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CPU Post test
Can Microcenter test a processor to see that it posts normally? Meaning, if I brought in a CPU without a mobo, can they test it? I need to find out if I have a processor or mobo issue. Thanks.
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PowerSpec G152 [Intel i5-7500] CPU upgrade
Can the Intel i5-7500 CPU be upgraded in a PowerSpec G152, if so, what would be compatible?
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PC build
I have just built my new PC (first time). I am having trouble booting it and getting passed the BIOS screen. I have just recently downloaded Windows 10 onto a USB, but it appears that my new build will not boot it. The "BOOT" LED light on my motherboard is lit up and I cannot find the solution. Everything appears to be in…
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HDCP 2.2 compliant motherboard and Intel CPU
Where can I find motherboards and cpu's that are HDCP 2.2 compliant? I am wanting to upgrade my HTPC and I'm currently using a Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 and a i5 Skylake processor. I haven't found any motherboards that list HDCP 2.2 as a feature. Thank you 🤔
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PowerSpec G464: Not boot up after additional memory boards install
PowerSpec G464 with the factory installed Neo Forza DDR4 U-DIMM 16GBx2 would NOT boot up after installing the identical Neo Forza DDR4 U-DIMM 16GBx2 (the total memory now; 64GB). Do I need to change the BIOS set up prior to the additional memory boards install? Any suggestions? Thanks.
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ASUS Prime Z590M + 3080 fit
New build around an i9-11900K and a MSI Gaming Trio Z RTX 3080 card. Part of me wants to really wring out the capabilities of the i9-11xxx/Z590 chipset pairing with something like an ASUS MAXIMUS XIII Hero or Extreme with a new case, liquid cooling, and the works. A more sensible part of me wants to make use of a Nanoxia…
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ASUS TUF B560M plus wifi 2nd NVME m.2 slot
Ive been thinking about maybe getting an SSD in the second slot (2280 measurement) , however, the screws given did not fit the standoff (which is weirdly shaped and not really a standoff) and I'm not sure what to do about it. Will other ASUS motherboard screws fit? Or just any Standoff screw kit?
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What RAM do I need for PowerSpec B680?
I need help selecting memory for a PowerSpec B680 PC It currently has 8 GB in two slots. (2 x 4) There are 2 open slots. I want to go to 16GB. Can I? Is that the max for this model? What RAM I need to order to get there? Thanks, Jerry J
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About returning an item but didn’t receive my email receipt
I bought a Corsair vengeance rgb pro 2x8 GB but one of the ram sticks were defective and I wanted to return it but I did t receive a email receipt so what do I do about it
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Advice for a new build that is randomly crashing?
So this is part II that sort of piggy-backs off my other post here: https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/9209/store-policies-motherboard-purchases/p1?new=1. I purchased a Z590 motherboard along with an i9-10900 last night and trying to get it working has been a hassle. The first time I powered up the system I kept…
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Open Box motherboard CPU bundle (Columbus)
Yesterday I bought an open box motherboard and CPU along with a couple of other items. I had found a post here by a store associate indicating that Columbus manager would honor the discount. I verified that with my salesman before checking out. When I checked my receipt the discount was not applied to my purchase. Is there…
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How do I know if I have to flash my bios on my motherboard
I just bought a ASUS tuf gaming b550 plus motherboard and a ryzen 5600x cpu from the Tustin microcenter last weekend. But I don’t know if I have to flash my bios on the motherboard before starting my build. Idk how to call that specific store to get an answer on if their in store b550 motherboards are updated to a…
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Ethernet port
Hello, I have a B550 steel legend micro atx motherboard. I have had it since February with no problems. Today I got up to find that my PC is not connecting to the internet. It usually takes a bit for the internet to actually come online when I boot up so I thought it was that. But after 5 mins I started to get worried. I…
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Ho Do I Do this case?
Please, someone explain the stories below at MicroCenter (Paterson, New Jersey) March 8, 2021 at MicroCenter (Paterson, New Jersey) Built own desktop (all set-up done by recommended store professional assistant at the store with Windows 10 Pro (OS), Assembly at the same store, $2,570.00 Monday, July 19, 2021 In the…
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CPU and Motherboard Compatibility
Will my ASUS Prime B350M-A Motherboard work with a AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Matisse 3.6GHz 6-Core AM4 Boxed Processor? Or will I need to upgrade my motherboard?
