Zak Storey

Zak Storey

Freelance contributor

Zak is one of TechRadar's multi-faceted freelance tech journalists. He's written for an absolute plethora of tech publications over the years and has worked for Techradar on and off since 2015. Most famously, Zak led Maximum PC as its Editor-in-Chief from 2020 through to the end of 2021, having worked his way up from Staff Writer. Zak currently writes for Maximum PC, TechRadar, PCGamesN, and Trusted Reviews. He also had a stint working as Corsair's Public Relations Specialist in the UK, which has given him a particularly good insight into the inner workings of larger companies in the industry. He left in 2023, coming back to journalism once more. When he's not building PCs, reviewing hardware, or gaming, you can often find Zak working at his local coffee shop as First Barista, or out in the Wye Valley shooting American Flat Bows.

Articles by: Zak Storey

An unhappy PC Gamer sat at their desk
Building a gaming PC is too expensive, and GPUs really aren't helping

By Zak Storey

Is the average consumer no longer able to afford an average gaming PC? It seems that way, and the outlook for the future looks shakier, too.

A PC Gamer looking happy sat in front of their desktop monitor
GeForce Experience is dead – replaced by the Nvidia App – and good riddance

By Zak Storey

Nvidia made a great move this year, scrapping GeForce Experience and merging its best bits – plus the Control Panel – into an all-new app.

A grim reaper with a scythe, looking at a smartphone in his hand.
The death of the internet: why the future is terrifying, and how we fix it

By Zak Storey

We’re living in a slowly degrading echo-chamber of AI, ads, and profits

A hand reaching out to touch a futuristic rendering of an AI processor.
AI marketing is a con - especially when it comes to CPUs

By Zak Storey

Look we get it, it’s the new buzz word – but you don’t need to strap it to everything

A Phanteks water block on a graphics card, with a large red cross over it.
Are custom liquid-cooled PCs even worth it anymore? Why we’re fast approaching the end for bespoke cooling

By Zak Storey

Could liquid cooling be on its last legs? Multiple industry titans are now struggling, and I think I know why.

The Asus Zenbook Duo laptop photographed on a wooden desk.
Asus Zenbook Duo (2024) review: incredible versatility and screens, held back by poor cooling

By Zak Storey

The Zenbook Duo for 2024 is a spectacular piece of hardware in many ways – but one critical aspect lets this laptop down.

The Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED monitor on a desk
Alienware AW3225QF review: 4K 240Hz OLED gaming glory

By Zak Storey

Recommended

With outstanding brightness, broad color depth, exceptional refresh rates, and minimal latency, the Alienware AW3225QF ticks every box and offers the ultimate 4K gaming experience.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Wireless headset.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Wireless review: top-tier cable-free audio with an average mic

By Zak Storey

Recommended

It’s on the cheaper side for a wireless gaming headset but the Arctis Nova 4 holds no punches when it comes to top quality audio. Still, it’s let down by an average mic and limited connectivity.

AndaSeat Kaiser 4 on a grey wooden floor next to a desk and in front of a grey wall
AndaSeat Kaiser 4 review: Legendary Lumbar and Awkward Armrests

By Zak Storey

The AndaSeat Kaiser 4 has some incredible features baked into its design, but if you’re not a fan of aggressive lumbar support, then this might be one to miss.

The Noblechairs Legend gaming chair on a wooden floor in front of a grey wall
Noblechairs Legend gaming chair review: almost flawless if it wasn't for the inconsistent pricing

By Zak Storey

Noblechairs’ Legend series is undeniably professional, and impeccably comfortable, all without breaking the bank, at least outside the US.

The Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ in silver pictured on a wooden desk.
Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ review: beautiful laptop, half-baked AI

By Zak Storey

Recommended

Samsung's new 16-inch laptop apes Apple's design language and competes hard on performance and battery life while adding its own OLED twist.

HP Spectre Foldable review
HP Spectre Foldable 17 review: a flagship screen and hugely versatile device, but it’s fatally flawed

By Zak Storey

Fatally flawed, but beautiful, HP’s $5,000 foldable fell short of our expectations in the end.

The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL gaming chair in an office and gaming space on a wooden floor
AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL review: bursting at the seams with features - and value

By Zak Storey

Recommended

AndaSeat’s Kaiser 3 XL is a seriously plush seat for any home office worker or PC gamer, and it’s got one heck of a price tag to match.

The Huawei MateBook D 16 on a wooden desk.
Huawei MateBook D 16 review: an all-round solid laptop for those after a cheaper Dell XPS

By Zak Storey

Recommended

It's no Dell XPS or MacBook Air, but the MateBook D 16 is a decent laptop with a sensible entry price.

The Asus ROG Strix Scope II RX gaming keyboard photographed on a wooden desk.
Asus ROG Strix Scope II RX review: a keyboard for the sophisticated gamer

By Zak Storey

Recommended

A top-notch keyboard with great performance and a rich feature set, the only thing that lets the Asus ROG Strix Scope II RX down is its lackluster software suite.

The Sony INZONE H9 wireless gaming headset.
Sony INZONE H9 wireless gaming headset review

By Zak Storey

The Sony Inzone H9 wireless gaming headset, is big, beefy, and beautiful, with noise-cancelling plus a chunky 32-hour battery life.

Razer Nari Ultimate
Razer Nari Ultimate review

By Zak Storey

Updated It’s not something we’d have expected from Razer, but they might just be on to something with this haptic feedback stuff.

PC components
PC components explained: how to create the best computer components list

By Zak Storey

Updated Picking the best PC components for your build is hard. In this guide we'll show you what to be on the lookout for and how to choose

nvidia geforce gtx 1080
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 review

By Zak Storey

Updated Nvidia's first 16nm FinFET GPU finally hits the market, but for the early adopters there's an inevitable price to pay.

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X review

By Zak Storey

Recommended

This king of frame rates dethrones the Titan X for the same price as last generation's GTX 980.

GTX 1060
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 review

By Zak Storey

Nvidia strikes back at AMD's RX 480. The question is: who is the winner? The answer is gamers everywhere.

Acer Predator X27 review

By Zak Storey

4K, HDR, 144 Hz refresh, IPS panel. The Acer Predator X27 ticks a heck of a lot of boxes.

MSI Optix MAG271CR review

By Zak Storey

It may be a name more associated with GPUs and motherboards, but MSI’s monitor game is strong.

MSI Vigor GK80 RED review

By Zak Storey

MSI’s full sized aluminum mechanical gaming keyboard, complete with Cherry MX reds, media keys and RGB lighting.

MSI Clutch GM60 Gaming Mouse review

By Zak Storey

MSI’s Clutch GM60 is an RGB gaming mouse, featuring OMRON switches, and a custom Pixart PMW3330 “Avago” Optical gaming sensor.

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