
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

Intel vs. AMD: Which processors are better?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Team Red or Team Blue?

PNY XLR8 (CS3140) SSD review: A great M.2 SSD that works brilliantly with PC and PlayStation 5
By Rich Edmonds published
PNY's XLR8 (CS3140) M.2 SSD is ideal for storing all your favorite games, be it on a desktop, laptop, or video game console.

XPG Alpha review: Affordable gaming mouse with a great PixArt sensor
By Rich Edmonds published
XPG just outed its best gaming mice to date, and they've created a small splash instead of a tidal wave.

Razer Barracuda review: Take this sleek gaming headset with you wherever you go
By Rich Edmonds published
Razer fuses a gaming headset with outdoor headphone looks.

Synology RT6600ax review: An easy-to-use speedy Wi-Fi 6 router
By Rich Edmonds published
Synology doesn't just make NAS enclosures. The company's latest Wi-Fi 6 ax router is one you should consider for a high-speed office or home.

Why I haven't bought a Surface PC (and probably never will)
By Rich Edmonds published
I've never bought a Surface PC. Not that I don't find them beautifully crafted, but the entire family of devices just doesn't appeal to me.

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED review: Perfecting the dual-screen notebook
By Rich Edmonds last updated
ASUS almost produced the perfect dual-screen laptop. Almost.

AMD boasts a massive 50% improvement to graphics performance with RDNA 3
By Rich Edmonds published
AMD shared some more details on what's next to come for Radeon graphics cards with the move to RDNA 3.

AMD Ryzen 7000 series: Everything you need to know about Zen 4
By Rich Edmonds published
Here's everything we know about AMD's Zen 4 processors, from availability to performance gains compared to current-gen CPUs.

NZXT C1000 Gold review: Clean power for AMD Threadripper PC builds
By Rich Edmonds published
Did you want more power? You got it!

Corsair H150i Elite Capellix review: A powerful match for an AMD Ryzen Threadripper enthusiast PC
By Rich Edmonds published
The Corsair H150i Elite Capellix is capable of taming even an AMD Ryzen Threadripper or Intel Core i9 processor. It's a perfect mix of form and function.

HP Z2 Mini G9 review: Outstanding performance inside a super-compact PC
By Rich Edmonds last updated
If you're seeking a powerful compact desktop PC that can be installed pretty much anywhere, the HP Z2 Mini G9 is what you need.

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3402ZA) review: A lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED display
By Rich Edmonds published
ASUS ASUS made sure to pack a punch with its 2022 laptop catalog refresh. The new Zenbook 14 has a gorgeous display and the latest Intel processors to create one fine-looking laptop.

PC water cooling beginner's guide
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Water cooling is considered by many to be a viable option when it comes to keeping the CPU cool. Check out our handy guide to getting started with using liquid to prevent overheating.

ITX vs. mid-tower vs. full-tower: Comparing different PC case sizes
By Ben Wilson, Rich Edmonds last updated

Best Office Chair Mat in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Using a chair with wheels underneath can cause damage to the carpet and hard flooring, but by using a mat it's possible to wheel around to get comfortable without wrecking the room.

Best Dell XPS 15 Compatible RAM in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
The easiest way to upgrade the performance of your Dell XPS 15 is to increase the amount and speed of your RAM. Here's what you need to look for.

NZXT N5 Z690 review: A solid Intel Alder Lake motherboard with NZXT CAM support
By Rich Edmonds published
NZXT's first mid-range Intel motherboard has a lot going for it. This is one solid foundation for a powerful Alder Lake PC build.

NZXT N7 Z690 review: NZXT refreshes its gorgeous Intel motherboard for Alder Lake CPUs
By Rich Edmonds published
NZXT finally gave its N7 motherboard a refresh to take advantage of 12th Gen Intel processors. With a new chipset from Intel and some improvements, this is one of the better value boards.

Corsair HS65 Surround review: Great audio at a budget-friendly price
By Rich Edmonds published
Corsair manages to strike a balance between affordability and performance.

Thermal Grizzly's LGA1700 loading mechanism contact frame found to lower Alder Lake CPU temperatures by 10C
By Rich Edmonds published
Unwanted heat hates this simple PC mod.

NZXT H7 review: A good mid-tower refresh, but one I cannot recommend
By Rich Edmonds last updated
NZXT sticks to its solid front panel design but makes the new H7 easier to live with.

NZXT H7 Elite review: A gorgeous mid-tower case with plenty of tempered glass
By Rich Edmonds last updated
NZXT has created a larger version of the NZXT H510 Elite in the form of the NZXT H7 Elite. It's part of the new H7 family of PC cases with even more tempered glass.
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