9.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 312 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/buildapc Traffic & Engagement r/buildapc Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
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 | 3.7K (38.2%) | 3 |
| Build Upgrade | 1.8K (18.7%) | 2 |
| Troubleshooting | 1.4K (14.0%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 994 (10.3%) | 11 |
| Full Build Req | 685 (7.1%) | 2 |
| Build Ready? | 637 (6.6%) | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 185 (1.9%) | 6 |
| Peripherals | 185 (1.9%) | 3 |
| Build Complete | 81 (0.8%) | 11 |
| Removed | Excessive Posting | 31 (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 | 1.7K (18.0%) | 2 | 7 |
| help | 1.4K (14.5%) | 1 | 6 |
| upgrade | 823 (8.5%) | 2 | 9 |
| need | 805 (8.3%) | 1 | 6 |
| gaming | 744 (7.7%) | 5 | 10 |
| gpu | 713 (7.4%) | 4 | 9 |
| first | 699 (7.2%) | 3 | 8 |
| good | 580 (6.0%) | 2 | 8 |
| cpu | 502 (5.2%) | 2 | 9 |
| building | 406 (4.2%) | 3 | 8 |
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.
Am I insane for venting my PC into the space between drywall?
I feel ridiculous throwing away canned air after every PC cleaning
Why does everyone recommend only the cheapest air coolers over AIOs, regardless of budget?
Why should I not keep my computer in the floor?
What are people putting into their spare PCIe ports nowadays?
Does keeping your PC on sleep take electricity?
Parts are too expensive now are they ever going to go back down?
Can i just go to micro center and get all my parts there / ask an employee to build a pc within my budget ?
Should I turn off the power every night?
Why are Pre-Built PCs with 5090s Cheaper than building it yourself?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am I insane for venting my PC into the space between drywall? | 694 | 377 | text | Jul 15 |
| I feel ridiculous throwing away canned air after every PC cleaning | 676 | 241 | text | Jul 9 |
| Why does everyone recommend only the cheapest air coolers over AIOs, regardless of budget? | 590 | 744 | text | Jul 16 |
| Why should I not keep my computer in the floor? | 580 | 208 | text | Jul 5 |
| What are people putting into their spare PCIe ports nowadays? | 561 | 517 | text | Jul 19 |
| Does keeping your PC on sleep take electricity? | 547 | 242 | text | Jul 20 |
| Parts are too expensive now are they ever going to go back down? | 441 | 201 | text | Jul 25 |
| Can i just go to micro center and get all my parts there / ask an employee to build a pc within my budget ? | 440 | 108 | text | Jul 23 |
| Should I turn off the power every night? | 413 | 332 | text | Jul 19 |
| Why are Pre-Built PCs with 5090s Cheaper than building it yourself? | 411 | 126 | text | Jul 9 |
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 Wednesdays around 12 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 312 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 3 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%)