ABOUT PERFRIG
A Note From The Founder
I built my first gaming PC in 2019. Spent weeks reading reviews, watching videos, comparing specs. Bought an RTX 2070 Super based on a “highly recommended” review. Three months later, the RTX 3070 launched at the same price with 40% more performance.
The review never mentioned the upcoming launch. The site knew. They just didn’t tell readers because NVIDIA’s marketing cycle didn’t allow it.
That experience cost me hundreds of dollars. I started PERFRIG so it won’t cost you the same.
We buy our hardware. We run our tests. We tell the truth—even when it costs us review samples, advertising deals, or industry relationships. If you’re spending your money on a GPU, you deserve honest information from people who actually care.
Who We Are
PERFRIG is an independent PC gaming hardware publication. We test components, benchmark performance, and deliver honest reviews that help you make smarter buying decisions.
No sponsored content. No manufacturer-funded reviews. We purchase our own hardware, conduct our own testing, and publish verdicts based on real-world performance and value.
What Makes Us Different
Our Editorial Team
AMED PARKER
Writes optimization guides and hardware buying content focused on helping you make informed decisions. Background in system building and performance tuning.
MARK MILLER
Delivers hardware reviews with honest verdicts and practical value analysis. Veteran system builder who rates products on real-world performance, not promises.
News Team
Reports hardware developments that impact PC gamers. Driver updates, launches, pricing shifts, industry changes.
Our Testing Standards
Hardware Reviews:
- GPUs benchmarked across 15+ games at multiple resolutions
- CPUs tested on clean Windows 11 with latest BIOS and drivers
- Cooling tested under sustained loads with thermal/acoustic measurements
- All testing hardware listed transparently
- Frame time analysis, not just average FPS
Performance Optimization:
- Settings tested across multiple hardware configurations
- FPS improvements measured through actual testing
- Advice verified on different system specs when possible
- Honest about what works and what doesn’t
Buying Guides:
- Based on real market pricing, not manufacturer MSRPs
- Products tested or extensively researched before recommendation
- Budget tiers reflect actual street prices
- Alternatives provided for different budgets and use cases
What We Don’t Do
Our Community
PERFRIG exists because readers like you deserve better. Every article we publish, every test we run, every recommendation we make comes from one goal: helping you make smarter hardware decisions.
We read every comment. We consider every piece of feedback. We update content when readers point out better information. This site improves because you hold us accountable.
Your trust drives everything we do. We don’t take it lightly.
Where We’re Going
PERFRIG’s mission is simple: become the most trusted independent source for PC gaming hardware information.
We’re building the testing infrastructure to review every major GPU and CPU launch. We’re expanding coverage to more components, more games, more real-world scenarios. We’re creating the comprehensive hardware database PC gamers deserve.
Most importantly, we’re staying independent. No corporate buyouts. No manufacturer partnerships that compromise editorial freedom. Just honest testing, honest reporting, and honest recommendations.
Because that’s what you deserve.
Editorial Standards
Contact
Found an Error?
Report factual errors, broken links, or outdated information. We investigate and correct verified issues promptly.
Disagree With a Review?
Tell us why. Hardware opinions vary based on use cases. Constructive feedback improves our coverage.
Story Tips?
Know about upcoming launches, pricing changes, or industry developments? Tips help us stay current. Sources protected.
Media Inquiries?
Press inquiries: [email protected]
Our Promise
PERFRIG delivers honest, testing-backed hardware content that respects your intelligence and your budget.
We test. We report. We tell the truth.
No manufacturer controls our verdicts. No advertiser dictates our recommendations. No corporate influence shapes our coverage.
Independent by choice. Honest by principle.
ABOUT PERFRIG.COM
Who we are
PERFRIG is an independent PC gaming hardware publication. We test components, benchmark performance, and deliver honest reviews that help you make smarter buying decisions.
No sponsored content. No manufacturer-funded reviews. We purchase our own hardware, conduct our own testing, and publish verdicts based on real-world performance and value.
What makes us different
Our editorial team
Amed Parker
Writes optimization guides and hardware buying content focused on helping you make informed decisions. Background in system building and performance tuning.
Mark Miller
Delivers hardware reviews with honest verdicts and practical value analysis. Veteran system builder who rates products on real-world performance, not promises.
News team
Reports hardware developments that impact PC gamers. Driver updates, launches, pricing shifts, industry changes.
