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Minimal to No RGB - Gunmetal Aeshetic
I have a Founders Edition 4080 I am basing my new build off of. I have always wanted an FE and finally made the plunge. Now I am looking for suggestions on components that fit the cards aesthetic. I will be buying all new everything so I need suggestions on all. I do want to keep it minimally RGB, maybe my AIO will have…
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Looking to build a decent PC for around $1300 NVIDA 3060 or 3070 preferred
I am building a PC for my boyfriend and I am just looking for some advice on what to switch out or if I am missing anything! There's what I have now, I would like to stay with a minimum 3060ti and 2tb ssd - he wants to play Far Cry 6, Outlast, Dead by Daylight, Overwatch, etc - he also streams a lot of games to me so we're…
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1080p Gaming and Streaming PC
So I would like to build a 1080p PC for $1100 but If I can still save money any recommendations for alternate parts are encouraged. I want to be able to game and livestream with this build and the type of games I want to play are Elden ring, Valorant, and maybe Cyberpunk. The reason I picked these parts is so I could…
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Looking for advice on new build - don't care about RGB
Hi I'm looking for advice on a new build. I can't post links because I just joined the forums so I listed as text...I don't care much about RGB looking for high end performance in 4k gaming/VR. I am a little lost with choosing the motherboard, RAM, Case. Also would it be worth it to bump up to i9 instead of i7? My budget…
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1440 Gaming PC Recommendations
It's been about a 7 years since I built my last PC. Proud that it has lasted me this long but I think it's time for an upgrade. Currently have a 1070Ti with i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz. I only really play Apex Legends at 1440p and plan to play some Diablo 4 when it releases. For Apex I am trying to get high FPS, I've noticed…
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Budget PC build recommendation
Hi, I was looking to get some guidance on a pc build. I’m completely in the dark, I wanted to come to a local store but it’s just simply too far away. I was wondering if you all could send recommended builds for a budget of $600-$900 that’ll allow room for upgrading. I’m looking to stream and game. I’ll be ordering these…
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wanna get a budget pc
I wanna get a budget pc for 1080 p gaming preferably a amd gpu the budget is around 700-1000 and with frames i wanna be able to run all games at least at 144 fps and up at around medium maybe high settings if i have to and some streaming while gaming would be nice as well i have 32 gbs of ram already purchased but i want…
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Parts advice for Video Editing & After Effects PC
I'm looking to build a PC for video editing & motion graphics...so a lot of Premiere Pro & After Effects. My budget is ~$2,500. I've put together a parts list, but figured I'd share it with the community before I pull the trigger. The forums won't let me post links, so I've attached a PDF instead. Any feedback on my…
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Replacing Laptop Screen. Upgradable?
Hi folks. I hope this is in the right place. I purchased a MSI GV62 8rd laptop several years ago, and have been generally happy with everything... except the screen. The thing is washed out to the point of being unpleasant to look at without some major settings tweaking. I'd like to replace the screen with something that…
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Budget Blue Iris Video Server
Trying to build a fast, quiet but otherwise budget friendly (~$1500-1700) PC to run Blue Iris as a video/web server. Opinions on this? Custom Intel PC by Micro Center https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-intel.aspx?load=6c243ba8-18ce-4cd8-a42b-d392c93858ad Create a custom PC powered by an Intel® Core™…
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What to do if you get home and custom build doesn't work?
I picked up a custom build from the Westmont location a few hours ago. After getting home, the PC is not functioning--I repeatedly get a BSOD within about 5 minutes of being in Windows. What are my next steps to get this fixed? I live two hours away from the nearest store (the Westmont store).
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New Gaming PC Need Assistance
Hello, After eight years of using a laptop for gaming, I am hoping to build a gaming PC that can last for just as long. My Alienware laptop from 2015 has been struggling to play newer games lately even on very low settings and I think it is time to retire it and move on. I am looking to play more recently released games…
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Seeking help/inspiration for MC custom build similar to PowerSpec G472
Hello! I am seeking some opinions on custom build components/options through MicroCenter for a computer very similar to the PowerSpec G472 desktop. While nearly all of the CPU specs, generation, case color/size, price point ($2,500 or less) etc. of the G472 appeal, I was seeking a computer/motherboard that would support an…
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Need help
I would like to put together a desktop computer (preferably Intel based) . I would like to buy all the components through MicroCenter. I do a lot of video editing with it. Some of the "musts" are: top of the line graphics card with lots of memory (must do dual monitors) I would like to have a fast and large c: drive Lots…
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Looking to build for Blender 3D modeling. Not sure what to buy.
