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Cracked screen - HP ProBook 4540s - DIY replacement
I cracked the screen on my HP ProBook 4540s. Questions: Can I replace it myself? Do I have the right part number? Where can I order it? Backstory: Online chat can’t help me get the right replacement screen without the serial number that I don’t have because the screen is broken and I can’t see it. I can’t get through on…
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Plex server/Channels DVR Server refresh
Greetings all, I am updating my media server from a haswell i3. I am keeping all storage, Windows 10 pro. I only use graphics local to setup and service the machine and have been using the onboard. I am looking at the following and perhaps a new power supply.…
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Help choosing the correct home network components
I desperately need help choosing the right components for my home network. I have a total of (18) cat5e runs, but (7) will remain telephone land lines in case we ever sell the house. I am changing (4) of the existing R11 jacks to RJ45 jacks, adding (3) RJ45 that will need a 4/5-port switch to connect clusters of equipment…
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Does the ASRock B450M Pro4 AMD AM4 mATX Motherboard support DDR4-3600 Memory?
Hey I was just wondering if the ASRock B450M Pro4 AMD AM4 mATX Motherboard supported DDR4-3600 memory speeds
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$600 budget build
Hey I am looking to build a $600 budget build for some gaming and to learn to code. I do have a hard drive and mointors kb mouse already. Looking for something maybe that I had upgrade video card down the line to make into a better gaming pc. Thank you
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ACER NITRO 5
I have model AN515-42-R5ED and I need help finding the maximum ram i can upgrade to and which ram would be recommended. Thanks.
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GPU Upgrade for Core i7-7700K
I'm looking ahead to the Microsoft Flight Sim release expected later this year and it's time to replace the GTX 1050 Ti in my system. CPU is Core i7-7700K. 16GB RAM. Monitors are two 1080p with HDMI. I'm trying to pick a GPU that will balance with my CPU and provide 2 HDMI (or 1 HDMI and 1 DVI) outputs. I've been looking…
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Opinions Please on new build selection
My sons are building a gaming pc based off of YouTube. Trying to keep it under $800. I want to make sure he'll have something that will last for gaming and basic schoolwork for the next 5-6 years (at least). https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=2c2c6fae-f7c1-4c68-8760-60212a360be5
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Looking to build a gaming PC
I am looking to build a gaming pc. I am a native console player of both xbox and ps4 but mainly ps4. I really don't know much about pcs other than PCs have some advantages over console. With the ps5 and series x coming out this year, which I planned to buy both I feel like for that price I could build pc that will beat the…
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Boy, have things changed since 2000 - Need advice on a gaming, possible streaming PC for my tween
Last time i looked at a PC was around 2000. Am I on the right track for a PC for my 13yr old? He's mainly going to use it for Fortnite, CoD, Madden, FIFA, and the like. He says he wants to stream, so If he does, i'd like it to not look like rubbish. I would like to stay under $1200 after tax.…
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Need help choosing an AIO cpu cooler
I recently built a system with a Ryzen 9 3900X, Gigabyte Aorus Elite, 32G Ram, minimal graphics card and a Lianli 205 case. The cpu cooler is the air cooled one that came with the cpu. My computer is used for number crunching, no gaming, no overclocking, with Linux OS.Please recommend a suitable AIO cooler for my system…
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need help with a fortnite and warzone pc
i have a budget of 2200 and i want to get a steady 240fps in fortnite and warzone
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Will MC be selling MSI X570 Tomahawk motherboards soon?
Just curious if anyone at the store knows if this new x570 board will be on the shelves soon? I'm seeing it being reviewed on YouTube, so I imagine it might be released soon and it's possibly already on order for the store. I've been waiting for it to go on sale, it was supposed to hit shelves in Q1, but obviously they had…
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my birthday just passed and I want to get a pc
I got some money for a car for my birthday but I already got one, I'm planning to put this money towards a pc since all I do everyday of quarantine is play games. I've watched all of the LTT videos but still don't know what I'm doing really. my budget can be somewhere between 1500USD-2000USD. I play valorant, cod, CSGO,…
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Need to know if I can run 3 monitors with my system
I want to run triple monitors and vr with my rig. I'm wondering if it can handle everything that I'm going to throw at it. Here is my setup. Motherboard is an Asrock X470 Master SLI/acProcessor is Amd Ryzen 7 2700 Eight Core Processor64 GB RamMSI GE Force RTX 2070 Superand it is watercooled. I'm planning on running my…
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Build for Lightroom and casual gaming - overkill?
