Custom PC is 6 issues old and only avail in U.K. (so far?)

I was contacted by Custom PC's staff writer Alex Watson about sending off some samples overseas of my Fighter Pilot switchs. I said "sure thing," btw Alex, How about a sample of the mag in return?! When it arrived, I thought it was one of my car parts catalogs as I pulled it out of my PO BOX. The covers like card stock and big glossy pics accompany all the review articles. Our Maximum PC Magazine looks/feels like a rag in comparison. Good articles and in depth hardware reviews in Custom PC. Photography excels over MaxPC. I especially liked the full page Case reviews.

I would have liked to seen a DIY case mod article or "how to mod this" column. Maybe this is already in the works. Its only their 6th issue so I'm sure new ideas are still churning among staffers.

I'd definately buy Custom PC if it was avail at the local newstand. I have no doubt other Yanks would too.


Brits vs. Yanks magazine comparison

March issue of Custom PC - 130 pgs.
Size: 9" x 12-7/8"

Feb issue of Max PC - 96 pgs.
Size: 8" x 10.5"







"Interesting Bill, but whats inside?"

Just a few articles that peaked my interest. Notice Custom PC utilizes nice and big photos




More pages revealed

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Hmm I like the look of it. *I wonder if they ship oversees subscriptions...*

Brandon Cisneros

i have allways like bigger format mags like that....maybe a few hints that it will come to the states something like is there anything about UK price/US price ,and what is the going price for that in the UK? maybe we can get Johnny in on this also and see what he can find out being on that side of da world.

possibly through hastings or a chain-type bookstore.

A UK modding/custom mag? Wow /quickly sends off resume

j/k

Usually barnes and noble have a good selection of UK mags.... (though they charge about 13.50 a pop)

i think pr staff shouldj get free subscription!

Damn, that Mag looks dope as hell! I can just see it now.... Shelves upon shelves of oversized modding magazines taking over my book shelves...

Quote: Originally Posted by ClowN i think pr staff shouldj get free subscription!

Absolutely ... especially if they're local

How about it GK ?

I don't know if it was just my first time seeing it or it's been going on a while, but check your local convenience store for a magazine called PC MODDER. It's pretty good; just under half an inch thick too I'd say.

Jonny, I think thats a very good idea You never know unless you try!

Quote: *I wonder if they ship oversees subscriptions...*

Yes, email them @ custompc@cisubs.co.uk

Quote: check your local convenience store for a magazine called PC MODDER. It's pretty good; just under half an inch thick too I'd say.

Its a Special Edition publication put out by CPU Magazine.

I know its avail right now at Barnes & Noble ($9.95)

how much would a subscription cost to usa+ shipping?

cause my maximum pc subscription has ran out ...... and is this magazine in english english or british english?

Quote: Originally Posted by ClowN cause my maximum pc subscription has ran out ...... and is this magazine in english english or british english?

Just remember at the end of words swap around ER for RE like theatre and centre. Also adding a useless u at the end of words like colour.

that looks pretty nice... I'd love to see it over seas.


On a side note that cover just reminds me how dumb I was/am to have gotten Corsair XMS over HyperX BH-5 (newegg still has PC-3000 2-2-2)...

EDIT: mnpctech, any chance you can do I higher res scan of the Memory page?

I took photos with camera, no scanner... I can email you higher res photo... contact me offlist pcbuilder@mnpctech.com

Clown, inquire to them directly about subscription rates. I posted their email in last reply.

nice colored molex connectors, those would look mighty nice in my window. I got to get over to barnes and noble. dave needs a copy o that!!!

Quote: got to get over to barnes and noble. dave needs a copy o that!!!

Dave,

Custom PC isn't exported to US. Its a UK publication only

Quote: Originally Posted by mnpctech_guy Dave, Custom PC isn't exported to US. Its a UK publication only

They don't seem to be that keen on selling it to anyone in the UK either

I spent a couple of fruitless hours going around in circles on the their website(s) looking for subscription information, trying to register, being told I'd already registered, having my registration confirmed but with a username that seemed to have been created out of thin air, had a different (unknown) password & was for the parent groups' s site anyway ... I gave up & tried emailing them the address you posted earlier instead.

DAMN YOU TO HE... cookie. *munch *munch ok so I can't get the magazine maybe if i got in some sort of particle acceleration transportation device... or.... maybe just a plane... to the UK... naw that's too much work I think ill just sit here and complain for the next few days.