Rich Edmonds
Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
Latest articles by Rich Edmonds
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Intel Core i9-13900K vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Which CPU is best?
By Rich Edmonds published
Looking for the best of Intel or AMD? You're likely considering the Intel Core i9-13900K vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. Here's all you need to know.
![MSI MEG Ai1300P](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SnBxQkroBYBvgDC8YYdZQF-320-80.jpg)
MSI MEG Ai1300P review: The first ATX 3 PSU from MSI is a winner for enthusiasts
By Rich Edmonds published
MSI has released the company's first ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 specified power supply. What makes this better than an ATX 3.0 PSU? Read our in-depth review for all the details.
![Intel Core i9-13900K](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/adR9RNoeWhy3CpyeuVrJu8-320-80.jpg)
Best RAM for Intel Core i9-13900K 2024
By Rich Edmonds published
RAM Choosing the best RAM for your Intel Core i9-13900K can be the difference between an "okay" experience and an exceptionally powerful machine. Here's what you'll need.
![AMD Ryzen 9 7000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/icz8friW4ubnRaV7exz9rU-320-80.jpg)
Intel Core i9-13900K vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: Which CPU is best?
By Rich Edmonds published
Intel v AMD Should you choose the Intel or AMD flagship CPU? This guide will showcase all the similarities and differences.
![AMD Ryzen 5 7600X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6sXkBUXihGtntANFNtRzR-320-80.jpg)
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Ryzen 7 7700X: Which CPU is best?
By Rich Edmonds published
The latest AMD processors are excellent for various PC tasks, be it gaming or creator software. But which should you pick, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X or Ryzen 5 7600X for your next PC build?
![AMD Ryzen 9 7000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o6BzvssMS4bTsjksQ2R9uU-320-80.jpg)
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X: Which CPU is best?
By Rich Edmonds published
AY EM DEE AMD's Ryzen 7000 series of desktop processors are excellent for gaming and intense workloads. The real question is: do you need an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or is the Ryzen 7 7700X enough?
![ASUS TUF GAMING X670E Plus WiFi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nbRKKWEyrFY8kLd7DQeoJV-320-80.jpg)
ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi review: Solid specs and value for AMD Ryzen 7000
By Rich Edmonds published
X670E One of the better-value mid-tier AM5 motherboards.
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Huawei Super Device: What it is and why you may want to use it
By Rich Edmonds published
Super Powers Huawei everywhere!
![ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AT7b7XkuP2UqN4monnNFrG-320-80.jpg)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE review: The best gaming laptop to buy this year
By Rich Edmonds published
The Best ASUS makes some of the best laptops out there, especially for gamers. The ROG Strix Scar 17 SE is one fine example with an Intel Core i9 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. This thing is a monster.
![Intel Core i7-13700K](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BcD2RStqfirXsigVAPp89Z-320-80.jpg)
Best RAM for Intel Core i7-13700K 2024
By Rich Edmonds published
Choosing the best RAM for your Intel Core i7-13700K depends largely on the motherboard you'll be using. Whether it supports DDR4 or DDR5 RAM, we've compiled a list of the very best right here.
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Best computer speakers on a budget 2024
By Rich Edmonds, Cale Hunt published
We’ve rounded up some of the best computer speakers for under $150 to keep your room rockin’ and your pockets full.
![Intel Core i5-13600K](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zhvSVxENViwLwNv2qFpHv4-320-80.jpg)
Best RAM for Intel Core i5-13600K 2024
By Rich Edmonds published
Get the most out of your Intel Core i5-13600K with the best RAM on the market. Whether you're building a PC with DDR4 or DDR5, we've got you covered with these recommendations.
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Best Graphics Card for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Need a new GPU to truly enjoy Flight Simulator 2020 as Microsoft intended? You're going to want to look at our recommendations for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K to see where to sta
![Dell XPS 13 Plus (9320) for 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZBs3BssSWoRQPoj7QugTDC-320-80.jpg)
Should you buy a new, used, or refurbished laptop?
