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Wi-Fi card plugged into a PCIe x16 slot
I recently bought a Wi-Fi card PCE AX3000 Wi-Fi card and my motherboard doesn't have a PCIe one slot I read that I could plug it into a PCIe x16 slot. Would that hamper any performance of the Wi-Fi card or my motherboard?
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Outside of Holiday Return Window
Hello, I purchased almost an entire computer's worth of parts today (December 26). My local Microcenter does not have all of the parts that I wanted so I was forced to order them elsewhere including the ram. I saw that that the extended holiday return window ended on Christmas day. I feel very rushed since my RAM is…
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Hi, I recently bought a cpu, motherboard bundle, I am unhappy with the cpu and wanted to return the
Hi, I recently bought a cpu, motherboard bundle, I am unhappy with the cpu and wanted to return the cpu and buy a different one from microcenter, while keeping the motherboard, is that possible?.
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Will Micro Center get rid of the b450m ds3h + r5 3600 combo deal?
I plan on pulling the trigger on the b450m ds3h + r5 3600 combo for a pc. It's quite a bargain, but I don't have enough money to buy it yet. I have to wait until February until I can afford it, and I just want to know if the combo will get discontinued, bumped up in price, or anything like that.
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Upgrading CPU and Motherboard - Windows 10 (or 11) how to ensure no loss of data?
Hi - First time upgrading my son's computer and got a new motherboard and CPU (will be upgrading RAM too while at it) and not sure how to make sure I dont mess it up. Ryzen 5 1600 upgrading to I7-11700k (from AMD to Intel an issue?) A320M Gaming upgrading to ASUS z590 plus wifi He has Windows 10 home edition now (I think…
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CPU exchange outside the 15 days.
Hello, I did not realize cpus were 15 days, I bought mine on 12/1. I am hoping to doing an exchange because my current one is not compatible with my motherboard. Please help.
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How to Choose PC Parts: The Motherboard
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably here for one reason: you want to build a new PC. Whether it’s your first time building or you’re an experienced builder and just need some extra clarification, this post is for you. With all the options available on the market, it can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help…
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Looking to reduce the bottleneck for my GPU
I am looking to upgrade my current motherboard and CPU to minimize the bottleneck my GPU is experiencing. I am currently running an Asus Z170 Pro Gaming mobo with i5-6400 CPU, 64 Gb DDR4 RAM. I would like to keep this as budget friendly as I can as this is used for casual to moderate gaming -- in other words, I do not need…
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Can I add a first time coupon onto a price matched item?
I'm want to buy a cpu and the price match would be using Amazon with the $25 first time coupon.
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Need Help Finding x8/x16 PCIe Compatible CPU + Motherboard
Hello all! So I'm doing a build and have been having trouble finding a CPU/Motherboard combination which would work for my needs. So essentially I'm putting together a machine for the purpose of 4k livestreaming. For this I am looking to get a RTX 3060 so that we can take advantage of Nvidia's NVENC encoding (and not have…
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Help upgrading laptop RAM
Hi, I have a ROG GU501GM Laptop (www.amazon.com/Asus-ROG-GU501GM-i7-8750H-128GB/dp/B07CR5RYDB) with 16GB RAM installed. I was hoping to purchase 2x16GB sticks to upgrade to 32GB RAM, but I know nothing about compatibility or even where to start looking for this information. I don't want to order the wrong thing and brick…
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Installing Crucial BX500 2.5 inch SSD into PowerSpec G225
Is there a specifications video showing how to install a Crucial BC500 2.5 SSD CT2000BX500SSD1 into a PowerSpec G225? When I purchased the SSD at the Micro Center store should I been asking for information on where my storage bay is located and if I need to go back to purchase the adapter bracket, SATA Data Cable, and SATA…
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Please stop offering this
Hey Microcenter team! I came across this bundle microcenter.com/product/5006020/amd-ryzen-5-7600x,-asus-x670e-rog-crosshair-extreme,-cpu-motherboard-combo which is the 7600x and Asus X670e extreme...pairing these two components together is like putting a 4cylinder engine in a Ferrari and is very misleading to customers who…
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adding on to a pre-built
If I have a pre-built pc with a ryzen 5, can I add a better CPU? or will it mess it all up. If I get a new one does It need to by ryzen or can I go intel?