Our testing standards
Hardware reviews:
- GPUs benchmarked across 15+ games at multiple resolutions
- CPUs tested on clean Windows 11 with latest BIOS and drivers
- Cooling tested under sustained loads with thermal/acoustic measurements
- All testing hardware listed transparently
- Frame time analysis, not just average FPS
Performance optimization:
- Settings tested across multiple hardware configurations
- FPS improvements measured through actual testing
- Advice verified on different system specs when possible
- Honest about what works and what doesn’t
Buying guides:
- Based on real market pricing, not manufacturer MSRPs
- Products tested or extensively researched before recommendation
- Budget tiers reflect actual street prices
- Alternatives provided for different budgets and use cases
What we don’t do
Our community
PERFRIG exists because readers like you deserve better. Every article we publish, every test we run, every recommendation we make comes from one goal: helping you make smarter hardware decisions.
We read every comment. We consider every piece of feedback. We update content when readers point out better information. This site improves because you hold us accountable.
Your trust drives everything we do. We don’t take it lightly.
Where we’re going
PERFRIG’s mission is simple: become the most trusted independent source for PC gaming hardware information.
We’re building the testing infrastructure to review every major GPU and CPU launch. We’re expanding coverage to more components, more games, more real-world scenarios. We’re creating the comprehensive hardware database PC gamers deserve.
Most importantly, we’re staying independent. No corporate buyouts. No manufacturer partnerships that compromise editorial freedom. Just honest testing, honest reporting, and honest recommendations.
Because that’s what you deserve.
Editorial standards
Accuracy first
Errors get corrected immediately with transparent notes. We delay publication rather than publish incorrect information.
Transparency always
Testing methods explained. Limitations acknowledged. You deserve to know how we reached conclusions.
Respectful criticism
We criticize products and companies, not people. Strong opinions don’t require personal attacks.
Contact
Found an error?
Report factual errors, broken links, or outdated information. We investigate and correct verified issues promptly.
Disagree with a review?
Tell us why. Hardware opinions vary based on use cases. Constructive feedback improves our coverage.
Story tips?
Know about upcoming launches, pricing changes, or industry developments? Tips help us stay current. Sources protected.
Media inquiries?
Press inquiries: [email protected]
Our promise
PERFRIG delivers honest, testing-backed hardware content that respects your intelligence and your budget.
We test. We report. We tell the truth.
No manufacturer controls our verdicts. No advertiser dictates our recommendations. No corporate influence shapes our coverage.
Independent by choice. Honest by principle.
ABOUT PERFRIG.COM
Who we are
PERFRIG is an independent PC gaming hardware publication. We test components, benchmark performance, and deliver honest reviews that help you make smarter buying decisions.
No sponsored content. No manufacturer-funded reviews. We purchase our own hardware, conduct our own testing, and publish verdicts based on real-world performance and value.
What makes us different
Our editorial team
Amed Parker
Writes optimization guides and hardware buying content focused on helping you make informed decisions. Background in system building and performance tuning.
Mark Miller
Delivers hardware reviews with honest verdicts and practical value analysis. Veteran system builder who rates products on real-world performance, not promises.
News team
Reports hardware developments that impact PC gamers. Driver updates, launches, pricing shifts, industry changes.
Our testing standards
Hardware reviews:
- GPUs benchmarked across 15+ games at multiple resolutions
- CPUs tested on clean Windows 11 with latest BIOS and drivers
- Cooling tested under sustained loads with thermal/acoustic measurements
- All testing hardware listed transparently
- Frame time analysis, not just average FPS
Performance optimization:
- Settings tested across multiple hardware configurations
- FPS improvements measured through actual testing
- Advice verified on different system specs when possible
- Honest about what works and what doesn’t
Buying guides:
- Based on real market pricing, not manufacturer MSRPs
- Products tested or extensively researched before recommendation
- Budget tiers reflect actual street prices
- Alternatives provided for different budgets and use cases
What we don’t do
Our community
PERFRIG exists because readers like you deserve better. Every article we publish, every test we run, every recommendation we make comes from one goal: helping you make smarter hardware decisions.
We read every comment. We consider every piece of feedback. We update content when readers point out better information. This site improves because you hold us accountable.
Your trust drives everything we do. We don’t take it lightly.
Where we’re going
PERFRIG’s mission is simple: become the most trusted independent source for PC gaming hardware information.
We’re building the testing infrastructure to review every major GPU and CPU launch. We’re expanding coverage to more components, more games, more real-world scenarios. We’re creating the comprehensive hardware database PC gamers deserve.
Most importantly, we’re staying independent. No corporate buyouts. No manufacturer partnerships that compromise editorial freedom. Just honest testing, honest reporting, and honest recommendations.
Because that’s what you deserve.
