Jackie Thomas

Jackie Thomas

Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN. Previously, she was TechRadar's US computing editor. She is fat, queer and extremely online. Computers are the devil, but she just happens to be a satanist. If you need to know anything about computing components, PC gaming or the best laptop on the market, don't be afraid to drop her a line on Twitter or through email.

Articles by: Jackie Thomas

Deathloop

It seems like the Deathloop PC port is having trouble – but the devs are on it

By Jackie Thomas published

Deathloop seems to be widely loved, but the PC version seems to be having some issues. Luckily, Bethesda is on the case.

Final Fantasy XIV, wherein I'm flying around in Noctis' car above Il Mheg

I got the Final Fantasy XV car in Final Fantasy XIV and now I can die happy

By Jackie Thomas published

Final Fantasy XIV has finally brought back its Final Fantasy XV crossover event, which I've been waiting for since I've started playing.

Steam behind a magnifying glass

Steam has finally implemented a PS5-like storage manager

By Jackie Thomas published

Steam has finally updated its client with a bunch of user-friendly UI tweaks, and it's about time.

Intel Arc Alchemist

Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs might not beat RTX 3070 – but it doesn't matter

By Jackie Thomas published

An untapped market

TechRadar's PC Gaming Week 2021

Welcome to TechRadar’s PC Gaming Week 2021

By Matt Hanson, Jackie Thomas last updated

PC Gaming Week 2021 PC gaming has never been better – or as important – as it is in 2021, and we're celebrating it in style.

The Falcon Northwest talon next to a gaming monitor with the trans rights logo

How to buy a gaming PC without getting ripped off

By Jackie Thomas published

PC Gaming Week 2021 A gaming PC these days is a huge investment, but when you go to buy one, there are a ton of traps you can fall into that can cost you a bunch of extra money.

Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 looks like its going to be best on PC

By Jackie Thomas published

Ubisoft has released a trailer showing what we can expect from the Far Cry 6 PC version, and it's looking pretty excellent.

The best HDR monitors

Is an ultrawide monitor actually worth it?

By Jackie Thomas published

Ultrawide monitors are getting more and more popular, but are they actually worth it?

Where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Where to buy Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti: find stock here

By Jackie Thomas published

Where to buy You can now buy an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, but stock may be low. So, here's where you can buy the new GPU right now.

Google Pixelbook Go

Looks like Google wants its own Apple M1 success story

By Jackie Thomas published

Word on the street is that Google is taking its win with its custom Whitechapel chip for the Pixel 6 and looking to make more powerful chips for its tablets and laptops.

Microsoft Surface Duo

Microsoft Surface Duo review

By Jackie Thomas published

Updated The productivity-focused Microsoft Surface Duo is all about reimagining what you do with the device you carry in your pocket.

A TSMC Silicon Wafer

Graphics cards could get even more expensive next year, here's why

By Jackie Thomas published

TSMC is raising the prices for its semiconductors, and it's going to hit PC components like graphics cards.

Nvidia RTX 3090

Nvidia RTX 3090 Super rumor pops up... here we go again

By Jackie Thomas published

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 is the most powerful consumer-grade graphics card in the world. But a rumor for an RTX 3090 Super has appeared, and it might be even more powerful.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT review

By Jackie Thomas published

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is AMD's latest 1080p graphics card, positioned to take on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060.

Cyber Monday components

Cyber Monday PC component deals: building a gaming PC for less

By Jackie Thomas last updated

Cyber Monday 2020 Looking for brilliant PC component deals on Cyber Monday? Here's how to make sure you get a bargain.

iMac 27 on a desk with the default wallpaper and desktop

Want a new iMac 27? You might have to wait until 2022

By Jackie Thomas published

Apple's next high-end iMac may have been pushed to 2022, as hardware shortages have moved the rest of the company's roadmap.

Windows 11 running Sonic Mania in an office

Don't worry, Microsoft DirectStorage won't be exclusive to Windows 11

By Jackie Thomas published

DirectStorage just got its first Developer Preview, and it seems like it will be supported on Windows 10 after all.

MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

We got a new iMac, but where's the new 16-inch MacBook Pro?

By Jackie Thomas last updated

Analysis Apple shook the computing world on April 20 when it announced the colorful new iMac, but it left folks waiting for a brand new MacBook Pro waiting.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

AMD Ryzen 5000 release date, price, benchmarks and specs

By Jackie Thomas last updated

Updated AMD's next-generation Zen 3 processors will be the Ryzen 5000 series. Here's everything you need to know

Razer Blade 14 keybord and screen with a Final Fantasy XIII cinematic

Razer Blade 14 review

By Jackie Thomas published

Recommended

The Razer Blade 14 is an ultraportable gaming laptop that brings high-end gaming performance to a laptop that’s easy to carry around.

MSI Trident 3 10th review

By Jackie Thomas last updated

Great Value

The MSI Trident 3 10th is a budget small form-factor gaming PC, packed with the latest parts at a mainstream price point.

Intel graphics cards

Intel Xe graphics cards: everything we know so far

By Jackie Thomas, John Loeffler published

Updated Intel Xe graphics cards are coming, that much we know. But, what will these Intel graphics cards look like? What kind of specs can we expect? What will be the release date?

Razer Blade 15 (2020)

Razer Blade 15 (2020) review

By Jackie Thomas published

Recommended

Updated The Razer Blade 15 (2020) is the latest in a long line of premium gaming laptops, this time packed with 10th-generation Intel processors and RTX Super GPUs.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super review

By Jackie Thomas published

Updated The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super is Nvidia's new refresh of the RTX 2080, but is it worth your time and money?

Yuffie from Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was the perfect way to end my lockdown

By Jackie Thomas last updated

Opinion Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade was everything I could have wanted, and an excellent way to end my lockdown.

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