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folding@home
what kind of computer do I need to run folding@home?
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Ram compatible?
Hello Microcenter community! I will be building a new P.C. with the following motherboard. Gigabyte - Z490 AORUS Master Intel LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard. I wanted to know if the following memory is compatible with this board? G.Skill - G.Skill Trident Z RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR4-3600 PC4-28800 CL18 Dual Channel Desktop Memory…
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Help building/buying a PC
Hi. I was going to buy the Alienware aurora R11 PC through dell, but it would not ship until august 6th. I have a list of parts from the specific PC I was going to buy, and was wondering if I came into a micro center store, would an employee be able to build it for me. If so, how long would that take? If the store does not…
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WIFi Booster
Hi, I am connecting to the Internet via WIFI to a router on the first floor conected via a ethernet cable to Comcast cable. My signal soon the third floor is really poor, causing connection problems when telecommuting via Zoom. It isn't practical to run an ethernet cable to the third floor. What are my options to improve…
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Hard Drive Overhaul
I am needing to replace my hard drive, as after 8 years, it is making clicking noises, indicating that it is not doing so well. It has been operating as a gaming computer, with a 1 TB Hard Drive, 7200 RPM. I need to know how important the RPMs are to this whole thing, as it has been a long time since I built the computer,…
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Help finding correct adapter piece
I need to use my SIM card from my HP Pro x2 Tablet in my new laptop HP Elitebook 840 G5. Can anyone tell me what part that would be and if you have one in stock?
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KVM switch or docking station?
Need to run a work laptop & a home pc via the same keyboard, monitor, & mouse for teleworking. I do not have permissions to load software or exotic drivers on the work laptop, a dell latitude 2 in 17350 tablet w/ keyboard. The home desktop is a 7 year old dell XP’s 8700. Both are Win10. I have a variety of hdmi, usb 3.0, &…
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VERY FIRST PC BUILD- BUILDING to upgrade in the next year
I play dota2 at a higher level and would like to be able to stream and play without any issues. Also have been getting into FPS shooters now that I am finally upgrading from my toaster. I would like to be able to play the new call of duty at high resolution and performance. I have a 1000 budget give or take. would like to…
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Console Streaming/Gaming Build 1080p
Hey guys, First time PC build thats going to be used for streaming console games and playing games like PUBG at 1080p. I'm new to this PC world so I hope im going in the right direction and could use some guidance. I have attached my parts list here. I'm trying to stick around $1000-1200. I already have the monitor,…
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Power supply to CPU on motherboard, cords are not matching up... can you help?
Hi there , I'm building a PC with parts I bought at MC. I'm attempting to connect a ROG Strix B550 Gaming motherboard to a 750watt PowerSpec power supply. The connectors don't seem to match up on the motherboard. The eight pin receptacle on the mother board has the four pin cord fitting in with two pins open on either…
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Is this a good first time build? Budget 1200
Hi this is my first of build and I have somewhat an idea of what I’m doing but just wanted to make sure it was good and compatible. I play cod, league, valorant, and assassins creed odyssey was hoping to play red dead 2 I play a variety of games lol. Does this look like a solid build to run those games? CPU: AMD Ryzen 5…
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Gaming PC ~2200 Budget
I have around $2200 to spend and I wanted to know what's a good build that can meet that budget range. Hopefully I can get towards the higher end of gaming, but I'm unsure of the products or price point that can give me that sort of freedom. Hoping someone could come up with a decent build at this budget.
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Portable VFX PC Workstation for Virtual Production/VR
Hi All, I'm rolling into virtual production with motion capture suits and need a portable pc workstation asap! My budget for this build would ideally be under 5k, not including a monitor. Hoping to invest in a Cintiq to work as my monitor, but open to thoughts. I'd like a smaller case for the build to minimize overall bulk…
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around 600 dollar build, is it worth using pre used Ebay parts?
