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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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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 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 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 Dashboard
Greetings, This is our initial release: Please provide your feedback on the UI and what you'd like to see. We plan to upgrade and improve this app over time.
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Fortnite Crashing on AMD CPU's after 33.10
Greetings, This is an issue on the AGESA firmware p to 1.2.0.2A. If you are having this issue, let me know. We will get an updated BIOS out. G719:
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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 PSU Selection - Manufacturer Recommendations
I'd like to discuss our power supply qualification process and how we decide if a PSU is adequate for a configuration. We measure power at the wall and on the system. When we qualify any PSU used on a PowerSpec, we run it, assuming it's gold rated, 10% above the rated output at the wall and we expect the PSU to survive…
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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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Intel i9 13th Gen CPU RMA question
Hello, I purchased a Powerspec G472 on in August of 2023 and bought the 2 year extension plan for $279. I've flashed to the latest BIOS update yet I'm still experiencing intermittent crashes with this CPU. I've used the PC practically every day for at least 6 months after purchase which was well before this issue was even…
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PowerSpec G231: Upgrade GPU
Hi, I bought the Powerspec G231 and I'm interested in upgrading the GPU. What GPUs could I get that would fit with the rest of the build?
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Power light flashing white and red
Hello. The power light on my PowerSpec AMD Ryzen 7 Pro-7745 8 Core tower is flashing white and red. Any idea what is causing this? Thank you!
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PowerSpec B945
While in Fairfax, Virginia I went to Micro Center and bought this system. So far impressed but haven't installed the video card yet. The main intent for this system is image processing of CMOS/CCD data acquired from telescope systems at home and remote. Next step is installing the video card, an AMD Radeon RX7600. I have a…
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Powerspec G434 Power Supply
Is there a way to determine the wattage on my power supply without having to take the unit apart? It is working fine and has never been replaced. I am looking at purchasing a new UPS that will power it, and a few other peripherals, including the Samsung 65in monitor, an Amazon Firestick, an external DVD drive, and external…
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The RGB Case Fan (Powerspec G434) with Lian Li label on the back of the PC is going out.
The back case fan is going out. It is randomly slowing down, making noise as it slows down. I tried finding a replacement fan on Amazon and struck out 2 times. It appears the case fans use all 4 pins for both power and the RGB function. The only ones I found online that specifically said they were PWM RGB LED 12V and FAN…
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PowerSpec G721 Prebuilt Repeatedly Crashing
Bought a new PowerSpec G721 a couple months ago, and within the first week of owning it my computer started crashing at random intervals. I took it into my local MicroCenter branch in Cambridge, only to be told it wasn't a hardware issue and that it was software related. The only advice given to me was to factory reset.…
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PowerSpec B945 Desktop Computer - Adding 3.5" drives
I have found the two bays for the 3.5" HDD as well as the 2.5" SSD but the cabling is all bunched up and in bundled via a tie strap next to the PS. I'm a bit leery to just pull on the cables and thought maybe it would be best to disconnect the PS from the chaises and get the cables needed for the drives. I'll also need to…
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Are G522 top USB ports fully powered (equivilent to back ports)?
Hi, Just wondering if the age old common advice to use only rear USB ports to connect USB powered accessories, ie external optical drives, is still relevant, in particular to my PC, the G522. For such "occasional use" devices (as an external optical drive), it would really be inconvenient to use a rear USB port on the…
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Where's the legacy specs for Power Specs on Powerspec.com
Am I missing something? Where is the legacy spec page on Powerspec.com? I even asked store associates and no one knows. One of the best parts about buying a prebuild Power Spec is you had access to the specs LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG after every other OEM made it impossible to find. I have a 4-year-old PC that I can't find…
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Turn off the RGB!
Hey MC Community! Has anyone figured out the easiest way to turn off the RGB lights in a PowerSpec from the case without using Software?
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Drive 0 assignment on my G522
Sorry in advance for the lengthy message ;-) I use an esata connection to run my external HDD back up drive. (I installed a SATA to ESATA connector in an open slot & connected it to the #1 SATA port on the MB.) The esata connection and attached external HDD work fine. If the external HDD is turned on prior to booting the…
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Add an SSD to B737?
