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Where Should I Start?
I’m completely new to PC building, I’m trying to switch from console to PC. I’m not sure what parts I need, especially to help support the games I enjoy playing. The games I play right now are Overwatch, Genshin Impact, Apex Legends, and more. Some game I want to add to the list once I get a PC are League of Legends and…
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For low budget
I got at a HP S01-pf1013w. I am just looking for parts that would 2010 to 2014 games play. Part that would be right for the hardware. I still thinking about making it 32GB but, may not need all that.
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Need help choosing parts for PC Builder (Cambridge) ($2,500.00 budget)
Heya gang! I'm fairly new to building a pc and wanted some guidance on putting one together. My budget is $2,500.00. I could use a new monitor, speakers, mouse, keyboard, headset w/mic. My goal is to play all games like MOBAs, MMORPGs, Shooters on high res 140fps with 1440p. 27inch screen? I'm looking for a dream build but…
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Video Editing Custom Build Request
Hello All, I'm looking to purchase a PC for video editing (Premiere and After Effects) and was hoping I could receive suggestions on what to get. I am based out of Dallas, TX and have done basic research on what the market suggests. Reddit /PCMasterRace suggested Pudget Systems pre built that is roughly $4,200…
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Motherboard for Ryzen 9 5900x
Switched from Intel to AMD and need help choosing a motherboard. I been doing some research on them but still not 100 percent on which motherboard I should get. The two I know, b550 and x570, work but still don't know the difference. Not looking to spend too much since all I'm doing is gaming. Also trying to make a white…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=fc6384d8-4c51-4a7f-bde0-bdce486a2fd1
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Stock Trading Machine
Im looking to make a good work computer for trading stocks. I'll have at least 2-4 monitors. This computer will mostly be used for trading. Whats a good setup I should be looking at?
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Help Choosing Parts
Hello guys, I am building a powerful pc that can do 24/7 Live Streaming on YouTube. Here is what I want from this PC: I want to be able to install at least 2 Virtual Machines on it. Each virtual machine will run Open Broadcast Software (OBS Studio) Each virtual machine will run a live stream of pre-recorded video for years…
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SSD - M.2 or 2.5"
Hi Everybody Recently rebuilt a desktop (or built a new one). I put the following CPU and MB: -- Intel - Core i5-10600K -- ASUS - B560-PLUS Prime Intel LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard I'm trying to decide on a SSD to put in (probably 1TB). As far as I know the MB will support the M.2 SSD. I'm trying to decide which format to…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=ddd7ebff-b653-44e6-b792-1d8554fcc529 I’m planning on playing some call of duty games and Forza, watching movies and videos, and doing schoolwork. My budget is anything under $5K USD. I’m…
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Need help selecting an X570 motherboard please!
I have a parts list that I feel pretty good about, but I'm thinking about changing the Motherboard. Right now I have selected the Gigabyte X570 GAMING X ATX AM4 Motherboard (based on a recommendation), but I'm feeling really deterred by some of the negative reviews, and the fact that I'll have to order online rather than…
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Question on adding SSD to RAZER BLADE 15 BASE MODEL LAPTOP
I recently bought: I love it so far, but the 512Gb SSD it comes with is way too small for what I need. In the specs it says it has "2 PCIe M.2 Slots, 1 Available" Can I assume this means I could add a 2Tb SSD such as the samsung 970 EVO:…
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where to start???
Hello everyone, I need help on building the right PC for me. I'm currently in college so I would love to have a PC to handle games and college stuff. Any suggestions????
