r/hardware

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About r/hardware

r/hardware is a place for quality computer hardware news, reviews, and intelligent discussion. r/hardware IS NOT the place to come for help of any kind.

The community at a glance

r/hardware is a Subreddit for Hardware with roughly 4.4M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Hardware topic page.

Roughly 39K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Hate, and Annoying. Product recommendations often mention graphics card, ssd, and gaming headset.

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Established 2008
4.4M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +39K members
Growth: +0.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 9K members
  • 2014: 13K members
  • 2015: 15K members
  • 2016: 20K members
  • 2017: 84K members
  • 2018: 353K members
  • 2019: 407K members
  • 2020: 830K members
  • 2021: 679K members
  • 2023: 1.1M members
  • 2024: 687K members
  • 2025: 129K members
  • 2026: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 227 members

Topics

  • Looking For A
    31 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    31
  • Hate
    11 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hate
    11
  • Annoying
    10 posts in the past month
    #3
    Annoying
    10
  • Gaming
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Gaming
    8
  • Snapdragon
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Snapdragon
    7

Flair

  • News
    46 posts in the past month
    1. Leaked footage shows Chinese factories converting hundreds of RTX 5090s into dual-slot GPUs for AI servers, using their GB202 chips and GDDR7 memory
    2. AI demand triggers massive PCB shortage for PC makers as order books full until 2030 — lead times stretch to 30 months as material costs surge 12x
    3. Nintendo Switch games now run natively on Apple Silicon Macs, Monster Hunter Rise hits 60 FPS on M1
    #1
    News
    Leaked footage shows Chinese factories converting hundreds of RTX 5090s into dual-slot GPUs for AI servers, using their GB202 chips and GDDR7 memory · AI demand triggers massive PCB shortage for PC makers as order books full until 2030 — lead times stretch to 30 months as material costs surge 12x · Nintendo Switch games now run natively on Apple Silicon Macs, Monster Hunter Rise hits 60 FPS on M1
    46
  • Discussion
    14 posts in the past month
    1. FSR 4.1.2 for Radeon RX 6000 tested: A huge step
    2. Realistically how much farther can apus go without say gddr dims become a thing to use as system ram?
    3. $650 Wired + Wireless PCVR Headset (With Inside Out Tracking, Self Tracking Controllers, Face Tracking, Auto IPD) WIP
    #2
    Discussion
    FSR 4.1.2 for Radeon RX 6000 tested: A huge step · Realistically how much farther can apus go without say gddr dims become a thing to use as system ram? · $650 Wired + Wireless PCVR Headset (With Inside Out Tracking, Self Tracking Controllers, Face Tracking, Auto IPD) WIP
    14
  • Info
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Nvidia's RTX Spark has an NPU it barely mentions, and I spent a week figuring out what it actually is
    2. NVIDIA quietly cuts Vera Rubin specs, HBM4 bandwidth and NVLink 6 speeds now lower
    3. [Gamers Nexus] The ASUS + LG Nightmare Scenario (Demonstration/PoC of ASUS router vulnerabilities discovered by MrBruh that could be chained with other vulnerable devices to compromise security/privacy)
    #3
    Info
    Nvidia's RTX Spark has an NPU it barely mentions, and I spent a week figuring out what it actually is · NVIDIA quietly cuts Vera Rubin specs, HBM4 bandwidth and NVLink 6 speeds now lower · [Gamers Nexus] The ASUS + LG Nightmare Scenario (Demonstration/PoC of ASUS router vulnerabilities discovered by MrBruh that could be chained with other vulnerable devices to compromise security/privacy)
    7
  • Review
    7 posts in the past month
    1. [H]ardocp, Anandtech, Techreport all gone -- who is left?
    2. 5 Years Later, Radeon Finally Delivers - FSR 4.1 on RDNA 2 Tested
    3. The Ultimate Phone Chip War: Apple vs Qualcomm vs MediaTek vs Xiaomi (Geekerwan)
    #4
    Review
    [H]ardocp, Anandtech, Techreport all gone -- who is left? · 5 Years Later, Radeon Finally Delivers - FSR 4.1 on RDNA 2 Tested · The Ultimate Phone Chip War: Apple vs Qualcomm vs MediaTek vs Xiaomi (Geekerwan)
    7
  • Video Review
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Buildzoid - DO NOT BUY THE ASUS ROG EQUALIZER CABLE RANT
    2. HUB - Radeon RX 9070 XT vs. 7900 XTX: 50+ Game Benchmark
    3. Geekerwan Flagship Soc Shootout
    #5
    Video Review
    Buildzoid - DO NOT BUY THE ASUS ROG EQUALIZER CABLE RANT · HUB - Radeon RX 9070 XT vs. 7900 XTX: 50+ Game Benchmark · Geekerwan Flagship Soc Shootout
    5

