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Need adapter for Dell Monitor and HP Elitebook
Hi. I left a message here on Friday, but did not get an answer. I need to connect an older model Dell monitor with the three rows of prongs to my HP Elitebook which only has an HDMI and two USB ports. Do you have an adapter that works for this?
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PSU Causing Boot Loop In 1 Machine, Not Another?
TLDR: Can a PSU cause a boot loop in one machine but not another? Built a machine in the winter. Here are the components https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GhGyf9 I have had issues with boot looping. I reseated CPU, tested ram, replaced mobo. Finally, I swapped the Corsair CX750 PSU with the Corsair HX750 in my work computer.…
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No music download
I need to download a CD onto my Pc from External Dvd. Dvd player works for sure but music does not download. Please help!
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I turn on laptop see the Acer logo and then nothing- screen stays black
is there anything i can do to troubleshoot. I tried power cycling but didn't help. the power lights stay on but nothing. bought laptop july 2019.
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best USB hubs
I was wondering what usb hub would be recommended for connecting external harddrives and my iphone to a 2011 macbook. I want to move mostly photos but also movies, so the files would be small jpegs up to 4 gb files. I know that some USB hubs are powered through the laptop and others through a power source. Please advise.…
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Cherry Red MX Switches
Does Micro Center repair individual cherry red mx switches... the e and s on my corsair k70 rgb are sticking. Would love if I could take it there to get it fixed, really not trying to desolder and solder the switches myself.
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Was trying to update bios on my new build and my GPU turned off. Any ideas?
Was trying to update bios on my new build and my GPU turned off. Any ideas? Initially booted fine, installed windows, updated drivers, and was trying to update bios on mobo. All other componants appear to be working. Let me know if you need more information. Thanks. MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC mobo Sapphire Nitro + RX…
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Need SSD drive for my Desktop computer
Hello, I need to invest in a new SSD 1TB for my HP desktop. Am wondering what do you recommend for an Intel Core™ i5-2500 CPU@3.30GHz with 16 GB RAM. A 64-bit OS with Windows desktop
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Overland Park Store: PVA filament
This store use to stock this. Now it says it's not carried? Can anyone confirm if it'll be re-stocked in Overland Park? https://www.microcenter.com/product/485656/inland-175mm-natural-pva-3d-printer-filament---05kg-spool-(11-lbs) Thanks!
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Games Keep Crashing Out of Nowhere
Hi! A PC I built about 4 months ago recently started having problems. About 10 minutes into a game session, no matter the game or intensity (ranging from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare to Minecraft) my PC never fails to crash the game or the system in it's entirety. I'm not too knowledgeable on the more intricate hardware…
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data recovery for nvme SSD Mac book pro
Hey everyone, so quick question - does microcenter do datarecovery on 2015 mac book pro nvme SSD drives? mine stopped Working a few days ago and cannot be read by the computer... wondering the chances if its totally dead or data can be extracted with an external card reader? thanks!
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Dell XPS 13 Questions
This discussion was created from comments split from: Need a new device, but not entirely sure what you need? Have questions about a product?.
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New GPU, now fullscreen doesn't work
--Current Build-- CPU: Ryzen 5 2600x AIO: Cooler Master ML240L 240mm MB: Gigabyte Aorus B450 Pro Wifi RAM: Ballistix DDR4-3200 CL16 (2x8gb) GPU: Sapphire 5600 XT (Brand New. Swapped with RX 580 8gb) PSU: PowerSpec 550 Watt 80 plus bronze So, I just swapped out my RX 580 for the 5600 XT today (purchased 5/1/20) and I'm now…
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Boot Failure Detected
I’ve had booting issues since I’ve upgrade my gaming PC with an Aorus Z390 Master and an i9 9900k CPU. At first it would not boot up at all until I loosened the CPU cooler. Everything was good for about 3 days and now I’m randomly receiving this error. I’ve flashed the BIOS to the latest F11c update and even reset the CMOS…
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External Hard Drive Fix
Want to take my external hard drive to get it’s Data backed up before it fully dies on me. I wanted to confirm the price of the service before driving to my location and being told a different price.