I'd like you to help me out on two ends: Some important information: My is around 600 but I'd rather go even lower and if you do tell me I get some decent performance at 500 bucks I'd do it, but I want at least a 500gb SSD. I work a lot with my pc so I dont want to choose a great graphics card but a mid CPU even though I…
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GPU Upgrade for Core i7-7700K
I'm looking ahead to the Microsoft Flight Sim release expected later this year and it's time to replace the GTX 1050 Ti in my system. CPU is Core i7-7700K. 16GB RAM. Monitors are two 1080p with HDMI. I'm trying to pick a GPU that will balance with my CPU and provide 2 HDMI (or 1 HDMI and 1 DVI) outputs. I've been looking…
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New PC Build primarily for Video editing and minor gaming
Hello, I have a videography company , and currently wanting to upgrade with a pc. We mainly use Adobe premiere pro, adobe after effects, adobe photoshop, adobe Lightroom. what is the best pc build for a 4k editing beast?
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Trouble inserting cpu
I am having trouble inserting my cpu (Intel Core i9 9900k) into my motherboard (MSI Z490-A Pro). On the bottom, there's something sticking put on each side which does not let the cpu drop. Is there anything I can do?
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I need help Building a AMD VR Compatible PC. That has a small format if possible.
All of my PC hardware is old.
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Budget 150-200+ fps build
hey, i have a budget of 1,200 and im looking for a build that can push 200fps+ without overclocking, also would like to know the best build to run 200fps+ if i had the money to blow. Thanks!
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aRGB ecosystem PC and fan lighting
So ... I'm currently using Corsair's iCue ecosystem, but I'm so sick of the proprietary aRGB connectors. I'm aware of NZXT CAM as well as ThermalTake's TT Sync and Cooler Master's stuff, but are there any other usb controllers and manufacturers that use a "standard" aRGB connector. I'm, also, using Corsair's K70 keyboard…
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Upgrading 2016 Build (1440p/144 Hz). What CPU and GPU to buy?
I'm looking to continue with a 1440p/144 Hz gaming rig, but with better performance. If upgrading my CPU and GPU, should I also purchase a new motherboard (+ a new power supply, etc.)? My current build has an Intel i5 6600k cpu, MSI GTX 1070 GPU and Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 motherboard. Full specs…
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Will MC be selling MSI X570 Tomahawk motherboards soon?
Just curious if anyone at the store knows if this new x570 board will be on the shelves soon? I'm seeing it being reviewed on YouTube, so I imagine it might be released soon and it's possibly already on order for the store. I've been waiting for it to go on sale, it was supposed to hit shelves in Q1, but obviously they had…
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First gaming computer and build - need a little advice please
Embarking on a father-son project to build a gaming computer for son. Initially, he will have to play over our wireless network but eventually, he'll be hard wired. With that in mind, are we better off buying a separate wifi card or buying a mother board already equipped with wifi? Budget for build is $1000 - 1200. For…
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I need help with a $500 PC build
Im looking to build my first PC for about $500 dollars, taking into account the only game I hope to play is Rust. What is my best route for this pc build?
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Help Upgrading RAM
Hello, I'm not a super tech savvy person, but I'm good at putting stuff together - That being said, I followed a build/parts list off another site and the PC has been working fine for the past year or 2, but I need more RAM, why the initial build was 2x4gb sticks, I'm not sure. Here are my current specs: Gigabyte H310M A,…
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Getting a New Graphics Card With Liquid Cooling
I recently bought the power spec g12 gaming setup desktop pc and would like to change the graphics card with liquid cooling but I would like to know which ones I could get with the motherboard that it comes with which is the Asrock B 450M/AC
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new to computer, please help with a built
I never built a computer and I have a budget of around 800 ( would like to have a wifi option somewhere). I also need a monitor, speaker, and keyboard on a small budget (would like leftover money to be included into this budget). I need the computer to be able to run blue stack, league of legend, monster hunter world,…
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First Time Music Production PC Build. Need advice from Micro Center and/or current builds
Currently a Mac user but I have gone down the rabbit hole of the idea of building a great music production pc.Couple questions here.Hopefully you all can help me.1. Micro Center - a. Is it possible to communicate with one person privately to discuss this build? b. I have used the pc builder and noticed certain items are…
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First time build, if micro center can help me install some parts
Yesterday I had just built my first pc for the first time. Low and behold it runs well but I missed some parts such as installing the fans wrong and the front panel usbs not connected. I wanted to know If micro center can help with fixing the wire management, installing rgb lights and installing the fan properly, as well…
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Graphics Card with HDMI
Hi, i'm looking a not so expensive graphics card that comes with an hdmi port for a Dell Inspiron 3668, please assist, thanks!
