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When was the last time you backed up your data?
It's World Backup Day 2021, your yearly reminder to make backups of your data to keep it safe and, in honor of this ever-important day, we want to know: when was the last time you backed up your data? And, if you need more space for your backups (or if you've never backed up your data before....) we're giving away four…
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Tower Isolation
Any suggestions on running everything minus the AC plug through a wall. Initially I was gonna just jam cords through but now considering what if a cord fails... Tug it back out of the wall? Ultimately the goal is to have the full computer experience in my garage shop to hook up my CNC machine and everything but I don't…
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B245 Bluetooth Drivers
I have tried to grab the Bluetooth drivers from the site and download but nothing is within the setup files. Can anyone assist? My Bluetooth is not showing in the device manager and need to reinstall. Thanks!
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CSR didn't put item in bag
I was just up at Microcenter. I got home and an item was missing from my bag. There isn't a contact number or anything I can use to call up and have the item either put into 19 min pickup for Saturday or remote refund the item. I'm at work and I won't have the ability to go to the store again for a few days. Even if I do…
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Build question
This discussion was created from comments split from: How to fix when your monitor won’t display.
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Loud noise from PowerSpec G467...
It doesn't appear to be any of the fans, it occurs when power is on regardless of load, it stops when I turn off the power. From what I can tell it is the pump on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L 240mm RGB Water Cooling Kit It similar to what these folks are reporting:…
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G228 Serial Key
I need to know where the Serial # is so that I can sign up for ESET, but all the numbers on this computer do not add up to what the key could be. None on the side or top. The back sticker doesnt have enough numbers. Where could it be or how can i found out? Because Product Key and Serial key in windows info on the settings…
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Ryzen 7 5800X Cooling
I seemed to me that the temperature rose suddenly (seconds) when any activity above idle begins. I was using the factory installed pad and thought that I might do better with heat sink paste. My paste seemed to offer a slightly lower initial temperature, but faster rise. I have not been stressing the unit and it did not…
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Amplifier adapter
I am hard of hearing & wear binaural inadequate aids. I am doing web video training this week with an otc bluetooth Sony headset which can only go as loud as my laptop speakers can go. I am looking for alternative options, possibly a bluetooth amplier adapter that can plug into the headphone port on the laptop ,, or what…
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I have a monopod reservation number #12400629 I need to make sure it can hold at least 6 lbs
I have a monopod reservation number #12400629 I need to make sure it can hold at least 6 lbs
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Why is YOUR Micro Center the best?
I know my local Micro Center is the best Micro Center. It's the one I go to, I know the people who work there, and it's pretty dang big. But, I feel like you all probably think your local Micro Center is better, so convince me: why is YOUR Micro Center the best?
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Raspberry Pi Pico
Hello, Just noticed that the Raspberry Pi Pico is no longer listed when browsing the online catalog (irrespective of stock status). Is the Pico being dropped from from retail? Kind regards.
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Lian Li Galahad 360 Black AIO Open Box Missing Parts
I recently picked up an open box discounted Galahad 360mm aio unit from the Minnesota location. Upon preparing to install I discovered I was missing parts "L" through "S," according to the manual. The RGB controller is missing, as well as the critical multi-connectors for the fan PWM and RGB management. Wondering how I…
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wifi antenna missing from g164
i bought a g164 powerspec and the 2 wifi antenna that go on the back of the pc were missing , i dont want to return the pc and wanted to see if i can pick up any in the store or have them sent i know it was open box and was fine with it not having the kb and mouse but need the wifi antenna for internet
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I need help troubleshooting an Oculus Rift S
I have been trying to troubleshoot my Rift for about a week now and I'm having an issue with the display on the Headset it just doesn't turn on, no backlight or anything at all. Now I have done pretty much everything starting with un-installing and re-installing the Oculus setup software restarting my system like 20 times…
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Wiping and Restoring a G436 (drivers)
I've got a G436 PowerSpec machine and I've got a question about wiping/restoring via Windows Recovery. I've created the USB image through the Windows Recovery Drive functionality, however I'm wondering what happens with the system's drivers. I'm assuming MicroCenter preloaded some drivers onto the machine and I'm not sure…
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Intel Rocket Lake is coming soon - What are you building?
