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Jacob Ridley

United Kingdom

Senior Hardware Editor at PC Gamer

Often testing pc hardware • managing editor, hardware @pcgamer • [email protected] • he/him

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Articles

  • I've tested six air coolers over the past week and this one is by far the best value for money

    2 days ago | pcgamer.com | Jacob Ridley

    You can't beat an air cooler on a budget and there's no better example of that than the superb Arctic Freezer 36. It's quiet, performs exceptionally well, and is very affordable—what more could you ask for? Arctic has nailed the formula with the Freezer 36. I've used other popular designs from the company prior to this, such as the Freezer 34, but without a doubt the Freezer 36 is the one to buy today. A big part of that is price.

  • It's not the quietest air cooler but the Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex might be the sleekest-looking

    2 days ago | pcgamer.com | Jacob Ridley

    I find the Hyper 612 to be oddly satisfying to look at. It stands out for having little about it that actually stands out. It has a wholly understated design yet its silver-sided fans make it something of a showpiece in the right build to match. It looks more expensive than it is, and that's a very good quality to have, though you could spend less on something equally effective. No expense has been spared with the packaging of this air cooler.

  • Best gaming monitors in 2025: the pixel-perfect panels I'd buy myself

    4 days ago | pcgamer.com | Dave James |Jeremy Laird |Kizito Katawonga |Jacob Ridley

    The best gaming monitor is an incredibly important piece of a PC gamer's setup. Why spend lots of money on a gaming PC if you're going to play it through a tiny, 20-year-old workstation monitor? Fortunately, there are many great gaming monitors available today, including those offering ultra-high-refresh 1080p, zippy 1440p options, high-fidelity 4K, and a slew of ultrawide panels. While we're expecting further fantastic panels throughout 2025, right now the best gaming monitor is the .

  • I've used Sennheiser's HD 550 and these high-quality headphones really are great for gaming

    2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | Jacob Ridley

    You can't go wrong with a pair of Sennheiser headphones for gaming. They're punchy in all the right places and lightweight enough to be comfortable over long periods, which makes them a dab hand for gaming for hours. The Sennheiser HD 550 are no different, which explains why they're also the first set of headphones Sennheiser is pitching directly to gamers outside of the company's long-lost gaming lineup. The new HD 550 have all the makings of a top-notch Sennheiser headset.

  • I've just finished a PC build in Corsair's latest affordable case. Here's what it does well

    3 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | Jacob Ridley

    My first move with the Corsair Frame 4000D was to pull it apart, panel by panel, until I was left with nothing more than a basic frame. All of a sudden the name makes sense—you can remove and replace pieces of the Frame 4000D to match your mood and, with most removed, it offers unfettered access to its insides. Insides filled with clever features, many designed for Corsair's own ecosystem.

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