About WePC
We are the ultimate resource for eager newbies and veteran gamers, wanting to get the most out of their PC gaming setup.
WePC is part of the By Gamers, For Gamers Media Group (BGFG for short) – a team of experienced, passionate individuals dedicated to bringing our readers the best in PC, tech, gaming, and Esports.
We are comprised of tech heads and gamers from all walks of life that share a passion for the technology they play on and the content they create.
Our Story
WePC started its life as a joint venture between Intel and ASUS in 2008 to build one of the first crowdsourced communities, or a “technology playground” to enable customers to collaborate and help develop future product innovations.
Intel Press Release: ASUS, Intel Launch Expanded WePC Community
BGFG acquired WePC in 2017 with the objective of empowering and demystifying the world of PC gaming tech. We actively encourage our readers to get involved to help us provide advice and recommendations that are fit for their needs.
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Who We Are
WePC is the place to go when you’re looking to build or upgrade your PC and need expert, unbiased advice. Our talented team of PC builders and content writers work hard to make sure every build, review, and how-to piece we publish is tailored for you, rather than generic articles you can get elsewhere on the web.
What We Do
From reviewing individual components to sharing the latest gaming and tech news to helping you build your first or fiftieth build – WePC is about empowering you as a consumer. Owned by By Gamers For Gamers, we’re part of a publishing group that is working hard to give consumers the power to enjoy their gaming in their own way.
We are passionate about tech so we extensively research and recommend products across all budgets and specification. To help us to continue to take the time creating honest, thorough and unbiased recommendations we do receive an affiliate commission on some, but not all, of the products that we recommend after you click through to a retailer site.
Once an article is published we don’t just leave it, the team are always on the pulse keeping our recommendations relevant as new products are coming to market all year. This ensure that you can rely and trust our product recommendations.
A Trusted Source
We never recommend a product that we wouldn’t use ourselves and all of our builds have been chosen for their quality and power. As much as possible, we like to get hands-on with products and test them out ourselves before sharing them with you. This means we’ll be able to let you know if something doesn’t live up to expectations.
The whole WePC team is made up of gamers and tech-enthusiasts, so we know what we’re talking about. We know how frustrating it is when your PC can’t run your favorite game, and we’re always the first in line for new product releases.
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We love to talk with our audience and that is why we are available on all the popular social channels. If you have a specific question or just fancy having a chat we are here for you.
Our Editorial Guidelines
We take our recommendations and advice very seriously, that is why we have strict editorial guidelines that the team adhere to.
Our Review Process
When you set out to build a PC, you have a lot of options. Whatever your skill level or budget, WePC is here to make sure you can create the PC you really want. For every component, there are hundreds of options, many of them with a long line of user reviews that make it difficult to know which one to choose.
That’s where we come in.
We test the products in-house and collate all the data we can find to provide personalized and trustworthy recommendations.
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Thorough hands on testing
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Tested experts and by more than one of the dedicated product testers
Some of the products we recommend have been sent to us, and some have been bought out of our own money – but all are evaluated equally. We don’t shy away from saying something isn’t good enough, and we never let brands dictate what we should say. That’s why you know you can trust our reviews.
And, because we’re all real gamers and real PC builders, we know what we’re talking about and what really matters to you.
Read More About Our Review Process
How we test
Wondering what kind of effort goes into our rigorous product review process? We’ve demystified it all, so you can be sure to trust all of our reviews, and how we get to drawing those all-important conclusions.
WePC product awards
We reserve our awards for only the best products that we review. These are our stamp of quality, meaning that you really can’t go wrong with anything that has been through our rigorous testing process.
Independent Testing
We’re all gamers, but we don’t all play the same games. We have fans of AAA FPS games like PUBG and CS: GO, gamers who’ve clocked up some serious hours questing in Azeroth in World of Warcraft, and those who always manage to find the coolest new Indy game releases on the market.
Because of this, when we test, we test for all gamers.
And we don’t expect you to just take our word for it either. We search the internet for customer reviews and ask for your feedback on everything we publish. We make sure that your voice gets heard through our Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as in our own dedicated Community site.
Where We Test
The WePC offices are a hub of activity every day of the week. You’ll usually find someone building a PC in one corner, another tester playing through PUBG to test a new graphics card across the way, and someone unboxing our latest deliveries in our studio.
We’ve designed our headquarters to make sure we can push the components we get to the limits and try out everything from gaming chairs to consoles to VR games as well.
Product Acquisition
The products we review are a mixture of gifted items and independently sourced ones. However we acquire these products, our reviewing process does not change. We strive to remain entirely objective throughout the process and won’t shy away from saying a product needs improvement, even if it was gifted to us.
Our Promise
We strive to provide our readers with the best advice on the internet. We work hard to provide truthful, consumer-focused, and trustworthy content that helps guide you to the best purchase decisions.
We earn money when a reader clicks through to a product page and makes a purchase – but it doesn’t matter which one. We will only direct them to the best of the best. If our readers don’t trust us, we make nothing and they don’t return. So we do all we can to build up and foster that trust with you so you keep coming back time and again.
Meet The Team
The team is constantly growing here at WePC and we make sure that everybody we add brings their own unique skillset to the table. This is why our blend of talent is like nothing else in the PC publishing industry. We are proud of our team. Without them, we are nothing.
