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
Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5 2600 in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
There's a wide range of AM4 motherboards available for your AMD Ryzen 5 2600, so I've rounded up a few of my favorites.
Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 7 3800X in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
The best foundations for your gaming PC.
How to pick the right NAS for a Plex media server
By Rich Edmonds last updated
How To Choosing the right NAS setup for a Plex server can be a daunting task. Here's a guide to help you out, taking into account all the important factors that are required by a good Plex NAS.
Ethereum's move to proof-of-stake (PoS) makes it a cleaner cryptocurrency, lowers GPU prices for gamers
By Rich Edmonds published
The crypto mining craze is (almost) over!
Early Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) demo shows promise for PC gamers
By Rich Edmonds published
Intel has shown off its fancy new upscaling technology.
ASUSTOR ASW205T review: A simple, yet powerful 2.5Gb unmanaged switch
By Rich Edmonds published
It's a basic yet affordable way to give your network a small boost.
Best hard drives for Plex 2024
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Use these drives to store all your media.
AMD releases FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 with improved visuals and stability
By Rich Edmonds published
Boosting performance and visual fidelity since 2021.
Cooler Master launches new high-performance Mobius PC case fans
By Rich Edmonds published
Cooler Master launched a new generation of cooling fans for PC builds. Whether you're hunting down some blowers for your case or radiator, the new Cooler Master Mobius may be just what you need.
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro review: This wireless gaming mouse ticks every box
By Rich Edmonds published
There wasn't really much we wanted to see improved with version 3, but Razer managed to work some magic to create the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro. It's lighter, more comfortable, and just plain better.
Best X570, B550 motherboards for AMD Ryzen 7 3700X in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Old school but still golden.
Keychron Q5 review: Easily customize this full-size behemoth mechanical keyboard
By Rich Edmonds published
A truly magical keyboard for typing away.
1080p vs. 1440p vs. 4K vs. 8K: Which resolution is best for gaming?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Aim for maximum frame rates.
SteelSeries launches new Apex 9 mechanical keyboards with lightning-fast optical switches
By Rich Edmonds published
These keyboards seem much faster
Cooler Master launches the sleek-looking MasterBox 520 with tempered glass and cooler mesh options
By Rich Edmonds published
Looking good, running cool
Huawei refreshes the MateBook X Pro with 12th Gen Intel CPUs, a new display, and more colors
By Rich Edmonds published
Check out the new Huawei MateBook X Pro
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 2 Gen2 (AS6702T) review: Everything you need in a powerful two-bay NAS
By Rich Edmonds last updated
ASUSTOR just casually rolled out a new two-bay NAS that utterly decimates what's currently available from its competitors. This is the NAS to buy if you need an enclosure with two bays.
Best RAM for AMD Ryzen 2024
By Rich Edmonds published
Improve the performance of your AMD-powered PC.
ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold (UX9702) review: Unfolding an incredibly versatile laptop
By Rich Edmonds published
The first true laptop with a gimmick-less foldable display.
G.SKILL launches new Trident Z5 Neo & Flare X5 DDR5 RAM for AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs
By Rich Edmonds published
Check out G.SKILL's RAM for AMD Ryzen 7000 series chips
Best laptops for video editing 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Video editing on a laptop is possible, but you need advanced internals to keep up with the demanding task. Here's the best one for the job with some alternatives.
Best controllers for PC gaming 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
If you want the best controller to use with your PC games, then look no further. The answers you seek lie within. Put down the mouse and keyboard and make full use of your thumbs.
You'll need to reset your Plex password because of a data breach
By Rich Edmonds published
Plex is one of the most popular streaming apps and services and it just reported a potential data breach. You'll need to change your password so here's everything you should know.
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