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	{{Infobox magazine		{{Infobox magazine
	\|title=Maximum PC		\|title=Maximum PC
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			\|image_alt= Cover of Maximum PC magazine showing a computer tower with transparent side and fan with lighting
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	\|editor = Zak Storey		\|editor = Zak Storey
	\|editor_title = Editor		\|editor_title = Editor
	\|frequency = Monthly		\|frequency = Monthly
	\| total_circulation = 192,611		\| total_circulation = 192,611
	\| circulation_year = 2011<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://abcas3.accessabc.com/ecirc/magtitlesearch.asp \|title= eCirc for Consumer Magazines \|date= June 30, 2011 \|publisher= ] \|access-date= November 30, 2011 \|archive-url= https://~~www~~.~~webcitation~~.org/~~69Y0HWROH?url=~~http://abcas3.accessabc.com/ecirc/magtitlesearch.asp \|archive-date= July 30, 2012 \|url-status= dead }}</ref>		\| circulation_year = 2011<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://abcas3.accessabc.com/ecirc/magtitlesearch.asp \|title= eCirc for Consumer Magazines \|date= June 30, 2011 \|publisher= ] \|access-date= November 30, 2011 \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120724165959/http://abcas3.accessabc.com/ecirc/magtitlesearch.asp \|archive-date= July 24, 2012 \|url-status= dead }}</ref>
	\|company = ]		\|company = ]
	\|country = USA		\|country = USA
	\|based = San Francisco		\|based = San Francisco
	\|firstdate =August 1996 (as ''boot'')<br/> September 1998 (as ''Maximum PC'')		\|firstdate = August 1996 (as ''boot'')<br/> September 1998 (as ''Maximum PC'')
	\|category = ]		\|category = ]
	\|language= ]		\|language= ]
	\|website = {{URL\|www.maximumpc.com}}		\|website = {{URL\|www.maximumpc.com}} ( dead link )
	\|issn = 1522-4279		\|issn = 1522-4279
	\|logo=Maximum PC logo.svg}}		\|logo=Maximum PC logo.svg}}
	'''''Maximum PC''''', formerly ''boot'', is an American ] magazine for the ] operating system. It was one of two magazines split from '']'' in 1996, the other being ''MacAddict'' (now '']'').

			'''''Maximum PC''''', formerly known as '''''boot''''', is an American ] and website published by ]. It focuses on cutting-edge ] hardware, with an emphasis on product reviews, step-by-step tutorials, and in-depth technical briefs. Component coverage areas include CPUs, motherboards, core-logic chipsets, memory, videocards, mechanical hard drives, ]s, optical drives, cases, component cooling, and anything else to do with recent tech news. Additional hardware coverage is directed at smartphones, ]s, cameras and other consumer electronic devices that interface with consumer PCs. Software coverage focuses on games, anti-virus suites, content-editing programs, and other consumer-level applications.
⚫	In March 2016, ] announced that the ''Maximum PC'' website would be merged with '']'', appearing as the hardware section of the website from that point forward. The magazine was not affected by this change. ~~As of July 2, 2018, browsing~~ to ''MaximumPC.com'' no longer forwards to the Hardware section of ''PCGamer.com''<ref></ref>

			Prior to September 1998, the magazine was called ''boot''. ''boot'' and sister magazine ''MacAddict'' (now ]) launched in September 1996, when Future US shut down '']''.

		⚫	In March 2016, ] announced that the ''Maximum PC'' website would be merged with '']'', appearing as the hardware section of the website from that point forward. The magazine was not affected by this change. Browsing to the <nowiki>http://MaximumPC.com/forum</nowiki> site no longer forwards to the forums and instead forwards to the Hardware section of PCGamer.com.<ref></ref>

			The final shipped print issue of Maximum PC was the April 2023 edition.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.technologizer.com/2023/04/15/the-end-of-computer-magazines-in-america/ \|access-date=9 May 2023 \|date=15 April 2023 \|title=The End of Computer Magazines in America \|work=The Technologizer \|author=Harry McCracken }}</ref> New issues will continue being distributed through digital magazine formats.

