Latest articles by Jacob Ridley
I've tested PhysX now that it's sorta supported on the RTX 50 series and I'm more convinced than ever it's a feature worth fighting for
Physexcellent PhysX matters, ya know.
Crypto boss sentenced to 15 years over 'epic, generational scale' fraud that lost over 40 billion dollars
News A so-called stablecoin collapsed back in 2022.
Oracle will shop around for AI chips after adopting a policy of 'chip neutrality'… but of course it'll still buy the latest Nvidia GPUs
News AMD sales team, assemble!
Best gaming PC builds: budget, mid-range and high-end recommendations
DIY Component prices are rising, but it's still possible to put together a great DIY build for less than many prebuilts.
Google is under investigation in the EU to find out whether it imposes unfair terms on content creators for AI
News We'll have a look, course we'll have a look.
Cyber Week 2025 gaming chair deals
Cyber Week Rolling through Cyber Week and the gaming chair deals beyond...
Five things I want you to think about before you buy your first gaming laptop
Laptop livin' Gaming laptops can be excellent, but you need to shop wisely to avoid making a mistake. Here's my advice.
Best graphics cards in 2025: I've tested pretty much every AMD and Nvidia GPU of the past 20 years and these are today's top cards
Pixel Pushers I've made a career out of prodding graphics cards and this has been the toughest set of recommendations I can remember.
Black Friday gaming chair deals 2025
Black Friday Black Friday has passed but the Cyber Monday gaming chair deals are taking over.
Black Friday SSD deals 2025
Black Friday Black Friday is over, but if you're looking for the ultimate storage upgrade, it's over to the Cyber Monday SSD deals.
Best gaming headsets in 2025: I'd bet my ears on these headphones
Quality cans Treat your ears to some treacle with the best gaming headsets.
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.
I build loads of gaming PCs and this is the first to make me regret my decisions with my own personal rig—here's what you need to build it yourself
Chilly Tinted glass makes everything look better.
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.
I was surprised just how good this compact PC case is, considering its low price, and now it's only £30 for Black Friday
Deals That's a chunky 25% discount on a case that never cost much to begin with.
Five things I always tell people before they buy their first gaming chair
Saddle up I've been testing gaming chairs for eight years, and here's what I always tell people looking to buy one.
Best wireless gaming mouse in 2025: These are the rodents I love getting my mitts on
Unbound Let go of the tethers and embrace the freedom of living life cable-free.
Best gaming mouse in 2025: I've tested the very best mice and these are my top picks
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
Best wireless gaming headsets in 2025: the top cans I'd buy myself
Untethered The best wireless gaming headsets allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
Best CPU for gaming in 2025: These are the chips I recommend for gaming, productivity, and peace of mind
Happy Cores Fire up your rig with the best CPU for gaming. More cores, more clocks, more of everything that matters.
How much is that Steam Machine in the window? Let's talk potential pricing for Valve's new living room gaming box
Steam Savings We don't know the price of the Steam Machine—but we can take a pretty good guess.
Best PC joysticks in 2025: These are my top picks for everything from flight sims to space shooters
Locked On The best PC joysticks take you to new heights.
