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Jacob Roach

Jacob Roach

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Senior Author, XDA Developers

St. Louis

Biography

Jacob Roach is a senior staff writer in computing 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.

Final Covers

Processors , Gaming PCs , Graphics Cards , PC Components , Desktops

Doesn’t Cover

Travel, Politics

Seniority Positions

Content

Total articles 5669

  • 6 PC troubleshooting steps I always take before blaming broken hardware

    By Jacob Roach Verified

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Nvidia is flipping the script on the RTX 5060 Ti

    By Jacob Roach Verified

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Cleveland Browns Draft Profile: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)

    By Jacob Roach Verified

    Apr. 15, 2025

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Company Info

XDA Developers

XDA Developers is a well-known online community and forum dedicated to mobile device development. Founded in 2003, it began with a focus on the O2 XDA smartphone and has since grown into a global platform where enthusiasts and developers collaborate to share knowledge, tools, and resources. The community specializes in custom ROMs, kernels, and various modifications for smartphones and tablets. The platform offers a wide range of services, including tutorials and guides for device modifications, news articles, and reviews related to mobile technology. Users can engage in extensive forums to discuss topics, seek help, and share experiences. XDA Developers generates revenue through advertising and sponsored content, and it is headquartered in Media, PA, with approximately 368 employees. The company aims to provide comprehensive information and resources for mobile and computing enthusiasts, significantly impacting the tech community.

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Founded: 2002