	==Product reviews==		==Product reviews==
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	Product ratings are rendered by editors on a ], with 10 being the best. The only product to receive an "11" rating was '']'' in January 2005, raising some objections from readers.		Product ratings are rendered by editors on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The only product to receive an "11" rating was '']'' in January 2005, raising some objections from readers.

	Outstanding products are also given a "Kick Ass" award. Exceptional products with a "9" rating and all products with a "10" rating receive this award.		Outstanding products are also given a "Kick Ass" award. Exceptional products with a "9" rating and all products with a "10" rating receive this award.

	Each review also includes a "Pros and Cons" section, providing a quick summary of the product. Shortly after the "Pros and Cons" first appeared, the editors began attaching humorous notations to their entries, many being ]s or word play on the product itself or its function. For example, in a review of two monitors, one section is captioned '']'' (pros) vs. '']'' (cons). In another it is '']'' (pros) vs. '']'' (cons). Other "Pros and Cons" comparisons have used ] vs. ], ] vs. ], Delicious vs. Malicious, ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ],{{efn\|''Counter-Strike'' was known for being used extensively in professional ] tournaments and received numerous awards. including Online Game of the Year from ] in 2002 (The 2002 ceremony was hosted by ] of '']'' and '']''), while ''Hexen II'' was known for being ], with sales slightly above 30,000 units.}} ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ], vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], and Powered Sub vs. ]'s Sub.		Each review also includes a "Pros and Cons" section, providing a quick summary of the product. Shortly after the "Pros and Cons" first appeared, the editors began attaching humorous notations to their entries, many being ]s or word play on the product itself or its function. For example, in a review of two monitors, one section is captioned '']'' (pros) vs. '']'' (cons). In another it is '']'' (pros) vs. '']'' (cons). Other "Pros and Cons" comparisons have used ] vs. ], ] vs. ], Delicious vs. Malicious, ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ],{{efn\|''Counter-Strike'' was known for being used extensively in professional ] tournaments and received numerous awards. including Online Game of the Year from ] in 2002 (The 2002 ceremony was hosted by ] of '']'' and '']''), while ''Hexen II'' was known for being ], with sales slightly above 30,000 units.}} ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ], vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], ] vs. ], and ] vs. ].

	==Notable features==		==Notable features==
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	The magazine claims a 2010 circulation rate-base of 250,000.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://dl.futureus.com/assets/maxiumum_pc_media_kit.pdf \|title=Maximum PC \|publisher=] \|year=2010 \|access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref>		The magazine claims a 2010 circulation rate-base of 250,000.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://dl.futureus.com/assets/maxiumum_pc_media_kit.pdf \|title=Maximum PC \|publisher=] \|year=2010 \|access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref>

	''Maximum PC'' also provides an archive of back-issues in PDF format free of charge on their website. This archive currently reaches back to the December, 2003 issue<ref>{{cite ~~web~~ \|url=http://www.maximumpc.com/articles/pdf_archives?page=8 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907114642/http://www.maximumpc.com/articles/pdf_archives?page=8 \|archive-date=7 September 2009 \|access-date=1 August 2018 \|date=January 2004 \|title=PDF Archives Technology \|work=Maximum PC \|url-status=live }}</ref> although nothing new has been published since the October 2014 issue.		''Maximum PC'' also provides an archive of back-issues in PDF format free of charge on their website. This archive currently reaches back to the December, 2003 issue<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.maximumpc.com/articles/pdf_archives?page=8 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907114642/http://www.maximumpc.com/articles/pdf_archives?page=8 \|archive-date=7 September 2009 \|access-date=1 August 2018 \|date=January 2004 \|title=PDF Archives Technology \|work=Maximum PC \|url-status=live }}</ref> although nothing new has been published since the October 2014 issue.

