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quesstion about buying a computer
We want to buy a dell inspiron computer. We want to talk to someone about how we would transfer files from an old computer to the new one. How is this done? Do we bring in the old computer or do you do this remotely? My email is [removed for privacy].
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PowerSpec G465 GPU Overheating
Roughly a week ago I picked up a PowerSpec G465 and out of the box I'm noticing that the RTX 2080 Super that it came with is reaching up to 87C while under full load. I tried contacting Micro Center's live chat support about it and whomever I spoke to said that the average temp under load for one of these cards should be…
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Motherboard won't POST
I recently purchased the parts to build a new system for my parents. System is comprised of a ASRock B450 PRO4 that is Ryzen 3000 ready(BIOS 3.9), Ryzen 5 3600X Matisse CPU, Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR4-3200 Ram, WD Black 500GB SSD 3D V-NAND. Since they will not be doing any gaming, I am just using the onboard video card. I…
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AMD Ryzen 7
computer will not connect to wifi
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Manufacturer warranty on Sapphire graphics card
Hello, I bought the Sapphire 5700XT nitro+ . I would like to know how its warranty is ? Like how long is it and it will be process through microcenter or sapphire since I read on Sapphire website that they state any warranties will go with seller (place of purchase). Thank you.
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Weird Fan Issue
Hi everyone, last night one of my cooling fans started acting weird, it basically starts spinning and then suddenly slows down with rattling noises and comes to a full stop and then it repeats the cycle, computer is booting normally and the rest of the hardware works fine including 2 other cooling fans. Any ideas what…
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new B744 hangs on boot
with PowerSpec screen. If I disconnect my external drive and use the power switch at back, I can get it to boot then reconnect my drive. I have read that disabling Fast Bootup in Windows 10 is a fix for that..haven't been able to get time for a reboot yet. Anyone have experience with this?
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Wireless connection stops working
Hello, We bought a store-built computer PowerSpec GEForce RTX2060 a little over a month ago, and now the wireless connection stop working. We unplug and re-plug the adapter and it still doesn't work. Wired connection works fine. Please help. Thank you, AlexP
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POWERSPEC G706 emanating loud buzzing noise
Hello, I can't use my microphone because it picks up a buzzing coming from the computer. It's very annoying even without affecting the use of a microphone. Anyway to fix this? Is it the fans hitting against a wire or something? Thank you
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MSI X570 Tomahawk MB ...
Any word on when Microcenter will get stock of MSI X570 Tomahawk motherboard? Also any chance of it being available as combo dal with 3900X?
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Powerspec Ultra 3d Printer
Hi all, my powerspec ultra is printing everything about 10% smaller than put in. I have tried to slice my builds using their recommended software 'powerprint' and the flashforge software 'flashprint' I have also done a firmware update. I know its not natural PLA shrinkage. I am out of ideas. Help!
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Help buying 2 motherboards for kids computers
I am building 2 identical computers for my kids. I have most of the components purchased except the motherboards. I found that my local Microcenter had a bunch of the new low-end b550 mATX boards in stock, but the local store won’t sell me 2. I asked for an exception to the 1 per household restriction on them, and was told…
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New PC nothing installed except Microsoft edge.
New PC nothing installed except Microsoft edge. I need to download Google Chrome and it doesn't seem to download. I am not used to Microsoft edge. Would have been nice if salesperson showed me what to do.
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Pc build
Hi,I dropped off a pc at the Tustin location and I’d like to know when it’s done,it’s been 3 days
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Forma GT
So I'm trying to assemble this maingear Forma GT chair, and the Hydraulic Lift Cylinder seems a bit strange. It doesn't look like the diagram, the directions say to remove the red protective cap. There was none and when I drop the Cylinder in it goes down really far.
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Repair Order# RP2006180505@@1
Hi, I would like to know my laptop repair is done this morning and ready to pick up. Please advise.
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Razer Authorized Dealer or Reseller?
I'm thinking about purchasing a Tartarus Pro but after reviewing Razer's website, I have a question. Is Micro Center a Razer Authorized Dealer or Reseller? They only offer a warranty to items purchased from authorized resellers and Micro Center doesn't appear on their list. I'd like to buy this from my local store but if…
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Does micro center build pc's?
If i supply all the parts on my own (i would drop them off) is there someone at the westbury location in new york that can build the pc? If yes, what is the builder fee?
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Screws for Raspberry Pi3 7” Touch Screen
I bought an open box and it doesn’t have the screws to attach my pi and touch screen case. How can get them?
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New G464 questions
Hello, I recently purchased a G464 from my local store, and although I'm happy with it so far, I had a couple comments/questions:The first is just a comment - like I've read in several places, my case came with the glass panel misaligned. I'm guessing that the adhesive used on the metal mounting strip/bracket to adhere it…
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How to set up the installation of software to be copied to the large 2nd drive on a system
I am ignorant of how I can use a secondary drive as the main drive to download games etc. when the primary drive C is only 250 gb ssd and the 2nd is 2tb. Daa feel dumb but can learn easily. I guess I need to add some command or such to have this done always
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Games Quit/Crash Everyday
I built a pc recently and so did my friend. We built with the same specs yet my games quit on me. I play Apex and Valorant and the game will freeze for a second and then just quit out on me. I don't know how to fix this as I don't even know what is causing this to happen. Pls Help
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i9 10900k - availability manipulated?
This product was not available in Store (Denver) today June 23 at 6:50 am, then at 7:02 am there were 6 available, I reserved it at that time, everything was fine, then a cousin also reserved it at approximately 8 am, I have 2 order numbers, they even made the charge of verification to my credit card, a couple of hours…
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Motherboard Issues
Hello, I purchased a ASUS z390-e gaming motherboard with a warranty from this Columbus location back in October and I am having some serious issues with it. I was experiencing some boot loops and the error color leads to an issue with memory(solid orange LED). After trouble shooting all day yesterday with numerous types of…
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Data Transfer Tool
How can I transfer data from 3.5 diskettes to my computer HD? do you have a USB device to do so?
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End of life Asus Chromebook
I bought a Chromebook in Chicago, and wasn't told it had a 5 year life--two years of which had already gone by. Now I've gotten word from Google that the C100P will be at end of life by the end of July. I've seen various articles that say the device can be booted into Linux, but that it requires removing a R/W pin from…
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WinBook TW801 won't update Windows 10 - Out of space
My old tablet updated to version 1607, but chokes on vers 1903, saying it's out of space. This tablet has 32 GB storage, and 2 GB Ram. Would a clean install of Windows 10 fix it, or is that now requiring 32 GB? Should I reformat ALL of the storage, including Recovery partition, and the 3 others? It ran fine on Win10 before…
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Remove partitions from WinBook 801
This tablet has a 32 GB drive, but a BIOS check shows 3 other partitions. How can I remove the Backup or Recovery partition to create a larger storage space?
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New Custom PC Usb ports flicker
I just finished building my new pc, but for some reason it seems like the usb ports flicker. For a split second some usb devices lose power and then regain it. I have an external drive that gets affected by this and when the usb ports lose power the led on my ram sticks also shut off for a brief second. Could i have done…
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B744: SD Card Reader/Writer
Does PowerSpec have a control panel (Top front panel with power switch and USB ports) with an SD card reader/writer built=in ? This would be a nice feature instead of having a portable USB style reader/writer you have to plug in. Bjw