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PowerSpec BIOS - Intel Default Settings - 8/23
Greetings, In this thread we'll be providing BIOS updates for our Intel Z690/790 boards that provide the Intel Default Power Settings as an option in the BIOS. I'll list by board, rather than model and provide instructions on determining the board. What does these BIOS updates address? Premature degradation issues with the…
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PowerSpec BIOS Requests and Questions - Intel
Greetings, This a thread for our customers to request BIOS updates, or at least ask questions about BIOS updates and if new features may improve them system performance and reliability. Please post here with all questions and requests. We'll add the BIOS updates to this thread as they become available.
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Firmware Issues with WD NVMe drives and 24H2
Greetings, Be advised there is a known issue with some WD and Sandisk NVMe drives that can cause instability and OS corruption with the 24H2 update. See this article for more information: https://support-en.sandisk.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/51469 Impacted Drives and required firmware versions: WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD…
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PowerSpec BIOS Requests and Questions - AMD
Greetings, This a thread for our customers to request BIOS updates, or at least ask questions about BIOS updates and if new features may improve them system performance and reliability. Please post here with all questions and requests. We'll add the BIOS updates to this thread as they become available.
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PowerSpec General Questions
Greetings, We'd like to hear your questions regarding our PowerSpec PC's. Please ask anything you would like. Pre-sales and post-sales. Questions about the testing and qualification process internally. Really, anything you would like and we'll answer as soon as possible. Our intent is to compile the data gathered into an…
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PowerSpec ATX 205 Chassis
Greetings, This is a guide explaining the chassis buttons. Power – This button turns the system on. If you hold the power button it will turn the system off Color – This button cycles through the colors for the case fans Mode – This button cycles through the fan effects How to install 2.5 SSD drive: Things you’ll need: ·…
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PowerSpec Micro ATX 205 Chassis
How to install 2.5 SSD drive: Things you’ll need: SATA data cable Four M3 screws Phillips screw driver (Sizes 0-2) Make sure system is powered off before adding SSD Get the SATA data cable from the accessory kit Unscrew the two screws on the back-side panel and slide panel off Locate the SATA power cable that is connected…
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PowerSpec ATX 206 Chassis
Greetings, This is a guide explaining the chassis buttons. Power – This button turns the system on. If you hold the power button it will turn the system off Inner Ring – Inner RGB ring Color – This button cycles through the colors for the inner ring on the case fans Mode – This button cycles through the inner ring fan…
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PowerSpec AM5 - AGESA 1.0.0.7b+ (Optional)
Greetings, The AGESA 1.0.0.7b is showing substantial improvements in memory compatibility and we've been able to push much higher frequencies than previously such as 7200+ in certain configurations with manual overclocking. We're going to work through our AM5 boards and offer optional BIOS updates that include this AGESA…
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Attention: PowerSpec G516 (& Other Radeon RX 6000 Series Systems) GPU Driver Issue
We've received reports from some users that their PowerSpec G516 does not wake from sleep using certain monitor configurations. While we have not been able to replicate this in our lab, we have found plenty of reports online that seem to point towards a GPU driver issue on the Radeon Adrenaline drivers from version 23 and…
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Attention: PowerSpec G714 - Potential Instability
Greetings, Some users have reported experiencing memory instability on their PowerSpec G714. We have determined this to be a memory controller binning issue that effects a relatively small number of the 7800X3D processors used on this system. The issue stems from the VDDP voltage set when the XMP is loaded. We have…
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PowerSpec G454 losing power and restarting when waking from sleep
I bought a G454 late on 11/20/24. The setup went well and everything was worked fine that night and I shut it down. The next day 11/21 I powered it on and everything was fine again until I tried to wake it from sleep mode. All the lights turned on and everything started spooling up and 2 seconds later everything shut off…
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Cannot get s/n to work for ESET trial for PowerSpec
I'm not sure where to look for help on this, but seems that the s/n has to be uploaded to the database? I'm just trying to get my free trial to work.
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Powerspec G910 Blue Screen None Stop
Hi guys, second day with my new purchase. The PC would be running blue screen even at restart. Or sometimes just during opening up an app. It doesn't seem right at all, what could be the problem? TIA!