	All but a few of the ''Maximum PC'' issues published from October 1998 to December 2008 are available to view on various archival websites, such as ].<ref>{{Cite journal \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7wEAAAAAMBAJ \|title=Maximum PC \|journal=Maximum ~~Pc.^~~ \|date=1 October 1998 \|publisher=] \|pages=148 \|volume=3 \|issue=9 \|issn=1522-4279}}</ref>		All but a few of the ''Maximum PC'' issues published from October 1998 to December 2008 are available to view on various archival websites, such as ].<ref>{{Cite journal \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7wEAAAAAMBAJ \|title=Maximum PC \|journal=Maximum PC \|date=1 October 1998 \|publisher=] \|pages=148 \|volume=3 \|issue=9 \|issn=1522-4279}}</ref>

	==Staff==		==Staff==
			*'''Editor-in-Chief''': Guy Cocker<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.responsesource.com/bulletin/news/editor-in-chief-announced-for-future-plcs-maximum-pc/ \| title=Editor-in-Chief confirmed for Future PLC's Maximum PC }}</ref>
	*'''Editor-in-Chief''': Jeremy Laird
	*'''Staff Writers''': Christian Guyton, Sam Lewis		*'''Staff Writers''': Christian Guyton, Sam Lewis

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	==''Maximum Tech''==		==''Maximum Tech''==
	In September 2010, the ''Maximum PC'' editors started producing a quarterly magazine focusing on consumer tech. The basic idea of ''Maximum PC'' "Minimum BS" would be preserved in the magazine.<ref>http://www.maximumpc.com/article//announcing_maximum_tech_our_latest_mad_creation</ref> The last issue of ''Maximum Tech'' was the Sept/Oct 2011 issue.		In September 2010, the ''Maximum PC'' editors started producing a quarterly magazine focusing on consumer tech. The basic idea of ''Maximum PC'' "Minimum BS" would be preserved in the magazine.<ref></ref> The last issue of ''Maximum Tech'' was the Sept/Oct 2011 issue.

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Cover of the November 2024 issue
Editor	Zak Storey
Categories	Computing
Frequency	Monthly
Total circulation (2011)	192,611
First issue	August 1996 (as boot) September 1998 (as Maximum PC)
Company	Future US
Country	USA
Based in	San Francisco
Language	English
Website	www.maximumpc.com ( dead link )
ISSN	1522-4279

Maximum PC, formerly known as boot, is an American magazine and website published by Future US. It focuses on cutting-edge PC hardware, with an emphasis on product reviews, step-by-step tutorials, and in-depth technical briefs. Component coverage areas include CPUs, motherboards, core-logic chipsets, memory, videocards, mechanical hard drives, solid-state drives, optical drives, cases, component cooling, and anything else to do with recent tech news. Additional hardware coverage is directed at smartphones, tablet computers, cameras and other consumer electronic devices that interface with consumer PCs. Software coverage focuses on games, anti-virus suites, content-editing programs, and other consumer-level applications.

Prior to September 1998, the magazine was called boot. boot and sister magazine MacAddict (now Mac|Life) launched in September 1996, when Future US shut down CD-ROM Today.

In March 2016, Future US announced that the Maximum PC website would be merged with PCGamer.com, appearing as the hardware section of the website from that point forward. The magazine was not affected by this change. Browsing to the http://MaximumPC.com/forum site no longer forwards to the forums and instead forwards to the Hardware section of PCGamer.com.

The final shipped print issue of Maximum PC was the April 2023 edition. New issues will continue being distributed through digital magazine formats.

Product reviews

Product ratings are rendered by editors on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The only product to receive an "11" rating was Half-Life 2 in January 2005, raising some objections from readers.

Outstanding products are also given a "Kick Ass" award. Exceptional products with a "9" rating and all products with a "10" rating receive this award.