Management
Craig Kirkcaldy
COO / Co-Founder
20 years experience in Operational Management for multi Billion Dollar Projects, Craig Co-founded BGFG, He brings solid operational thinking to ensure we run efficiently and are prepared to scale the business.
Andrew Kirkcaldy
CEO / Co-Founder
12 years of experience in brand, digital marketing, and e-commerce. He spent ten years working at one of the leading digital retailers in the UK, AO.com, as Brand & Digital Director with a turnover of over £1bn. Andrew Co-founded BGFG. He brings a broad range of tech and digital marketing and commercial thinking to the business.
Will Blears
CSO / Co-Founder
15 years experience in digital marketing, specialising in affiliate, SEO & PPC channels. Alongside building a seven figure affiliate business, he has also worked with FTSE 100 companies, managing digital advertising budgets of £100+ million. Will Co-founded BGFG. He brings with him a proven track record of building a business off the back of this business model.
Editorial Team: Product Specialist & News, Deals
Kelsey Knowles
Contributor
Kelsey Knowles is an anime enthusiast who watches and rewatches anime and, on the slight occasion, will Cosplay. However, if she isn’t doing anything anime related, you can find her glued to her phone playing her favorite games, such as Final Fantasy, Tower of Fantasy, and Cookie Run: Kingdom. If you can’t already tell, she enjoys anything with a fantasy aspect!
Annie Thelen
Contributing Writer
Annie is a journalist interested in video games and tech news.
Aden Carter
Staff Writer
Aden Carter is a full-time gaming journalist with a passion for all things in the gaming community. He achieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. Since then, he has been writing about games nonstop from news pieces to in-depth reviews. Carter’s main focus is guide writing and he loves a good RPG filled with hidden treasures. Whenever he isn’t writing about games, he is at the table with his friends, rolling dice, and marveling at the revelry of slaying dragons.
Jack Goodall
Tech Staff Writer
As a Junior Staff Writer, Jack is involved in writing and maintaining a bunch of hardware guides & reviews. With an interest in PC gaming, he now focuses on writing about monitors, headsets, and more.
Sulaiman Sarwar
SEO Executive
Sulaiman’s interest in gaming and technology stems from when he was a little kid however started to amplify his interests going into university and postgraduate with an interest in ESports, which led to Sulaiman dedicating his postgraduate dissertation around the ‘Underrepresentation of grassroots Women and Non-binary video game players in Esports’. With Sulaiman’s passion for SEO and combined with gaming, you couldn’t ask for more!
Tom Bardwell
Guides Editor
Tom is a UK-based word spewer with a taste for everything weird and wonderful about games kick-started by a transformative play-through of Metal Gear Solid many moons ago. Adores Hollow Knight, probably a bit too much.
Ryan Easby
News & Hubs Lead
As a child, Ryan was enamoured with video games. Whether it be a SNES game or a PS2 game, he couldn’t stop playing them. While he literally cannot touch a PC without it breaking (legend has it he once set a twelve hour old laptop on fire), he has a huge passion for all things technology. In particular, new consoles make him disappear into them for weeks at a time.
William Worrall
Games Editor
Will is the Games Editor at WePC and is a writer who’s been tinkering with computers and software since he was old enough to know what a keyboard or screwdriver is. Since 2016 he has written for several high-profile websites, including MakeUseOf and Space.com, specializing in retro gaming and technology, guides, and cybersecurity.
Morgan Truder
Games Editor
Morgan started playing games pretty young, like everyone else really, but never realized it could be a career. Then, whilst doing his undergrad in History, he realized it might be a genuine career aspiration. One where he could talk about the things he loves, but for a job. After bouncing around a few jobs and doing a master’s, he is now here at WePC, making that dream a reality. When Morgan isn’t playing games, you can find him watching films, watching football, or in the pub, probably watching football.
Video
Emma Maton
Production Manager
Emma has worked in production for over 5 specialising in both Photography and Video e-commerce across a range of area’s including tech, fashion, home and beauty. After studying Photography at Coventry University she soon fell into Production finding her forte and has since worked on a wide range of sets and campaigns. Working across all creative team’s and the wider business she uses her skillset across a variety of projects. Outside of work she can be found in cold water or camping up mountains with her dogs who on occasion get to visit the office!
Jay Crotty
Videographer
Jay is a UK-based videographer striving to create impactful content. You’ll almost always find him with a camera in his hand if he’s not playing Final Fantasy.
Miranda Lenkeviciute
Videographer
Miranda is a junior videographer with a background in Broadcast Media Technologies. She is motivated and hardworking and always eager to learn new filming techniques. Her interest in gaming started with Counter-Strike 1.6 and now Miranda is the biggest fan of CS: GO.
Steve Hook
VO Video Editor
With a background in music video editing and project management for major labels like Universal Music Group and Warner, as well as the biggest music distribution platforms on YouTube like Proximity and Trap Nation, Steve accelerated his animation agency from 0 to 200 million views online. He also brings experience in digital marketing on social for startups around London, having been a YouTube native since 2011 and totalling 600K views on a personal gaming channel he started at the age of 15.Steve now brings an audio engineering degree to the team, recording and editing his voice over work across BGFG channels, when he isn’t being a big huge nerd about Minecraft and The Elder Scrolls.You can follow Steve on Twitter @BGFG_Steve
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