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r/buildapcforme

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Tailor-designed builds.

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.

Members

269,496

as of February 2025

Last post

1 month ago

September 25, 2026

Posts (30 days)

100+

Created

2012

February 11, 2012

Total posts

383.2K

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Total comments

1.6M

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Is r/buildapcforme dead? Activity is slowing.

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Frequently asked questions about r/buildapcforme

How many members does r/buildapcforme have?

r/buildapcforme had 269,496 members as of February 2025, the most recent archive crawl of its subscriber count.

Is r/buildapcforme dead?

r/buildapcforme looks quiet: its most recent post was 1 month ago (47 days). Post activity is a strong signal, but whether a subreddit can be claimed depends on its moderators being inactive across all of Reddit.

When was r/buildapcforme created?

r/buildapcforme was created on February 11, 2012.

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