
Zak Storey
After graduating from the University of Derby in 2014, Zak joined the PC Format and Maximum PC team as its resident staff writer. Specializing in PC building, and all forms of hardware and componentry, he soon worked his way up to editor-in-chief, leading the publication through the covid dark times. Since then, he’s dabbled in PR, working for Corsair for a while as its UK PR specialist, before returning to the fold as a tech journalist once again.
He now operates as a freelance tech editor, writing for all manner of publications, including PC Gamer, Maximum PC, Techradar, Gamesradar, PCGamesN, and Trusted Reviews as well. If there’s something happening in the tech industry it’s highly likely Zak has a strong opinion on it.
Outside of the world of silicon transistors, Zak also moonlights as first barista and head of coffee, at a local independent cafe in the Forest of Dean. In his spare time, you can find him training calisthenics, or out in the Wye Valley shooting longbows with his field archery club.
Latest articles by Zak Storey

Best mini PCs in 2026: The best compact computers for gaming
By Al Bickham, Jacob Fox Last updated
Teeny Peecees Searching for a new super-compact gaming machine? Look no further.

Best gaming PCs in 2026: We've tested the best current-gen gaming PCs and these are our picks
By Dave James, Jacob Fox Last updated
Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best prebuilt gaming PC.

Geekom A9 Max AI AMD Mini PC review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 67% We're looking at a single-channel RAM kit here, folks.

Thermaltake Retro 360 TG case review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 72% Retro chic that doesn't quite hit the mark.

These iconic audiophile speakers have been on my desk for five years, and they now cost even less thanks to Prime Day
By Zak Storey Published
Prime Day Seen a suave Pinterest gaming setup? Audioengine's A2+ Wireless were probably in the shot

Spend big, save big: Team Group's 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD is probably the best value drive I've seen in a long ol' while
By Zak Storey Last updated
Prime Day The T-Force G50 is on sale at Newegg for a 'shockingly' low $400. We're at the sub 1 GB per 10 cents, people. Nobody panic.

This is by far the prettiest Phanteks PC case I've ever built in, and it's at its lowest ever price
By Zak Storey Last updated
Prime Day Prime Day's been a bit hit and miss on the PC case front, fortunately, Newegg's come in with this blinder

It's fine, I didn't want a good credit score anyway. Who needs a 4K OLED gaming monitor with a nice discount? Not me, no sir
By Zak Storey Last updated
Prime Day MSI's 321URX takes that same panel tech found in the competition and for Amazon Prime Day, chops the price down too

There are some great deals on thermal paste this Prime Day and I always keep a tube in my backpack
By Zak Storey Published
Prime Day I write for PC Gamer, what did you expect?!

Behold: Hyte's Y70 PC case, my once daily driver, is now just $170
By Zak Storey Published
Prime Day The OG fishbowl finally makes its way below the 170 mark thanks to good ol' Prime Day

I've been cooling custom PCs with everything from toothpaste to fully bespoke loops, and these are the coolest Prime Day deals I've found this year
By Zak Storey Published
Prime Day From air towers, to fans, and AIOs, and laptop pads(?!), I've combobulated the lot into the ultimate list… probably.

Crucial might be dead but Amazon Germany's selling a ton of its PCIe SSDs on the cheap in the US, weirdly
By Zak Storey Published
Prime Day The 1 TB P310 and P510 are on "offer", relatively speaking, sort of, technically, metaphorically, spiritually.

This lubed-up optical gaming keyboard has been my daily driver for two years, and it beats out boards three times its price at just $80
By Zak Storey Published
Prime Day Two years old? Yeah sure. But it still beats out some of the best aftermarket keyboards out there, especially with that discount.

My fiancé told me this PC case looked like a crushed velvet sofa, but I loved it, and it's the cheapest it's ever been at $90
By Zak Storey Published
Prime Day Oh, she so clean and dot matrixy

Phanteks XT View Matrix case review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 92% Ding ding ding, we have a winner.

Acemagic Retro X5 mini PC review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 90% How long until Nintendo's lawyers call, do you reckon?

The best PC cases in 2026: These are the chassis I'd use for my next gaming build
By Jacob Ridley Last updated
Best case You'll want the best PC case if you're building your perfect gaming PC.

I've spent 30 years with Microsoft but Linux and Pop! OS might have converted me
By Zak Storey Published
Convert Linux has saved me from the grubby claws of Windows hell, but it comes with a catch.

AtomMan G1 Pro mini PC review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 86% Remarkably well thought out, just remember to bring a USB hub.

Best wireless gaming mouse in 2026: These are the cordless rodents we love getting our mitts on
By Dave James Last updated
Unbound Let go of the tethers and embrace the freedom of living life cable-free.

Teamgroup MP44Q 2 TB NVMe SSD review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 68% Arrived at a bad time.

Silverstone FLP02 case review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 84% If you miss the 90s, you're going to absolutely love this case.

Thermaltake TH360 V3 Ultra ARGB Sync review
By Zak Storey Published
Score: 88% Surprising value.
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