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How can I encrypt my PowerSpec G223 ?
I have a Powerspec G223 with a MSI B360-A Pro motherboard. I'm running Win 10 Pro on it. In theory, Win 10 Pro should provide BitLocker capability. Last night I decided to get serious about my computer security, and thought I'd activate BitLocker. The guys on TenForums indicated I'd need TPM.2 to get it done, so I went…
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Unable to POST With 5600x or 3600 Using B550 Tomahawk
Problem Description: TL;DR: Upgraded build not POSTing, only shows DRAM or CPU debug LEDs with no video output. Reverting back to old build doesn't POST either now. Tried combination of two new motherboards, two new CPUs, and two new kits of RAM with a previously used GPU and PSU. Longer Version: Upgrading from a 6…
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Upgrades?
Hello, I have a bit older computer with an Intel i7 3770 CPU 3.40 GHZ, 32 GB installed ram, 64 Bit Operating system, 1.82 TB storage free and Windows 10. I also have a GTX650TI graphics card. I would like to try VR (DCS World, Flight Simulator and games like Star Wars) and would like to know if what I have is going to work…
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Helping my son with a build
Hi folks, I am a newbie playing catch up with my 12 year old son who is pretty excited about building his first computer. He's watched a ton of videos to learn about it, and I watched him install an i7 processor into a motherboard today. This is what he has so far:* Cooler Master - MasterBox ATX Mid-Tower Case with ARGB…
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Help identifying graphics card
I was in store yesterday and got a recommendation on a graphics card - "1660 Graphix" or "1660 Nvidia" for $219. I can't find that on the site now. Can anyone point me to more detail on what this is?
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PC won’t boot up after RAM upgrade
Super new to PC gaming, friend gave me his set up as he upgraded for Christmas. Cyber power PC with upgraded graphics cards and worked fine yesterday. He recommended I upgrade the stock 8 GB RAM so I went bought a pair of 8 today. Replaced them and now PC is in endless reboot every 30 seconds and won’t display on screen.…
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USB Drivers
So, I was having trouble with my bluetooth drivers. A fix was to uninstall every bluetooth driver and uninstall every USB driver. Now I can't use my keyboard or mouse for that pc. What to do?
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No sound unless headphones are plugged in
I just plugged in the computer I had put together for me and there is no sound coming from my monitor nor my headphone stand that has a built in speaker. However, I am able to get sound when I plug my headphones in to the jack on the tower and the monitor itself. My monitor (MSI Optix MAG273R) is connected to the GPU with…
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Help canceling online order please
Hi, my order number is: 11795304 i placed an order last night online, but realized my local store has it in stock. I plan to go to the store today to pick it up. Please cancel this order. Thank you!
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Predator laptop Helios 300 17.3
I just bought a Helios 300 laptop on the 23 then had to return it cause it had a dead pixel, I just got replacement laptop and now the updates just circling and then it blue screen what the heck I spent total of 1800 on them with the added on warranties. Idk don’t know if I should keep exchanging them out I would expect…
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Powerspec B677 Lost Bluetooth capability
Hello Everyone I'm Zach and I could use your help. Soooo I bought the Power spec B677 from my local Micro Center and I have lost my Bluetooth option(s). I can't find it in my Access Prompt , Device manger, ect, I cant find it anywhere on my computer. I don't know when it happened but I use to have Bluetooth on this…
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Cooling in Powerspec g707
I just got a powerspec G707 (that I was, admittedly, not expecting) and ended up having a few questions about it that I can't find the answers to on the listing at Micro Center's site, or from Powerspec, either. There are two sets of fans in this unit, one at the front, one at the top. Unfortunately for me, not knowing the…
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Help Cancelling Order
Hi I ordered a mousepad online to be shipped but theres some in stock by my location so I decided to go in store and pick it up instead. I clicked "Remove" on the Order History but I'm not sure if it cancelled or just removed it from my account. Can somebody help me double check that it cancelled and won't ship. The order…
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Doubled item
I just bought ssd and m.2 ssd, they didn’t scanned the ssd, they doubled the m.2 ssd, I need help with this
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Questions about the OCULUS QUEST 2 ???
