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Custom PC (usually abbreviated to CPC) is a UK based computer customization magazine published by [Dennis Publishing Ltd.] It contains information on top performance hardware and gaming as well as monthly news related to these topics. The first issue was released in [October 2003] and it is published monthly. Audited circulation figures are just over 22,000 (ABC, Jan-Dec 2006). The editor is Gareth Ogden.

Sections The magazine includes several 'news and views' sections as well as tutorials and sections devoted to magazine readers. The most current regular sections includes:

Customised:Introduction by the editor Gareth Ogden

Download:Comments and news from the computing world, including editorial content from experts. Contributors include Ben Hardwidge, James Gorbold and Rahul Sood (Chief Technlogist of HP Gaming Worldwide). The section usually starts with news on the latest release (or pre-release) computer hardware (e.g. the latest graphics card or processor). Other sections are::;If Only It Was True:A lighthearted satire of the current issues relevant to the computer hardware industry. :;Competition:Each week a distorted closeup of a piece of hardware reviewed in the magazine is printed. The winning reader can win from a selection of prizes; as of Issue 033 Zalman headphones, Imon multimedia system or a Zalman PSU. :;Hardware Analysis:Rahul Sood's monthly column about hardware news :;Big in Japan:Katie Lee's monthly roundup of the 'weird and wonderful' gadgets from the far east (e.g. [Japan] and [China]). Past gadgets include SD card storage boxes, super quiet mice, widescreen phones and biometric keyboards. :;Rumor Control:Any the unsubstantiated computer news that the editorial team have heard. :;Win... (Photo Competition):CustomPC is intent on world domination! Readers submit photos of themselves sporting a copy of the magazine/a Custom PC T-Shirt in various locations around the world, and the winner is the person who has their picture taken in the most exotic location. The prize is a pieces of high-end computer hardware (currently a [Cooler Master] [Computer power supply]). :;Where's Wendel:Competition inviting users to track down a small image of Jonathon 'Fatal1ty' Wendel hidden in the magazine. The current prize is a [Gigabyte Technology] [Poseidon] chassis. :;Folding@Custom PC:Custom PC encourages readers to use their idle computers for the purpose of scientific research - [Folding@Home] is a program created and run by [Stanford] University that can uses spare processor cycles to analyse how proteins 'fold'. Each month the magazine features a league table of their top folders, the CPC team is currently ranked in the top 20 teams worldwide. The top folder each month receives an item of PC hardware. :;Little gamers:PC gaming related comic strip involving 2 cartoon characters.

Game News:Round up of PC gaming news. Although Custom PC is mostly devoted to hardware and PC modding, there are normally 2 or more pages devoted to game news each month.Game News also contains details of the CPC [Game server]s. CustomPC run a monthly Reader's Night, where they invite readers of the magazine to play online with magazine staff and other readers.

CPC Elite:A 4 page spread of CPC's latest recommendations for the best hardware in several categories ([motherboard]s, [Central processing unit]s, [Computer case]s etc.).

Reviews:CPC Magazine review the latest hardware and software (including games), they rate the product with their own rating system, and CPC give their stamp of approval (including a recommended award for excellent products) to any product that they feel excels in its particular category

:;Custom Kit:4 pages of short reviews of computer gadgets and accessories. :;Lab Test:Each month CPC tests related hardware from different manufacturers / different specifications (such as graphics cards or hard-drives) comparing them to discern the best choice. The tests include extensive benchmark comparison tables. Games Test:Review of the latest games plus a Tune up section for each which gives tips on getting the best performance from the game.Hands On:Step by step guides to computer modding or other computer related tasks. The difficulty of each is registered on a ladder of difficulty; escape from::::*Colditz - (hardest) :::*The taxman :::*Broadmoor :::*Your other half :::*Responsibility - (easiest) Analysis:Several in-depth articles on computer related topics (normally 3 per issue)Extreme Customisation:Expert submitted article about their computer [modding] project. Featured mods are usually very good or different.Letters/Q&A:Readers letters and questions, each letter normally gets a personal reply from the editor. Each month a star letter' prize is awarded to one, the prize is normally a 1GB stick of [Corsair] [RAM].:;Off-Line:A question and answer section taken from the CPC [Internet forum]s. Reader's Drives:Readers of the magazine get the chance to show off their computer modification skills. Each month a different reader is photographed with his rig and answers questions on its specification and how it was constructed. Featured [modder]s win a prize pack of assorted computer hardware.Input/Output:Last page editorial comment from a regular contributor discussing his/ her own views on a PC related topic.

