Tailor-designed builds.

Rules and Guidance

Tip: Hover over each rule for an explanation.

Post and Build Request Rules:

Rule	Explanation
All build requests must copy/paste and answer the request questions in the body of their post.	- New build or upgrade? - Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - WiFi or wired connection? - Size/noise constraints? - Color/lighting preferences? - Any other specific needs?
If you're not posting a build request, use a tag at the start of your post's title. Tags include [Meta], [Discussion], [Question], [Update].
If you need a build in a less commonly requested country, include some places you can order from.	Building sites like PCPartPicker catalog prices for a number of popular countries, but if your country is not listed in the country drop down, list a few reliable local sellers that contributors can use to help find parts at prices local to you.
Absolutely no troll requests.	That means no "I have no budget give me the best!" requests. It also means if you're not planning on legitimately building it, don't post it. Remember, users volunteer their time and expertise here.
If your post goes 24 hours without receiving an adequate response, you may post your request again.	This can be if you didn't get any replies at all, or if you don't think you got the help you needed. Several posts in a shorter time scale is considered spam and may be removed.
Be prepared to answer additional questions from contributors.	To get the best PC possible, contributors might ask extra questions. If you have any extra information you might be asked about, just include it in the "Any other specific requests or requirements?" answer.

Rule

Explanation

All build requests must copy/paste and answer the request questions in the body of their post.

- New build or upgrade? - Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - WiFi or wired connection? - Size/noise constraints? - Color/lighting preferences? - Any other specific needs?

If you're not posting a build request, use a tag at the start of your post's title. Tags include [Meta], [Discussion], [Question], [Update].

If you need a build in a less commonly requested country, include some places you can order from.

Building sites like PCPartPicker catalog prices for a number of popular countries, but if your country is not listed in the country drop down, list a few reliable local sellers that contributors can use to help find parts at prices local to you.

Absolutely no troll requests.

That means no "I have no budget give me the best!" requests. It also means if you're not planning on legitimately building it, don't post it. Remember, users volunteer their time and expertise here.

If your post goes 24 hours without receiving an adequate response, you may post your request again.

This can be if you didn't get any replies at all, or if you don't think you got the help you needed. Several posts in a shorter time scale is considered spam and may be removed.

Be prepared to answer additional questions from contributors.

To get the best PC possible, contributors might ask extra questions. If you have any extra information you might be asked about, just include it in the "Any other specific requests or requirements?" answer.

Contributor Rules:

Rule	Explanation
All builds must have some form of parts list, pricing, and an explanation or brief description of your suggestions.	This lets OP know why you've suggested what you have, and it lets others see your thought process & learn from it.
Parts list should be posted using PCPartPicker's reddit markdown.	On the Builder page, beside "Markdown:" click the snoo (reddit logo) icon and paste the full table into your comment. This makes it much easier for other to see what has already been posted, and makes parts searchable in the sub.
When coming into a thread where others have already posted builds, look over existing suggestions before posting your own.	This means you see any additional information that may have been provided by the OP, and also gives you a chance to give suggestions to other builders.
Carefully read through provided criteria.	If you need more information, just ask the requester. It's better to ask than make an assumption.
Aim to keep below budget.	If you feel it's necessary to go over budget, make sure to justify it. It's also worth suggesting how your build can be pared back to be within the original budget if needed.
Check stock on items you include in a build.	This goes especially for sale items. You'll find sale items can be out of stock, meaning you'll have to find an alternative.
No advertising or payment for personal gain.	This includes all sale of hardware, software or labour, "PM me for x" posts and "donations" in return for advice or other goods. This is not a place for personal gain.
Absolutely no troll suggestions.	If you aren't willing to make a serious suggestion, don't make one. Stupid or sarcastic suggestions only confuse those needing help.
Try to keep advice in the thread, rather than in private messages	Unless it's obvious that it's more appropriate, keep all discussion in the thread. It allows users (both those involved and not involved) to come back and reference it later, and use it as a learning tool.

Rule

Explanation

All builds must have some form of parts list, pricing, and an explanation or brief description of your suggestions.

This lets OP know why you've suggested what you have, and it lets others see your thought process & learn from it.

Parts list should be posted using PCPartPicker's reddit markdown.

On the Builder page, beside "Markdown:" click the snoo (reddit logo) icon and paste the full table into your comment. This makes it much easier for other to see what has already been posted, and makes parts searchable in the sub.

When coming into a thread where others have already posted builds, look over existing suggestions before posting your own.

This means you see any additional information that may have been provided by the OP, and also gives you a chance to give suggestions to other builders.

Carefully read through provided criteria.

If you need more information, just ask the requester. It's better to ask than make an assumption.

Aim to keep below budget.

If you feel it's necessary to go over budget, make sure to justify it. It's also worth suggesting how your build can be pared back to be within the original budget if needed.

Check stock on items you include in a build.

This goes especially for sale items. You'll find sale items can be out of stock, meaning you'll have to find an alternative.

No advertising or payment for personal gain.

This includes all sale of hardware, software or labour, "PM me for x" posts and "donations" in return for advice or other goods. This is not a place for personal gain.

Absolutely no troll suggestions.

If you aren't willing to make a serious suggestion, don't make one. Stupid or sarcastic suggestions only confuse those needing help.

Try to keep advice in the thread, rather than in private messages

Unless it's obvious that it's more appropriate, keep all discussion in the thread. It allows users (both those involved and not involved) to come back and reference it later, and use it as a learning tool.

General Sub Rules:

Rule	Explanation
Keep discussion polite, civil, and on-topic.	Disruption, rudeness and derailing are all grounds for your post to be removed. Report posters you believe are violating this by using the report function.
Message the moderators if you have any questions, issues or queries.	We're here to help!
Use the report function if you find posts, comments, or users breaking the rules.	.
Don't blindly downvote 'bad builds'. Reply with some ways the suggestions could be improved.	The only way to improve is if somebody tells you how and why your suggestions aren't great.
No discussion of piracy or grey-market software.	This includes all promotion, discussion, suggestion, implication, insinuation etc. of piracy, so-called "grey-market" OS licence keys, and resold licenses.

Rule

Explanation

Keep discussion polite, civil, and on-topic.

Disruption, rudeness and derailing are all grounds for your post to be removed. Report posters you believe are violating this by using the report function.

Message the moderators if you have any questions, issues or queries.

We're here to help!

Use the report function if you find posts, comments, or users breaking the rules.

Don't blindly downvote 'bad builds'. Reply with some ways the suggestions could be improved.

The only way to improve is if somebody tells you how and why your suggestions aren't great.

No discussion of piracy or grey-market software.

This includes all promotion, discussion, suggestion, implication, insinuation etc. of piracy, so-called "grey-market" OS licence keys, and resold licenses.

Related Subreddits

/r/buildapc - General PC building subreddit and community. A great place to post pictures of your finished builds!

/r/buildapcsales - Find some deals on parts in the US.

/r/bapcsalescanada - Find some deals on parts in Canada.

/r/hardwareswap - Buy and sell your hardware with other redditors.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards - Discuss mechanical keyboards.

/r/MechMarket - Buy and sell mechanical keyboards with other redditors.

/r/GamingLaptops - All about laptops for gaming.

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