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PC Component Upgrade
Hello, My current PC I built 5 years ago. I've recently been running into an issue with running out of harddrive space. I have considered just getting a PCI card and adding in an M.2 drive. But I'm leaning more toward replacing the MB and CPU. If I go this route, then I would obviously want a MB with at least 2 M.2 slots…
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Need help building my first PC.
I'm trying to pick out the parts for my first PC. I wish I could post a link to my list, but apparently my account is too new, and I can't post links yet. I want to be able to run games like Apex, Rainbow 6, Generation Zero, and Subnautica decently. I have a budget of $900, and It's pretty tight. If anyone has good build…
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What wattage psu should I get
I recently upgraded to a ryzen 9 5950x and a 3090 ti and was wondering what psu wattage I should get, I intend on over clocking a bit. I also have 6 120mm fans in my pc if that makes any difference to what I need
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PC Optimization
I have my PC sort of all planned out, I just need a tech guru to find anything you can optimize or (can) upgrade. My budget is around 1,000 dollars (nothing over 1.1k)* . If anyone could help me, I would greatly appreciate it.…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. I had some help from a couple of friends but I wanted to see if anyone has recommendations or advice. I want mid-high performance for gaming but the price needs to stay the same or lower as I still need to buy moniters and every other piece of equipment one…
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What should I get for my fiest build?
As of rn I have the 3070ti Aourus Master and looking for other parts for my build. What parts should I get with my budget being $750 to $800?
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looking for advice on my first pc build
I recently just started to build my own pc, I want something that can run games well but i'm not a super intense gamer so I guess I don't want to build an overkill pc. I've never built a pc before so most of these recs are from friends, i'm just not sure if its too much. any help/ advice on the build is greatly appreciated…
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building a PC
Hello, could you guys give me a quote on what this would cost to build. I checked a month ago and most of the parts were in stock at MC. I went to buy them today and you were out of stock of a lot of things. I ended up buying online but want you guys to build it for me. Here are the photos of what i got . Thank you!!
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What new wifi card should I buy when my motherboard is old?
It seems to me that I have an outdated motherboard and I'd like to buy a new WIFI card. I bought a prebuilt ASUS some years ago and my WIFI card is broken. The best way I can describe the chip is what I listed here, but I'm unsure if a new chip I buy will fit. My friend has a normal slot on his motherboard for a WIFI card…
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i recently bought a Asus pre-built
And i like it but the case doesnt allow extra cooling or customization. So my question is does anyone have any recommendations on a better case for air flow?
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Need ideas improving this build
Hello, first time using the custom pc builder in micro center. I'm aiming for a gaming pc with the capability to do some streaming, and video editing with Adobe suites. 1440p with at least 90 fps for World of Warcraft, Apex Legends, and Minecraft is the major goal. I'd like to stick with AMD for both CPU and GPU, and I do…
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Need help optimizing this build
Hello! This is my first time looking into a custom built pc and using the microcenter builder. I think for the most part, the parts here are compatible but please let me know if I screwed up somewhere. My biggest concern right now is cooling and power. Currently I still use an old Predator 17 laptop for gaming but when the…
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Need help choosing an SSD
Which of these SSD's would you recommend? It will be used for my operating system and also my storage. Kingston KC3000 1tb Samsung 980 Pro 1tb Kingston Renegade 1tb WD Black SN850 1tb Thank you
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I have a list of parts but I'm not sure if everything is compatible (Even with the on-site help)
(Im going to order windows 10 on amazon) (I have peripherals)
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Need Help Choosing parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. CPU: (1) AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Vermeer 3.7GHz 6-Core AM4 Boxed Processor - Wraith Stealth Cooler Included ($179.99 EACH) Motherboard: (1) ASUS B550-F ROG Strix Gaming WiFi II AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard ($209.99 EACH) RAM: (1) Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB)…
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upgrading my pc
so I have a erica_ericaA2 SSID: 8643 motherboard but I don't know what ram I'm able to buy so that it can work and also can I upgrade to a better CPU instead of a amd Ryzen 5 3500 6 core processor but can I also upgrade MY GPU I currently have the NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 SUPER? can you help me thank you
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Should I upgrade to a 3080 or 3070ti
I currently have a RTX 2060 6gb evo from asus, and I want to get a card capable of 4k in doom eternal and I cannot decide between the 3080 or 3070 ti.