Editorial standards
Accuracy first
Errors get corrected immediately with transparent notes. We delay publication rather than publish incorrect information.
Transparency always
Testing methods explained. Limitations acknowledged. You deserve to know how we reached conclusions.
Respectful criticism
We criticize products and companies, not people. Strong opinions don’t require personal attacks.
Contact & Transparency
PERFRIG values accuracy, transparency, and reader trust.
For reporting factual errors, outdated information, providing feedback, or submitting press or business requests, please use our Contact page.
We review all messages and corrections carefully because credibility matters more than speed.
Our promise
PERFRIG delivers honest, testing-backed hardware content that respects your intelligence and your budget.
We test. We report. We tell the truth.
No manufacturer controls our verdicts. No advertiser dictates our recommendations. No corporate influence shapes our coverage.
Independent by choice. Honest by principle.
ABOUT PERFRIG.COM
Who we are
PERFRIG.COM is your no-nonsense source for PC gaming hardware reviews, performance optimization guides, and tech news that actually matters. We cut through marketing hype to deliver honest, testing-backed insights that help you make smarter hardware decisions and squeeze every frame from your gaming rig.
Founded by tech enthusiasts tired of sponsored reviews and corporate PR disguised as journalism, PERFRIG operates independently. No manufacturer controls our verdicts. No advertiser dictates our recommendations. We prioritize independent testing and maintain full editorial control—telling you the truth even when it’s inconvenient for billion-dollar companies.
What makes us different
Our editorial team
Performance & hardware (AP)
AP writes our optimization guides and hardware buying content with one goal: helping you make informed decisions. With a background in system building and performance tuning, AP explains complex topics like RAM timings, display input lag, and motherboard VRM quality in ways that actually make sense.
Reviews (MM)
MM delivers our hardware reviews with direct and uncompromising honesty and zero patience for overpriced mediocrity. A veteran system builder and gaming hardware enthusiast, MM rates products on real-world value, not manufacturer hype. If you’re paying $1,000 for a GPU, it better deliver $1,000 worth of performance.
News team
Our news coverage focuses on developments that actually impact PC gamers and system builders. Driver updates, hardware launches, pricing shifts, and industry moves that change what you should buy. We report facts, provide context, and skip the speculation.
Our testing standards
Hardware testing:
- CPUs tested on clean Windows 11 installations with latest BIOS and drivers
- GPUs benchmarked across 15+ games at multiple resolutions
- Cooling tested under sustained loads with thermal and acoustic measurements
- All testing hardware listed transparently in articles
Performance optimization:
- Settings tested across multiple hardware configurations
- FPS improvements measured with frame time analysis, not estimates
- Advice verified across different system specs when possible
- Honest about what works, what doesn’t, and what’s marketing nonsense
Buying guides:
- Recommendations based on real market pricing, not MSRP fantasies
- Budget tiers reflect actual street prices
- Products tested or extensively researched before recommendation
- Alternatives provided for different use cases and budgets
What we don’t do
Our content philosophy
Quality over quantity
We’d rather publish one thoroughly researched article per week than seven rushed pieces optimized for search algorithms. Every guide, review, and news piece receives multiple editorial reviews before publication.
Updates when it matters
Hardware ages, drivers improve, prices change. We update guides when new information makes previous recommendations outdated. Launch-day GPU reviews get revisited after driver maturity.
No paywalls, no subscriptions
PERFRIG.COM remains free because good information shouldn’t require a subscription. We fund operations through ethical advertising and affiliate relationships that don’t compromise editorial independence.
Our audience
We write for PC gamers and hardware enthusiasts who value:
Editorial standards
Accuracy first
Factual errors get corrected immediately with transparent notes. We’d rather delay publication than publish incorrect information. Testing results that seem anomalous get re-verified before publication.
Transparency always
Testing methodologies get explained. Limitations get acknowledged. Conflicts of interest get disclosed. You deserve to know how we reached conclusions and what factors might influence them.
Respectful disagreement
We criticize products and companies, not people. Strong opinions about hardware value don’t require personal attacks on engineers, executives, or competing publications.
Contact & feedback
Found an error?
Despite our best efforts, mistakes happen. Report factual errors, broken links, or outdated information through our contact form. We investigate all reports and correct verified issues promptly.
Disagree with a review?
Good! Hardware opinions vary based on use cases and priorities. If you think our RTX 5070 Ti rating missed something important, tell us why. Constructive feedback improves future coverage.
Have story tips?
Know about an upcoming launch, pricing change, or industry development we should cover? News tips help us stay current. We protect sources and verify information before publication.
Want to work with us?