Each review also includes a "Pros and Cons" section, providing a quick summary of the product. Shortly after the "Pros and Cons" first appeared, the editors began attaching humorous notations to their entries, many being puns or word play on the product itself or its function. For example, in a review of two monitors, one section is captioned LCD (pros) vs. LSD (cons). In another it is liquid crystal (pros) vs. crystal meth (cons). Other "Pros and Cons" comparisons have used B-58 vs. XB-70, Miley Cyrus vs. Billy Ray Cyrus, Delicious vs. Malicious, 3dfx Voodoo2 vs. 3dfx Voodoo3, Nvidia RIVA 128 vs. Nvidia RIVA TNT, AA Batteries vs. D Batteries, Fast Times at Ridgemont High vs. The Fast and the Furious, PCB vs. QVC, Counter-Strike vs. Hexen II, Matrix vs. Matrix Reloaded, 10012 vs. 90210, Mars vs. SARS, Super Troopers vs Starship Troopers, Comedy Central vs. Lifetime, QWERTY vs. DVDRAM, Jimi Hendrix vs. Jimmy Fallon, Liberty Bell vs. Taco Bell, KVM, vs. Kia, Form Factor vs. Fear Factor, Nvidia vs. Chlamydia, RAID 1 vs. Police raid, Fat Tire Ale vs. Budweiser, College vs. The Real World, and Powered Sub vs. Togo's Sub.

Notable features

How To – detailed guides for things like creating a RAM disk or sharing a mouse and keyboard between two PCs.
Ask the Doctor – advice for fixing computer-related problems.
R&D – a look into the inner workings of commonly used hardware today.
In the Lab – a behind-the-scenes look at Maximum PC testing. This section often includes humorous features sometimes involving "torturing" interns.
Softy Awards – a yearly roundup of the staff's favorite new software (mostly utilities)
Facebook poll – A monthly question about anything to do with tech. It includes comments from readers that are usually funny.
Quickstart – a selection of brief news items bringing readers up to speed on notable events in PC technology.
Comments – reader mail and questions
Dream Machine – an annual attempt to build the best-performing PC on the market, using the best components and techniques available.
Build It – a monthly walk-through of a new and interesting PC build, such as a computer submerged in mineral oil.
Geek Quiz – an annual computer/technology quiz that claims it will have even the most hardcore geeks grinding their teeth.
Gear of the Year – a review of the best PC parts for the current year.
Tech Preview – an annual sneak-peek of upcoming hardware.

Circulation

The magazine claims a 2010 circulation rate-base of 250,000.

Maximum PC also provides an archive of back-issues in PDF format free of charge on their website. This archive currently reaches back to the December, 2003 issue although nothing new has been published since the October 2014 issue.

All but a few of the Maximum PC issues published from October 1998 to December 2008 are available to view on various archival websites, such as Google Book Search.

Staff

Editor-in-Chief: Guy Cocker
Staff Writers: Christian Guyton, Sam Lewis

Maximum PC also has many freelance contributors, including Ian Evenden, Kris Butterill, Chris Lloyd, Jarred Walton, John Knight, Alex Cox, Neil Mohr, Phil Iwanuik, and Matt Hanson.

Maximum Tech

In September 2010, the Maximum PC editors started producing a quarterly magazine focusing on consumer tech. The basic idea of Maximum PC "Minimum BS" would be preserved in the magazine. The last issue of Maximum Tech was the Sept/Oct 2011 issue.

Italian edition

An Italian edition of Maximum PC was launched in December 2004 by Future Media Italy, the Italian division of Future Publishing, and ceased publishing after only six issues.

Notes

Counter-Strike was known for being used extensively in professional electronic sports tournaments and received numerous awards. including Online Game of the Year from Golden Joystick Awards in 2002 (The 2002 ceremony was hosted by Jonathan Ross of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Japanorama), while Hexen II was known for being commercial failures, with sales slightly above 30,000 units.

References

"eCirc for Consumer Magazines". Audit Bureau of Circulations. June 30, 2011. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
Maximum PC forums
Harry McCracken (15 April 2023). "The End of Computer Magazines in America". The Technologizer. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
"Maximum PC" (PDF). Future US. 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
"PDF Archives Technology". Maximum PC. January 2004. Archived from the original on 7 September 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
"Maximum PC". Maximum PC. 3 (9). Future US, Inc.: 148. 1 October 1998. ISSN 1522-4279.
"Editor-in-Chief confirmed for Future PLC's Maximum PC".
MaximumPC: Contact Us. http://www.maximumpc.com/help/contact
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