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Gaming PC build
I need help making a gaming pc, my budget is 1000$
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Formulating build-- high performance. Not gaming. Comments?
Thinking Intel gen 12 or maybe 11 High performance for database sorts and such, Want HDMI with audio Integrated video OK, but want hdmi with sound available. May consider GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or lower power if it is needed to give other objectives. High FPS is not needed... I don't do FPS (frames per second ...first person…
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How do I set up an appointment for MicroCenter to assemble a PC from parts I already have?
The web site states "We can assemble any computer that has the necessary parts." under the "Custom Computer Builds FAQ." I have seen nothing on the web site that allows one to set up an appointment for such a thing. Do I just need to call the store by phone? Thanks for any help.
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Gaming pc
I want a gaming pc that can run warzone, mincraft, gta5 and such but my budget is 1500 what parts I need also I want my case to be small white case
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Looking for best monitor for GPU, struggling with inconsistent reviews and supposed QC scares.
I just recently built a new PC and am looking to upgrade one of my monitors as well. I run 2 1080p 144hz monitors at the moment, one vertical as a document reader and one as a main screen. I’m looking to replace my main monitor with a 1440p or 4k monitor with 100+ hz refresh rates. I’m struggling to decide what to get,…
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Best parts for around $1000
Hey, I’m very new to pcs and pc building, and I was wondering what recommendations you guys had for gaming pc parts that would end up costing around $1000 in total. I would like to be able to run a lot of my favorite esports titles at max, what really matters to me is performance. Anything helps as I am very new and I am…
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Need Help Choosing a good CPU and ram combination with my 10GB RTX 3080 GPU
I am looking to upgrade my current PC. I primarily use my PC for gaming, more specifically sim games like DCS, Assetto Corsa, and MFS 2020; although sometimes I'll play games like Tarkov or Arma3. I would like to be able to play on high settings comfortably; my monitor's resolution is 2560x1440p at 144hz. currently, I have…
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Help Choosing Parts
This discussion was created from comments split from: How to Choose Parts for Your Custom Computer Build.
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New PC Build Help
Hello everyone, I am currently buying parts for a new pc. I currently have a 3080 ROG strix 12gb and MSI B550 Tomahawk. The only thing I am kind of stuck on is the cpu component. I currently have the ryzen 5 5700x but was wondering if the ryzen 9 5900x was at all necessary. I believe it is on sale atm for $390, $100 more…
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Pc part selection help
I’m looking to build a pc for gaming. I was going to build one last year for around 2000 but I’ve lost lots of my money due to an emergency. I am hoping to keep the price under 1,100. I want to play games like squad and maybe even Battlefield if possible. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Need Help Verifying my Parts Selection for an Upgrade
Time to finally upgrade, here's what I'm thinking but want to verify everything is going to work together: Processor: i7-12700K Motherboard: MSI Z690 MPG Edge DDR5 ATX LGA 1700 Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 TI Gaming X Power: Corsair HX1200 What I already have: Case: Cool Master 932 HAF…
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New to PC building and would appreciate feedback
I am wanting to build a PC that will be mainly used for gaming and would like feedback / thoughts on this build before I go through with it. Would like to try to stay beneath $2500 (excluding tax) . ==Parts== CPU : Interl i5-12600K Motherboard : ASUS Z690-P Prime WiFi Heatsink : be quiet - DARK ROCK PRO 4 RAM…
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NZXT vs Lian Li Fans
I was curious on which fan is better for the Lian Li O11D Mini, the NZXT F120 fans or Lian Li SL120 fans?