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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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Find the All-New Blog on Micro Center News
The recently launched Micro Center News is the new home of the Community Blog and our new editorial content. All of the same great articles, reviews, and news, just in a new home. And we’ll be bringing even more news to you, with more regular uploads and new articles, including upcoming tech highlights and unique maker…
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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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How do I make a post?
If you're curious about where to start here in the community, you've come to the right place. We'll go over the basics of how to create a post, how to ask questions, and how to get involved in the community! We'll go over the basics of how to make a post, how to ask questions, and how to get involved in the community!…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I am trying to build a gaming PC, nothing too fancy, just RPGs and MMOs once in a while. Also, I do Graphic Design and CAD, so I need a decent video card and enough cooling so I don't risk overheating the system. I am looking to spend no more than $1,900 on it. I'm planning on having Micro Center build it, but the $249.99…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
these are the current chosen parts and accesorys, if anyone has any tips to anything i might need next i would appreciate it to make it the best looking white build, i also want to find an alternative so I have 7 rgb fans to be set on white but the nzxt ones to match the radiator are out of stock, any tips are helpful.
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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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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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Question about the GPU I got for 1st gaming PC
This week I got a 6600 GPU with a ryzen 5600 cpu at my local Micro Center But I keep getting conflicting advices on build suggestions, even though I said I'm on a budget. One of the suggestions was a rtx 3060 ti, though my MC only has a rtx 3060 Using Userbenchmark, I'm incline to agree but I don't want to keep going back…
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Utah
Who is in charge of opening up stores for MicroCenter!? Please open up a store in Utah, there is a huge market in Slc, Utah!
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Wanting to build a PC tower for graphic design
Hello! I wanted to start building a PC tower for my graphic design career. I work a lot with Creative Cloud, Glyphs, and since I want to start working with apparel soon, I will probably be saving a lot of files. I already know that I want an LG ultrawide monitor, I just do not have enough PC tower knowledge. I am thinking…
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Motherboard Replacement
I've had my PC since 2020 (not from microcenter) and I was wondering if microcenter could install a new motherboard and cpu into it for me. If so how much might it cost? I have the parts, it's just too much of a hassle to figure out on my own.
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Return/Exhange or RMA motherboard.
So i’m fairly certain the motherboard I got has a faulty LAN port, tried updating drivers and everything but nothing is working.. I’ve been in contact with gigabyte (1 message per day) and I was wondering if I RMA through them can I still possibly exchange the motherboard for a different brand possibly or should I just go…
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Las Vegas/Henderson location?
I wish there was a micro center here in Vegas, made an account here just to post this but ever since Fry's closed, the only stores that sell electronics are Best Buy, Walmart and Target. And those kinda suck in terms of selection. Micro Center would probably get a lot of business from people in conventions here in Vegas,…
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Returning Shipped Items
Can Items bought on the website and shipped be returned? Are they subject to the same return and Holiday Return policies? Thanks
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Holiday return policy and 3d printers
I see typically 3d printers are subject to the 15 day return policy. I found the 2024 holiday return policy and read its extended until 1/15/25 with some exceptions, but the article doesnt seem to list the exceptions. It looks like there was going to be exceptions (based on the colon). "Restrictions for products not…
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Can anyone tell me how to share your wish list / favorites list with friends and family?
I remember a few years ago before the UI update there was a "share list" option. I just want to know if I'm missing something or if its a known issue.
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upgrade to 7800x3d or wait for 9800x3d to come back in stock?
Good day everyone I am debating on whether I should upgrade to 7800x3d or wait for 9800x3d to come back in stock I currently have a 5800x and a rtx 3080 and this combo served me well but I play a lot of wow and my cpu is starting to buckle in raids Can anyone suggest if I should wait for either 7800x3d price comes down or…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I'd like to build a computer that uses a horizontal case and be able to stream games and console games at 1440p or 1080p. Any help would be appreciated.