Just bought a B737 and want to add a 2.5" SSD. The specs say the computer has two 2.5" bays. I just opened it up see nothing. There is a little box-like thing up top, which the salesman said is where the bays are. But looking at it from the other side it's FULL of wires. What are my options? Thanks
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How to turn off Led on G445
have a g445 and mystic wont turn off/control any rgb is there something I am missing, both buttons got through all the light setting except for off
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New PC now crashing multiple times per day
I have a recently-purchased very-high-end PowerSpec (late 2024) which starting yesterday is now crashing multiple times per day. It's an instant shut-off and then restart, no BSOD. It is plugged directly into the wall (no surge suppressor or continuous power supply), and I have not introduced any new software or processing…
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G481 Bios and Drivers
I purchased the G481 from Microcenter recently and the PC can with a Gigabyte Aorus Elite X Ice motherboard. Can I download updated drivers and the bios for my PC's motherboard directly from Gigabyte's website form the Aorus Elite X Ice motherboard page? Thank you…
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Where to find official bios updates?
I just bought a G719. I realize it has an asrock board in it so could grab latest firmware from them, but was wondering if there are official versions for the computer published somewhere? I couldn't find them on microcenter site for some reason. Thanks, Eric
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G522 - Wisdom of Bios updates
I recall in the past that Bios updates were discouraged unless there was a specific problem the user hoped it would correct. Is that still the advice? When Bios updates become available for the G522, should I update the bios, even if I have no complaints about the PC functionality?
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Bitlock confusion on my G522
I recently discovered that Windows 11 Home defaults to encryption when it is set up. This became an issue when I temporarily connected an external drive to the G522, and then attempted to use it on a different PC, getting the message that it was locked. Anyway after time spent on research and effort I hooked the external…
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Powerspec G474 Rebooting Issues
I recently purchased my PC about a month ago at this point and is randomly reboots roughly once every day or so. Randomly, can either be browsing the web or playing a game or its just sitting there not being used. I saw someone asked on the products homepage and someone suggested changing the power strip it was plugged…
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BSOD Stop Code: CLOCK WATCHDOG TIMEOUT
I purchased a G481 this past December and recently have beginning experiencing the blue screen of death (bsod) occasionally. I have stated the error message in the title. Any advice on corrective actions to take? I don’t believe it’s a hardware issue as the PC is almost brand new. TIA
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Screen blacks out
Hi all. I have a issue with my computer blacking out on the screen. It recently just happened around the middle of January and I'm wondering what to do about it. It's not often, but is a little concerning being that I just got this computer in August '24 I'm a bit on the basic spectrum when it comes to the inside of a…
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USB remains live when PC is shut off on Powerspec G522
Hi, I contacted tech support on Sat about this issue, but their solution did not help. I recently set up my G522, and noticed that the mouse remains on even when the PC is shut down. The cust rep in tech support said to change the DEEP SLEEP setting in UEFI→ Advanced to "enabled in S5". This did not help. Can you suggest a…
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pc rgb
Hey, i got my pc from microcenter aboiut a year and a half ago and been running amazingly but about a month ago by RBG for the pc randmomly just stopped working and idk what i can do. i have the powerspec G447. please help
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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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What key to access bios on powerspec G522
Please provide instructions to enter bios menu upon startup on the Powerspec G522. Thanks
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Powerspec g522
Hi, After much research I just purchased the Powerspec G522 desktop pc. I have not yet opened the box. I just noticed on the microcenter site that this has only one review, which is very negative. “1 out of 5 stars.Needs better cooling a day agoRuns incredibly hot and fans started making noise after less than one week of…
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What controls the fans?
Hello: I installed Ubuntu Linux and got the Nvidia drivers working. Does the OS operate the fans or is it all in the motherboard / bios?
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How do I turn off the rgb on my new G448 Powerspec (MSI Pro Z790-P WiFi Motherboard)
There was a similar, earlier question posted in 2023 (G441 in that instance) with nearly identical description to my own situation. Physical case buttons change fan and internal led colors and cycle lighting effects. No issue there, works fine. Unfortunately there seems to be no button nor software based means by which to…
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Where can I get the drivers for a G717?
They’re not on your driver search page. Trying to do a fresh install of Windows and it can’t see the WiFi.