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Windows bluescreen when overclocking ram to 5600Hz with Ryzen 7700x
Hi! This is my first time building a PC and I keep getting a bluescreen with the error: memory_management when I turn on D.O.C.P and overclock my ram to 5600 MHz. cpu: ryzen 7700x motherboard: Asus rog strix x670e-a gaming wifi ram: g.skill trident z5 2x16gb ddr5 36-36-36-89 F5-5600J3636C16GX2-TZ5S I've made sure that they…
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Mother board broke
I have coverage. Do I just bring it into Micro Center?
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I need a gaming pc in $1550 with some basic requirements.
I need a gaming pc with a rtx 3070 ti and an cpu with a intel core i7 13th gen under a budget of 1550 dollars. I can wait for black friday if need be.
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AMD AM5 B650 Motherboards
Can anyone tell me when MC is supposed to get stock? Looking in the ATL area.
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Z790 Availability
Does Micro Center typically have a good selection available on launch day for new boards? I'm hoping to grab an MSI MEG Z790 ACE on the 20th.
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AM5 Motherboards
Hello fellow PC Community! I am having a hard time finding any ITX motherboards which is the last piece I need to complete my new AM5 build. The specific model I am after is the ASUS ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming WiFi. NewEgg used to have it until it went out of stock the next day. Was wondering if MicroCenter will have…
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ASRock X670E Pro RS Box Contents
Recently bought an ASRock X670E Pro RS and thought it was strange that there was literally just the motherboard in the box. After looking up the manual, it seems like there should've been a few other items included, like an antenna for Wifi, SATA cables, and a graphics card bracket. Am I missing something?
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Does the Ryzen 5600 have "integrated graphics"?
I'm trying to get a cheap build with 64 GB of memory for software development. I will put Linux on it. My current price is $684, which is pretty good. I selected the AMD Ryzen 5600 Vermeer 3.5 GHz with the ASRock B550M-C AMD AM4 microATX motherboard. The motherboard said that it requires a CPU with integrated graphics.…
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AMD AM5 Zen4 Performance Sneak Peek (Cinebench R23 + Memory Scaling)
You clicked this thread to see the performance results of the new AM5 processors, so lets skip the boring word fluff: • Motherboard: ASrock X670E Steel Legend • Cooler: Cooler Master ML240L V2 AIO (pump 100%, fans auto) • Chassis: Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 Open Bench • Memory: G Skill Ripjaws F5-5600J3636C16GX2-RS5W…
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T'was The Night Before Launch...AMD's Ryzen 7000 Series Processors Are In Full Effect!
So it seems that the buzz and the hype is real! Micro Centers across the county will be selling out the first batch of the New Ryzen 7000 Series processors. If any of our associates see this post before launch, please share your store's process for handling customer flow.
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I would like to RMA an old motherboard, but I need a proof of invoice.
I bought an ASUS Maximus Apex a year ago at microcenter which saved my butt for a few weeks before my other RMA'd board came in. Now that board is DOA again because a new AIO leaked all over it, and while I'm back up and running again I decided to get all my z490 boards RMA'd just in case. I lost my reciept and would like…
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XMP Profile Not Saving - Stuck at 2133 MHz
MB: MSI B450m Bazooka Max WiFi Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3400g Memory: Teamgroup T-Force Delta RGB (4 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 I helped my son build his first PC a couple of years ago and he recently wanted to upgrade his RAM. I bought 2 additional sticks of the same DDR4 3200 memory that we had in there to bring it to a total of…
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How do I replace an item I reserved for in-store pickup?
Hi guys, I reserved a 5600 CPU + ASUS B550M-A Prime (WiFi) board combo for in-store pickup ($20 discount applied), but want to replace the board with the ASUS B550M-A Prime (WiFi) II. I'm not seeing any cancellation/replacement options - can I just reserve the new board and then pick it up instead of the initial one, while…
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r5 6500x in b450 mb help
got a asus b450m plus and need help updating the bios. i tried using the onboard flash bios but the board isn't updating. the light just stays green. is someone out there with a 3000 series cpu that can lent it to me? I'm in the New Caney Tx area.
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B550 Pro 4 and Ryzen 5 5600 Bios Incompatible
Hi I just reserved a Ryzen 5 5600 and a b550 pro 4 and I just realized it would need a bios update to run that chip do you guys automatically do that or do I have to ask?
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Asus X570-Pro RED CPU Light On or White VGA Light On
Just Bought all the componets to my own PC Corsair 4000D Ryzen 5800X 3.8 NZXT Kraken X53 G.SKILL Ram 16GB 850W PS Using an RX580 Temp ASUS x570-Pro My Issue is that I can get anything to show up on the screen. The Red CPU light is either on or the White VGA light is on what do I do?
