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 NAS hard drives 2023: Reliable storage for Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, and TerraMaster
By Rich Edmonds published
Storage Planning to pick up a NAS? Good idea! Here are some hard drives you should consider if your NAS doesn't come with any pre-installed.
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Ultimate Beginner's Guide
By Rich Edmonds, Cale Hunt last updated
Wololo Getting you through the Dark Age.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in 2023
By Rich Edmonds published
5600X AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X users can choose from A520, B550, and X570 chipset motherboards, but which is the best for this mid-range, 8-core processor?
Best power supply: Top PSU picks for gaming and more
By Rich Edmonds published
PSU Find the best power supply for your PC that can handle custom upgrades and high-end gaming with our picks in various categories.
How to set up and use a headset on Windows 10
By Rich Edmonds published
Audio How to set up, switch to, and troubleshoot your new headset in Windows. Sound is a critical element of any gaming experience, so let's get it right.
Best managed switches 2023
By Rich Edmonds published
Networking Choose the best managed switch and create a solid network at home or the office with these hubs, some offering speeds up to 10Gb.
Intel 13th Gen series: Everything we know about Raptor Lake
By Rich Edmonds published
13th Gen Intel's 13th Gen series of processors for desktop and laptop PCs are codenamed Raptor Lake. These CPUs are set to run faster and have more cache and cores. Here's all we know.
Best pre-built PCs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2023
By Rich Edmonds published
Flight Sim Skip the PC build process and take to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator with our selection of pre-built desktops and laptops.
Monoprice Monolith MTM-100 review: Big size, massive sound
By Rich Edmonds published
Review Monoprice's Monolith MTM-100 speaker system is a 2.0 desk setup with integrated subs and up to 100W of total power output. Boy, do these things get loud.
Best RAM for Intel Core i9-13900K 2023
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.
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 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 review: Solid specs and value for AMD Ryzen 7000
By Rich Edmonds published
X670E One of the better-value mid-tier AM5 motherboards.
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 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.
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