Custom PC

Custom PC (usually abbreviated to CPC) was a UK-based computer magazine originally published by Dennis Publishing Ltd and subsequently sold to Raspberry Pi Trading Ltd. It was aimed at PC hardware enthusiasts, covering topics such as modding, overclocking, and PC gaming. The first issue was released in October 2003¹ and it was published monthly until the final issue, number 235, was released in February 2023. In February 2023 the magazine ceased printed production and the brand name and content rights were sold to Network N Media who relaunched the brand as an online-only entity CustomPC.com. Audited circulation figures for the magazine were 9,428 (ABC, Jan–Dec 2014). Gareth Ogden retired as editor of Custom PC at the end of Issue 52. Issue 53 was edited by Deputy Editor James Gorbold; from Issue 54 onwards the magazine was edited by Alex Watson. From Issue 87 to Issue 102 the magazine was edited by James Gorbold. From Issue 103 onward, the magazine has been edited by Ben Hardwidge. Between 2009 and January 2012, the magazine was partnered with enthusiast site bit-tech.net, with the two editorial teams merging and sharing resources across both the site and the magazine. Custom PCs James Gorbold took over as Group Editor of the two teams.…

Custom PC (usually abbreviated to CPC) was a UK-based computer magazine originally published by Dennis Publishing Ltd and subsequently sold to Raspberry Pi Trading Ltd. It was aimed at PC hardware enthusiasts, covering topics such as modding, overclocking, and PC gaming. The first issue was released in October 2003 and it was published monthly until the final issue, number 235, was released in February 2023. In February 2023 the magazine ceased printed production and the brand name and content rights were sold to Network N Media who relaunched the brand as an online-only entity CustomPC.com. Audited circulation figures for the magazine were 9,428 (ABC, Jan–Dec 2014). Gareth Ogden retired as editor of Custom PC at the end of Issue 52. Issue 53 was edited by Deputy Editor James Gorbold; from Issue 54 onwards the magazine was edited by Alex Watson. From Issue 87 to Issue 102 the magazine was edited by James Gorbold. From Issue 103 onward, the magazine has been edited by Ben Hardwidge. Between 2009 and January 2012, the magazine was partnered with enthusiast site bit-tech.net, with the two editorial teams merging and sharing resources across both the site and the magazine. Custom PCs James Gorbold took over as Group Editor of the two teams. However, since February 2012, the two brands have separated and content is no longer shared between the two publications, although many of the magazine's writers continue to write for bit-tech. In February 2019 the magazine, along with Digital SLR Photography Magazine, was sold to Raspberry Pi Trading, a subsidiary of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Issue 235 in February 2023 became the final issue available in printed format. The brand was acquired by Network N in April 2023 with plans to continue coverage online. Custom PC persisted as an online publication until 2024, with existing editorial members then being migrated to PCGamesN's Hardware team. As of 2026, CustomPC.com remains inactive, and the last remaining staff member, Edward Chester, is now the only current member of the PCGamesN hardware team. ==Subscriber edition== Anyone who subscribes currently receives a free tool kit or another freebie such as a custompc mug or recently (28 January 2011) a Muc-off Screen Cleaning Rescue Kit, targeted at computer maintenance. 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 187 (April 2019). Publishing Director:- Russell Barnes Editor:- Ben Hardwidge Features Editor:- Edward Chester Modding Editor:- Antony Leather Games Editor:- Rick Lane Art Editor:- Bill Bagnall Production Editor:- Julie Birrell Regular Contributors:- Mike Jennings, James Gorbold, Gareth Halfacree, Phil Hartup, Tracy King, Richard Swinburne Photography:- Antony Leather, Gareth Halfacree, Henry Carter, Mike Jennings Regular Art & Production Contributors:- Magic Torch, Mike Harding ==Printing / distribution== Printed by:- BGP. Cover printed by:- Ancient House. Distributed by:- Seymour Distribution ==See also== Maximum PC – American magazine with same focus ==External links== Custom PC website Custom PC RealBench 2015 Benchmark Suite ==References==

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