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New G235 PC Bluescreening and GPU Error while playing game
Hello, I've recently purchased a G235 prebuilt PC and I've had some occurrences of blue screening and today it started crashing games with a GPU error. The bluescreenview app doesnt show the GPU errors that I'm experiencing today, 12/10. I have only downloaded google chrome and league of legends on this PC. I don't know if…
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PowerSpec G439 BIOS Update
Greetings, This BIOS adjusts the fan curves for this system. As well as providing our customized version of the latest 7D25v1A for this board. Option 1 covers the BIOS update. Option 2 provides instructions on adjusting the fan settings without flashing your BIOS. This BIOS is an optional update. WARNING: This BIOS is for…
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Why can't we get replacement cables for power supplies, if lost or damaged or brought else where?
This actually horrible of the company Power spec which they should warn customers, that god forbid you lose cables you can not contact a manufacturer because when you ask they send you to micro center. Manufactures like Evga and thermal-take instantly get you replacement. EVGA does it for free and thermal-take just makes…
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CPU speed/Intel Extreme Tuning compatibility with G477?
Hi! I just bought a new G477 system with 14900. Of course, the first thing I'm doing is testing CPU speed. I note that under 100% load, task manager shows clock speed of only about 4.6GHZ, whereas it's capable of 6GHZ. Cinebench clocks the system at 2263 singe core, 37048 multi. Firstly, are these numbers expected for this…
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G233 fans
Hello I bought 2 Powerspec G233s about 1year ago. The fan have always been loud but they have progressively gotten worse. What is a compatible upgrade fan for these machines? I have the build #'s if needed. Thanks
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Powerspec G719 speakers never worked
I have never been able to hear anything from my computer speakers for a Powerspec G719. If I plug headphones in or an external speaker through the same 3.5 jack for the headphones, then I can hear audio but nothing from the computer itself. In sound settings, I cannot even test audio without something plugged into the 3.5…
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Powerspec G520 upgrades
Hi all, I just bought a Powerspec G520 (https://www.microcenter.com/product/684525/powerspec-g520-gaming-pc). I'm thinking of possible upgrades. If I put in a 7800 XT or 7900 GRE, I think I would have a pretty good machine for 1440p gaming. I'm wondering if one of these cards will fit the mobo/case: ASRock Challenger…
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Powerpsec power supply missing cables
Hi so I have a fully modular 650 80+ gold powerspec power supply and i have lost the cables. I went to my local micro center and was told that they don't sell any and I don't want to throw it away. I have extra power supplies cables from other powerspec psu's but I know if you mix cables it will damage the psu. So my…
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How to turn off the rgb/led lights inside my G448 powerspec prebuilt?
I’ve been having issues with the lights on my pc considering i like to afk some games, and the lights don’t help much with sleep
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PowerSpec G520 Questions on RAM
Hi, hope you're having (or had) a happy thanksgiving. Recently bought a pre-built PowerSpec G520, and 1 stick of G.Skill X5 16GB with the intention of having a total of 32GB of RAM. However, the pre-built PowerSpec G520 came with a G.Skill S5 (instead of X5). What is the best course of action here? Could I go back to…
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Power spec G180 Bios access - not.
It's an oldie, maybe a goodie, but it's never been used. Thought I would give it a try on Linux. Has a dedicated 65GB MicroCenter- branded SSD and a Samsung 2tb hdd. A never registered legit Win7 os. with COA. I cannot get into bios to have it boot to usb so as to load Mint. Have tried disconnecting the hdd; tried a spare…
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I cannot get my PowerSpec B639 to boot from a USB to reinstall Windows 10.
My PowerSpec B639 with Windows 10 hangs up on the first screen. I am trying to reload Win 10 from a USB. I can't get it to boot of the USB. I've tried all the typical keys to enter the BIOS menu with no luck. Any suggestions?