We’re not currently hiring, but we’re always interested in talented writers who share our commitment to honest, independent tech journalism. Pitches should demonstrate technical knowledge, writing ability, and understanding of our editorial voice.
Our mission
PERFRIG.COM exists to help PC gamers and hardware enthusiasts make better decisions through honest, testing-backed content that respects your intelligence and your budget.
We believe good journalism serves readers, not advertisers. Strong opinions backed by evidence beat lukewarm takes designed to avoid upsetting manufacturers. Truth matters more than traffic.
Whether you’re optimizing FPS in your favorite game, deciding which GPU to buy, or tracking the latest hardware news, PERFRIG delivers information you can trust. No hype, no sponsored fluff, no corporate PR—just honest tech content from people who actually give a damn.
PERFRIG.COM – Performance. Reviews. Facts. Reality. Information. Guidance.
About PERFRIG.COM
Who we are
PERFRIG.COM is your no-nonsense source for PC gaming hardware reviews, performance optimization guides, and tech news that actually matters. We cut through marketing hype to deliver honest, testing-backed insights that help you make smarter hardware decisions and squeeze every frame from your gaming rig.
Founded by tech enthusiasts tired of sponsored reviews and corporate PR disguised as journalism, PERFRIG operates independently. No manufacturer controls our verdicts. No advertiser dictates our recommendations. We prioritize independent testing and maintain full editorial control—telling you the truth even when it’s inconvenient for billion-dollar companies.
What makes us different
We test everything ourselves
Every benchmark, every FPS count, every temperature reading comes from our own testing rigs. When we say the RTX 5070 Ti hits 187 FPS in Marvel Rivals at 1440p, we ran that test. When we tell you the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K disappoints in gaming, we spent weeks verifying it. No recycled press releases, no cherry-picked manufacturer data.
We’re honest about value
A 6/10 rating isn’t a failure—it’s reality. We rate products on what they deliver for the money, not on specifications sheets or how much manufacturers paid for positive coverage. If a $750 GPU delivers last year’s flagship performance, we’ll tell you to skip it and buy used. If a $35 CPU cooler matches $100 models, we’ll recommend it without apology.
We speak your language
Gaming PC content doesn’t need to read like a doctoral thesis. We explain technical concepts clearly, skip unnecessary jargon, and focus on what actually impacts your gaming experience. Whether you’re building your first rig or upgrading from a 3080, our guides work for your skill level.
We cover what matters
No clickbait. No “10 crazy facts” lists. We write about GPU launches when they happen, optimization guides when games launch broken, and buying guides when you’re actually shopping. Our content calendar follows the tech industry, not engagement algorithms.
Our editorial team
Performance & hardware (AP)
AP writes our optimization guides and hardware buying content with one goal: helping you make informed decisions. With a background in system building and performance tuning, AP explains complex topics like RAM timings, display input lag, and motherboard VRM quality in ways that actually make sense.
Writing style:
Educational, thorough, helpful. AP assumes you’re smart enough to understand technical details when explained clearly. Expect longer explanations, step-by-step guidance, and honest admissions when something doesn’t have a simple answer.
Coverage:
FPS optimization, Windows tweaks, display technology, hardware buying guides, component comparisons, system building advice.
Reviews (MM)
MM delivers our hardware reviews with direct and uncompromising honesty and zero patience for overpriced mediocrity. A veteran system builder and gaming hardware enthusiast, MM rates products on real-world value, not manufacturer hype. If you’re paying $1,000 for a GPU, it better deliver $1,000 worth of performance.
Writing style:
Direct, critical, value-obsessed. MM uses short sentences, strong opinions backed by testing data, and clear buy/skip recommendations. No corporate PR language, no hedging verdicts to avoid upsetting manufacturers.
Coverage:
GPU reviews, CPU reviews, pre-built system analysis, competitive hardware comparisons, value rankings.
News team
Our news coverage focuses on developments that actually impact PC gamers and system builders. Driver updates, hardware launches, pricing shifts, and industry moves that change what you should buy. We report facts, provide context, and skip the speculation.
Writing style:
Factual, neutral, date-focused. News articles cite sources, provide timelines, and explain why developments matter to you. No inflammatory headlines, no manufactured controversy.
Coverage:
Hardware launches, driver updates, pricing changes, industry announcements, availability tracking.
