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Jacob Roach

Jacob Roach

Senior Staff Writer, Computing

Jacob Roach is a writer covering computing and gaming at Digital Trends. After realizing Crysis wouldn't run on a laptop, he started building his own gaming PCs and hasn't looked back since. Before Digital Trends, he contributed content to Forbes Advisor, Business Insider, and PC Invasion, covering PC components, monitors, and peripherals.

Outside of tinkering with his PC and tracking down every achievement in the latest games, Jacob spends his time playing and recording music. Before switching to writing full time, he worked as a recording engineer in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lies of P on the KTC G42P5.

Nvidia DLSS is amazing, but only if you use it the right way

DLSS is quickly become a cornerstone feature of modern PC games. Here's all of the ins and outs of Nvidia's AI-driven tech, and how to make the most use of it.
Computing Features
An AI game demo produced by Nvidia.

Nvidia’s AI game demo puts endless dialogue trees everywhere

Nvidia's impressive AI-driven game characters were showed up in a playable demo -- but it just amounts to more endless dialogue trees.
Computing Features
Nvidia revealing support for the Apple Vision Pro.

Nvidia and Apple are collaborating on the Vision Pro in the most unlikely way

Nvidia and Apple are coming together in an unexpected fashion, bringing support for a major 3D application on the Apple Vision Pro.
Computing News
Nvidia introducing its Blackwell GPU architecture at GTC 2024.

Meet Blackwell, Nvidia’s next-generation GPU architecture

The wait is over. Here's our first taste of Nvidia's next generation GPU architecture, named Blackwell.
Computing News
A hacker uses a computer in Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 cheat codes: money, weapons, and more

From getting a cheat engine to inputting cheats and what cheat codes are best, here's how to cheat your way to glory in Cyberpunk 2077.
Gaming Guides
Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

10 best gaming monitors of 2024: tested and reviewed

After reviewing dozens of the gaming displays, here are the best gaming monitors to spend your money on in 2024.
Computing Products
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

4 gaming monitors you should buy instead of the Alienware 34 QD-OLED

The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is the crown jewel of gaming monitors, but it's not your only option. Here are four alternatives on our short list.
Computing Features
Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck sitting next to each other.

Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck: here’s how they compare

Both versions of Asus' ROG Ally are here now, so how do they compare to the Steam Deck? We put all three devices head-to-head.
Computing Products
The MSI MPG321URX showing an OLED demo.

MSI’s OLED gaming monitor pulls off the impossible

MSI is aggressively going for the OLED crown with MPG 321URX, and thanks to some clear undercutting of the competition, the display could nab it.
Computing Reviews
A character gearing up for battle in Black Myth: Wukong.

My most anticipated game of 2024 is getting the full Nvidia treatment

Black Myth: Wukong could be one of the biggest games of 2024, and it's getting Nvidia's full RTX treatment.
Computing News
A person using Outlook on a Macbook.

How to recall an email in Outlook on Windows and Mac

Recalling a message is one of the most useful features of Microsoft Outlook. Here's how to recall an email you didn't mean to send in Outlook on desktop.
Computing Guides
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

This new GPU feature is ‘a whole new paradigm’ for PC gaming

Microsoft has introduced a whole new paradigm to DirectX with Work Graphs, and it's something every PC gamer should be excited about.
Computing News
The Steam Deck OLED sitting in a case.

The Steam Deck OLED needs burn-in protection

The Steam Deck OLED is a fantastic device, but new burn-in testing reveals just how critical prevention features are.
Computing Features
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ARMOR 11G OC review

Modders just gave old Nvidia GPUs a big upgrade

Modders have cracked an essential GPU feature that was previously unavailable on Nvidia's older graphics cards.
Computing News
The RX 7800 XT graphics card with the ReSpec logo.

AMD needs to fix this one problem with its next-gen GPUs

AMD's latest graphics cards have been a turning point for Team Red, but there's still one lingering issue that needs to be addressed in the next generation.
Computing Features
The Meletrix Boog75 keyboard on a pink background.