Would be great to get feedback whether this is build is overkill or about right for Lightroom and some casual gaming. Minecraft, Portal, etc. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=b7b3476a-a5ce-451f-9e19-c25a46b932f4
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Rate Build Please
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=a46035d5-9c2a-45f9-bcc9-519bec455d86 I am also planning on using Hyper-V. Will this work for that?
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Looking to build a gaming pc and need help picking parts
Hello, I am currently trying to pick parts for building a gaming pc. I don't have too much knowledge on this but I would love to get into it, all my knowledge has come from watching Linus Tech Tips, Bitwit, or Austin Evans on youtube lol. My budget is around $800 not including monitor, keyboard, or mouse. I was wondering…
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Rate my Gaming Build
Hi all - let me know what you think of this gaming build. Looking for a good build around 1K. Let me know if you think this could be improved in any way.
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Debating on buying this... Need Advice
My buddy is selling his PC, pretty serious gamer and potentially want to stream. Do you think it is gonna be enough for me and how much do you think it is worth based off the hardware listed below: Intel core i5-4690k processor Intel dual band wireless-AC 7260 Z97 Gaming 5 motherboard Seasonic M12 eco edition power supply…
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Wanna know if this build is alright
This is my first pc build for $1,500ish budget. I wanna know if it’s all compatible and will fit in the case too. Hoping I can find all these parts when I go to micro center on Monday https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qkpXWb
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Old pc rebuild
I have been out of the pc world for a bit and would like help. I would like to slowly rebuild my pc. As I am working on a budget. I currently have a asus m5a99x motherboard and a amd fix 8120 processor. Would like to upgrade my graphics card. Currently have a geforce gtx580 3GB card and looking to get a geforce rtx 2060…
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Help with CPU
I'm trying to decide on a CPU for a budget build. I'm stuck between the Ryzen 5 1600AF and the 2600X. My understanding is that the 2600X is better, but not significantly compared to the 1600AF, but considerably more expensive. What are the pros and cons I should bee aware of? Also, does Micro center have the 1600AF in…
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Need help building my first gaming computer
I am looking for price points and builds on gaming computers that can run Rust, Escape, Cod, Battle Royal, Sports etc... not looking to spend an arm and a leg, but I do want to be able to run on decent setting. I do not need a monitor mouse or keyboard.
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GPU help
I’m a pc building noob. I’m trying to build a pc for day trading stocks. The machine will be running a couple of charting programs along with discord, streaming zoom meeting, excell and normal things like a browser, email, YouTube or Spotify all at the same time. I have Ryzen 3700x, 32gb RAM and motherboard picked out. I’m…
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Dedicated Gaming/Streaming PCs
Hello All, I've been lurking around a bit and reading the posts, thank you for such an informative and welcoming community. My sons and I play games quite a bit and do some streaming. I do both on my current system and I'm thinking of splitting to a dedicated gaming pc and using my main for capture and streaming. Here's…
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Your Opinions on a New PC!!! My First Custom Build!
Hello, I am looking to build a computer for gaming and work. Below is the build I have put together. Please let me know if there are areas you feel I could change to save a little or areas to spend a little more for better performance. The PC will be used for games like Overwatch, Diablo, and Path of Exile. I want to run…
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I need help Choosing a PSU
I have everything else picked out for the build https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=edad3dcb-5697-48c9-8416-4c1013c73a2e Also my Case isn't on the site, Cooler Master Master Box MB511 and what it has listed for the PSU size is being a max 180mm/7.08". The reason why I am having trouble with…
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ram
my new board and cpu will take up to 4400mhz ram but i want to know if i use slower ram would 2x16gb by 3600mhz or 2x32gb by 3200mhz work and which would be best
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Question about the Gigabyte H370 HD3 Motherboard
Looking into this motherboard for an upgrade. The specs list 6 SATA ports available but when I look at the picture I'm only seeing 2. Can anyone confirm whether this board has 2 or 6 available SATA ports? Thanks!
