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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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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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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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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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Micro Center in Upstate New York?
Hi, I was wondering if a micro center in Upstate New York would be possible? Specifically Rochester or nearby if possible!! I'd really love that as I really want to go to micro center but the closest one is a 6 hour drive and don't think I have the money to fly just to experience it. I feel like New York would be a good…
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Powerspec G502 unresponsive
I restore old computers. A friend gave me a Powerspec G502. I don't have anything but the hardware. The motherboard says it is a ASRock B450 Pro4. I found the manual for that motherboard. I have attached the mouse and keyboard via USB. I have attached a monitor via HDMI. This machine has 2 x 8GB DDR4 memory. The only…
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help choosing parts to rebuild an old desktop
I am an amateur landscape and wildlife photographer and my computer needs are solely focused on that work. For awhile i have been using my laptop for all of my photo editing needs, but i recently found my old desktop in some of my old things when i was visiting my parents. It was about 10 years ago when i got that computer…
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Working on my computer for work and all of the sudden get black screen w/ preparing Automatic Repair
Powerspec B733 Desktop. WFH and all of the sudden right in the middle of a webex get black screen that says Power Spec and says Preparing Automatic Repair then screen goes black. Cant seem to get to safe mode or anything, its like its not seeing the keyboard.
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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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Transmission distance value of inland filament
Hi! with the advent of Hueforge, could Inland please figure out and list their transmission distance for all their filament? Would help greatly for people wanting to use that application, which means more filament sales!
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Experience with Micro Center Service Repair
What has been your experience with Mico Center fixing issues they did not resolve/create after a service? Do they usually offer compensation? Do they fully fix the issue?
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Can someone provide Micro Center's main office email?
First, I want to acknowledge the fantastic staff at the Tustin location. They have always been kind and helpful. However, my recent experience with a service request was disappointing, particularly regarding communication and the resolution process. I brought my PC to Micro Center Tustin to install two 2TB SSDs purchased…
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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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Question on Returning unopened items not functional for my use case in exchange for store credit
I purchased two 3d Printers back in December 2024: an A1 Mini and A1 Mini Combo for a project to begin in March. They are unopened in their original boxes. I found out that they can't print the materials I need and therefore they're useless for the purpose I bought them. The return window past. Could I still take them to…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
Hi I'm a first-time PC builder and I have chosen the Radeon 7800xt GPU, I'm not sure whether I should spend an extra 100$ on the 9 9900x or if I should go for the 7 9700x CPU. For that extra 100$ on the 9 9900x, the bundle also comes with a mobo that has wifi, whereas the 7 9700x comes with a mobo without wifi for 100$…
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Santa Clara store no longer opening early 2025?
Hey, I know the new Santa Clara store was originally announced to open in late 2024, then pushed to early 2025, now the wording on the website is just an obscure date of 2025, so I was just wondering if the store opening is now being pushed back further, to say mid, or even late 2025 now. I would love any updates if…
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will micro center be restocking last gen gpus?
with the 50 series being priced ridiculously and me not needing the ai im trying to snag a gpu for my second pc like a 7900 xt, xtx , or 4070 / super . ive been constantly checking your stocks in tustin for the last 2 months and you guys haven't had anything. Id prefer to get a card new in store rather than the used market
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7900xtx Hotspot 110°c
I purchased an openbox 7900xtx reference card early October 2024, held on to the card untiuntil I have to build my new pc. Now its built today, I running the usual updates and ran only a couple bench marks, to start I use FF15. So I noticed the hot spot didn't look right, >100°(106-111) and the fans were ramping up very…
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Microcenter AMD Game Bundle Confusion?
AMD is running a promotion with Monster Hunter Wilds where buying a qualifying AMD CPU, GPU, or laptop gets you a free copy of the game. I was planning to buy an RX 7700 XT (when they restock) from Microcenter in St. Louis Park and checked if they were part of the deal. The product page didn’t mention the game, so I…
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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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How do I go about cancelling an online shipping order?
Hi, I just submitted an online shipping order (#19210950), but would like to cancel it as I realized I ordered the incorrect item. How would I go about cancelling the order? Thanks!
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When will Micro Center carry Framework devices?
The Framework website couldn't handle the traffic yesterday after a surge of interest from their recent presentation. They've got a ton of amazing offerings coming up and their present offerings are pretty good. When will Micro Center get these items in-stock? I would rather support my local retailer than online order.
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The Framework Laptop and Right to Repair vs. Luxury
Now that Framework has released its Intel 12th generation motherboard, is anyone considering purchasing or upgrading a Framework laptop? If so, why have you been convinced to invest in such a product and company? Also, would it be something people are interested in seeing carried at Micro Center? Personally, I've always…
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New Store Location Proposal- Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe Az
Hello All, new to the member board but long time Micro Center enthusiast. I see there are many of these but I think the one that makes the most sense is my home location of Phoenix , AZ. 1.) 5th Largest City in the country 2.) Busy friend State and Environment 3.) Semiconductor Hub with both TSMC and Intel 4.) Closest…
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PC Showcase
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Who should I contact to receive my “Build of the Week” shirt?
Hey! Just curious who I should reach out to, to ask about receiving my BOTW shirt?
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How many case fans are needed?
I plan on buying the 9700X combo with ram and motherboard. I am also looking at the Thermaltake Assassin 120 SE with 2 fans. I'm going to build in a Fractal Design Define C case which comes with one fan in front for intake and one in back for output. I plan to use my 970 graphics card for now, but plan to upgrade. Will the…
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Installing the latest RetroPie image with the Atari Games Card
A new Atari game image for our Atari Games SD card and Atari Raspberry Pi Kit went live this week,
so those of you who have already built a system with our card can now install
the new image. This particular image adds about 30 new games, including several from the
Atari 5200 library. As future updates become available…
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Microcenter in Phoenix
We have vacant Fry's buildings in the Phoenix area that could probably be had for a song . The reason they went out of business is because they started selling stuff not even related to electronics and stocked a bunch of water and other stuff and never restocked the electronics . I tried helping out by buying whatever I…
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I ordered an asus rog monitor with monster hunter wilds free game code
I ordered a monitor that was supposed to come with monster hunter wilds and I never got the email with the code. I received my monitor but not any codes. My order number is 19185743 sorry forgot to put it with my question.
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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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are my pc parts compatible and what am i missing?
cpu:ryzen 7 7700 motherboard: gigabyte b650 gpu: geforce rtx 4070 ti super triple fans psu: cousair rm850 ram: cousair vengeance pro rgb 128gbs case: nzxt h9 flow fans: 2 nzxt f360 and 1 nzxt f120 cpu cooler: nzxt kraken elite 360mm ssd: samsung 990 pro 1tb.
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I would like to upgrade this PC is it worth it for the Case
the file is the specs for the MSI Aegis 3 GTX 1070 PC. My question to the community is it worth it to up date the PC or junk it ?