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Need to delete my review
Hello, I need to delete my review on: *EDIT* Was going to link which bundle it was for, but since I'm new, it wont let me post links. Its the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D bundle with the MSI X670E MAG Tomahawk WiFi and 32GB RAM. After a reluctant trip to Best Buy to purchase a 7700X for a BIOS update, I determined that I had a…
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Need Help Choosing Parts. Is this a good parts list for a budget 3060ti build?
CPU - AMD - Ryzen 5 5600X Vermeer 3.7GHz 6-Core AM4 Boxed Processor - Wraith Stealth Cooler Included MotherBoard - MSI - B550M-VC Pro WiFi AMD AM4 microATX Motherboard RAM - TeamGroup - T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit TLZGD432G3200H - Gray GPU - NVIDIA - GeForce RTX…
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Fast air-cooled PC build - PC Builder parts list included
I'm building a new PC that I want to be fast but my needs for a graphics card are fairly low. I edit video but the only video game I play is Microsoft Flight Simulator. The video card I picked is probably more than I need but it needs to support 3 monitors. I won't overclock the main CPU so I'm hoping to get by with a CPU…
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Bundle Price Changes
Hi, I recently moved and finally lived near a micro center, so I wanted to try my first PC build. I saw this awesome deal for a bundle with a Ryzen 9 7950x3d, MSI x670E MAG Tomahawk MB, and G.skill Flare 32GB DDR5 for $649.99. Here's an image of it I took to show a friend. I've been saving up since before moving and am on…
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Compatible Scanner for Latest Surface Laptop
I have the latest Surface laptop with the snapdragon ARM-64 processor and now learned my ScanSnap (Fujitsu) iX500 is not compatible (nor are any of the others). Does anyone have a recommendation on a scanner that is compatible? Just a scanner, not an all-in-one. Help is appreciated.
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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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Help needed building first Plex server
Hi, I’m hoping someone could help me get a parts list for NAS to use for Plex. I would like to mess with homelab down the road, but for now I just need a media server capable of transcoding and playing 4k files. I know intel quick sync is popular in these builds. Some seem to also use a gpu, while others don’t. Budget is…
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Improve my build? Help a beginner out! (Part list included)
Hi all, I am super new to this. I would appreciate any help. I am a long time console player looking for my first build. Currently have a PS5 but looking to own a PC to expanding my gaming. I would like to play AAA games at 1440p 100-120 FPS or 4k 60 FPS. I also have PSVR2 so with the new PSVR2 adapter I would like to play…
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Is the 2024 Holiday Return Policy in effect?
I was told yesterday when purchasing a 9800X3D that the MC Holiday Return Policy was in effect and returns were allowed until "the end of January." Is this true? I can find no evidence that it is, and in past years, the Holiday Return Policy didn't start until Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
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Inland GM76 Mouse, Utility IS Installed, but get "Device is Disconnected" after "Apply"
Purchase the GM76 a few weeks ago, hadn't fot around to installing it's software until yesterday. I found the Link to it's Software at the bottom of the Sales Page. https://www.microcenter.com/tech_center/article/12475/986232-gm-76-gaming-mouse-utility But the Utility does not work, Every time I choose an Option, then…
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Need a physical receipt
EDIT I got the receipt by sending an email to Microcenter rep I am in need of a physical receipt for warranty claim.
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BYO
When doing the BYO on the website for microcenter do i need to select thermal paste for them to use on my Gaming pc or do they have some on hand
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ENDER 3 SD Card proper size?
Hello Community! I am wondering what size SD card is needed to insert in the Ender 3? Thanks!
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BRING MICROCENTER TO IOWA
Bring the location to the des moine area or Ankeny there is plenty of space and also plenty for a market. In my opinion I get why you put it in bigger city’s but Ankeny is getting to the point we’re it’s starting to be the heart of Iowa. There needs to be a microcenter and I hope this actually gets sent to your team.…
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Inland Filament
Hello! Not sure if this is the right place for this, but just a feature request on the cardboard spools. Please add a hole on the side of the spool indicating approximately how much kg is left on the spool like many other companies are doing! Thank you! 😁