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New PC Build
I'm 70, have ADD and OCD. Been building and fixing PC's since DOS. I DON'T GAME. Replacing an Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155, ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155, Ram and SSD. I surf the internet for information, use Quicken and Photoshop. I need a MB, CPU (Intel or AMD), Ram and SSD. I want it to…
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Pc help (beginner)
Hello everyone my name is andrew I’m new to pc gaming I’ve always wanted to get into it just never got the opportunity until about a few months ago and was able to get my hands on a pc for free I have no idea if it was built or bought built all I know it’s a decent beginner pc in my opinion it was free anyway I really…
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First gaming pc help
i was looking to build my first gaming pc and I was looking for it to be mostly white with rgb and around $1500 I was probably going to be playing some games like rust, call of duty, and games like those. can anyone help me find a good build for my budget
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Pc build question 3090
Hey yall! I was lucky enough to win a giveaway for a 3090 graphics card, but am in a bit over my head with builds. I'm a streamer who plays fairly intensive games like tarkov, but am not quite versed in pc components. Was hoping to get some help on building. I have peripherals and am transitioning from a gigabyte g5 laptop…
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System for Star citizen.
Hi I'm looking for a system that will be able to play star citizen upon release at max settings and at least 60 FPS. Budget is around $750 US. Not exactly sure where to start as my current system is a self built Phenom II black edition that got upgraded with a RX 580 and am starting from a clean slate.
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Can someone help me build my next PC? non-gaming, high work performance/home movies
Hi all, I built my last PC just going into Microcenter and having someone walk around with me and my barely googled list. This time, I want to make sure I get the best of what I need. Mind you, my PC lasted 9 years of hard use, so that's a success in my book. Can someone please advise on the best/wallet friendly PC build…
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Should I buy a new pc, or can I change out my power supply?
Essentially, I want to game without crashing constantly (specifically Fortnite :P). I have integrated graphics, and I want to get a graphics card to hopefully fix this problem. However, I believe that my power supply is only 180w, which SUCKS for gaming (I think). And I know that Intel really sucks with the wiring and…
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Can you guys look over this part list and give me advice on cables and on the build in general?
Parts list: Cpu:ryzen 5 7600x Motherboard:b650 p wifi Ram:g skill flare 16 gb (yup its just the cpu bundle) Gpu:Radeon 6700xt Psu:Corsair 650w Case:Corsair 4000d Cpu cooler:ak400 Storage: 1tb sn750 and 2 tb hd (I have these from my laptop) Thermal Paste: Corsair xtm50 Sound card: asus xonar se Keyboard: steelseries apex 3…
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Are these good parts and all the ones I need?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=396a104e-42fe-43ee-826f-278e5381cd6f
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Looking for a particular Ryzen motherboard.
Hello, Im finally getting myself a new rig! I want a motherboard for Ryzen that has the ability for 2 monitors but most of all that can dual boot win 10/ Linux since I want to learn Linux. I currently have an asus M5A97 on a FX 8300 and Win 7 and try as I must it wont boot linux at all (disabling secure boot, creating…
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A build with futureproofing in mind
I'm looking at two builds: An Intel i9-13900K with a MSI Pro Z790-A WIFI ATX, and a or a Ryzen 9 7900X with a Gigabyte - X670 AORUS ELITE AX My current build is 12+ years-old and has suited me well, but my current Intel i7 950 (on a Asus P6X58D Premium) has bottlenecked my RAM and upgradeability. I know it's rare these…
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Combo? AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, ASUS B650E-F ROG Strix Gaming WiFi, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000
Old D.O.S. guy needs to upgrade from my last build (i7-6800K @ 3.40). I just attempted to order a custom build tier 2 with the bundled parts however after starting with a AMD Ryzen 9 7900X the custom build application would not allow the choice of ASUS B650E-F ROG Strix Gaming WiFi unless I deselected compatibility mode.…
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New Build...Good? Bad?
Just wanting to build a pc and wanting to know if this is good or bad? Or needs a change....
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Thoughts about what parts/PC to buy for Escape from tarkov gaming
I want to play Escape from Tarkov on a sorta high-end PC with around 100 fps or more. I don't have much money right now if any, but I'm going to get a job soon, so I wanted to know what parts or PC I should get for a good experience with around 100 fps or more and good graphics also my budget is around 3k ( once I save up…
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Lian Li 205 Mesh - Fan issue
I see others appear to have similar issues, but none with the same setup as mine to the advice given didn't seem to help. I'm sure this is simple and I'm missing something obvious. ASUS PRIME H570M-PLUS/CSM in the LIANLI 205 MESH TG RGB ATX BLACK case. I swear a year ago when I first got this case this worked, but I…