This is the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever used — and you’ve never heard of it

The Meletrix Boog75 is, hands down, the best gaming keyboard you can buy. It's just a shame that a big chunk of gamers probably haven't heard of it.
Computing Features
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

The best budget gaming laptops you can buy in 2024

Gaming laptops can get expensive, so we've come up with some of the best budget gaming laptops, especially if you your budget is under $1,000.
Computing Products
Sonic Superstars running on the MSI Claw.

Don’t buy the new MSI Claw handheld — at least not yet

The MSI Claw just released, and you can buy it now. Reviews for the handheld are surprisingly absent on release day, however.
Computing Features
Jacob Roach sitting behind a ReSpec logo.

The ReSpec newsletter is here: your weekly breakdown of the tech behind PC gaming

Digital Trends is launching a ReSpec newsletter covering the wide world of PC gaming. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Computing Features
Hot Wheels Unleashed on the Asus ROG PG34WCDM.

Asus ROG Swift PG34WCDM review: brightest isn’t always best

Asus' first ultrawide OLED put out the highest brightness we've ever seen out of an OLED monitor, but it's just a little too expensive.
Computing Reviews
A PS5 standing on a table, with purple lights around it.

PS5 vs. PC: Which is the better buy for gaming in 2024?

The PS5 is a remarkable console, but does it hold up to PC? We've tested both extensively, and here's what we think.
Computing Guides
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth running on the Steam Deck.

I turned my Steam Deck into the ultimate cross-platform gaming machine

The Steam Deck is built for Steam, naturally, but I've been using my handheld to play my non-Steam games more and more.
Computing Features
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

The best processors in 2024: AMD and Intel CPUs duke it out

The best processors include options from AMD and Intel, but only a select few are worth your time. Here are the best CPUs to consider for your next build.
Computing Products
The OneDrive app on a Windows PC.

OneDrive is ruining my PC gaming setup

Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service is installed on your PC by default, and it can cause some trouble when playing PC games on multiple devices.
Computing Features
Yakuza Like a Dragon on the Asus ROG PG32UCDM.

I couldn’t live without this underrated monitor feature

If you own a newer monitor, it probably includes a KVM switch. Here's why you should be taking advantage of it.
Computing Features
hp omen transcend 14 review 20

HP Omen Transcend 14 review: going for gold

HP is entering the 14-inch gaming laptop market, and despite a few stumbles, the Omen Transcend 14 still manages to impress.
Computing Reviews
A Destiny player slams down on their opponent.

What is anti-aliasing? MSAA, FXAA, TAA, and more explained

Anti-aliasing is one of the most important graphics settings in PC games, and knowing what MSAA, FXAA, TAA, and other anti-aliasing settings are is paramount.
Computing Guides
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

10 best graphics cards of 2024: finding the best GPU for gaming

The best graphics cards for 2024 include GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, but only a select few rise to the top of the rankings.
Computing Products
RTX 4060 Ti sitting next to the RTX 4070.

Why you shouldn’t buy the best GPU of last year

Nvidia's current-gen lineup has been dominated by one GPU for the past year, but new graphics card releases are changing that story.
Computing Features
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia is the ‘GPU cartel,’ says former AMD Radeon manager

The former head of AMD graphics has come out with some strong words against Nvidia, calling the mammoth GPU company the GPU cartel.
Computing News
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

I tested the RTX 4070 against AMD’s new RX 7900 GRE — and it’s not pretty

Nvidia's RTX 4070 has been an excellent GPU, but it has stiff new competition in the form of AMD's RX 7900 GRE.
Computing Products
A screenshot of Copilot's unhinged responses on a screen.

‘Take this as a threat’ — Copilot is getting unhinged again

Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot appears to get tripped up by a specific prompt that sends it down a dark, unhinged rabbit hole.
Computing Features
Minthara in Baldur's Gate 3.

The best Mac games for 2024

The best Mac games include everything from low-key indies like Stardew Valley to dense RPGs like Disco Elysium. Here are the best games to try playing in 2024.
Gaming Products
Graphics card in the CLX Hathor PC.

I review gaming PCs for a living — these are my 9 favorites

We review dozens of new gaming desktops each year. Here are the best gaming PCs to spend your money on in 2024.
Computing Products
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