7.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 240 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/buildapc Traffic & Engagement r/buildapc Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/buildapc Most Active Times When r/buildapc Is Most Active
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r/buildapc Flair Performance r/buildapc Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Build Help | 2.3K (31.8%) | 2 |
| Build Upgrade | 1.6K (21.7%) | 3 |
| Troubleshooting | 965 (13.4%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 938 (13.1%) | 20 |
| Build Ready? | 503 (7.0%) | 1 |
| Full Build Req | 467 (6.5%) | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | 214 (3.0%) | 7 |
| Peripherals | 163 (2.3%) | 2 |
| Build Complete | 60 (0.8%) | 11 |
| Removed | Excessive Posting | 20 (0.3%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/buildapc Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/buildapc
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| build | 1.2K (17.2%) | 3 | 8 |
| help | 1.0K (14.0%) | 1 | 6 |
| upgrade | 712 (9.9%) | 3 | 11 |
| need | 586 (8.2%) | 2 | 7 |
| gpu | 555 (7.7%) | 8 | 13 |
| gaming | 540 (7.5%) | 4 | 11 |
| good | 457 (6.4%) | 3 | 8 |
| first | 447 (6.2%) | 3 | 7 |
| cpu | 395 (5.5%) | 5 | 11 |
| advice | 314 (4.4%) | 2 | 7 |
r/buildapc Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/buildapc
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/buildapc Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/buildapc
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Today 32GB DDR5 RAM is the same price of my build from 5 years ago. ($550 CDN)
I was convinced I needed a new GPU until I actually looked at what I play
9 months after my ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4090 died, the only replacement offered is a 16GB RTX 5080. Is that really equivalent?
Is building a PC genuinely hopeless right now?
I have been troubleshooting random PC shutdowns for 3 months. It was my desk
Realistically, how long does a build last?
Anyone else still hanging on to their 3080TI?
Today a 3-pack of canned air is priced like a budget CPU cooler...
$40 4070 super
Is it a bad idea to use HWID banned SSDs (only in one game)?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 32GB DDR5 RAM is the same price of my build from 5 years ago. ($550 CDN) | 1.5K | 136 | text | Sep 17 |
| I was convinced I needed a new GPU until I actually looked at what I play | 1.2K | 187 | text | Sep 17 |
| 9 months after my ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4090 died, the only replacement offered is a 16GB RTX 5080. Is that really equivalent? | 1.0K | 339 | text | Sep 22 |
| Is building a PC genuinely hopeless right now? | 740 | 357 | text | Sep 6 |
| I have been troubleshooting random PC shutdowns for 3 months. It was my desk | 702 | 53 | text | Sep 7 |
| Realistically, how long does a build last? | 695 | 1.0K | text | Sep 1 |
| Anyone else still hanging on to their 3080TI? | 658 | 1.1K | text | Sep 28 |
| Today a 3-pack of canned air is priced like a budget CPU cooler... | 626 | 185 | text | Sep 30 |
| $40 4070 super | 572 | 38 | text | Sep 27 |
| Is it a bad idea to use HWID banned SSDs (only in one game)? | 564 | 114 | text | Sep 28 |
r/buildapc Audience Overlap r/buildapc Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/buildapc FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/buildapc
What's the best time to post on r/buildapc?
Based on posting volume, r/buildapc is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/buildapc?
r/buildapc averages 240 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/buildapc get?
Posts on r/buildapc average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/buildapc get most?
On r/buildapc, most posts are text posts (100%)