Subscriber Edition In addition to the CustomPC [case badge], issue 045 ([June] [2007]), introduced a second version of the magazine as a bonus for the loyal subscribers. Subscribers receive a Special Subscriber Edition which features exclusive artwork (usually the "flat-out coolest" photo from the cover shoot, according to Alex Watson).

Editorial team List of the editorial staff as of Issue 047 (August 2007):

Associate Publisher:- Barry Cronin
Editor:- Gareth Ogden
Deputy Editor:- James Gorbold
News and Features Editor:- Ben Hardwidge
Reviews Editor:- Alex Watson
Deputy Reviews Editor:- Clive Webster
Reviews Writer:- Chris Lee
Art Editor:- Bill Bagnell
Production Editor:- Julie Birrell
Regular Contributors:- Stuart Andrews, Josh Blodwell, Daniel Emery, Matthew Fielder, Phil Hartup, Jeremy Laird, Katie Lee, James Morris, Adam Piper, Rahul Sood.
Photography:- Danny Bird, Linda Duong and Chris Wood
Regular Art & Production Contributors:- [Magic Torch], Mike Harding, Khoi Keiu, Helena Redmons

Advertising Manager:- Ben ToppAccount Manager:- John PudneyClassified Sales Executive:- Dan Hellens

Printing / Distribution

Printed by:- Wyndeham Herons.

Cover printed by:- Ancient House.

Distributed by:- Seymour Distribution

External links

Custom PC website
Custom PC MySpace
Katie Lee's gadget blog
Custom PC Forums

References

Information Reference: Wikipedia.org

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Questions and Answers

Does anyone know any good custom pc sites in the UK?

Q) I was looking at getting a top spec alienware pc and it came in at around £4800.... i then had a look around and saw that on a site called pcspecialists.co.uk I could get the same pc for about £1500 cheaper. Does anyone have any experience with this site or know of other good custom pc sites?

A) it depends where you are but AUT is great, though you have to pick it up. http://www.autdirect.co.uk/acatalog/

Where is a good place to buy custom PC's?

Q) I know of Dell but are there any other good places to get custom PC's?

A) Right here in my shop!

custom pc benchmarking suite problem?

Q) after the first test of photo editing the test just stops. pc doesn't crash or stop responding tho. only downloaded the tool today so it doesn't need patching. i have tried anyway and it makes no difference. not much on the custom pc forum so i thought id try here. pc is not overclocked, running 32bit xp pro.

A) Try some of my benchmarks (Free): http://freespace.virgin.net/roy.longbottom

where is the cheapest place to get a good custom pc online?

Q) im looking around the specs of a intel q6600 quad core, 4gb ram,nvidia 8800gt graphics i just cant seem to find a cheap site, around the £300-400 mark if possible

A) You will be lucky to get the CPU and graphics card for £300. Have a look at the following where you can configure what you want: http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODCATEGORYVIEWPAGE&USG=APPLICATION&ENT=APPLICATION&KEY=71810 and http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/index.php?page=intelpcsystems

My bank is being REALLY stubborn,.. could/would you lend me £3000 to build a custom PC?

