Jacob Roach
Digital Trends
St. Louis, MO, United States
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Past articles by Jacob:
The only two gaming laptops you should buy in 2023
We review dozens of gaming laptops each year, and there are some great options. But these two laptops truly stand above the pack in 2023. → Read More
Nvidia's RTX 4070 sees big price cuts in response to AMD
Nvidia's RTX 4070 is already seeing big price cuts, likely in response to AMD's new RX 7800 XT graphics card. → Read More
TV or monitor for gaming? Here are 5 things you need to know
TVs and monitors share a lot in common these days for gamers, but which should you choose? We break down the most important differences. → Read More
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT review: the price is right
AMD's new RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT are solid performers, and they might finally be the Nvidia killers Team Red has promised for years. → Read More
Alienware x14 R2 review: perfectly balanced
The Alienware x14 R2 might be a somewhat iterative update to the company's highly portable gaming laptop, but it still clobbers the competition. → Read More
Why this two-year-old GPU is still the one you should buy
Now that we've seen what AMD and Nvidia can deliver around $300 this generation, it's clear this last-gen GPU is the way to go around that price. → Read More
I professionally review gaming monitors. Here are the worst buying mistakes I see
I've been reviewing gaming monitors for years, and I still see buyers make the same mistakes when shopping for a new display. Here's what to avoid. → Read More
Alienware x16 review: a gaming PC you can fit in a backpack
The Alienware x16 performs like a full desktop replacement, and it's compact enough that you could fit it in a backpack. But it still has some rough edges. → Read More
Intel could tackle VRAM issues in PC gaming
Intel is introducing seven new papers to Siggraph 2023, which cover everything from path tracing on integrated GPUs to VRAM limitations. → Read More
In a world of PC exclusive partners, everyone loses
AMD announced it would be the exclusive PC partner for Starfield, and that could set a dangerous precedent. → Read More
How we test monitors
A good monitor can make using your PC feel like a whole new experience. Here's how we test monitors to see if they deliver the goods. → Read More
How we test PC components and hardware
There are a ton of options in PC components when building a new PC. Here's how we evaluate new products to see if they're the right choice. → Read More
Nvidia RTX 4060 or AMD RX 7600? You might be surprised
The RTX 4060 and RX 7600 are the new champions of midrange gaming, but which is best? I put them head-to-head. → Read More
Nvidia RTX 4060 review: a lot of caveats
Nvidia's RTX 4060 wants to dominate the midrange, but it only makes sense if you need DLSS 3 and high ray tracing performance on your 1080p gaming rig. → Read More
Is the Origin EON14-S gaming laptop a Razer Blade 14 killer?
The Origin EON14-S looks like a mighty attractive laptop on paper, but it disappoints once it's in your hands. → Read More
Asus vs. Alienware: a battle of OLED gaming monitors
The Asus ROG Swift OLED 27 and Alienware 34 QD-OLED are two of the best gaming monitors you can buy, but who claims the OLED crown? → Read More
Razer Blade 14 vs. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: which is the best 14-inch gaming laptop?
Both the Razer Blade 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 have new models for 2023. Which is best? We put them head-to-head. → Read More
Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: making the best better
Razer's updated Blade 14 didn't need to change anything, but the laptop updates some core issues of the original design in a big way. → Read More
My search for the ultimate PC gaming controller is over
I've cycled through a dozen controllers or more over the years, but the Scuf Reflex has finally ended my search. → Read More
I asked developers to explain why PC ports in 2023 run like garbage
Nearly every major PC port has run into issues this year. Why? I asked some developers to find out. → Read More