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.
Microsoft explains how thousands of Nvidia GPUs built ChatGPT
Microsoft explains how thousands of Nvidia GPUs built ChatGPT
ChatGPT has gone viral over the past few months, but it took several years, millions of dollars, and thousands of Nvidia GPUs to build the AI chatbot.
No, The Last of Us PC requirements aren’t changing
No, The Last of Us PC requirements aren’t changing
An updated spec sheet for the upcoming The Last of Us PC port calls for different GPUs, but nothing is changing about the requirements.
How Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunners break the N64 in incredible new ways
Ocarina of Time has had a long life after it released, with speedrunners breaking the game in incredible and exciting new ways.
The best Wii games of all time
The best Wii games of all time
Nintendo shook up the gaming world with the Wii and its unique control scheme. Here are our picks for the best Wii games you can buy, including Mario Kart Wii.
The best Mac games for 2023
The best Mac games for 2023
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 2023.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review: skip the RTX 4090
Powerful and portable, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is a stellar gaming laptop. It's just a shame that the optional RTX 4090 isn't able to fully stretch its legs.
Windows 12: the top features we want to see in the rumored OS
Windows 12: the top features we want to see in the rumored OS
A recent leak exposed a possible Windows 12 coming soon. Here are the features we want to see most out of the operating system.
Twitter API broke links, images on the website this morning
Twitter API broke links, images on the website this morning
Twitter's API broke the website on Monday morning, resulting in broken links and images across the service.
Microsoft Edge opens AI-upscaled video to AMD graphics cards
Microsoft Edge opens AI-upscaled video to AMD graphics cards
Microsoft has released its new AI-powered video upscaling feature for Edge, and unlike Nvidia's take, it works with AMD graphics cards.
Samsung’s first flat mini-LED gaming monitor doesn’t come cheap
Samsung’s first flat mini-LED gaming monitor doesn’t come cheap
Samsung revealed pricing details for its 2023 Odyssey Neo G7, which is the company's first flat monitor to use a mini-LED backlight.
The best gaming PCs for 2023: Dell, Origin, Lenovo, and more
The best gaming PCs for 2023: Dell, Origin, Lenovo, and more
2023 brings multiple new gaming desktops, but only a select few have the power, design, and performance to make it among the best gaming PCs.
The best desktop computers for 2023: Dell, HP, Apple, and more
The best desktop computers for 2023: Dell, HP, Apple, and more
From HP gaming desktops to sleeper PCs from Dell, here are the best desktop computers you can buy in 2023 for gaming, remote work, and more.
Destiny 2: Lightfall fails to deliver its Avengers: Infinity War moment
Destiny 2: Lightfall sets up stakes worthy of a comparison to Infinity War, but it falls woefully short of them.
No, ChatGPT isn’t going to cause another GPU shortage
ChatGPT's explosion in popularity has stirred up some fears that another GPU shortage is on the horizon, but gamers don't need to worry.
ChatGPT is back online after being down for more than 3 hours
ChatGPT is back online after being down for more than 3 hours
ChatGPT is back online for free and paying users after being down for more than three hours on Monday morning.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D review: attack of the V-Cache
AMD's updated Ryzen 9 7950X3D puts Team Red back in the lead, but it also carries a price increase now that current-gen options are getting cheaper.
Here’s how Intel doubled Arc GPUs’ performance with a simple driver update
Intel delivered a massive boost in performance for its Arc GPUs with a simple driver update, but how? We sat down with Intel to dig deeper.
Best graphics cards 2023: finding the best GPU for gaming
Best graphics cards 2023: finding the best GPU for gaming
The best graphics cards for 2023 include GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, but only a select few rise to the top of the rankings.
The best gaming keyboards for 2023
The best gaming keyboards for 2023
Whether you are looking for a TKL, low-profile, or a keyboard with macros, here are some of the best gaming keyboards for you to complete your setup.
LG UltraGear OLED 27 review: the OLED revolution is here
LG is the first to hit the ground with a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, and the despite the 27GR95QE-B being a pricey display, it impresses on every level.
Microsoft may have known about Bing Chat’s unhinged responses months ago
Microsoft may have known about Bing Chat’s unhinged responses months ago
A post on Microsoft's website has surfaced, suggesting the company knew about Bing Chat's unhinged responses months before launch.
Atomic Heart restored my fragmented faith in PC ports
Atomic Heart is out on PC, and despite being a showcase of next-gen gaming tech, it runs shockingly well on a wide range of hardware.
‘I want to be human.’ My intense, unnerving chat with Microsoft’s AI chatbot
Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing Chat, is slowly rolling out to the public. But our first interaction shows it's far from ready for a full release.
Microsoft responds to ChatGPT Bing’s first week of trial by fire
Following a string of negative press, Microsoft is promising some big changes to its Bing Chat AI in an attempt to curb unsettling responses.
Returnal PC: best settings, ray tracing, Steam Deck, and more
Returnal PC: best settings, ray tracing, Steam Deck, and more
Returnal is finally on PC, and we've rounded up the best settings for the game, along with some testing with the Steam Deck, ray tracing, and DLSS.
ChatGPT Bing is becoming an unhinged AI nightmare
Microsoft just starting rolling out ChatGPT Bing to the public, and it's already turning into an AI-generated nightmare.
Hogwarts Legacy PC: best settings, ray tracing, DLSS, and more
Hogwarts Legacy PC: best settings, ray tracing, DLSS, and more
Hogwarts Legacy has some issues on PC, but our guide to the best settings can help you optimize your performance.
AI is coming for your PC games, but you should be excited, not worried
AI is everywhere, and your PC games aren't safe. Don't get worried, though. AI is already being used in PC games, and it has a bright future ahead.
How to reset a PS5
How to reset a PS5
No matter if you want to sell, trade-in, or just troubleshoot your PlayStation 5, our guide will help you figure out how to reset your PS5 quickly and easily.
Don’t roll your eyes — AI isn’t just another doomed tech fad
Everyone's talking about AI changing the world, but it's not just another tech fad we see every year. AI really will change everything, for better and worse.
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: finally time to upgrade?
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: finally time to upgrade?
With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences.
Google is holding off on releasing its ChatGPT rival until it reaches a ‘high bar for safety’
Google is holding off on releasing its ChatGPT rival until it reaches a ‘high bar for safety’
Google wants you to know that its ChatGPT rival Bard exists, but it's not ready to roll out the feature until it reaches a high bar for safety.
Microsoft is bringing ChatGPT to your browser, and you can test it out right now
Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered Edge browser and Bing search engine promise to change the way you interact with the web, and you can try it now.
MSI’s 2023 GT77 Titan is even faster than most gaming desktops
MSI's GT77 Titan packs next-gen components that are powerful enough to put even the most expensive gaming desktops to shame.