Intel's 11th gen Rocket Lake processors are coming soon - Are you picking up parts this weekend in preparation for a new build or upgrade? We wanna know about it! And if you're looking to compile a parts list, be sure to check out our Custom PC Builder tool for instant compatibility checking and as-you-add pricing!
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Tool Kit Inquiry
Hello, I purchased a new Syba 145 Piece Computer Tool Kit from the Paterson, NJ store on 3/25/21. After opening it up, I noticed that there were a few pieces that did not match up to the advertised picture/description (The head of the Hammer is steel and not rubberized, the Soldering Iron's holder is missing, the solder…
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Is my pc ready ?
About a week ago i bought a liquid cooler and a new case and i also payed for everything in my old case to be moved to my new case with the liquid cooler just wanted to check in on it
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Need help understanding the CPU+Motherboard bundling
Hi all, Just looking for some clarification on how the CPU+Motherboard bundling works. I was going to get the ASRock H570M-ITX/ac, which says it can be bundled with a compatible eligible CPU for $20 off. I put it in the cart, then hopped over to the LGA1200 CPU section and added the Core i5-10400F, which also says it can…
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PowerSpec 1530 laptop Audio
1) On the face of laptop to the right of the touchpad, it lists, "TUNED BY SOUND BLASTER X PRO-GAMING". What is the significance of this designation? I don't find any Sound Blaster software on the laptop nor a way to access anything unique related to BS. 2) I'm looking to add or access an audio equalizer. The built-in…
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Titan one ftw3 3090 expansion
I was lucky and fell into a EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 ULTRA GAMING, 24G-P5-3987-KR, 24GB. This was a message from the build diety to overhaul my setup. Started on a journey got a 5950x shortly after and an x570 asrock velocita was next. I have two PCs for streaming which I have built around my RGB themed stream. I plan to…
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Trouble with Lancool II Mesh and ASUS Z590-PLUS MB
Having significant problems with the ASUS Z590-PLUS. I can't find drivers for about five items (including the SM Bus) and I cannot figure out how to connect my Lancool II case to the MB so that it 1) recognizes that there are chassis fans installed and 2) can control them. The software will adjust the fan speed manually,…
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Keyboardist wanting to run DAW live
I have played keyboards for decades in gobs of bands. I have always been overwhelmed with heavy, space-consuming keyboards. I looked at trying to run Native Instruments Komplete a few years ago on a desktop. Sounds were great but 2 totally unacceptable issues: play a key and wait 0.7 seconds for the CPU to process and…
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Nas drive
I'm interested in nas drive / icloud storage for my home use. I want to save my music, photos, recipes, and other documents. I am looking at the WD My Cloud Home storage. I don't understand how it works. Do I have to pay for 'cloud' backup? Why are these units more reliable than the 1TB Seagate pro
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Do you run your own computer benchmarks?
We run benchmarks on every new release here, but what about you? When you build a new PC or swap out a piece, do you run fresh benchmarks? A high CPU overclock benchmark does make for a good bragging point....
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Had to reset my bios last night on G436. Now performance is lacking
I'm really sorry about the long post, but i just paid almost 2 grand for this PC so I am trying to be as thorough in my explanation as I possibly can. So last night, eager to get deeper into learning about my PC so i can be more familiar with things when i need to trouble shoot or upgrade in the future, I booted into BIOS…
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Please help me find a 1660 Super
I am looking to purchase my second system through MicroCenter but this time it will be for my girlfriend. We stream together remotely and this is the build I have in mind: Ryzen 3600, 16 gb of 3600 or 3200 ram, a 650 watt power supply, a B450M-PLUS TUF GAMING,1tb or so of m.2 ssd, lian li lancool 205M tempered glass and a…
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Help me find a good gaming computer please
We have an old HP star wars edition laptop that is in very sad shape. Im trying to figure out if its even worth trying to fix or if itd be better to just try to get a new computer but then what do i get? I need for it to be inexpensive, but good for gaming, as that's my son's primary purpose for it. I dont know what im…
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Lian Li Strimer Plus availability
Hi, Are there any timelines of when the following items may come back in stock? Lian Li Strimer Plus 24 RGB 24-Pin ATX Cable: https://www.microcenter.com/product/620818/lian-li-strimer-plus-24-rgb-24-pin-atx-cable and Lian Li Strimer Plus 8 RGB 8-Pin PCI-E Cable:…
