r/buildapc

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About r/buildapc

Planning on building a computer but need some advice? This is the place to ask! /r/buildapc is a community-driven subreddit dedicated to custom PC assembly. Anyone is welcome to seek the input of our helpful community as they piece together their desktop.

The community at a glance

r/buildapc is a Subreddit for Technologists and Hardware with roughly 8.5M members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Hardware communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Tech topic page.

Roughly 225K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Build, Gpu, and Pc. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention gpu, cpu, and monitor.

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Established 2010
8.5M Members

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Yearly: +225K members
Growth: +2.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 76K members
  • 2014: 87K members
  • 2015: 71K members
  • 2016: 114K members
  • 2017: 314K members
  • 2018: 512K members
  • 2019: 586K members
  • 2020: 1.5M members
  • 2021: 1.3M members
  • 2023: 1.9M members
  • 2024: 946K members
  • 2025: 793K members
  • 2026: 127K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 43K members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 22K members
  • Dec: 24K members
  • Jan: 19K members
  • Feb: 15K members
  • Mar: 21K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 16K members
  • Jun: 23K members
  • Jul: 19K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend me a 2k monitor
    2. Which External hard drive for my PC?
    3. which pc built can I possibly afford?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Recommend me a 2k monitor · Which External hard drive for my PC? · which pc built can I possibly afford?
    17
  • Advice Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Guidence regarding a 4k entry pc
    2. Asking for advices to change my case
    3. I Need to Upgrade Ram and am Unsure How To Go About It
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Guidence regarding a 4k entry pc · Asking for advices to change my case · I Need to Upgrade Ram and am Unsure How To Go About It
    12
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. i7-14700KF gets to 90-100 degree of temperature.
    2. Pc fucked after BIOS update
    3. My PC has started to randomly crash due to high temps?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    i7-14700KF gets to 90-100 degree of temperature. · Pc fucked after BIOS update · My PC has started to randomly crash due to high temps?
    3

Topics

  • Build
    24 posts in the past month
    1. First pc build :)
    2. What do you guys think about this build?
    3. Is build upgrade possible?
    #1
    Build
    First pc build :) · What do you guys think about this build? · Is build upgrade possible?
    24
  • Gpu
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Upgraded case and mobo now gpu thermals are worse.
    #2
    Gpu
    Upgraded case and mobo now gpu thermals are worse.
    23
  • Pc
    17 posts in the past month
    #3
    Pc
    17
  • Upgrade
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Upgrades for 400+ fps?
    2. I want to upgrade my PC
    3. Is build upgrade possible?
    #4
    Upgrade
    Upgrades for 400+ fps? · I want to upgrade my PC · Is build upgrade possible?
    17
  • Cpu
    10 posts in the past month
    1. How to safely dispose of a broken CPU?
    2. Title: Upgrade CPU or GPU for Valorant? (Ryzen 5 5500 + RX 570 equivalent)
    3. Upgrading PC for a New GPU&CPU
    #5
    Cpu
    How to safely dispose of a broken CPU? · Title: Upgrade CPU or GPU for Valorant? (Ryzen 5 5500 + RX 570 equivalent) · Upgrading PC for a New GPU&CPU
    10