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Looking for a laptop
This discussion was created from comments split from: Need a new device, but not entirely sure what you need? Have questions about a product?.
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New Desktop Purchase Help
We have an HP6300SF, that we purchased from the Columbus MC and we love it. Looking to get another business grade desktop, but don't know which of these would be best: HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Desktop Computer (Refurbished); $379.99 Intel Core i7 4770 3.4GHz Processor; 16GB DDR3-1600 RAM; 512GB SSD; Intel HD Graphics 4600…
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MacBook Pro Display discoloration
Hello! I'm not sure if this is due to hardware or software. One second I was working on my Mac and it looked normal. Closed the lid and came back later and it looked as though the display was over saturated. I've looked online and and followed the instructions to reset the SMC and also tried to recalibrate it but it didn't…
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Asus PG27U screen cracked
My screen cracked during a move is that something that you can fix or does it need to go through Asus?
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How do I access the front fan on my PowerSpec G418?
Must I remove the drives and their casing to get at the fan, or can it be accessed by removing the front bezel?Thank you.
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Network Troubleshooting for macOS
If you're experiencing issues visiting websites that normally work just fine, there are quite a few methods to try to get your Mac back online. The first thing to check with any internet outage is to reboot your router/modem to make sure they aren't the issue. A simple reboot could fix the problem within a minute. If you…
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How to tell if X470/B450 bios has been updated?
I know Microcenter proactively updated bios back when Ryzen 3000 came out, but what is the policy now? Can't get in touch with my local store to confirm and I don't have Ryzen 1/2 to update with. These models in particular https://www.microcenter.com/product/510037/asus-b450-plus-prime-amd-am4-atx-motherboard…
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Windows Defender
My Surface Pro 4 shows that Defender is no longer available. It won't "restart" and gives me an error message that an IT Administrator is needed. I've searched online for fixes, and the solutions don't seem to match up to the options on my computer.
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How to troubleshoot your Mac not powering on
If your Mac system doesn't seem to boot up or power on, try these possible solutions. It is very possible one of these quick fixes can get you back up and running and avoid a further repair. Depending on your Mac's symptoms, here is what to try: 1. Check for power related issues: Press the power button, then look for signs…
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Disconnected from server
PC gaming noob here. When I try to load up a game(any game/any app) it allows me to get to the main menu on said game, but after about ten seconds I get disconnected with and error message saying “lost connection to server”. I tried to port forward COD Modern Warfare and Overwatch with no luck via router settings, Modern…
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Powerspec 011d build: best header for pump?
Howdy, I purchased the Powerspec 011d kit with all of the Aluminum EK parts and the front distro plate, which I think you guys build with all the time for pre-built gaming pcs. What I'm wanting to know is which header is best for the water pump on the distro-plate. I'm using an ASUS z390 strix-e and it has all of the…
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Is it my motherboard or psu??
I was changing my brothers pc parts over to the cooler master h500 case and when I went to power it on smoke came from the 8pin psu/rear i/o on the aorus b450 pro WiFi motherboard. The system shut itself down I turned off the power and unplugged it from outlet. I took it apart and tested it out of the case and it won’t…
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Powercolor Radeon 5700XT Dual fan warranty
Hi, First, sorry for my English. I bought this card about two weeks ago and it has some problems with signal from HDMI port from time to time. It's an open box item and I know I have 30 days return period, but I really like the card and got it for a very good price and would like to keep it if possible. My question is what…
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[Tech Article] How to Download and install Nvidia Graphic drivers
We have an updated version of this article; How to Update Nvidia Video Card Drivers Step by Step instructions on how to install the drivers needed for your Nvidia Graphics card. * Go to Nvidia’s driver website, where all the drives for the Graphics card are available: https://www.geforce.com/drivers. * In the manual Driver…
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[Tech Article] Multiple Monitors for Laptops Using a Dock
We have an updated version of this article; Dual Monitor Setups for Laptops and Desktops Most people are having to work from home these days due to current events with COVID-19. A reoccurring issue most people are finding is that they are provided or have to get a laptop for work which only has the 1 screen and most office…
