Can I promote my own product here?
Yes, the rule "Verzichte auf Spam und Produktwerbung" allows self promotion if it is not excessive and aligns with Reddit's self promotion policy.
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r/PCBaumeister rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/PCBaumeister: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
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Current public stats
- Members
- 236,975
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
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Rule summary
- Bleib Relevant: Dieses Subreddit ist dem Bauen von Computern gewidmet. Jeder Beitrag sollte zumindest in irgendeiner Form PCs oder die Community betreffen.
- Sei Respektvoll: Das gezielte Beleidigen anderer Benutzer, sowie: - Persönliche Angriffe auf andere Benutzer, - Rassismus, Sexismus, Homo-/Transphobie, Misogynie o.Ä., - das Verbreiten persönlicher Informationen anderer, - das Nachahmen anderer, - „Trollen“, „Baiten“, und Anstiften anderer, sowie, - Aufrufe zum Handeln sind untersagt. Des Weiteren ist [Reddits Inhaltsrichtlinie](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) zu befolgen.
- Verzichte auf Spam und Produktwerbung: Das Anbieten, Verkaufen und Kaufen von Produkten und Dienstleistungen gegen (monetäre) Gegenleistungen ist untersagt. Eigenwerbung ist gestattet, solange sie nicht übermäßig betrieben wird und mit [Reddit’s Self-Promotion Policy](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion) übereinstimmt.
- Flairs: Bitte wähle zum Beitrag passende Flairs für eine bessere Übersicht. Kaufberatung und Baupläne sind als Textbeiträge zu verfassen.
- Formatierung: - Um alles übersichtlich zu halten, nutze für Baupläne bitte de.pcpartpicker.com, Geizhals.de, pc-kombo.com oder verlinkte Warenkörbe von Mindfactory o. Caseking. - Screenshots oder händisch geschriebene Listen können unübersichtlich, fehlerhaft oder unvollständig sein und werden entfernt. - Textbeiträge welche nur aus einem Link bestehen, ohne Erklärung, Ergänzung oder andere notwendige Infos werden entfernt.
- Bildbeiträge: Bilder sind nur mit den Flairs "fertiger Build" und "Problembehandlung" oder als Teil einer Diskussion erlaubt. Screenshots von Listen o.ä. werden entfernt. Diese bitte ausschreiben oder als Liste über pcpartpicker erstellen. Für fertige PC's oder Builds von System-Integratoren, poste die Links zum Einkaufskorb/Prebuilt.
- Direktlinks zu Keysellern: Direktlinks zum kauf von Lizenzen bei fragwürdigen Händlern sind verboten. Dies beinhaltet Windows Lizenzen, sowie Lizenzen und Keys anderer Software oder Spiele. [Informations-Video](https://www.reddit.com/r/PCBaumeister/comments/uggf6s/strafverfahren_wegen_billigen_windows_keys_wbs/) [c't Artikel zum Thema](https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2019/1/1546165282580014) Das erwähnen oder empfehlen von OEM Lizenzen oder ähnlichem ist erlaubt.
- English posts: If you live in germany, austria, switzerland or a different german-speaking country, but you feel more comfortable with english, feel free to post in english. However, if it is a repost with no connection to these countries, it may be removed. You can find the whole ruleset in english [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/PCBaumeister/wiki/index/regeln).
- Kein bewerben von cracks: Sollte selbsterklärend sein, das beinhaltet auch tools wie massgrave / CreamAPI etc.
Works well
- A text post with the correct flair where you share a full build plan using a de.pcparticker.com link, plus your own written explanation of why you chose each part.
- A finished build photo post using the "fertiger Build" flair, with a comment or text body that explains the parts and the building experience.
- A troubleshooting post with the "Problembehandlung" flair that includes a clear description of the issue and a photo if needed.
- A text post with a fitting flair where you share a helpful resource or tool for PC builders, with enough explanation to not be a link-only post.
Avoid
- Do not post direct links to key sellers for Windows or software licenses, as the rule "Direktlinks zu Keysellern" forbids it.
- Do not recommend or advertise cracks, including tools like massgrave or CreamAPI, because the rule "Kein bewerben von cracks" bans this.
- Do not offer, sell, or buy products and services for money, since the rule "Verzichte auf Spam und Produktwerbung" prohibits it.
- Do not post screenshots of part lists, as the rule "Formatierung" says they will be removed.
- Do not post a text post that is only a link without explanation, because the rule "Formatierung" says such posts will be removed.
- Do not post images outside the allowed flairs, since the rule "Bildbeiträge" restricts images to "fertiger Build" and "Problembehandlung".
What r/PCBaumeister Is For
This community is for building computers. The public description says it is the German forum for building PCs. The rule "Bleib Relevant" says every post should relate to PCs or the community in some way. The rule "English posts" says you can post in English if you live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or another German-speaking country, but reposts with no connection to those countries may be removed.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule "Verzichte auf Spam und Produktwerbung" is the one that decides if your marketing post survives. It says you cannot offer, sell, or buy products or services for money. But it also says self promotion is allowed if it is not excessive and if it follows Reddit's self promotion policy. The rule "Formatierung" matters for any post about a build plan, because it tells you to use de.pcpartpicker.com, Geizhals.de, pc-kombo.com, or linked shopping carts from Mindfactory or Caseking. The rule "Direktlinks zu Keysellern" bans direct links to questionable key sellers for Windows or other software. The rule "Kein bewerben von cracks" bans promoting cracks or tools like massgrave or CreamAPI. The rule "Flairs" requires you to pick a fitting flair, and says buying advice and build plans must be text posts. The rule "Bildbeiträge" says images are only allowed with the flairs "fertiger Build" and "Problembehandlung" or as part of a discussion.
What To Post
A good post here is a text post with a proper flair, where you share something useful about building PCs. If you want to share a build plan, use de.pcpartpicker.com, Geizhals.de, pc-kombo.com, or a linked shopping cart from Mindfactory or Caseking, and add your own explanation. If you have a finished build or a troubleshooting question, you can use images with the correct flairs. If you want to promote your own product or service, make sure it is not excessive and follows Reddit's self promotion policy, and that it still connects to PC building.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that breaks the rule "Verzichte auf Spam und Produktwerbung", like offering or selling products for money. Do not post direct links to key sellers, as the rule "Direktlinks zu Keysellern" forbids this for Windows and other software. Do not promote cracks or tools like massgrave or CreamAPI, because the rule "Kein bewerben von cracks" bans this. Avoid posting screenshots of part lists, because the rule "Formatierung" says they will be removed. Do not post a text post that is only a link with no explanation, as the same rule says those will be removed. Avoid posting images outside the flairs "fertiger Build" and "Problembehandlung", since the rule "Bildbeiträge" restricts images to those cases. Avoid being disrespectful, as the rule "Sei Respektvoll" bans personal attacks, racism, sexism, trolling, and similar behavior.
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Common questions about r/PCBaumeister
Can I sell products or services here?
No, the rule "Verzichte auf Spam und Produktwerbung" prohibits offering, selling, or buying products and services for monetary return.
Can I post a direct link to a Windows key seller?
No, the rule "Direktlinks zu Keysellern" forbids direct links to questionable key sellers for Windows or other software.
How should I format my PC part list?
You should use de.pcpartpicker.com, Geizhals.de, pc-kombo.com, or linked shopping carts from Mindfactory or Caseking, as the rule "Formatierung" requires.
Can I post in English?
Yes, the rule "English posts" allows English posts if you live in a German-speaking country, though reposts with no connection to those countries may be removed.
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