Flair

  • Build Help
    72 posts in the past month
    1. Is 100$ more worth it for a 9850X3D compared to a 7800X3D?
    2. Ideal GPU for my 9850X3D Build
    3. the actual slowdown of running 4 sticks of ddr5
    #1
    Build Help
    Is 100$ more worth it for a 9850X3D compared to a 7800X3D? · Ideal GPU for my 9850X3D Build · the actual slowdown of running 4 sticks of ddr5
    72
  • Troubleshooting
    32 posts in the past month
    1. My PC won't power any more and I think I'm screwed
    2. First build doesn't turn on - Initial troubleshooting not working, steps taken are in post, thank you for helping!
    3. MSI B450 won't POST after reboot unless I clear CMOS every time
    #2
    Troubleshooting
    My PC won't power any more and I think I'm screwed · First build doesn't turn on - Initial troubleshooting not working, steps taken are in post, thank you for helping! · MSI B450 won't POST after reboot unless I clear CMOS every time
    32
  • Build Upgrade
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Worth Upgrading the RTX 4070 (Non Ti/Super) in 2026?
    2. Suggested upgrades for my PC
    3. What's everyone's opinion on asus these days?
    #3
    Build Upgrade
    Worth Upgrading the RTX 4070 (Non Ti/Super) in 2026? · Suggested upgrades for my PC · What's everyone's opinion on asus these days?
    31
  • Discussion
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Disabling iGPU: Good, inconsequential or bad?
    2. Should I buy RAM + SSD now or later?
    3. Looking for monitor recommendations for my PC
    #4
    Discussion
    Disabling iGPU: Good, inconsequential or bad? · Should I buy RAM + SSD now or later? · Looking for monitor recommendations for my PC
    16
  • Full Build Req
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Reuse some parts or nah?
    2. Computer issue
    3. Never built a pc before. Help?
    #5
    Full Build Req
    Reuse some parts or nah? · Computer issue · Never built a pc before. Help?
    14

Product recommendations

  • gpu
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Best GPU upgrade to pair with R9 5900x
    2. Best gpu under 550usd to pair with 9700x for 1440p gaming...
    3. Best GPU, both in performance/price and for both gaming/rendering workload?
    #1
    gpu
    Best GPU upgrade to pair with R9 5900x · Best gpu under 550usd to pair with 9700x for 1440p gaming... · Best GPU, both in performance/price and for both gaming/rendering workload?
    21
  • cpu
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Best GPU upgrade to pair with R9 5900x
    2. What is the best 14th gen intel CPU
    3. What is the best CPU to upgrade from 5600x?
    #2
    cpu
    Best GPU upgrade to pair with R9 5900x · What is the best 14th gen intel CPU · What is the best CPU to upgrade from 5600x?
    11
  • monitor
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Which monitor is best for me [updated]?
    2. 'Best' general-purpose monitor for both PC (and Mac) in 2025?
    3. What is the best non-oled 1440p monitor?
    #3
    monitor
    Which monitor is best for me [updated]? · 'Best' general-purpose monitor for both PC (and Mac) in 2025? · What is the best non-oled 1440p monitor?
    10
  • motherboard
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best mATX to pair w/ Ryzen 7 5800x3D
    2. What motherboard is the best for a Rx 7700 xt GPU and a 12th Gen i5 12,400 LGA 1700 CPU
    3. Best cheap/ used motherboard with nvme slots to pair with a ryzen 5 3600?
    #4
    motherboard
    Best mATX to pair w/ Ryzen 7 5800x3D · What motherboard is the best for a Rx 7700 xt GPU and a 12th Gen i5 12,400 LGA 1700 CPU · Best cheap/ used motherboard with nvme slots to pair with a ryzen 5 3600?
    8
  • ram
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best ddr4 ram for gaming – Still worth it or switch to DDR5 now?
    2. Looking to upgrade RAM from 32GB to 64GB, what is the best option to pair with intel 13700k, 4090, ASUS ROG STRIX Z790 mobo?
    3. What's the best RAM upgrade for my current rig?
    #5
    ram
    Best ddr4 ram for gaming – Still worth it or switch to DDR5 now? · Looking to upgrade RAM from 32GB to 64GB, what is the best option to pair with intel 13700k, 4090, ASUS ROG STRIX Z790 mobo? · What's the best RAM upgrade for my current rig?
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/buildapc for?
Best for Technologists and Hardware enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/buildapc free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/buildapc have?
Roughly 8.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/buildapc on?
r/buildapc runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/buildapc cover?
On the Hive Index, r/buildapc is organized under Technologists, Hardware.
How do I join r/buildapc?
You can join r/buildapc by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
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