No. We're a gallery. Every "Shop this part" button links out to the manufacturer or to Amazon. We earn an affiliate commission on qualifying sales, which is how the site stays free for browsing.
Can I like, save, or comment on setups?
Likes and saves are live — sign in and hit the heart or bookmark on any setup. Comments display on setup pages; posting new comments is rolling out shortly. Reddit, Discord, and YouTube still do the heavy social lifting — we're the catalog with shoppable tags.
How do you make money?
Today, two ways: Amazon Associates affiliate commissions on outbound product clicks, and BS Pro subscriptions. As we grow we plan to add brand-sponsored placements, newsletter sponsorships, display ads on long-tail SEO pages, and eventually a private-label accessory line — but those aren't live yet.
If I post my setup, who owns the photo?
You do. By posting, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display the photo on BattleStationGear and in our promotional channels (the YouTube channel, IG/X posts, ambassador shoutouts). You can request removal at any time and we will honor it within 7 days.
Why strip affiliate tags from URLs I paste?
Two reasons. First: if you're a free user, our Amazon Associates tag is the only one that should ever fund the site. Second: even Pro users get cleaner URLs that won't break when Amazon updates its tracking formats. Your Pro tag (if you have one) is applied at click-time, not at paste-time.
Where does the build data go?
Submitted setups are stored in our Supabase Postgres database, behind row-level security policies. Photos live in Cloudflare R2 with a public CDN. We do not share your private data with third parties beyond what is necessary to run the site (e.g., Stripe for billing).
How are the calculators calibrated?
PSU wattage uses real component TDP figures with category-tested headroom multipliers (1.25× stock, 1.35× OC, 1.5× sustained). The ATX 3.1 buffer accounts for transient spikes specific to RTX 4090/5080/5090 cards. Case compatibility uses manufacturer-published max GPU length and cooler height; we conservatively warn at ≤20mm of clearance. Monitor PPI is the standard diagonal-pixel formula; Retina viewing distance uses the 1-arcminute angular resolution rule.
Can I export my setups?
Email privacy@battlestationgear.com and we'll send you a copy of everything you've submitted — setups, photo URLs, and tags. (support@ works too; both reach us.)
The gallery is small — is this site new?
Yes. The site launched in June 2026 and the first setups are from the founder and early members. That's exactly why the Founding 50 offer exists: the first 50 creators to post get Pro free for a year plus a permanent badge. Early is the best time to be here.
Where can I follow build releases and tips?
Follow the YouTube channel linked in the footer for now — that's where new builds and tips go. We're building toward a weekly YouTube digest of standout setups once the gallery has enough volume to make it worthwhile. The YouTube channel is intentionally the loudest distribution channel — that's how we feed new traffic back to the site.