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First PC Build - working list
Hey everyone! I'm saving up to build my first gaming pc to replace an old gaming laptop that's way too slow. I've got a running build list right now, and hoping to keep the build under $1800 or so. I love playing the big open world games, but I primarily play on the console for those. I'd look to get back into some fps…
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hey guys, looking to build a pc for gaming ($3k budget)
Hi, I'm looking to spend $2k to $3k on this PC. I currently have a 5800x and 3080 with me, just need to buy the rest of the parts. Things I'd like to get: RGB for the case (front & back, trying to do 100-150 for price) Dual monitor setup with Nvidia g-sync 1080 140 fps gaming 4 tb (2 tb ssd & 2 tb hd, not sure what brands…
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I have a list for my first gaming pc that I think is good but, I just want to make sure I didnt
waste any money on some of my parts. budget: $1,800. games im going to play: modded minecraft, beamNG.Drive, planet coaster and golf it my parts list: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=d6a90bd6-31de-43c3-b30a-0ac129b79bad
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Elderly mom needs new pc
She's no Skyrim Grandma but she does play Steam games like Farm Together or Ranch Sim. Her pc is ancient and dying and her monitor has given up the ghost. Unfortunately we've got a supremely limited budget of around $800 which needs to include a new monitor. I chose the Ryzen 5 5600G as the CPU to run with because its…
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Help im lost
Hello im trying to build my gaming pc. Im aiming to stream and play games like apex and warzone with good frames. I currently have 2 items, GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING OC WATERFORCE WB 10G (rev2.0) Graphics Card, WATERFORCE Water Block Cooling System, 10GB 320-bit GDDR6X, GV-N3080GAMINGOC WB-10GD Rev2.0 Video Card and…
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Entry for back to school $500 back to school gift card.
Hello! I put this pc together mainly so that I could have a computer I could use at school at home. Also, on the side, add a graphics card to it so that I could play games with my friends. Thanks for the opportunity! https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=748679b4-c50a-44c1-a4fd-01eab11db87d
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Building a 3D Workstation
I'm a media arts and animation grad and I'm building a workstation for intensive 3D tasks. I perform many tasks including high poly modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering out animation sequences and I need some advice on my first build.…
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Ready to build, but what about graphics?
I'm fairly confident in the build I've put together. I plan to have MicroCenter build the system. However, I've selected an RTX 3060 as the GPU, simply because that was the only choice. And it isn't really a choice at all, because they tell me those aren't available and I need to buy one in-store. Ideally, I'd get a 3070…
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looking for a video card
what I have is a ROG Strix B550-f(Wi-Fi) mother board / Ryzen 7 5700G / 32mb of DDR4-3200 ram / 2 M.2 sticks of 1-Tb each / 3 SSD drives 1-Tb and 2 - 500 Gb / the board has a PCIE 4.0x 16 slot what would be a good video card to use with this ?
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PC build to pass on to son when Im gone.
Hey all, building a PC for myself for about 18-24 months before I leave it as a gift to my son when im gone. We both use our current PCs for mostly gaming with a little youtube. This is the list I came up with, but not sure if he needs better ram speed or not. Hoping after I'm gone it will last him 4-5 years to have as a…
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Are all these parts compatible?
Hey, I'm trying to make the cheapest and ideal PC for programming and emulation. I just wanted to know from the Micro Center community themselves if all the parts chosen are compatible. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=17709b4e-061c-4696-b228-69124de55125
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Not sure where to start
Hello, I'd like to preface my question by saying that I'm completely new to PC gaming, and I know next to nothing about computers. I know diving headfirst into the deep end might seem a little silly, but building my own seems like a fun challenge. I do know that I would like to put together a build that could support The…
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Need help choosing parts
Need help choosing the right parts to build a PC that can handle Photoshop, Lightroom and Topaz Labs Software for Image Editing. Budget is between $1500-$2000. I think my CPU of choice is going to be AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Vermeer 3.8GHz 8-Core AM4. I want at least 32MB of RAM. I know I don't need a great GPU cause I have no…
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26yo Tech Lover who never thought I would be out grown by technology.
The depth of my knowledge has been by far surpassed. I need help. Here’s what I’m looking for, any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Kind of a noob now when it comes to all of this. Might be a big stretch for what I’m asking but I’m looking for suggestions I hope this helps someone with enough detail to…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=98c47597-6195-42f5-923c-da3de7e4d4b6 just want some options to see if everything good so I can start with my very first build
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I need help choosing parts.
When I get the money which hopefully will be soon I would like to have around a 900-1000$ Budget, That includes monitors, that excludes a mouse and keyboard. Ive never built a PC, I also need it to be able to run Gta V, FiveM, Rainbow six siege, Minecraft, Roblox, and other modern day games. Please help as much as you can,
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help
I have a busted laptop and i was told the SSD is the issue and it needs to be replaced which i can do, do you guys know by any chance if microcenter sells ssd's for laptops? if not where could i buy an ssd for a laptop? please someone help me if they can