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Which cpu cooler to use?
I am going to be building a new pc for myself and for the cpu will be using the Intel Core I7-13700k. This is going to be a gaming pc and I want to use one of the Corsair AiO liquid coolers but I am not sure which one will keep the cpu properly cooled. What would be the minimum size to get for the radiator?
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Need help choosing parts for Racing Sim PC
Hello, I am new to the PC world and am looking to build my first PC to be able to run iRacing, RF2, and ACC primarily. The problem I am running into is not understanding fully what I'm reading in the spec sheets of products and how they differ between models and brands and years. I am not sure if what I'm wanting to get is…
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What parts should I choose so it can be easier to upgrade while the PC still preforming well
I am trying to build a PC with newer parts for the I9 12900K and a higher-end GPU. Could you recommend lower-end parts for the ram, storage, and PSU so I can upgrade it in the future while Im in a budget
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Video Card for new Ryzen rig
Hey all! Putting together a new system for custom build but not seeing the 7900 I was planning to buy the XFX Speedster but it's not available at Microcenter at the moment. Does MC carry XFX? As a potential replacement, I was looking at the ASRock 7900XT Phantom Gaming card which appears to have decent reviews and similar…
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Ryzen 7 deal
Hello, on Newegg there is a deal in which if you purchase a Ryzen 7700X you get Star Wars: Jedi Survivor for free. Will Microcenter match this deal?
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Need some feedback on a partslist
I'd appreciate some feedback on the following partslist: (Guess I can't post links yet? so www.microcenter DOT com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=2290fb61-2795-4697-9f40-2e90ca67d17e) I'd like to stick with an NVIDIA GPU as I'll be using their broadcasting software but otherwise Im flexible on brands and series.
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Sufficient Power Supply for Potential Upgrade?
Hello everyone, below is my current setup and what I'd like to upgrade to in parenthesis. Is my current EVGA 650 GQ Gold+ PSU going to struggle? I will also need a new CPU fan. I game at 1440p and do not OC. I do not need this rig for productivity. If I need to upgrade my PSU, I am thinking I may as well start a new AM5…
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time for upgrade, need help
I am currently running a ryzen 5 1600x processor, 16gb ram, and a geforce rtx 2070 super gpu. One of the games I am currently playing (Diablo 4) is killing my poor old PC I Live 100 miles from the Overland Park location and am wanting to have them build a PC for me, I would build my own but don't really have the space to…
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Gaming computer for relative: spend all his money or go high-end-last-gen?
Hey folks. My nephew has saved up about $2100 to build a computer. He's not a particularly huge gamer, he largely just wants to be able to play competitive shooters with his friends "at high frames". I was speccing out various mid-high AM5 builds within his budget but it occurred to me I could put together an AM4 build…
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How did I do, any suggestions
I do not have a premium budget, but my current PC 10 -12 years old. I do some video and photography editing as well as having an interest in digital art. Unfortunately, I also may have to revisit a previous life of programming. These are my choices. Where can some savings and or improvement be made, I do want Thunderbolt 4…
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Looking for feedback about this AM5 configuration!
Hi folks! Probably not an ideal starting configuration but looking for feedback to help push it in a reasonable direction. This will be used primarily as a gaming computer, I'd like to prioritize performance without sacrificing on cooling efficiency and without having incredibly loud fan noise; but I'm not super confident…
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Ensuring out-of-the-box compatibility between motherboard and 7800X3D?
Is there a way to ensure that the motherboard we buy is compatible out of the box with the 7800X3D? This is for my nephew who is not hugely computer savvy, and I don't know if he'll be up for flashing the BIOS (particularly without another working AM5 CPU at hand).
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Suggestions on my PC Parts
Hello I need some suggestions picking out my new pc since it is my first time.
