
Andy Edser
Andy built his first gaming PC at the tender age of 12, when IDE cables were a thing and high resolution wasn't—and he hasn't stopped since. Now working as a hardware writer for PC Gamer, Andy's been jumping around the world attending product launches and trade shows, all the while reviewing every bit of PC hardware he can get his hands on. You name it, if it's interesting hardware he'll write words about it, with opinions and everything.
Latest articles by Andy Edser

Best PC racing wheels in 2025: my favorite direct drive and budget steering wheels for sim racing
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Driven Speed away with the best PC racing wheel for gaming.

Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition review
By Andy Edser published
Cheap thrills A cheap-yet-cheerful starting point to an otherwise expensive hobby.

I hear you, upgrading your PC has probably felt out of reach this year, but these are the 5 best Amazon and Newegg Gaming Week deals I've found so far to help you out
By Andy Edser published
Deal It's still possible to find good prices on some seriously great components.

The world's largest zip maker has made a giant self-propelled zip and I reckon it's a potential glimpse of the trousers of the future
By Andy Edser published
News We do these things not because they are easy, etc etc.

A modder has turned an Intel CPU heatspreader into a functional water block with the help of a CNC machine. And a bucket
By Andy Edser published
News Of course, why didn't I think of that?

This Doom-themed Asus RTX 5080 is here just in time for some medieval ripping and tearing in Doom: The Dark Ages
By Andy Edser published
News The slayer has entered the facility.

Best PC joysticks in 2025: these are my top picks for everything from flight sims to space shooters
By Dave James last updated
Locked On The best PC joysticks take you to new heights.

AMD's RX 9000M-series mobile GPUs are rumoured to top out with an RX 9080M featuring 64 CUs and 16 GB of VRAM
By Andy Edser published
News The desktop cards certainly caused a splash, so what do we make of the mobile variants?

Apple and Meta have been fined a total of €700,000,000 for non-compliance with the EU Digital Markets Act. Which, in their billion-dollar world, is just chump change
By Andy Edser published
News Will they even notice?

The FBI says cybercriminals were responsible for a record $16,600,000,000 in reported losses last year, up 33% from 2023
By Andy Edser published
News That's a whole lot of ill-gotten gains.

Thrustmaster T598 direct drive racing wheel review
By Andy Edser last updated
Axial size You've heard of direct drive, but how about direct axial drive?

Razer has made a wild-looking wireless ergonomic mouse with six month battery life and it's making my eyes go funny
By Andy Edser published
News Stand up straight, for goodness sake.

If you hurry, you can pick up a set of these sweet artisan keycaps in all sorts of delicious combinations
By Andy Edser published
News Five and a half hours or so, and counting.

I'm getting major tool envy from this hard drive converted into a variable speed disc sander and I don't care who knows it
By Andy Edser published
News Do I need one? Not really. Want one? Oh yes.

Best microphone for gaming in 2025: from streaming to podcast mics, these are my top picks
By Andy Edser last updated
Mouth Noises Make your voice heard with the best microphones for streaming and gaming.

A blessing from the gaming laptop gods: The RTX 4070-equipped Asus G16 is back down to $1,140
By Andy Edser published
Deal I fall to my knees, overwhelmed with gratitude.

I've found great deals on some of our favorite wireless gaming mice starting at just $30, even amid the ongoing price apocalypse
By Andy Edser published
Deal I would stake my virtual life on any one of these squeakers.

Best handheld gaming PC in 2025: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Portable PC PC gaming has officially gone portable, and these handheld gaming PCs are mighty quick.

Don't delete that mysterious 'inetpub' Windows folder, says Microsoft, as it's supposedly important for system security
By Andy Edser published
News Now sit down and eat your dinner, and stop touching things.

'Delete all IP law' says Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey: 'Creativity is what currently separates us, and the current system is limiting that'
By Andy Edser published
News "I agree," notes Musk, kinda saying the quiet part out loud.

Best mechanical keyboards in 2025: the clacky boards I'd buy in a heartbeat
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Click Clack Make the switch with our guide to the best mechanical gaming keyboards.

I know tariff-related price increases are a thing right now but a $1,371 motherboard might be pushing it, even if it is 'Extreme'
By Andy Edser published
News A beast of a board, but holy moly that price.

Silicon Valley crosswalks hacked to play satirical messages from Musk and Zuckerberg impersonators: 'It's normal to feel uncomfortable or even violated as we forcefully insert AI into every facet of your conscious experience'
By Andy Edser published
News "And I just want to assure you, you don't need to worry because there's absolutely nothing you can do to stop it."
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