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
Best wireless gaming mouse in 2025: 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.
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.
Logitech G RS Wheel Hub and RS Track Wheel review
By Jacob Ridley published
Wheely good The wheel upgrade I've been waiting for.
Best gaming headsets in 2025: 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.
Best wireless gaming headsets in 2025: 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.
I will get a Switch 2 for Pokémon and no handheld gaming PC on Earth can stop me
By Jacob Ridley published
Switch sides Even as a dyed-in-the-wool PC gamer, I can't resist the pull of Nintendo's exclusives.
The best audiophile headphones for gaming in 2025: my top recommendations for the best cans money can buy
By Dave James last updated
Audiophile Immerse yourself in your games with the best audiophile headphones for gaming.
Best PC fans in 2025: I've put these case fans through their paces to find the coolest and quietest
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Hot Tip The best PC fans will keep your gaming PC cool and quiet.
Best gaming mouse in 2025: 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.
Logitech G RS Shifter and Handbrake review
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Shifty Sequential shifter and handbrake in one robust package.
Best gaming PCs: these are the rigs and brands I recommend in 2025
By Dave James last updated
Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best gaming PC today.
Best graphics cards: the GPUs I recommend for every budget in 2025
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.
I tried a sim racing rig that generates 'wind' at CES 2025 and it's claimed to help keep VR nausea at bay
By Jacob Ridley published
News It's surprisingly immersive.
Best wireless gaming keyboard in 2025: my top picks for cable-free typing delights
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Freedom Cut the cord with the best wireless gaming keyboards.
Thermaltake's new 2000 W PSU is too powerful to be sold in the USA and comes with four PCIe 5.0 GPU power connectors
By Jacob Ridley published
News We're going to need a bigger power outlet.
This Jinx-inspired gaming PC is my favorite of CES 2025 and I'm head over heels for the hardware
By Jacob Ridley published
News Just look at that distro plate…
Best VR headset in 2025: my top picks for stunning virtual reality experiences
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Jack In Immerse yourself in stunning game worlds with the best VR headset.
Best capture cards for PC gaming in 2025: whether it's streaming, recording, 1080p or the big 4K, these cards have you covered
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Broadcast Show off your greatest gaming moments with the best capture cards.
Best office chairs for gaming in 2025: 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.
Hyte's new $20 processor frames are yet another way to customise your gaming PC
By Jacob Ridley published
News Finishing touch or unnecessary add-on?
Colorful PC cases are so in this year
By Jacob Ridley published
News Thermaltake and Hyte are serving up pastel pink and purple at CES 2025.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 is calling to me even more now it has an RTX 5080 stuffed inside it
By Jacob Ridley published
News The new Zephyrus 2025 models are mostly the same as last year's, but that's not a bad thing.
This keyboard combines two of my favorite things: mechanical switches and bread
By Jacob Ridley published
News This mechanical keeb is most certainly not gluten free.
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