Q) I'm designing a fully custom PC case with all relevant hardware contained within,.. with water-cooling. The case will have dual-cavity-walls (sound insulated),.. a stainless steel square tubular frame, a carbon fibre front-panel with on/off switch, reset switch, two graphics cards, a water-pump, reservoir, piping/tubing, pivot-out PSU case, slide-in/out HDD bays, a slidable/lockable MOBO tray, and of course the other internal hardware such as CPU, RAM, Mobo, HDD's, Sound Card, and with the water-cooling, water blocks for CPU, GPU, North and South Bridges... Basically I want to borrow the £3000 for the build, and repay back £4000 over 4yrs,.... If you want to help me achieve this goal, and want to make back a 25% gain, then please contact me. Am happy to show you progress of the build by means of photographs and will keep in touch throughout. The build becomes mine from the day I have purchased all the components, but will sign a document agreeing to discussed terms of repayment.

A) Isn't that always the problem! You can't be serious about repayments over 4 years though, given the rate of depreciation on IT equipment. You best bet is to market the idea, making them for interested parties, and make yours from the profit.

stronghold deluxe pc custom free build map?

Q) i have bought stronghold deluxe on pc, its a brill game, yet when i try to make a custom map on free build and try to play it it instantly says defeat!? why?????? please helppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A) Ifs it about army and stuff, maybe you didn't make an army for yourself or didn't assign your self an army! ..::Campolar®::.. http://campolar.net.tc

how shall i sell custom pc on ebay.co.uk?

Q) i want to sell on ebay.co.uk a custom built pc, which i built last month. can some give a website which shows how advertise or sell on ebay.co.uk? just want a rough idea of what i would expect when putting infomation about the computer in?

A) Have you read this? http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/ebayexplained/selling/index.html

why won't my custom pc sell?

Q) i have put up my custom pc for sale twice on ebay. the first time was for £510 and second time round was £300 wwhich ended with no bids at all. any reasons why? Here is my specification of my current build: Intel Core Duo E6600 @ 2.4HGz 2GB RAM MSI 975X Platinum Power Up Edition: Dual DDR2, SATA2, 2 x PCI-Ex, 2 x PCI slots Windows Vista Home Premium 80GB Serial ATA II Hard drive Samsung LightScribe 18xDVD+/-RW/R Sapphire Radeon X1550 Series 7.1 Channel HD Audio 1.44MB Floppy Drive Tsunami Dream Case with Window Hiper 350 WATT 18DB Silent PSU the total cost of the components cost me £500. what shall i do? where else can i sell it?

A) some people dont actually like the idea of pc's being made unless their done by professinals why not try and tell em, that your an ex-employee for pc world or somethinmg, hopefully that will help

custom pc. any free web templates?

Q) i have recently started selling custom made computers from home. i built my very first pc for $560 and sold it for $720. cause i have people emailing me requesting me to send pics of the computers, my question is is there a free website that allows me to have pics of computers and spec of the computer for free of charge? my name is mohoney. what name shall i give my business and what sologan shall i use? any ideas. thanks in advance very much..!

A) Look at this free web templates site http://www.e-webtemplates.com/

Custom PC - How much is it worth?

Q) Hey All! Here i have a custom made PC , just wanted to see how much it could fetch and what prices people think its worth. The specs are as follows. 2months old OS : Windows Vista® Ultimate - English Processor : Intel Pentium D CPU 3.00GHZ x2 (2 CPUs 6.00Ghz total) Motherboard: MSI P4900M2 inc 7.1, sata Ram: 2048 MB Ram Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 512MB (Plays ALL the top games i have come across) USB: 6 High Speed ports Other Ports : 2xFirmwire and an Ethernet port. Dvd+-rw 1: LG 20x Dvd+-rw 2: LG 20x HDD: 250gb maxtor sata2 It has a really cool case with lights e.t.c. Great for gaming and high graphic editing. I just want to know how much you guys think its worth! :) Thanks.

A) Easily around £700-800, especcialy with that graphics card and dual core processor. Tastyy.

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