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 #4 in the Hardware communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Tech topic page.

Roughly 209K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Pc, Gpu, and Upgrade. 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: +209K members
Growth: +2.5% / 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: 171K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 24K members
  • Jan: 19K members
  • Feb: 15K members
  • Mar: 21K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 16K members
  • Jun: 23K members
  • Jul: 22K members
  • Aug: 14K members
  • Sep: 15K members
  • Oct: 10K members
  • Nov: 3K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Need some suggestions on upgrading my PC if even possible
    2. Free PC Parts choosing Help
    3. Looking for a reliable PSU that can do dual GPU, preferably 2x 12VHPWR, to replace my Apevia ATX-PR1000w
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Need some suggestions on upgrading my PC if even possible · Free PC Parts choosing Help · Looking for a reliable PSU that can do dual GPU, preferably 2x 12VHPWR, to replace my Apevia ATX-PR1000w
    10
  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What's your favorite PC building misconception?
    2. First time PC builder here. Need some help choosing parts.
    3. Advice / Help choosing new case needed
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What's your favorite PC building misconception? · First time PC builder here. Need some help choosing parts. · Advice / Help choosing new case needed
    5
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Is it worth upgrading my 8GB 5060TI for a 4070TI Super for 700$?
    2. Buy now or wait for Black Friday?
    #3
    Money Talk
    Is it worth upgrading my 8GB 5060TI for a 4070TI Super for 700$? · Buy now or wait for Black Friday?
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Shutdown problems
    2. Game freezes for 3-10seconds sometimes
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Shutdown problems · Game freezes for 3-10seconds sometimes
    2

Topics

  • Pc
    16 posts in the past month
    #1
    Pc
    16
  • Gpu
    10 posts in the past month
    #2
    Gpu
    10
  • Upgrade
    10 posts in the past month
    #3
    Upgrade
    10
  • Motherboard
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Motherboard
    6
  • Monitor
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Monitor
    6

Flair

  • Build Help
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Good gpu to replace rtx 3060
    2. What gpu do I put with my Ryzen 5 5600x?
    3. What’s a good Intel CPU for a 9070 GRE?
    #1
    Build Help
    Good gpu to replace rtx 3060 · What gpu do I put with my Ryzen 5 5600x? · What’s a good Intel CPU for a 9070 GRE?
    34
  • Build Upgrade
    24 posts in the past month
    1. This microcenter deal seems solid
    2. Is it worth upgrading my 8GB 5060TI for a 4070TI Super for 700$?
    3. Looking to upgrade GPU
    #2
    Build Upgrade
    This microcenter deal seems solid · Is it worth upgrading my 8GB 5060TI for a 4070TI Super for 700$? · Looking to upgrade GPU
    24
  • Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Daily reminder to show at microcenter if possible and buy a used gpu!
    2. Was upgrading your entry level gpu to a midrange/high end really worth it in the end?
    3. What's your favorite PC building misconception?
    #3
    Discussion
    Daily reminder to show at microcenter if possible and buy a used gpu! · Was upgrading your entry level gpu to a midrange/high end really worth it in the end? · What's your favorite PC building misconception?
    12
  • Troubleshooting
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Shutdown problems
    2. M.2 SSD not being detected on Asus H97M-E Motherboard
    3. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G causing shutdowns on two ASRock B550M-HDV motherboards – system behavior changes depending on CPU cooler mounting pressure
    #4
    Troubleshooting
    Shutdown problems · M.2 SSD not being detected on Asus H97M-E Motherboard · Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G causing shutdowns on two ASRock B550M-HDV motherboards – system behavior changes depending on CPU cooler mounting pressure
    8
  • Miscellaneous
    5 posts in the past month
    1. A 2.5' SSD enclosure that is powered through Type C?
    2. Free PC Parts choosing Help
    3. How do I best upgrade from free windows to paid windows 11
    #5
    Miscellaneous
    A 2.5' SSD enclosure that is powered through Type C? · Free PC Parts choosing Help · How do I best upgrade from free windows to paid windows 11
    5

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.
What are the Tech communities like?
If you work in tech or are trying to break in, there are communities for basically every niche you can think of. The mix spans Discord servers, Slack groups, and independent forums, covering everything from general software and startup culture to more specific corners like devops, web dev, and product. Good place to start if you want to find your people in the industry.
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