Our testing standards
Hardware testing:
- CPUs tested on clean Windows 11 installations with latest BIOS and drivers
- GPUs benchmarked across 15+ games at multiple resolutions
- Cooling tested under sustained loads with thermal and acoustic measurements
- All testing hardware listed transparently in articles
Performance optimization:
- Settings tested across multiple hardware configurations
- FPS improvements measured with frame time analysis, not estimates
- Advice verified across different system specs when possible
- Honest about what works, what doesn’t, and what’s marketing nonsense
Buying guides:
- Recommendations based on real market pricing, not MSRP fantasies
- Budget tiers reflect actual street prices
- Products tested or extensively researched before recommendation
- Alternatives provided for different use cases and budgets
What we don’t do
We don’t accept payment for reviews
Manufacturers don’t pay for coverage. Ever. We maintain editorial independence completely. If we can’t afford to buy hardware for testing, we don’t review it. This sometimes means later reviews, but it always means honest reviews.
We don’t use affiliate links deceptively
When articles include product links, it’s because we genuinely recommend those products based on testing or research. We don’t recommend inferior products because they pay higher affiliate commissions. Our recommendations don’t change based on what manufacturers want to move.
We don’t exaggerate results
“5X faster performance!” claims get verified, not repeated. If optimization delivers 15% FPS gains, we report 15%—not “dramatically faster” or “game-changing.” Realistic expectations help you make better decisions.
We don’t write sponsored content
No “presented by” articles. No manufacturer-funded guides. No thinly disguised advertisements. Every article reflects our actual opinions based on testing and research, not what someone paid us to say.
Our content philosophy
Quality over quantity
We’d rather publish one thoroughly researched article per week than seven rushed pieces optimized for search algorithms. Every guide, review, and news piece receives multiple editorial reviews before publication. If content doesn’t meet our standards, it doesn’t publish.
Updates when it matters
Hardware ages, drivers improve, prices change. We update guides when new information makes previous recommendations outdated. Launch-day GPU reviews get revisited after driver maturity. Optimization guides get refreshed when games receive major patches.
No paywalls, no subscriptions
PERFRIG.COM remains free because good information shouldn’t require a subscription. We fund operations through ethical advertising and affiliate relationships that don’t compromise editorial independence. You’ll never hit a paywall mid-article.
Our audience
We write for PC gamers and hardware enthusiasts who value:
Honest recommendations
You want truth, not marketing. A 6/10 GPU review helps you avoid a bad purchase more than a 9/10 given to everything.
Real-world performance
FPS numbers matter more than specification sheets. You care whether games actually run smoothly, not whether the CUDA core count sounds impressive.
Value analysis
You evaluate performance per dollar, not absolute performance. A $200 GPU beating a $300 competitor matters more than a $2,000 flagship being slightly faster than a $1,800 one.
Technical depth
You appreciate detailed explanations without condescension. We assume intelligence and curiosity, not that you need everything dummed down.
Practical advice
You need actionable information. Whether optimization actually works matters more than theoretical possibilities.
Editorial standards
Accuracy first
Factual errors get corrected immediately with transparent notes. We’d rather delay publication than publish incorrect information. Testing results that seem anomalous get re-verified before publication.
Transparency always
Testing methodologies get explained. Limitations get acknowledged. Conflicts of interest get disclosed. You deserve to know how we reached conclusions and what factors might influence them.
Respectful disagreement
We criticize products and companies, not people. Strong opinions about hardware value don’t require personal attacks on engineers, executives, or competing publications. We can call a GPU overpriced without being jerks about it.
Contact & feedback
Found an error?
Despite our best efforts, mistakes happen. Report factual errors, broken links, or outdated information through our contact form. We investigate all reports and correct verified issues promptly.
Disagree with a review?
Good! Hardware opinions vary based on use cases and priorities. If you think our RTX 5070 Ti rating missed something important, tell us why. Constructive feedback improves future coverage.
Have story tips?
Know about an upcoming launch, pricing change, or industry development we should cover? News tips help us stay current. We protect sources and verify information before publication.
Want to work with us?
We’re not currently hiring, but we’re always interested in talented writers who share our commitment to honest, independent tech journalism. Pitches should demonstrate technical knowledge, writing ability, and understanding of our editorial voice.
Our mission
PERFRIG.COM exists to help PC gamers and hardware enthusiasts make better decisions through honest, testing-backed content that respects your intelligence and your budget.
We believe good journalism serves readers, not advertisers. Strong opinions backed by evidence beat lukewarm takes designed to avoid upsetting manufacturers. Truth matters more than traffic.
Whether you’re optimizing FPS in your favorite game, deciding which GPU to buy, or tracking the latest hardware news, PERFRIG delivers information you can trust. No hype, no sponsored fluff, no corporate PR—just honest tech content from people who actually give a damn.
PERFRIG.COM – Performance. Reviews. Facts. Reality. Information. Guidance.