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

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I'm finally saying goodbye to PCIe 3.0 SSDs - it's time for faster storage

By Jackie Thomas published

Opinion I've been using the ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro SSD for testing since 2019, and now it's time to retire it in favor of a faster drive. This is so sad.

Windows 11

Windows 11 will soon be closed off to anyone without internet

By Jackie Thomas published

In the latest Windows 11 Preview build, Microsoft is now requiring Windows 11 Pro users to have an active internet connection.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 on a coffee table

Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review

By Jackie Thomas published

Not yet rated

The 2022 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 comes strapped with the latest AMD Ryzen 9 processor and a brand new AMD GPU, but is it enough to stay ahead of Intel and Apple?

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The Elden Ring system requirements are fine for a modern PC game, actually

By Jackie Thomas published

Opinion The Elden Ring system requirements have been released and they're really not a big deal.

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Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K review

By Jackie Thomas published

Editor\'s Choice

The Intel Core i9-12900K is the latest high-end flagship processor from Intel, and it's joined by the Core i5-12600K, a CPU for mid-range gaming PCs.

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Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti may have been pushed back: Who cares?

By Jackie Thomas published

Opinion Another rumor is going around that the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 has been pushed back again, but we don't need it anyway.

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire Tokyo may be spooky but at least the PC system requirements aren't

By Jackie Thomas published

Tango Gameworks has released Ghostwire: Tokyo system requirements, and they're not as scary as you might think.

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DLSS and FSR are the future of PC games, whether you like it or not

By Jackie Thomas published

Opinion DLSS started out as a nifty extra feature but over the last couple of years it's become a necessity.

Dying Light 2

Dying Light 2 PC performance: a new benchmark in ray tracing

By Jackie Thomas published

Tested Dying Light 2 is the sequel to Dying Light, and brings a wealth of next-generation technology. We put it to the test across 6 graphics cards.

Intel Core i9-11900K on a motherboard

Intel Core i9-11900K review

By Jackie Thomas published

Updated The Intel Core i9-11900K is the latest flagship desktop processor from Team Blue, hoping to win back the gaming crown from AMD.

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Can the graphics card supply crisis be ended by Intel releasing new graphics cards?

By Jackie Thomas published

Analysis Think Intel is coming to the rescue? Think again.

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With the Nvidia RTX 3050, budget PC gaming is dead

By Jackie Thomas published

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 hit the market today, but even at $249 it's way more expensive than equivalent budget cards have been in the past. Is this the end of an era?

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 review

By Jackie Thomas published

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 is the latest and cheapest graphics card in Nvidia's RTX 3000 lineup – and it even has ray tracing and DLSS now.

AMD Ryzen 4000 release date, laptops and specs: everything we know about AMD's CPUs

By Jackie Thomas last updated

Updated AMD Ryzen 4000 processors are here for laptops - here's everything we know.

The Nvidia Titan RTX is now officially the world’s most powerful consumer GPU.

Nvidia Titan RTX release date, news and features

By Jackie Thomas last updated

Updated Nvidia has revealed the Titan RTX, a monster of a graphics card that’ll be at the top of every creative’s wishlist. Learn everything there is to know about the Nvidia Titan RTX.

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Best Intel processors 2022: the best CPUs from Team Blue

By Jackie Thomas published

Buying Guide Intel CPUs are still among the best on the market today, so we gathered up the best Intel processors, so you can spend less time researching.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT review

By Jackie Thomas published

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is the latest graphics card from AMD, looking to bring 1080p performance and ray tracing to PC gamers on a budget.

Alienware Aurora R13

Alienware Aurora R13 review

By Jackie Thomas published

The Alienware Aurora R13 is the latest gaming PC from the seminal gaming brand, equipped with the latest hardware from Intel and Nvidia.

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Macs were more popular than ever in 2021, but will it last?

By Jackie Thomas published

New analysis shows that Mac sales have grown substantially throughout 2021, and it's not a surprise given the success of Apple's silicon.

Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Alphinaud being a Sage

Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker's endgame is the same as ever, and that's a good thing

By Jackie Thomas published

A week after the first Savage raiding tier of Final Fantasy XIV has come out, the beautiful formula of FFXIV endgame is back.

Alienware X14 on a table next to a cactus or something

CES 2022 was a great example of the changes coming to PC gaming

By Jackie Thomas published

CES 2022 At CES 2022, we got some gaming PC components like the RTX 3050 and RX 6500 XT, but the focus is more and more on gaming laptops. Are they the future?

Dell XPS 17

Dell XPS 17 (2021) review

By Jackie Thomas published

Recommended

Updated The Dell XPS 17 is back for 2021, and this time it packs an 11th-gen Intel processor and an RTX 3000 graphics card.

Asus ROG Flow Z13

The Asus ROG Flow at CES 2022 could be my new Nintendo Switch

By Jackie Thomas published

CES 2022 At CES 2022, Asus announced a gaming tablet with some pretty powerful components. Given its portability, this could be the answer to playing PC games on the go.

Alienware AW3423DW on a table next to an Aurora gaming PC and an Alienware gaming keyboard.

This Alienware ultrawide monitor at CES 2022 makes me happy that mine is dying

By Jackie Thomas published

CES 2022 I've had my gaming monitor for about 5 years, and it's starting to show signs that it's reaching the end of its time. And I couldn't be happier.

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Intel CES 2022 On the Road to the Future as it happened - more Alder Lake

By Jackie Thomas last updated

CES 2022 CES 2022 is here and Intel is about to have its big keynote. What will we see from the embattled tech giant?

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