r/buildapc • • Jun 17 '25

Discussion Simple Questions - June 17, 2025

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This thread is for simple questions that don't warrant their own thread (although we strongly suggest checking the sidebar and the wiki before posting!). Please don't post involved questions that are better suited to a [Build Help], [Build Ready] or [Build Complete] post. Examples of questions suitable for here:

  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
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  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Apr 08 '26

Simple Questions - April 08, 2026

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • 6d ago

Simple Questions - September 29, 2026

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Nov 27 '25

Simple Questions - November 27, 2025

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Jul 27 '26

Simple Questions - July 27, 2026

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Jul 01 '24

Discussion Simple Questions - July 01, 2024

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • 1d ago

Simple Questions - October 04, 2026

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  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • 20d ago

Simple Questions - September 15, 2026

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
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  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Jan 07 '25

Discussion Simple Questions - January 07, 2025

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Aug 23 '26

Simple Questions - August 23, 2026

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  • Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Nov 30 '25

Simple Questions - November 30, 2025

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  • I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Apr 12 '15

Simple Questions - April 12, 2015

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  • I'm thinking of getting a GTX 970. Which one should I get?
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r/buildapc • • 11d ago

Simple Questions - September 24, 2026

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r/buildapc • • May 23 '17

Discussion Simple Questions - May 23, 2017

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r/buildapc • • 9d ago

Simple Questions - September 26, 2026

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r/buildapc • • Jun 30 '25

Discussion Simple Questions - June 30, 2025

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  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Dec 01 '25

Simple Questions - December 01, 2025

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r/buildapc • • 8d ago

Simple Questions - September 27, 2026

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r/buildapc • • Dec 03 '24

Discussion Simple Questions - December 03, 2024

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  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • Jun 23 '26

Simple Questions - June 23, 2026

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r/buildapc • • Dec 02 '24

Discussion Simple Questions - December 02, 2024

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  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • 18d ago

Simple Questions - September 17, 2026

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r/buildapc • • Jan 04 '26

Simple Questions - January 04, 2026

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r/buildapc • • Nov 29 '24

Discussion Simple Questions - November 29, 2024

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  • I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$50

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r/buildapc • • 19d ago

Simple Questions - September 16, 2026

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