Jacob Ridley
Jacob earned his first byline writing for his own tech blog. From there, he graduated to professionally breaking things as hardware writer at PCGamesN, where he was one half of a popular weekly YouTube show. He would go on to run the team as hardware editor before joining PC Gamer's world-class staff as senior hardware editor. Today, he's managing editor of the hardware team, and you'll find him spending his days reporting on the latest developments in the technology and gaming industries. He's found reporting from floors, benches, and, if he's lucky, plush press rooms at the biggest tech shows, such as Computex and CES. But more often than not he's hunched over the office test bench evaluating the newest PC components.
When he's not writing about GPUs and CPUs, you'll find Jacob trying to get as far away from the modern world as possible by wild camping.
Latest articles by Jacob Ridley
![New Asus laptops at an event at IFA Berlin, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/26QMGPgYpx4LocAnSk8wPH-320-80.jpg)
These new Asus Lunar Lake laptops with 27+ hours of battery life kinda prove it's not just x86 vs Arm when it comes to power efficiency
By Jacob Ridley published
News Intel's new Lunar Lake chips are helping Asus deliver battery life equaling, or even excelling, Qualcomm's ARM chips.
![Two of the best PC joysticks, the Thrustmaster Warthog flight stick alongside a Logitech G X56 HOTAS, on a two-tone grey background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iTYFMMwhvZn6x6aaRx2ywS-320-80.jpg)
Best PC joysticks in 2024: 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.
![The best microphones for gaming and streaming on a grey background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/73EXVCfzDoWm5CeNrHjupK-320-80.jpg)
Best microphone for gaming in 2024: from streaming to podcast mics, these are my top picks
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Mouth Noises Make your voice heard with the best microphones for streaming and gaming.
![Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed and Logitech G502 X on colourful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4NBgfY8Q8ssNZ8LViYVEQh-320-80.png)
Best gaming mouse in 2024: I've tested the very best mice and these are my top picks
By Dave James last updated
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
![Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed and Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 on colourful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cGQgM5CeUHuqNEu5dtayLL-320-80.jpg)
Best wireless gaming mouse in 2024: These are the rodents I love getting my mitts on
By Dave James last updated
Unbound Let go of the tethers and embrace the freedom of living life cable-free.
![Image of some of the best gaming desks with a green background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6hYG6rVVuTgsrHfQ49zTpM-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming desk in 2024: my top picks for standing, sitting and everything in between
By Dave James last updated
Top Desks We've chosen the best gaming desks based on hours of playing on both sitting and standing desks just to see which is worth your money.
![The MSI Claw 8, a new handheld with a Lunar Lake processor.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dYbVWcxm4fhbcxEi8K7vrN-320-80.png)
MSI is the first to bundle Intel's new Lunar Lake chip inside a handheld gaming PC alongside a chunky 80 Whr battery
By Jacob Ridley published
News Combining Intel's "most efficient x86 processor" with a bigger battery might be a powerful combo.
![Intel Lunar Lake launch event in Berlin, September 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CBubjYrn5VM6nYMMcXanyN-320-80.png)
Intel says Core Ultra 9 288V leads AMD's HX 370 in games by 16%, Meteor Lake by 31% and the less said about Qualcomm the better
By Jacob Ridley published
News "I'm not going to call it a gaming CPU but, damn, it can play a game" claims Intel's Robert Hallock.
![Intel Lunar Lake battery life claims on stage in Berlin at the Lunar Lake launch event.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tkG7c5xjzf94gZDQmiVQtf-320-80.png)
Intel says it's built 'the most efficient x86 processor ever' in Lunar Lake and its power savings are headed for desktop soon
By Jacob Ridley published
News A desktop CPU with lower power consumption than the last would really break a trend for Intel.
![Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip inside it.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TfgmGNXad8R8hxjF75En9i-320-80.jpg)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605 review
By Jacob Ridley published
The right stuff The 16-inch gaming laptop I'd pick from the lot.
![Two of the best OLED gaming monitors on a blue background with the PC Gamer Recommends badge.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LYYsX8uTEoVbQ8v54tcYbi-320-80.jpg)
Best OLED gaming monitors in 2024: I can't keep my eyes off these vivid displays
By Jeremy Laird last updated
Eye candy The best OLED gaming monitors deliver awesome speed and eye-popping HDR performance.
