CustomPCGaming publishes independent reviews and buying guides for gaming PC components and peripherals. This page explains how we keep our editorial content separate from how we make money.
Editorial independence
No brand, manufacturer, or retailer can pay to be included in a roundup, to receive a higher rating, or to be ranked above a competing product. Our recommendations are based on published specifications, verified customer feedback, and the selection criteria stated in each article.
How products are selected
Before we write a roundup, we set the criteria first: who the article is for, what matters most for that use case (target resolution and refresh rate, platform and socket, power draw, noise, price range), and what we will not compromise on. Products are then compared against those criteria, not the other way around.
Pros, cons, and who should not buy
Every review we publish includes both strengths and weaknesses, and states plainly who a product is not a good fit for. An article that only lists advantages is closer to an advertisement than a review, and that is not what we publish.
Pricing, availability, and specs
Prices, stock, and specifications on Amazon and other retailers change constantly, and this is especially true for graphics cards and CPUs. We do not hardcode prices into article body text; where a price range appears, treat it as a snapshot that may have changed since publish. We do not publish benchmark numbers we cannot trace to a named source. Always confirm current price and availability on the retailer’s page before buying.
Updates and corrections
Articles are dated with a publish date and, where updated, a last-updated date. If a product is discontinued, replaced by a new generation, or materially changed, or if we find a factual error, we correct the article and note the update. To report an issue, see our Contact page.
AI-assisted research
Some drafts on CustomPCGaming are assisted by AI tools as part of our research and writing process. Every article goes through a quality check before publishing that verifies structure, required disclosures, and editorial standards. AI assistance does not change the standards in this policy: no fabricated specs or benchmarks, no unverifiable claims, and no pay-for-placement.