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

Roughly 269K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Upgrade, Gpu, and Pc. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention gpu, monitor, and motherboard.

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Established 2010
8.5M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +269K members
Growth: +3.3% / 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: 95K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 50K members
  • 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: 11K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Is switching from 9700k to 9800x3d worth it ?
    2. 7800X3D and RX 9070XT - 4K gaming for the next 3-4 years
    3. Best GPU
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Is switching from 9700k to 9800x3d worth it ? · 7800X3D and RX 9070XT - 4K gaming for the next 3-4 years · Best GPU
    23
  • Advice Requests
    16 posts in the past month
    1. People with 5700/800x3D, are you still happy with preformance?
    2. Help me choose better components
    3. Surge protector for pc worth buying?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    People with 5700/800x3D, are you still happy with preformance? · Help me choose better components · Surge protector for pc worth buying?
    16
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. New AM5 build won’t POST – CPU + DRAM red/yellow LEDs, no BIOS, Flashback not working
    2. Why is my pc booting up slowly?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    New AM5 build won’t POST – CPU + DRAM red/yellow LEDs, no BIOS, Flashback not working · Why is my pc booting up slowly?
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. 1080p/1440p Build
    #4
    Ideas
    1080p/1440p Build
    1

Topics

  • Upgrade
    90 posts in the past month
    1. Help me upgrade from a i5-9600k and GTX 1070
    2. I dont know where to start and upgrade my pc
    3. Upgrade cpu or gpu first?
    #1
    Upgrade
    Help me upgrade from a i5-9600k and GTX 1070 · I dont know where to start and upgrade my pc · Upgrade cpu or gpu first?
    90
  • Gpu
    77 posts in the past month
    1. Which gpu would you recommend more with a ryzen 7 5700x?
    2. The only gpu I can afford is RX7600, How long will it last?
    3. I would like help on what GPU to buy under 300 euros.
    #2
    Gpu
    Which gpu would you recommend more with a ryzen 7 5700x? · The only gpu I can afford is RX7600, How long will it last? · I would like help on what GPU to buy under 300 euros.
    77
  • Pc
    77 posts in the past month
    1. I NEED HELP BUILDING A PC (for my cousin)
    2. Hi I am in the UK and was looking to either buy a prebuilt or build my own PC, I was thinking in the range of 700-900 pounds so that I can do university work and also play things like elden ring, cyberpunk and GTA 6 when it eventually comes out.
    #3
    Pc
    I NEED HELP BUILDING A PC (for my cousin) · Hi I am in the UK and was looking to either buy a prebuilt or build my own PC, I was thinking in the range of 700-900 pounds so that I can do university work and also play things like elden ring, cyberpunk and GTA 6 when it eventually comes out.
    77
  • Pc Build
    60 posts in the past month
    1. Is this PC build balanced for gaming and future upgrades? (Core Ultra 5 225F + RTX 5070)
    2. First New Gaming PC Build in 10 Years – Looking for Feedback Before I Start Buying Parts ($2,800 Budget)
    3. Is this a good pc build?
    #4
    Pc Build
    Is this PC build balanced for gaming and future upgrades? (Core Ultra 5 225F + RTX 5070) · First New Gaming PC Build in 10 Years – Looking for Feedback Before I Start Buying Parts ($2,800 Budget) · Is this a good pc build?
    60
  • Build
    54 posts in the past month
    1. Which Power Supply Brand And Wattage For My New Build
    2. Fresh AM5 build 1.2k euro, anything to improve?
    3. I NEED HELP BUILDING A PC (for my cousin)
    #5
    Build
    Which Power Supply Brand And Wattage For My New Build · Fresh AM5 build 1.2k euro, anything to improve? · I NEED HELP BUILDING A PC (for my cousin)
    54

Flair

  • Build Help
    77 posts in the past month
    1. RTX 4070 Super (12GB) vs. RX 9070 / RX 9070 XT (16GB) – Which is better for my first PC build
    2. 5070+7800x3d or 5070ti+9600x?
    3. 5600 or 5600g for 9060xt
    #1
    Build Help
    RTX 4070 Super (12GB) vs. RX 9070 / RX 9070 XT (16GB) – Which is better for my first PC build · 5070+7800x3d or 5070ti+9600x? · 5600 or 5600g for 9060xt
    77
  • Build Upgrade
    35 posts in the past month
    1. finally caved and went AM5 after sitting on my 3700x for 4 years
    2. Best GPU
    3. Confused
    #2
    Build Upgrade
    finally caved and went AM5 after sitting on my 3700x for 4 years · Best GPU · Confused
    35
  • Discussion
    26 posts in the past month
    1. DDR3 has now skyrocketed in price too!
    2. People with 5700/800x3D, are you still happy with preformance?
    3. What's one PC component you consistently spend more money on than most people would?
    #3
    Discussion
    DDR3 has now skyrocketed in price too! · People with 5700/800x3D, are you still happy with preformance? · What's one PC component you consistently spend more money on than most people would?
    26
  • Troubleshooting
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Is my Amd RYZEN 16 core threadripper most likely bottlenecking my 9070xt? And what should I get.
    2. Is a 3080ti + i7 9700K Really This Bad Now?
    3. Storm fried GPU ports?
    #4
    Troubleshooting
    Is my Amd RYZEN 16 core threadripper most likely bottlenecking my 9070xt? And what should I get. · Is a 3080ti + i7 9700K Really This Bad Now? · Storm fried GPU ports?
    24
  • Build Ready?
    16 posts in the past month
    1. 7800X3D and RX 9070XT - 4K gaming for the next 3-4 years
    2. Can someone review my PC partpicker list to see if there's anything wrong with my build? This is my first time building a PC.
    3. Finally finished my first pc build after years of surching
    #5
    Build Ready?
    7800X3D and RX 9070XT - 4K gaming for the next 3-4 years · Can someone review my PC partpicker list to see if there's anything wrong with my build? This is my first time building a PC. · Finally finished my first pc build after years of surching
    16

Product recommendations

  • gpu
    27 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?
    27
  • 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?
    #2
    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
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best mATX to pair w/ Ryzen 7 5800x3D
    2. Best mobo for price/performance
    3. What motherboard is the best for a Rx 7700 xt GPU and a 12th Gen i5 12,400 LGA 1700 CPU
    #3
    motherboard
    Best mATX to pair w/ Ryzen 7 5800x3D · Best mobo for price/performance · What motherboard is the best for a Rx 7700 xt GPU and a 12th Gen i5 12,400 LGA 1700 CPU
    7
  • ram
    4 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?
    #4
    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?
    4
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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.
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