Latest articles by Jacob Ridley
I don't need 64 GB of RAM but I am tempted when prices are as low as they are right now for genuinely speedy sticks
Prime Day It wasn't that long ago that you'd consider 32 GB for $150/£150 to be a good deal.
I've kept CPUs cool through the summer with the help of these two affordable coolers: a 360 mm AIO for $90 and Arctic's finest for $38
Prime Day Obviously, I didn't use them at the same time.
The Arctic P12 Pro has earned my vote as the best replacement for ageing radiator fans—here's why
Pressurised Affordable, with serious specs.
Best PC fans in 2025: I've put these case fans through their paces to find the coolest and quietest
Fan-tastic The best PC fans will keep your gaming PC cool and quiet.
I built a brand new gaming PC from the ground up with Corsair's iCUE Link: a simplified, smart and just a little frustrating all-in-one system
Linked up iCUE Link makes things easier, but don't ignore the small details.
Best handheld gaming PC in 2025: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses
Portable PC PC gaming has officially gone portable, and these handheld gaming PCs are mighty quick.
How I keep my PC and desktop clean with cuddly cats all around me: a $20 handheld air blower
Hairball Bonus points for a vacuum function.
Best gaming PC builds: budget, mid-range and high-end recommendations
DIY From an $800 penny-saving PC to a $4,000+ monster.
I've just wrapped up testing with the best new PC fan I've used in a long time: Noctua's NF-A12x25 G2
I'm a fan This fan shreds (in a good way).
Lenovo might have just leaked the more powerful Legion Go 2's release date for September
News The release date for the proper sequel to the Legion Go has come from its own social channels, though it might've said something it shouldn't.
No, 16 billion passwords didn't just get exposed in a mega-hack, but you should get with the program and stop reusing passwords anyways
News This supposed breach might not be what it seems but don't let that deter you from getting yourself a password manager and turning on 2FA.
AMD just mentioned an as yet unreleased Ryzen X3D chip that could become the budget gaming CPU of champions
News Come on, AMD, let's see this chip on shelves around the world.
Best mechanical keyboards in 2025: the clacky boards I'd buy in a heartbeat
Click Clack Make the switch with our guide to the best mechanical gaming keyboards.
Best gaming keyboards in 2025: the fastest, smoothest and loveliest boards I've tested
Keyed in The best gaming keyboards have it all: style, ergonomics, and of course, the most satisfying clickity clacks.
Best ultrawide monitor for gaming in 2025: the immersive panels I recommend for PC gamers
Expansive It's time to go wide... ultrawide: these gaming monitors are wider, brighter, and faster than ever.
An RTX 3080 Ti 20 GB engineering sample has been spotted on eBay for $2,000, proving Nvidia plays with all the goodies we never get
News Though most appear to get chucked in the bin.
Best air cooler for CPUs in 2025: keep your processor chilled with one of these budget-friendly and capable coolers
Air dried Quiet, reliable and affordable—why not consider a CPU air cooler in 2025?
Best gaming monitors in 2025: the pixel-perfect panels I'd buy myself
Eye candy The best gaming monitors balance price with panel quality, resolution and refresh rate.
The most convenient handheld gaming PC I've ever used is getting upgraded with an OLED screen, Ryzen HX 370, and a repositioned mouse nub (that's the best bit)
News Seriously, check out this nub.
Best OLED gaming monitors in 2025: I can't keep my eyes off these vivid displays
Eye candy The best OLED gaming monitors deliver awesome speed and eye-popping HDR performance.
Introducing ‘The Rig’: everything under the hood of the PC Gaming Show’s top of the line PC build
THE RIG Marvel at The Rig's high-end specs in full here
Xbox is no longer a console, it's a platform, and it's already entered a battle for control over your handheld gaming PC
Xbox everywhere Xbox is becoming more like PC and Windows is becoming more like Xbox... is Microsoft looking to muscle SteamOS out of the way?
Xbox is headed to handhelds but its gaming-first UI will also land on existing ROG Ally and ROG Ally X and 'other Windows handhelds starting next year'
News You won't need to buy an Xbox-branded handheld to benefit from the new UI on Windows devices.
