computer magazine

[BriGy86]

im looking to get a subscription to one and i was wondering which one would be worth my money to get

the only ones i know of right now are maximum PC and PC magazine

im not really into gameing im looking for more of a performance magazine (with out over clocking) something with building tips, software tweaks, info and comparasins on hardware and that sort of stuff

 

[cappsa]

The only one I get is Maximum PC.

 

[meltdown75]

I like Maximum PC and PC Gamer, but I'll read anything with "PC" on the front cover

A while back at Chapters, I picked up a UK mag called "PC Format". It was probably one of the most kickass mags I have seen in a while.

The only drawback for me personally is I can no longer justify buying a PC mag when a) there is so much info available online in a more dynamic format and b) I can download all the demos on the given CD, so it doesn't justify the higher price for the mag.

But... everyone needs "reading material" for those down times during the day. ie. on the crapper. lol

 

[EvilManagedCare]

I would go with Maximum PC. I'm like meltdown, though. The information in the magazines are often outdated due to the publication process. The Internet will bring you most of that news more quickly.

I used to religiously read CGW (Computer Gaming World) ever since my days with the C64. I still think it has the best reviews in that they haven't been afraid to criticize the big name developers. They were the only ones to call UO out for what it was upon its release (i.e. coaster-- and as one of thousands that ran out and bought it on its release I concur wholeheartedly). I digress. I haven't bought a copy in over a year mainly because of their brilliant idea of packaging an often defective demo CD with a lot of junk I could download (but likely wouldn't), which evidently justifies a near $10 US pricetag. That's ridiculous.

Sorry for the brief rant.

 

[BriGy86]

ok, so you guys think i should just stick to lookin around in these forums and web sites?

i guess that would make more sense since the info is more current and there is a lot more of it

thanks

 

[beyonddc]

I would also suggest Maximum PC also if you're looking to get a subscription.
PC World and PC Magazine for me, it is more toward to consumers side, but Max* PC is more concentrating on power user.

 

[BriGy86]

yeah im sitting in class right now and this guy was doing a presentation on some power toys thing (its a spread sheet with LOTS of info about hidden tweaks and settings for windows)

i don't know where to find it online, but i could prolly send it to someone to put on there server or somthing

 

[FrustratedUser]

I get PC World and Computer Shopper (?) for free.

 

[zodder]

I love Maximum PC.

 

[cappsa]

There are 3 year subscriptions to Maximum PC going for ~$10 on eBay right now. I bought one a couple months back when my previous sub ran out.

 

[jaynonymous]

CPU (Computer Power User) is pretty good, too.

 

[laxfreak26]

CPU magazine is very good.

 

[n0cmonkey]

sysadmin is the best one I've found so far.

 

[Bulldog13]

pcgamer is the only one geared strictly towards pc gaming that I can stand.

Unfortunately, according to their reviews, almost every game that comes out should be bought.

 

[yoda291]

CPU has some good editorials.
Max PC is bleh
Wired can be interesting from time to time.
EGM is respectable because of clever writing fromo time to time.
eWeek once in a while has something interesting.

Really, you're kind of just going for the editorials and features. I started to loathe Max PC after a while because the writing was boring and every damn issue seemed to be the same "watch us build the PC of the year with parts you can buy online" type deal.
Linux journal/mag are interesting if that's your thing.

 

[Slogun]

Originally posted by: laxfreak26
CPU magazine is very good.

C P U

 

[BriGy86]

thanks for the input everyone

ill go give the mags a look see