping for no issues listed above. For more details see here

- While it's rare I post information on AMD graphic cards, those interested in buying one, stay away from the RX 7900 XTX. For now, as it seems, they have a problem with cooling on the hot spots. More details

- In processor news, AMD will be releasing more high-end 3d stacking CPU models including the Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 5.7Ghz. Seems lately AMD has a hard time selling their processors with many rebates and lower prices going on across the board.

I often get asked, should I buy a pre-built PC, or build  one myself?

Here are a few things to keep in mind before making your final decision. Let' start with pre-built machines. Pre-built machines are computers that are put together by a store or OEM (Original equipment manufacturer). They can be convenient since nothing needs to be done, other then plugging it in and setting up Windows, but there are many things to consider:

Positives for Pre-built

- Normally comes with a Windows license
- Plug and play with minimum setup time
- Sometimes offers better deals or specials

Negatives for Pre-built:

- Older hardware, not always the latest technology
- Build quality & cable management can vary
- Cannot choose vendors for GPU
- Weird proprietary parts or connectors.
- Massive Windows bloatware
- Dealing with the store warranty when something breaks.

Positives for DIY:

- Better choice of hardware and named brands
- Additional bling factor of adding lights and visual elements
- Installing only the software you need
- Additional cost management
- Accomplishment of building your own PC

Negatives for DIY:

- No Windows licenses included (extra costs)
- You must install the OS yourself.
- Learning curve, lots of watching videos and reading
- Building mistakes can happen (extra costs)
- Can sometimes cost more money per item

No matter which option you choose, there is no right or wrong answer. Experience, budget and willingness to learning a new skill can be a driving factor to build your own PC. Plug in play might be more interesting to you if you want less trouble.

I always recommend people look at JayzTwoCents (videos on the side) to get a good understanding of what is required to build a computer.

 
 
 
 
 

This creative artform can set off many emotions. Music can help us remember the special moments in life. It can give us the chills and goosebumps, spark motivation or simply to just relax.

I've been playing musical instruments for the longest time. My father played guitar for many years. When I was very young, he bought our first Roland Synth keyboard.

This motivated me to start learning. As I got older, soundtrack / orchestra music of choice for its cinematics. I cannot read sheet music but do understand the logic but play by ear.

Technology has changed a lot over the years. It's always fun seeing new advancements in electronics. Today's keyboards can sound almost like anything. Incorperating electric drums, synth pianos and computers has allowed me to create all types of music. Some of the keyboards I've owned over the years: PSR-S900, MOXF, MOTIF-XF, Tyros5, MODX6, PSR-SX700, Korg Nautilus and the Korg Pa4X. I recently sold my PSR-SX700 & Pa4X with the announcement of the Pa5X.

Update: So in a disappointing turn of events, after months of waiting and having pre-ordered the Korg Pa5X, I received the run around playing ping pong between Korg Canada & Korg USA. In the end, I found out I wouldn't receive my keyboard any time soon.

It seems like Korg really dropped the ball big time and only sent a limited number of (4) keyboards to Canada.

Of course the excuse "due to Covid19, shipments have been delayed" So now the wait time increased to projected date of February 2023+. After many e-mails between different vendors, and Korg directly, I decided to go back to Yamaha and bought the Genos. While older, i'll keep it around until Yamaha launches their Genos 2. Very disappointed in Korg's customer service and their ability to keep clients updated.











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