![Keychron Q3 Max gaming keyboard with RGB enabled on a desktop.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mrL7w3b6UPisB7DmWBd9rf-320-80.jpg)
I've become the Pied Piper for keyboard nerds—luring colleagues to come over to gawk at this gaming keyboard with simply the sweet sound of typing on it
By Jacob Ridley published
Clack clack Like moths to a flame.
![The best gaming chairs guide header image with Logitech Herman Miller Embody chair and Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 on a green background with PC Gamer recommend badge.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UHtKGg7rxCoE3yoZpJakja-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming chairs in 2024: the seats I'd suggest for any gamer
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Take a seat Treat your posterior to one of the best gaming chairs.
![Two of the best office chairs, from Neue and Steelcase](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U4KwCxgB3DFtviLQtusndn-320-80.jpg)
Best office chairs for gaming in 2024: The top seats for work and gaming that I've tried and tested
By Dave James last updated
Take a seat Take care of your spine with the best office chairs for gaming.
![Best gaming monitors on a green background with the PC Gamer Recommends badge in the top right of the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kQ24HdzUS9YedZTLwTc7zb-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming monitors in 2024: the pixel-perfect panels I'd buy myself
By Dave James last updated
Eye candy The best gaming monitors balance price with panel quality, resolution and refresh rate.
![The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM and the Alienware 34 QD-OLED AW3423DWF ultrawide gaming monitors on a blue buying guide background with a PC Gamer recommended logo in the top right](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ikWQMN2nVjvTKYm3gMUzGW-320-80.jpg)
Best ultrawide monitor for gaming in 2024: the expansive panels I recommend for PC gamers
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Expansive It's time to go wide... ultrawide: these gaming monitors are wider, brighter, and faster than ever.
![Two of the best 4K gaming monitors, the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED and the LG UltraGear 27GR93U on a grey background with the PC Gamer recommended logo in the top right corner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WxPAR33Yh7pFgYCh9hxmdA-320-80.jpg)
Best 4K gaming monitors in 2024: the ultra hi-res panels I highly recommend
By Dave James last updated
4K Vision The best 4K gaming monitor has all the bells and whistles an enthusiast could ever want or need.
![DualSense Edge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UtBGaLLyfaJZDeKdRpcnTj-320-80.jpeg)
Sony's PC obsession continues with in-depth DualSense Edge customisation on your PC
By Jacob Ridley published
News The new app only works with the premium PlayStation pad, however.
![Two of the best headsets side by side on a pink background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JcTkkafu6X9GPCiZ28k7RV-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming headsets in 2024: I'd bet my ears on these headphones
By Dave James last updated
Quality cans Treat your ears to some treacle with the best gaming headsets.
![Corsair HS55 and HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headsets against a colored background, with a PC Gamer Recommended logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kDSxfYxMRUSPTbVCtknKGh-320-80.jpg)
Best wireless gaming headsets in 2024: the top cans I'd buy myself
By Dave James last updated
Untethered The best wireless gaming headsets allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
![Razer Blade 16 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptops](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ygzQsBASZAUvZAgqJT8iUd-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming laptops in 2024: I've had my pick of portable powerhouses and these are the best
By Dave James last updated
Portable powerhouses Don't compromise on power or portability with the best gaming laptops.
![Two of the best graphics cards from top down and side on view, on a pastel yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yDoLrx9uVA5c55aXYLSyDo-320-80.jpg)
Best graphics cards in 2024: the GPUs I recommend for every budget
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Pixel Pushers Our picks of the most powerful gaming GPUs and the ones that provide the best bang for your buck.
![Intel and AMD CPU boxes on a green background with the PC Gamer recommended logo in the top right](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NTZXtdY49qJtoY7qD86AuL-320-80.jpg)
Best CPU for gaming in 2024: these are the chips I recommend for gaming, productivity and peace of mind
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Happy Cores Fire up your rig with the best CPU for gaming. More cores, more clocks, more of everything that matters.
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