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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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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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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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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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Is there any missing components or compatibility issues in my parts list for a premium build?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=eb2e672e-c097-480d-bd6f-01d01de6c722 The build I want is a powerful gaming PC that prioritizes quietness and cooling. So the link I shared has the components I have carefully considered and researched for that exact purpose. I already have a Windows 11 OS…
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Can i make it any cheaper
CPU: (1) AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Raphael AM5 4.7GHz 6-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included ($149.99 EACH) Motherboard: (1) ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard ($169.99 EACH) RAM: (1) G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 -…
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What does this error mean
Hi guys thanks in advance for any help. Today I was playing a game on my new G757 and suddenly my computer locked up. The screen went black and the next thing that came up on the screen was the bios screen. I tried exiting and the screen went black then back to the bios screen so I held the power button down and powered it…
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Powerspec G528 Bluetooth Not Working
I recently purchased the Powerspec G528 from Microcenter and have been using it for around 3 weeks, but I've encountered an issue with its Bluetooth. After turning it off or after a while, the Bluetooth turns off by itself and disappears, making it unable to turn it back on. The only way to get it back is by restarting my…
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Need help building a hybrid PC setup.
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. I am looking to do some gaming, mostly want to use for CAD/Rendering/Simulation and some Local LLM. Also am developing a home network setup with multiple VMs.…
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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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1 per household
My wifes laptop died and so did mine. I found two at Microcenter that were perfect. Two different manufactures (Lenovo and MSI) and obviously two different modles. Both were labled as 1 per household. Now I understand when there is limited quantity, special pricing and so on that you have to limit one per household. I was…
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Help creating a setup
Should I be creating my own pc, or buying a prebuilt? I have never owned a pc before, only a laptop. My budget is around 2000, but I can go over. How much of my budget should go to my monitor and peripherals? And what peripherals are good? I currently use a ideapad pro 5 16akp10 Model number: 83JN000XUS, but im looking for…
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PowerSpec 1530 replacement battery
Hi Just wondering where I can obtain a replacement battery for the PowerSpec 1530 as my current one doesn't seem to hold a charge anymore. Any guidance will be appreciated!
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Atari Ultimate Fight Stick RetroPi Won't Boot
I have the problem of the game console not booting. I just get the rainbow screen. I've pulled the SD card out and I can see the files on a windows PC. I've backed up the card with Win32 Disk Imager and tried to repair with no luck. Can you send me a link to an ISO image of the SD Card for the console? Thanks
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Is there a new firmware for the Inland performance plus 4TB SSD 3D TLC NAND with firmware EIFM31.4?
Posted this as a new discussion, but haven't seen a response. There was a new firmware posted for the 2TB variant, but not this one. Under heavy writes mine has quit and lost data on me a couple of times, rendering it kind of useless as is. Wasn't sure what happened the first time. The second time confirmed the problem.…
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Help me decide on parts to put in
Hello. I was gifted a new CPU for my birthday to upgrade. Was given a Ryzen 5 7600x. Currently playing 1080p monitor. My build is: Thermaltake Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case Zotac GAMING Twin Edge GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB Video Card PowerSpec PS 750BSM 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply…
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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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Store Location Request: Central Illinois Tech Hub (Champaign-Urbana / Bloomington / Peoria)
I am writing to formally request that the corporate development and real estate teams evaluate the Central Illinois region—specifically looking at the Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, or Peoria markets—for a future Micro Center location. Downstate Illinois represents a massive, completely unserved pocket of…
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Let the store assemble the PC?
Too many options… If I pay the store to build my PC, will they blindly install the components I select, or will they alert me to incompatible selections or better alternatives?
