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 Plex NAS: Top picks from Synology, QNAP, and more
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Choosing the best NAS for home media streaming.
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.
NZXT H7 Flow review: NZXT just perfected the H710 with vastly improved thermals
By Rich Edmonds last updated
NZXT released a few new H7 PC cases, and the NZXT H7 Flow is the chassis with maximum airflow. Want to use more powerful components? You may want to grab this case.
LG announces new UltraGear gaming displays with HDR and rapid refresh rates
By Rich Edmonds published
Gotta go fast with these new LG UltraGear gaming monitors.
NZXT refreshes the H710 range with three new mid-tower PC cases
By Rich Edmonds published
NZXT launches a new range of H7 PC cases with improved airflow to replace the aging H710. From today, you'll be able to buy the NZXT H7, H7 Elite, and H7 Flow.
Best Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon accessories 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a great portable workstation, but you can really enhance your experience with some handy accessories. We rounded up a bunch you should consider.
SK Hynix launches its fastest Platinum P41 PCIe 4.0 SSD
By Rich Edmonds last updated
SK Hynix's latest Platinum P41 NVMe SSDs are super-fast and ready for gamers and content creators.
Differences between soft and hard tubes for PC water cooling
By Rich Edmonds last updated
There are positives and negatives to both soft and hard tubing when it comes to PC water cooling. Here's what you need to know.
Huawei MateStation X review: An AMD-powered iMac running Windows 11
By Rich Edmonds published
Huawei is known for creating products that complement existing designs, and the Huawei MateStation X is no exception here. It's essentially an Apple iMac running Windows 11, and it's brilliant.
Lumia 800 available on contract in every colour at Castle Telecom for free
By Rich Edmonds last updated
How classic Windows games got me into building PCs
By Rich Edmonds last updated
As soon as I fired up my first PC game, I knew I wanted to build my own rig to play it on.
Switching to Telegram before everyone else was a lonely messaging experience
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Telegram in 2017 was a lot like Windows Phone in 2012.
How to pick the right PC gaming headset for you
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Looking for a new gaming headset? I've compiled a list of factors to consider when shopping around, as well as packaging together a few recommendations to get you started.
Do Surface Earbuds work with Android phones and tablets?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
You'll be able to use Microsoft's new Surface Earbuds with Android hardware running version 4.4 or later, allowing you to quickly switch between a Windows PC and Google-powered portable device.
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