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help with motherboards - am5
I want to build a super fast computer that has a ton of disk space. I'm zeroing in on 7950X3D for the cpu. Since "pcie 5 nvme ssd" is so much faster than anything else, I want my os to run on it. I was thinking 2tb for the "c" drive would be good. If I could find a motherboard that has four pcie5 nvme slots, I could use…
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First PC Build Ever
Hi I've been researching parts for a little over a year now, wishfully hoping about building a custom PC in the near future. I understand that parts pricing can change, but I hope that this list that I've come up with can be "future-proof" and even be relevant even if I build it some time from now. I'm not too inclined to…
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I need help on my first ever pc build
Hi, I recently got into learning about PC building and parts and wanted to build my very own first pc. I'm currently using a GTX laptop so the pc will be a huge upgrade. I wanted to build something that would last for the next 5-10 years and be able to run AAA games butter smooth. My budget is around $1,500, but am okay…
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Trying to upgrading my prebuild Desktop some more
I've been looking for ways to upgrade the current gaming desktop that I have for years now. It's an iBuyPower desktop that I bought from Best Buy. Model Trace930. This is the best specs that I can give you: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor Motherboard: Asus H110-PLUS ATX LGA1151 Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force…
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my RGB fans wont work on my LianLi 205 Mesh
My rgb fans flash when i power it off but thats it it wont turn on i made sure everything is right im not sure if its the case thats dosent work or unless i burned out the connecters.
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Need Advice on new build please
I would like some help on a new build. I have in the past just gone to a big box store and bought a prebuilt system BUT I've always wanted to build my own PC so I have created one from MC, I'm not interested in all the RGB lighting and such but a little here and there won't hurt anything. So I need some help picking out…
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New build thoughts
Just wanted to get advice and thoughts on this build. Not sure if I need to upgrade any of the parts or something. I’m also not usually one to overclock so I’m not sure if a different cpu would be better, or if an i9 would also be something to consider Cpu: i7 13700k CPU cooler: cooler master hyper 212 Motherboard: Asus…
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Help choosing parts ~ Beginner
Hello, I want to try and build my first PC since I’m not too content with prebuilts. I already built a list of the parts I want and my budget is 1500 for the PC. I would love to hear your tips and the changes I should make to the list. The main use of the PC will be for gaming. The list is in the pdf since I can’t post a…
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Components are out of stock and cannot add to cart
I'm looking to have my Microcenter custom build my new PC (I haven't build a new PC in over a decade) and because parts are constantly in and out of stock I cannot even add my build to cart. I've been waiting for days for my chosen 4090 to be back in stock so I can finally click that ADD TO CART button, and even if was…
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Need help building a gaming computer budget $1100
I need help building a gaming pc the budget is $1000-1100 USD, prefered 1Tb of storage.
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Upgrading My Current Build
Hey Everyone, Current build below. My budget for upgrading is <$1,000. I'd like a better capacity to stream, multi-task, and prevent FPS dips while playing Valorant, PUBG, Halo, and Tarkov. Right now I have my FPS capped at 144. Looks like my CPU is bottlenecking things and periodic dips occur when lots of action happens…
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Desktop Build for general use, photo editing and converting old VHS to DVD
Hello! I need to replace my old desktop. I am a new/beginner builder....never done this before. I would like to build a desktop that will last me for years to come. Please help with a build for general everyday use, windows word, spreadsheets, etc, video streaming, photo editing, and wanting to take all my dance recital…
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First PC
Hello Everyone, I am trying to choose what parts I want in my dream PC. I am currently going to use it for DJing/Audio Production, Gaming, and School. I have a link here to help you see what I have been thinking. I would like to stay around the same budget of 1600$. Games I play are FIFA 23, Apex, Overwatch etc...…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. I’m working on a build that I want to keep around $1,200. I play games like wow, league of legends and will be playing Diablo 4. I want to make sure the parts I have picked will do just that. I also will be running a dual monitor set up and was wondering if…
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Any advice for a gaming pc (beginner)
Looking to build a pc only for gaming. Mainly to play shooting games like r6, cod, gta, gta5 rp etc good graphics! budget is $1,000-$1,500
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7800 X3D 4090 Build Thoughts
Looking to have a custom PC built around a 7800 X3D and 4090. Curious to get people's thoughts, mainly around the motherboard (wifi needed at a minimum) / CPU Cooler and any other recommendations / changes / additions here. Looking at paying under $3500 ideally. CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 7800X3D Raphael AM5 4.2GHz 8-Core Boxed…
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Choices are Overwhelming. Please Help
I want to build a PC for 4K video editing. I started to build one online but the choices are overwhelming. I would have the store build for me. What can you suggest a kit when using the following major parts Intel i7 (16 core) Nvideo Gforce 4700xt 32GB RAM 1TB SSD (boot) 2TB Hard drive I would not know how to choose the…
