James Bentley

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James Bentley is a Hardware Writer at PC Gamer, the world’s longest-running and most authoritative PC gaming magazine. Based in Bath, UK, James covers PC gaming hardware, producing reviews, buying guides, and analysis of the latest graphics cards, processors, peripherals, and gaming systems. He became a PC gaming convert in 2019 after completing his degree in law and media, bringing an analytical mindset to hardware evaluation and consumer technology journalism. Since entering the field, James has published over 1,000 pieces across some of the biggest names in gaming media, including GamesRadar, NME, Prima Games, iMore, Eurogamer, UploadVR, TechRaptor, and Gfinity, making him one of the most prolific games writers in the UK. His coverage spans the full spectrum of PC gaming, from high-end enthusiast hardware and triple-A game performance analysis to budget builds and value-oriented recommendations. James’s legal background gives him a distinctive analytical approach to reviewing products and evaluating manufacturer claims. At PC Gamer, which is part of Future plc’s gaming media portfolio, his hardware coverage helps readers navigate an increasingly complex market of components, peripherals, and pre-built systems to find the best products for their gaming needs and budgets.

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