Why this site exists
custombuiltgamingpc.com covers one thing properly instead of everything badly: prebuilt and custom gaming PC builds by budget and use case. Buying guides in this space are usually rewritten spec sheets. Ours are built from hands-on testing, retail price history and the questions readers actually send us.
Who writes here
Marcus Reilly — Systems Builder & Lead Reviewer. Marcus spent nine years assembling and stress-testing desktop systems for a regional PC shop before moving to full-time reviewing, and has 9 years of experience in the field. Testing runs on a two-bench test lab with calibrated power meters and thermal probes.
How we make money
We earn commission when readers buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. Commission never decides a ranking. If the cheaper product wins, we say so — that is the only way a recommendation is worth anything. See our affiliate disclosure for the full terms.
What we will not do
- We do not accept payment for placement or for a specific score.
- We do not publish a recommendation for a product we cannot verify is currently in stock and priced as listed.
- We do not leave outdated picks live — guides are reviewed on a rolling schedule.
Questions, corrections or test requests: [email protected].