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PowerSpec G434 BIOS Update Question
Hello, I was trying to update the BIOS on my G434 but I can't locate the proper downloads on the AsRock website. my board is a Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S/ac and it's not listed there. I'm on Version P1.10C which was last updated 11/21/2019. I want to update it and see if it helps with latency and stuttering issues with my…
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Bent the pins on the 3700 like an idiot
I put too much thermal paste and wanted to check if it was ok. While trying to remove the wraith prism color over it made it pop out of the slot. The pins are bent, but not broken. Would Micro Center or any place for that matter, entertain trying to bend them back in place, or would they recommend me getting a new one? I…
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G443 fan curves
Hey guys, I recently switched to the MSI provided BIOS since i was getting a bunch of blue screens but forgot to take not of the fan settings in BIOS. The fans are now louder than they used to be. Would anyone have a picture of the settings or know what they are? Thanks in advance
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Upgrade or Replace - most economical choice?
Have a PowerSpec B661 running Windows 7 Pro - never upgraded/installed the Windows 10 Pro it also came with. Install and upgrade to 10 Pro or just replace everything with new and updated tech.
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Requesting Help - New PowerSpec G447 WiFi Issues - Connection Dropping
Hello! Yesterday, I purchased a new PowerSpec G447 PC from my local Micro Center. The install went (almost) perfectly. Installed and updated Windows 11. Installed a FL Studio and an online game for testing purposes. It's an amazing value for its capabilities, performance and price. Everything works well except for a…
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Powerspec Model B241 Upgrading
I recently got my hands on a Ryzen 7 3700x with a Wraith Prism cooler and a Powerspec Bronze semi-modular 650w from a friend. I'm concerned about the CPU specifically since I'm still using the Wraith Stealth fan and default motherboard. From what I've been reading, it won't be enough to cool down the 3700, and I know that…
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Powerspec Model B241- Graphics Cards that can fit
I have a model B241 with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, looking to upgrade to a Powercolor RX 580 8GB, but I don't know if it will fit. I was wondering if anyone knows of any graphics cards that would fit this model and are an upgrade from the integrated I already have. For reference, I am only looking to do 1080p gaming for now.
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Question about front USB ports
When I tried to use the front port to create a recovery drive it did not work. I put it in one of the rear ports and it worked. I can transfer files with the front port but there is no eject option on the taskbar under hidden icons, it was there when I used the rear port. Why is this?
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Question about front USB ports
When I tried to use the front port to create a recovery drive it did not work. I put it in one of the rear ports and it worked. I can transfer files with the front port but there is no eject option on the taskbar under hidden icons, it was there when I used the rear port. Why is this?
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Clean install Win11 for PoweSpec g439
Hi! Is there a safe way to clean install Windows 11 on the PowerSpec g439? (Not installing through windows settings but through USB)
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Accidentally installed a different BIOS with the PowerSpec G439
Hi everyone! A little while ago I installed a regular MSI version of BIOS, noticed the fan speeds were off, and eventually found a post about the updated G439 BIOS and installed that version afterwards. Is it worth trying to find the old 2021 version that I had prior or should I stick with the newer version? I'm not very…
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G714 BIOS Update
So I've been currently experiencing a couple unreal engine crashes while gaming so I was wondering if updating the BIOS to the latest version was safe to do with the last update I did being for when I kept getting the BSOD errors and had to update the bios to the E7D78AZ1.1M6 version. Will the latest update retain these…
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PowerSpec G909 - BIOS
Greetings, This unit was pulled from sales after we discovered some IMC's may have been unstable with the shipping BIOS as configured. We've been working with ASUS for several weeks tweaking the memory algorithm training on this new BIOS to ensure stability across all known CPU's. All in store units will be flashed and…
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Water - Family spilled about 1/4 cup of water on Desktop that was below a desk ( Cup tipped over )
I have experience on upgrading components on machines and once the liquid was identified ( Machine was turned off quickly after water on the machine ), pulled components out of the Desktop Gaming build and wiped or let dry by a gas fireplace with fan on high for couple hours to evaporate any additional moisture, then did…
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G477 crashes when trying to play games
Hi! I purchased this PC back in February and it has been great until a couple of weeks ago when it started crashing. The crashes occur shortly after I start playing a game. I tried lowering the graphics settings well below what I normally run them at and that made no difference. The PC is clean and does not appear to be…
