
Jacob Fox
Jacob got his hands on a gaming PC for the first time when he was about 12 years old. He swiftly realised the local PC repair store had ripped him off with his build and vowed never to let another soul build his rig again. With this vow, Jacob the hardware junkie was born. Since then, Jacob's led a double-life as part-hardware geek, part-philosophy nerd, first working as a Hardware Writer for PCGamesN in 2020, then working towards a PhD in Philosophy for a few years while freelancing on the side for sites such as TechRadar, Pocket-lint, and yours truly, PC Gamer. Eventually, he gave up the ruthless mercenary life to join the world's #1 PC Gaming site full-time. It's definitely not an ego thing, he assures us.
Latest articles by Jacob Fox

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says of AI that 'open is not a thing, it’s proprietary and open', sparking a conversation about bot orchestras
By Jacob Fox published
News It's happened, the AI bros think they're conducting symphonies.

AMD announces Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition: a CPU with a mighty 208 MB of L3 cache aimed at game devs
By Jacob Fox published
News "Where the 9950X3D2 really shines is in workloads that thrive on ultra-fast data access."

Trump appoints Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and more to science and technology advisory committee
By Jacob Fox published
News Comprised of 'distinguished individuals and representatives from sectors outside of the Federal Government appointed by the President.'

2026 is shaping up to be a golden year for gaming mice, as Razer's battery-boosting FrameSync adds more goodies to the pot
By Jacob Fox published
News I want to see all future gaming mice with this tech.

UK regulators explain what 'highly effective' age assurance for the Online Safety Act actually means
By Jacob Fox published
News Well, kind of. It still seems a little vague, to be honest.

Razer's web-based gaming mouse and keyboard software remains 'in Beta while development continues' despite support for the Viper V4 Pro
By Jacob Fox last updated
News Don't expect an extensive list of supported mice.

The Forza Horizon 6 system requirements are in and it's good news for older PCs and handhelds
By Jacob Fox published
News Even handhelds should get a fair shake.

Razer's new Viper V4 Pro could be as big of a deal for competitive gamers as the Logitech Superstrike, even without those haptic clicks
By Jacob Fox published
News The previous V3 Pro is the mouse that's most-used by pro gamers.

The FCC says foreign routers 'pose an unacceptable risk' and now require special approval to be sold in the US
By Jacob Fox published
News Such routers will be able to have 'conditional' approval.

Intel VP says future sockets should last longer and support more CPU generations
By Jacob Fox last updated
News This could make Nova Lake a platform really worth investing in.

This AMD RX 9070 XT and 7800X3D gaming PC is somehow beating last year's prices at $1,750
By Jacob Fox published
Deal There's practically nothing I'd change about it, either.

Best cheap gaming PC deals
By Jacob Fox last updated
deals Our simple advice: don't pay full price for a gaming PC.

Microsoft might actually make Windows 11 good as the company promises to roll back AI features and improve performance
By Jacob Fox published
News Rubs eyes with an audible squeak.

Gaming mouse software should stay out of your way and it's the smaller manufacturers that seem to have received that memo
By Jacob Fox published
Squeakware Though the bigger brands are learning.

The best wireless gaming earbuds in 2026: These are the buds I'd allow to whisper sweet nothings into my ears
By Dave James last updated
Budding gamers So you finally managed to bag a Steam Deck or ROG Ally, now what are the best gaming earbuds to go with it?

Nvidia DLSS 5 reveal: PC Gamer reacts... not wholly positively
By PC Gamer Team published
So... DLSS 5 This has been one of the most controversial reveals of an Nvidia technology I can remember, and people have a lot of thoughts.

This RAMpocalypse-resisting RX 9060 XT gaming PC has 16 GB of VRAM and 32 GB of DDR5 memory with a discount of over $250
By Jacob Fox published
Deal Worth opting for an AMD rig this time, I'd say.

Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Mini review
By Jacob Fox published
Score: 89% Hand heaven for relaxed claw grippers.

EarFun Air Pro 4+ earbuds review
By Jacob Fox published
Score: 88% A true step-up in mid-range earbud sound quality.

Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Wireless CF review
By Jacob Fox published
Score: 68% A carbon fibre mouse for an eye-watering price.

Best PC controllers in 2026: the pads I recommend for PC gamers
By Dave James last updated
Total control Grab one of the best PC controllers for when your keyboard and mouse simply won't do.

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.

Best gaming mouse in 2026: We've tested the very best mice and these are the top picks
By Dave James last updated
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
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