Product recommendations

  • graphics card
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best consumer GPUs for running new AI models?
    2. What is the best graphics card I could put with a Ryzen 5 500?
    3. Need to get my son a graphics card for Christmas, $300 or less... Best option? 4060 getting some hate.
    #1
    graphics card
    Best consumer GPUs for running new AI models? · What is the best graphics card I could put with a Ryzen 5 500? · Need to get my son a graphics card for Christmas, $300 or less... Best option? 4060 getting some hate.
    6
  • ssd
    4 posts in the past month
    1. the best 2tb ssd for gaming under 120$?
    2. Which ssd’s would you recommend for my MSI GF63 Thin 9RCX?
    3. Which ssd’s would you recommend for my MSI GF63 Thin 9RCX?
    #2
    ssd
    the best 2tb ssd for gaming under 120$? · Which ssd’s would you recommend for my MSI GF63 Thin 9RCX? · Which ssd’s would you recommend for my MSI GF63 Thin 9RCX?
    4
  • gaming headset
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best gaming headset I can get for under £45 ($57)?
    2. Best gaming headset I can get for under £45 ($57)?
    3. Best gaming headset I can get for under £45 ($57)?
    #3
    gaming headset
    Best gaming headset I can get for under £45 ($57)? · Best gaming headset I can get for under £45 ($57)? · Best gaming headset I can get for under £45 ($57)?
    3
  • air cooler
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Jiushark JF800 Diamond Review: The best air cooler you can’t buy
    2. [Hardware Canucks] The best new CPU air coolers
    3. Looking for best Air Cooler
    #4
    air cooler
    Jiushark JF800 Diamond Review: The best air cooler you can’t buy · [Hardware Canucks] The best new CPU air coolers · Looking for best Air Cooler
    3
  • water cooler
    3 posts in the past month
    1. best water cooler under 130$ 360mm for a ryzen 7 7800x3d?
    2. I'm building a PC and I'd like a decent aquarium case, not too large if possible. Which one do you recommend? Also, please recommend water coolers
    3. I'm building a PC and I'd like a decent aquarium case, not too large if possible. Which one do you recommend? Also, please recommend water coolers :)
    #5
    water cooler
    best water cooler under 130$ 360mm for a ryzen 7 7800x3d? · I'm building a PC and I'd like a decent aquarium case, not too large if possible. Which one do you recommend? Also, please recommend water coolers · I'm building a PC and I'd like a decent aquarium case, not too large if possible. Which one do you recommend? Also, please recommend water coolers :)
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hardware for?
Best for Hardware enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/hardware 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/hardware have?
Roughly 4.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hardware on?
r/hardware 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/hardware cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hardware is organized under Hardware.
How do I join r/hardware?
You can join r/hardware by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Hardware communities like?
Communities for hardware engineers, electronics hobbyists, and embedded systems developers. Discord and Reddit host communities for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCB design, and DIY electronics, alongside more professional spaces for engineers working on commercial hardware products.
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