If you have any questions regarding the Oculus Quest 2 or are looking into purchasing the Oculus Quest 2, scan the QR code below or at the store or click the "Tap-a-tech" box on the Micro Center website and you will be connected with a Live Oculus Expert who can answer all your questions and even show you a live…
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Recommendation for a replacement laptop.
My son's 7 year old HP is no longer working. The laptop was used for filming and editing my son's blog. The original HP came with the software he used. So looking for laptop and software recommendations since I don't think software is included anymore. Thanks.
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Flash BIOS on a B550 AORUS Elite V2 to handle a Ryzen 7 5800?
Greetings, We purchased a B550 AORUS Elite V2 motherboard and an AMD Ryzen 7 5800x CPU. Connected the basics together, and we're not getting any signal through the motherboard video, either HDMI or DP. We were told this may happen if the BIOS on the MB needs to be flashed. The question is: if we take this in to our local…
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Call of Duty redemption code missing
I recently purchased a Alienware Aurora R11 w/Nvidia 3080 that was supposed to be eligible for a free copy of Call of Duty. I do not see a redemption code either on the receipt or in any of the materials that came with the computer. Where do I get the code from?
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Powerspec B728 upgraded to Win 10; Integrated Media Card Reader - 4 in 1 not showing
I came across some SD cards I had not looked at in a while, probably a year or more. When I bought the Powerspec B728 in April 2018 I was attracted by it was Win 7 Pro and upgradeable to Win 10. The Integrated Media Card Reader - 4 in 1 worked under Win 7 and the cards could be read. I upgraded successfully to Win 10 in…
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COD code
This discussion was created from comments split from: missing promo code for Black Ops Cold War Standard Ed & 1 Year of Geforce Now.
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5800X DOA?
Hey all,Purchased the following as an upgrade:5800xAsrock B500M Steel legendNoctua NH-U14SPreviously build:1600xAsrock ab350M Pro4Reference Powercooler 570016 GB EVGA DDR4 3200 mhz I pulled my 1600X, RAM and gfx card from the old build, dropped into the new mobo, booted fine. Updated to latest bios.Swapped the 1600x for…
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Call of Duty
I purchased a R11 with RTX 3080 but did not get a redemption code for the game: Call of Duty Cold War. It's not on my receipt. Can you please help?
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When should Micro Center site show updated inventory?
Trying to figure out if I have to stay up till midnight or just get up early? I want to buy a 5600x cpu at the Dallas location.
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5600x Stock at Westmont MC
Hey! Just got my b550 board and ram in the mail, pretty excited to be on zen 3. I was wondering how the stock situation is for 5600x's at the Westmont Microcenter. Im not sure if I need to show up as the store opens or if the supply is evening out.
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Hard drive question.
Picked up my kids gaming computer this week. It runs fine but I don’t see the second hard drive that is installed. We got a Samsung ssd drive to boot up computer and a sea gate 2 to hdd drive to run other programs off of. When I go into settings in windows to change where to save items the sea gate drive is not listed just…
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No AMD Rewards code with 5800x purchase?
Does anyone know what's going on with the AMD rewards codes at Microcenter? Last year when I bought a 5700xt and 3600x, it was printed on my receipt. I just bought a 5800x and 3080 yesterday and did not receive any rewards code for the AMD CPU this year, even though there is a promotion running for a free copy of Far Cry…
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B450 Aorus elite and ryzen 5 3600 Matisse
I have a b450 Aorus elite and can’t return it cause I only had 15 days and I’m trying to buy a ryzen 3600 Matisse but on pc part picker it comes up with this message “Some AMD B450 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by…
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COD: Cold War redemption code
Hello, I just bought a 3090 RTX Suprim X yesterday and I believe I should've received a code to redeem Cold War. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks
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100% CPU USAGE
I just recently upgraded my graphics card, power supply and CPU cooler My specs I had were CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO 32GBB450 Tomahawk MoboAMD Ryzen 5 3600NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 SUPERCORSAIR RMx Series RM550CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 AIO Liquid CPU Now I have CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO 32GBB450 Tomahawk MoboAMD Ryzen 5…
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my computer is making a loud noise but only while I am gaming, should I be concerned?
my cpu temps are at 60-70 C in game, my gpu temps are at 45 C, is this just coil whine or a much greater issue