By Rich Edmonds, Brendan Lowry published
Laptops The pros and cons you need to know about before pulling the trigger on a device.
![Blue Yeti X Review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6kjfw3Z6abZnmbhAiBZt6a-320-80.jpg)
Best microphone for streaming 2024
By Rich Edmonds last updated
You've never sounded this good before.
![ASUS ROG Strix Maximus Z790 Hero](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xjkncrMoXX5vFtkCTk794e-320-80.jpg)
ASUS ROG Strix Maximus Z790 Hero review: A great motherboard for 13th Gen Intel
By Rich Edmonds published
Z790 One motherboard to (almost) rule them all.
![G.SKILL DDR5 Trident Z5 RGB](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uL8M39QdLthEyTSz4Pd9ZV-320-80.jpg)
G.SKILL casually expands its Trident Z5 family with DDR5-7800 RAM for Intel's 13th Gen
By Rich Edmonds published
G.SKILL announced new DDR5-7800 RAM today alongside a tease of a tech demo for testing DDR5-8000. Just when you thought PC memory couldn't get any faster...
![Dell Xps 13 9300](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6qWnsGPaWueh4JuU2JPag8-320-80.jpg)
Best laptop for high school students 2024
By Rich Edmonds published
If you need a laptop for your studies, these are the best of the best.
![Intel Core i7-13700K](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/er4Y7NBb3EnYCHLejKzPwY-320-80.jpg)
Intel Core i7-13700K review: The best CPU for PC gaming
By Rich Edmonds published
review Whilst not the fastest, the Core i7-13700K is all you'll need for a powerful PC.
![Intel 12th Gen Corei5 Chip](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yt5HoQacNEQLQAVzG8Y9oA-320-80.jpg)
Intel Core i5-12600K review: Intel's new hybrid core design shines in the mid-range
By Rich Edmonds, Daniel Rubino last updated
It's going to be difficult to ignore the allure of the Core i5-12600K for performance and value.
![GIGABYTE X670E Aorus Master](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AeTYDQ6Kbb2DUd9qJdtghV-320-80.jpg)
Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master: A great match for AMD Ryzen 7000
By Rich Edmonds published
Review Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master is a mid-range AM5 motherboard that can handle AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.
![NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HKDYEULABVJdytGsgG4sDQ-320-80.jpg)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 preorders and where to find stock - live report
By Brendan Griffiths, Rich Edmonds, Brendan Lowry, Cale Hunt last updated
RTX 4090 NVIDIA's latest flagship RTX GPU is here and we're going to show you where you can buy one.
![AMD Ryzen 9 7000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WeqaBUYW75EQwsJT2684cU-320-80.jpg)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and 7950X review: The most powerful Ryzen processors to date
By Rich Edmonds published
🔥CPU Unsurprisingly, AMD's range-topping Ryzen 9 7000 series processors are the most powerful Ryzen CPUs to date. They're lightning fast, power-hungry, run hot, and will surely put a smile on your face.
![Sabrent Rocket V90 SDXC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wboYRz3Lq9D9dTsvd8dCpk-320-80.jpg)
Sabrent Rocket V90 SDXC review: Super-fast storage for photo and video work
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Looking for lightning-fast SDXC storage for your camera? The new Sabrent Rocket V90 SDXC cards are ideal for 4K and 8K media. Here's our review.
![Synology DiskStation DS1522+](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XTNaaxujVLEkabhrqQhhcm-320-80.jpg)
Synology DiskStation DS1522+ review: Impressive AMD Ryzen performance with optional 10Gb networking
By Rich Edmonds last updated
The latest Ryzen-powered NAS from Synology is the DiskStation DS1522+. It has five drive bays, M.2 slots for SSD caching, an optional 10Gb LAN adapter, and the ability to roll with 32GB of RAM.