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Will a WD Blue SN550 NVMe M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 work on my ASUS Prime Z370-P
Will a WD Blue SN550 NVMe M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) WDS100T2B0C work on my MICRO CENTER POWERSPEC G315 that has a M.2 (M Key) PCIEx4 socket on it's ASUS Prime Z370-P mother board? The ASUS Prime Z370-P manual doesn't mention NVMe. It does say : "
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ASUS X570 BIOS hangs on raid level selection
Hello, I've been dealing with setting up a raid volume for my build and I feel like I've exhausted every scant bit of information I could find on my situation. I recently purchased two 4tb Samsung 870 Evo drives with the intent to pair them up in a raid 0 array. They both have power, and are connected via sata to…
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Motherboard is stuck on yellow/orange “HRAM” light. Keyboard and mouse don’t turn on, PC won’t POST
Specs:Mobo- Strix Z390e-gamingCpu- I7-8700kGpu- GTX 1080tiRam- 2 x 8GB DDR4 3200 DRAM I built my pc with mostly parts from microcenter about two years ago. I haven’t had any problems with it until last night. When I started my pc, my sign in screen had some lines at the bottom half of the screen, but when i logged in, it…
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Intel Memory Overclocking & Performance Tuning Guide
Contents (Page 1) Introduction (Page 2) Overclocking & Performance Validation (Page 3) Stress Testing & Stability Validation (Page 4) Conclusion Part 1: Introduction Welcome to my Intel memory overclocking & performance tuning guide. This guide will cover how to overclock your memory for the best performance and validate…
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BSOD Memory related
Computer: Intel® Core™ i7-9700K Processor (8x 3.60GHz/12MB L3 Cache) CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i RGB PLATINUM 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler 32 GB [8 GB x4] DDR4-3200 Memory Module NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER - 8GB GDDR6 (VR-Ready) ASRock Z390 STEEL LEGEND 700 Watt - HIGH POWER - 80 PLUS Gold 240 GB WD Green SSD 2 TB Seagate…
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Need Help with ASUS Prime Pro (RGB, Fans, & Strimer Plus)
So I'm going to be building in a Lian Li 011 Dynamic Mini Snow Edition and looking to hook up a total of 9 Lian Li Uni fans (120mm). 3 on top (daisy chained), 3 on bottom (daisy chained), 2 on AIO (daisy chained), and 1 on rear. I'd also like to use Lian Li strimer plus 24 and 8 pin, if possible. Everything else I seem to…
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Best Compatible Motherboard for Ryzen 5950x and AUSU GTX 1650
I would appreciate any advice on the best mother board for the Ryzen 5950x CPU and AUSU GTX 1650 Video Card. Any thoughts you have on memory compatibility would also be appreciated. thanks
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low latency rams
hi im looking for low latency rams for a high end computer not sure which one to get. Can someone help?
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Smart Acess Memory
I am currently running 6700xt with 10700k , i am curious if moving to a Ryzen platform with a 3700x would be worth the change to take advantage of resizable bar. Not sure how much performance that will give me.
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Component compatibility question!
Heya, so I have a ASuS Strix x570-e, G.Skill Trident Z 32gb 3600 DDR4 CL19 RAM, and a Ryzen 5 5600x. I wanted clarify what I need as far as a bios flash goes, and which parts needed the flash and why. Any feedback is helpful, thanks!
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Return cpu after 15 days help🙏
Hey I wanted to see if I can return this cpu but its pass its 15 day return policy by like 6 days i thought it was 30 days but you see the cpu isn't compatible with the motherboard I have and I just recently realized that and realized is passed its 15 day policy so I wanted to know if I can still return it, its not been…
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Bricked Bios on Mother board HELP!!
Bought an OMEN by HP Obelisk Desktop 875-0014 from someone and the Bios turned out to be bricked and it wont start up. Im hoping to get some help identifying what kind of mother board would be similar to this to go buy in-store replace with. thank you for your time and info.
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Found new Ram, don't know if it is compatible.
I went to a store where they were selling things on a big sale. I found a G.SKILL TridentZ RGB pack of ram. It is DDR4 and has 8x2 sticks. There is no manual with them, so I'm not entirely sure what the speed of them are. I am currently using 2 8 gigabyte sticks of G.Skill DDR4 Ripjaws V, I think the speed is 2400Mhz. They…
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What is the best, most cost effective way to add memory onto an Asus laptop?
I keep running out of memory & storage space on my laptop. I have an Asus X550V series. I am looking for the most cost effective way to add more on so i don’t have to buy a whole new one. I only have my laptop so i would likely have to take it to the store to get it done. I have already cleaned out & moved files over to my…
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PC won't boot all 4 RAMs
Hi everyone! Trying to figure out my RAM issue and this is my first build. TLDR; 2 sets of rams. Same model. Same brand. Set A is Aug 2020. Set B is replacement pair, Apr 2021. Each ram stick and each slot works perfectly. It boots only in pairs, but not all 4 at once. Let me know if you need more details: AMD Ryzen 9…