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Atari SD Card Game List
Below is a list of games included in Micro Center's RetroPie image. Last updated 3/17. Atari 2600: 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe Adventure Air-Sea Battle Aquaventure Asteroids Backgammon Basketball Blackjack Bowling Boxing Brain Games Breakout Canyon Bomber Casino Centipede Championship Soccer Circus Atari Codebreaker Combat Combat Two…
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New Ultimate Fightstick won't boot
I recently received an Atari Ultimate Arcade Fighstick as a gift. When I went to boot it up, I got nothing except the rainbow screen. I create a backup image, then installed RetroPie on the SD card, and the cabinet booted up just fine (of course, I didn't have any games and I'm not sure what controller files I should have…
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Recently purchased 9800x3D Bundle Issue: (ACPI_BIOS_ERROR (0xA5)
Purchased the AMD 9800X3D/ GIGABYTE B850 GAMING X/ CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2X16) BUNDLE DDR5-6000 and have been having an issue preventing me from installing a fresh installlation Windows 11.Error: ACPI_BIOS_ERROR (0xA5). * I can boot up into the BIOS fine, my firmware version is F10. *I can see all the components in…
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Washington state location
Good afternoon. To whom this may concern. Us Washington state Pc community/gaming/builders would love to have a retail facility to purchase all our components in person. we currently do not have a in person retail store other then best buy which has very little to choose from. We live in one of the largest if not the…
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Does this look good?
If I am being honest, this build is a little more pricy than I'd like but I think it will be okay and manageable. This build is meant to be able to hand applications like SolidWorks, Blender, and still good at multitasking for gaming and streaming. Knowing this I understand the build is going to be pricy. Here is my build…
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Should open a cafe/coffee shop at your regional locations
My local store is the Minneapolis location. Every weekend the parking lot is full of cars with license plates from North and South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, occasionally you'll see some Canadian plates. People travel great distances to get their nerdy needs met. My point is this: many people walk through MC's…
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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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Complex rebuild HELP!! Windows 10 to 11. Oh boy...
Hey Brainiacs! I am preparing to completely overhaul the core engine of my desktop PC. I do a lot of music production with Ableton Live 11, Photoshop work making posters and advertisements, and 4K video editing for both social media and more long-form instructional videos. I also use my computer for my day-job in…
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A program i found made my pc faster
gotta tell you all this, I'm into gaming on my computer and video editing videos for YouTube, and my PC was running slow, super sluggish and I found this program I bought on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/FastPCTool Its called boost labs windows optimization suite, Theres 2 of them I got the bundle pack there's stuff in…
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A Program i found boosted my pc
gotta tell you all this, I'm into gaming on my computer and video editing videos for YouTube, and my PC was running slow, super sluggish and I found this program I bought on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/FastPCTool Its called boost labs windows optimization suite, Theres 2 of them I got the bundle pack there's stuff in…
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Program i Found boosted my pc
gotta tell you all this, I'm into gaming on my computer and video editing videos for YouTube, and my PC was running slow, super sluggish and I found this program I bought on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/FastPCTool Its called boost labs windows optimization suite, Theres 2 of them I got the bundle pack there's stuff in…
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The AMD Radeon RX 7600 Launch - 1080p Gaming Starting at $269!
Written by Sean Mekinda The next graphics card in AMD's 7000 Series lineup is here! The Radeon RX 7600 is designed with 1080p gaming in mind, delivering 100+ FPS in top esports titles at max settings. It even supports 60+ FPS in AAA titles at high settings, making it a fantastic option for anyone looking to build or…
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Show us your racing sim rig!
With the Logitech G923 now in stock and racing season upon us, we want to see your racing sim rigs! Post 'em in the comments, share them with our build showcase, post links, anything goes, but we definitely want to see what you're driving!
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Benchmarks - The New CPU to Beat
Written by Sean Mekinda We got to play around with AMD's brand-new Ryzen 9 7950X a bit and it was immediately clear that this CPU was something special. With boot times that left us stunned and lightning-fast daily use, we knew we had to benchmark it. Buckle up, it's fast. Photo: @w8deywins Our System: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X…
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Why PowerSpec computer uses custom BIOS?
What exactly is the reason that Microcenter uses a custom BIOS on Powerspec? Everything is off-the-shelf. Making a custom BIOS locks out users' ability to update from the manufacturers' BIOS updates. Can anyone care to comment? Thanks.
