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Computer Power User

Readers & Distribution. Computer Power User delivers technically sophisticated readers—eager, ambitious early adopters—a unique blend of PC hardware news, reviews, and carefully crafted tutorials. CPU magazine is an indispensable tool for end users who want cutting-edge products and who enjoy the challenge of mastering and implementing new technologies. The monthly publication is available via subscription, and complimentary copies are distributed at LAN parties and computer retailers nationwide. ComputerPowerUser.com provides a true-to-print digital edition of the magazine that includes all advertisements and sponsored content, and is available each month several days before print copies ship.

“These guys have the market cornered! No other magazine gives us what they do—smart, technical, honest, accurate, leading-edge articles on all things technical! There is nothing out there like CPU!”

Advertising Sizes

Print Ad Size Dimensions
Trim Size
width x height (inches)
Live Area
width x height (inches)
Bleed
width x height (inches)
1/4 Page (vertical) n/a 3.42 x 4.8 n/a
1/2 Page (horizontal) n/a 6.958 x 4.8 n/a
Full Page 8.125 x 10.75 7.5 x 10 8.625 x 11.25
Front Cover Package Cover plus two inside pages

Priority Pages

Inside Front Cover
Inside Facing Front
Inside Back Cover
Inside Facing Back
Back Cover

Deadline Schedule
Finalized deadline is 9 a.m. Central Standard Time. We are unable to edit or change content after this deadline. Please note deadlines may vary due to holidays.

Custom Editorials. CPU’s custom editorial pieces provide a way for readers to get more detailed information about a product, company, or technology than they would via traditional display advertising. These full-page and multi-page pieces are written and designed by Sandhills Publishing with the special interests of our readers in mind. Pieces include detailed text and one or more photos, with options for general information, tutorials, and even performance benchmarking available on request.

Issue Date Ad Deadline
September 2013 8/1/13
October 2013 9/5/13
November 2013 10/3/13
December 2013 10/31/13
January 2014 12/5/13
February 2014 1/2/14
March 2014 1/30/14
April 2014 3/6/14
May 2014 4/3/14
June 2014 5/1/14
July 2014 6/5/14
August 2014 7/3/14
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