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 RAM for Intel Core i9-9900K 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Super-fast RAM for this monstrous CPU.
Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Cool down the beast!
Best AMD Ryzen 5 3600X compatible RAM in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
We've rounded up the best RAM to use with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X. Whether you're looking to build the best gaming PC or fancy yourself some overclocking action, these modules are what you'll need.
Best AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Compatible RAM in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Looking to match super-speed RAM with your new AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor? Here are a few choices for you to consider.
How to upgrade the RAM in Synology DS218+
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Synology DS218+ comes rocking 2GB of RAM as standard. It's possible to expand this by following a few steps.
Best PC cases under $100 in 2024
By Richard Devine, Rich Edmonds last updated
Looking to build a breathtaking new PC without blowing your budget on a case? We've got you covered with this selection of sub-$100 offerings.
Best PC Fingerprint Scanners in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Sign into your Windows PC with your finger.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X review: What 12th Gen?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Review AMD is out with another slurry of processors. The new Ryzen 7000 series promises big performance gains without simply cranking up the power draw. Here's our review of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: This entry-level AMD CPU is a 6-core beast
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Review Feelin' hot, hot, HOT!
Why people are mad and making memes of NVIDIA (for good reason)
By Rich Edmonds published
Okay, what the hell is going on?
G.SKILL announces new Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 RAM with speeds up to 6800MT/s
By Rich Edmonds published
Wow! Such speeds, much bandwidth.
Best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in 2024
By Rich Edmonds published
Get the most out of your CPU
NVIDIA takes it to the next level with GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Rich Edmonds published
NVIDIA hasn't been idle over the last two years, and the RTX 40 series delivers incredible gains in key areas. Here's everything you need to know about NVIDIA's latest cards.
NVIDIA announces DLSS 3 with up to four times the performance
By Rich Edmonds, Harish Jonnalagadda published
NVIDIA has unleashed DLSS 3 onto the gaming world, bringing with it up to four times the performance boost when used with an RTX 40 series GPU. Supported games have never looked (and played) so good.
Watch NVIDIA's GeForce Beyond RTX 40 series launch right here
By Rich Edmonds published
NVIDIA is prepping to announce the next generation of graphics cards today during its GTC event. We're going to quickly run you through how to tune in live to see all the action.
How to set up Plex on a Synology NAS
By Rich Edmonds published
Plex is a popular service that allows you to set up your very own home server and stream content anywhere inside and outside the home. Here's how to do it on your Synology NAS.
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.
Best RAM for AMD Ryzen 7 3700X in 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Pairing up your AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with some fast, reliable RAM can make all the difference. We rounded up some of the best module kits to use with this powerful AMD processor.
How to pick the right NAS for a Plex media server
By Rich Edmonds last updated
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.
Best RAM for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 in 2024
By Rich Edmonds published
The fastest Ryzen system memory.