r/buildapcforme
r/buildapcforme is a Technology & IT community on Reddit with 285,610 members, ranking #103 of 2,569 in Technology & IT. A subreddit dedicated to helping those looking to assemble their own PC without having to spend weeks researching and trying to find the right parts. From basic budget PCs to HTPCs to high end gaming rigs and workstations, get the help you need designing a build that precisely fits your needs and budget. Please read the rules before submitting a build request.
How big is r/buildapcforme?
Created in 2012, r/buildapcforme has had over a decade to grow and is a large community by Reddit standards. Within Technology & IT it ranks #103 of 2,569 communities we track — the top 4% of the category by subscriber count. That puts it about 415× the median Technology & IT subreddit, which has 689 members. It is a work-safe community with no 18+ flag on Reddit.
For scale, the largest Technology & IT community we track is r/Futurology with 21,683,866 members — roughly 76 times the size of r/buildapcforme. Reddit itself launched in 2005, so a subreddit created in 2012 sits in the middle wave of community building on the platform. Subscriber counts indicate reach, not activity — a large community can be quiet, and a smaller one busy. Open r/buildapcforme on Reddit to see how often people actually post before deciding whether it is worth joining.
| Members | 285,610 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technology & IT |
| Rank in category | #103 of 2,569 |
| Created | 2012 |
| Category median size | 689 members |
| Content rating | Work-safe (SFW) |
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